Notice the change.
Pay attention when someone seems different from their usual self. Don’t diagnose or assume you know why.
“You’ve seemed quieter than usual. Want to talk?”
Huddle for Athletes / Flagship program
I AMONE.
One person can change the moment.
A practical commitment for athletes, teammates, coaches, families, and everyone in an athlete’s world: notice, listen, ask, stay present, and help someone find support.
Why I Am One exists
CARE IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT.
An athlete shouldn’t have to reach a crisis before someone checks in.
Sometimes support begins quietly: a teammate notices a change, a coach makes room for a conversation, or a friend helps someone reach a trusted person. I Am One makes those everyday actions easier to remember and practice.
The program does not ask anyone to perform vulnerability, share a private story, or carry someone else’s safety alone. It makes care part of the environment surrounding sport.
The official I Am One commitment
THE COMMITMENT.
- 01I will notice.
- 02I will listen.
- 03I will not judge.
- 04I will ask.
- 05I will stay present.
- 06I will help you find support.
The declaration
I AM ONE WHO WILL
CHANGE THE MOMENT.
You can live this commitment privately. No signature, public announcement, or disclosure is required.
The commitment in daily life
WORDS THAT
GO SOMEWHERE.
Make room for the answer.
Ask privately. Listen without judgment, pressure, or a rushed solution. A person gets to choose how much they share.
“How are you, really?”
Take the next step together.
When someone needs more help, connect them to a trusted adult, counselor, clinician, or appropriate crisis pathway. Follow local policy when safety is involved.
“Would it help if I came with you?”
Program identity / In the real world
NOT JUST
A PROMISE
ON A PAGE.
This is what the commitment can look like where athletes live, learn, train, and connect.
See how the commitment can become a recognizable, practical part of school and team life—from hallways and team spaces to conversations and digital channels.
Featured artwork: sample I Am One commitment flyer. The six promises and closing declaration are reproduced exactly.
Who it is for
EVERYONE
AROUND THE
ATHLETE.
Athletes. Teammates. Coaches. Athletic departments. Families. Mentors. Supporters.
Everyone can practice respectful attention and connection. Nobody is required to be outgoing, confident with public speaking, or comfortable disclosing personal experiences to participate.
Introduce the commitment
Share it in team meetings or school spaces without requiring anyone to sign or disclose.
Practice ordinary conversations
Use realistic examples and age-appropriate scripts so people know what to say.
Show where support lives
Identify real local contacts, after-hours options, and what happens after someone asks for help.
Keep it active
Repeat simple check-ins and confirm that support pathways remain accessible.
Care with clear boundaries
YOU CAN CARE.
YOU DON'T
CARRY IT ALONE.
I Am One is not clinical care, crisis assessment, or a guarantee of any outcome.
When someone may be at risk of suicide, ask directly, take the response seriously, and promptly involve appropriate professional or emergency support. Do not promise secrecy about safety concerns, and do not make a peer the sole safety plan.
For immediate danger, contact local emergency services. In the U.S., call or text 988. Elsewhere, find locally appropriate crisis support through Find A Helpline.
Bring I Am One into the environment
MAKE THE
COMMITMENT
USABLE.
Huddle helps schools and teams connect the visible commitment to real conversations, role clarity, and pathways to support.