Is Your Son or Student Athlete GameReady or at Risk?

Today’s young men are carrying more pressure than ever, from academic demands and performance expectations to social comparison and silent emotional weight.

Often, signs of emotional distress don’t show up as sadness or withdrawal. They show up as anger, impulsive behavior, defiance, or early experimentation with drugs or alcohol. If we’re not paying attention, those moments spiral into crisis.

Our first line of defense must be proactive awareness. As parents, coaches, educators, and mentors, our role is to recognize the early indicators of distress and have the resources ready to respond when signs appear. Prevention is protection.

The CODE RED: GameReady Risk Assessment™ is a fast, eye-opening tool designed to help parents, coaches, mentors and other leaders recognize early signs of pressure overload, emotional suppression, and behavioral risk in adolescent and young adult males, before that pressure turns into permanent damage or worse.

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This self-assessment is for informational and personal awareness purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace professional medical, psychological, or legal advice.

If you believe a young man is in immediate danger or is expressing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911 or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

You are also encouraged to seek support from a licensed mental health professional in your local area.

1. Has he recently become more withdrawn, angry, or reactive, even if he denies anything is wrong? *

2. Does he seem to feel constant pressure to perform, succeed, or meet expectations, whether it's from coaches, family, or himself? *

3. Has he made risky or impulsive decisions that seem out of character or poorly thought out? *

4. Do you notice a pattern of avoiding conversations about emotions, stress, or struggles? *

5. Has he began experimenting with substances (alcohol, vaping, drugs), spending more time with negative influences, or engaging in other high-risk behaviors? *

Mental health challenges among boys and young men are escalating:

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for males ages 10–24.
Young men are significantly less likely to seek mental health support.
Athletes face unique barriers due to performance pressure and masculine identity expectations.

6. Does he minimize or deflect responsibility for his actions, even when there are clear consequences? *

7. Are there signs of identity confusion, low self-worth, or constant comparison to peers, teammates, or online influences?

8. Has there been a recent incident involving school discipline, legal issues, or family conflict related to his behavior? *

9. Does he show signs of emotional burnout, fatigue, irritability, loss of interest in things he once enjoyed?

10. Have you ever felt uncertain, overwhelmed, or alone in knowing how to help him?

SCORING:

The total score below is used to be used as a guideline only to assist with early detection of potential challenges that a student may be struggling with.

Each Response was assigned the following value to determine the overall score: Yes = 1, No = 0, Unsure/Uncertain Responses .25

TOTAL SCORE

✅ Low Concern (0–2.49 Points)
Overall, your young man is showing signs of healthy coping, communication, and self-regulation. Few immediate risks have been identified.

Continue to stay engaged and watch for subtle shifts
Maintain awareness and continue skill-building. Recommend complimentary consultation
Spark regular, open conversations
Consider exploring personal growth and character development programs like The Standard Club™ or MetaMastery™
Recommended: Book a complimentary consultation to discuss strengths, concerns, or explore preventative strategies.

⚠️ WARNING - At Risk (4–7 Points)
Showing noticeable vulnerabilities and signs of pressure, emotional suppression, or risky behavior are starting to show.

Initiate deeper, intentional conversations
Explore group or individual mentoring to reinforce values and coping skills
Prevention is still possible—but time matters
Recommended: 4-week individual online sessions to further explore needs and provide strategies. Complimentary consultation included.
Schedule a general consultation to discuss program options like GameReady ELITE™ or MetaMastery™

🚨 CODE RED - High Concern (7.5–10 Points)

If there is immediate danger, call 911 or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988).
There are clear signs of distress, pressure mismanagement, or escalating behavior risk. Strong symptoms of elevated pressure risks that may derail athletic, academic, or personal progress.

Immediate intervention is required
Connect with us to create a personalized, discreet response strategy
Begin with 4 weeks individual sessions
Continue with 8–12 weeks structured support
Ongoing check-ins as needed
Programs like GameReady ELITE™ and MetaMastery™ offer structured, confidential support to get things back on track
Recommended: Book a consultation now to protect his path and prevent further consequences

Disclaimer: This assessment is for awareness only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 988 or contact a local mental health professional.