Episode Details

Dr. Kim Quigley and Dr. Brenda McBride of OnRise join the Sports Business Leaders podcast to discuss how they are reshaping athlete mental health and wellness. OnRise is a telehealth platform built specifically for high-performance athletes, now supporting 40+ organizations across 11 sports, including partnerships with Inter Miami, the Premier Women's Hockey League, Premier Lacrosse League, Athletes Unlimited, Major League Rugby, and multiple player associations.

In this episode, Kim and Brenda break down the realities of mental health in sports, why privacy and trust matter for athletes, and how OnRise’s wraparound model combines peer support, therapy, psychiatry, nutrition, and wellness care into one coordinated system. They also share insights on building relationships with teams and leagues, supporting athletes beyond performance, and why accessible care is becoming one of the most important investments in modern sports.