Manhattan University Athletics Renews Partnership with The Zone, Reaffirming Commitment to Athlete Mental Performance
RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Manhattan University Athletics has renewed its partnership with The Zone, the mental performance platform built specifically for athletic programs, extending its commitment to embed mental performance across Jasper athletics. The renewal follows the 2025-26 academic year and keeps The Zone available department-wide to Manhattan's student-athletes through 2026-27.
Over the first year of the partnership a span covering fall, winter, and spring seasons Manhattan integrated The Zone into the everyday experience of its athletes. By renewing, the department affirms mental performance as a permanent part of its athletic infrastructure.
"Irma has been ahead of the curve on this. She built mental performance into what her athletes get every day, and that consistency is what changes how a kid handles a season," said Ivan Tchatchouwo, Founder & CEO of The Zone. "It means something to me that a program in my own backyard is the one leading here. Manhattan has made this part of what it means to be a Jasper — support that's there the whole way. That's what athletes today and the ones coming after them deserve."
A charter member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), Manhattan competes at the NCAA Division I level. The renewed partnership continues Jasper student-athletes' access to The Zone's everyday mental performance tools, alongside the campus resources Manhattan already has in place.
Through The Zone, Manhattan student-athletes have athlete-first support for performance pressure, stress, emotional fatigue, and the everyday demands of school, sport, and life — with clear paths into campus resources for the moments that call for more. Privacy and trust have been central to the partnership from day one, and that foundation is part of why it has lasted.
"We're excited to renew our partnership with The Zone for the 2026-27 academic year. Our commitment to prioritizing the well-being and general support of student-athletes is our number one goal. Our partnership last year worked wonders for our varsity programs. We want to extend another thank you to our holistic committee for selecting and choosing this resource to provide our student-athletes this outlet, and we look forward to continuing the constant evolution and growth in all facets for our student-athletes," said Irma Garcia, Director of Athletics, Manhattan University.
By renewing, Manhattan continues to invest in the whole athlete mind included and reinforces its place among the programs defining what comprehensive athlete care looks like.
About Manhattan University Athletics
Manhattan University, located in Riverdale, N.Y., is home to the Jaspers, a charter member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) competing at the NCAA Division I level. Manhattan Athletics is committed to competitive excellence and the academic, athletic, and personal development of its student-athletes.
About The Zone
The Zone is a mental performance platform designed specifically for sports organizations. By combining mental performance tools, clinical support services, and athlete-first experiences, The Zone helps programs build healthier, higher-performing cultures and equips athletes and coaches with the skills and support they need to thrive on the field and beyond. If you are an athlete looking to get access to The Zone, click here.
Media Contacts: The Zone — Ivan Tchatchouwo · Ivan@itsthezone.com Manhattan Athletics
