CHARLOTTE, NC (November 6, 2025) – The Girls Academy League (GA) is proud to announce its partnership with Female Footballers, a leader in educating and empowering athletes through mental performance skills, mentorship and leadership development.

“The Female Footballers are committed to raising awareness around mental health,” said Patricia Hughes, Commissioner of the Girls Academy. “Our organizations are perfectly aligned to work together with a shared commitment to mental health and emotional well-being.”

“We are thrilled to partner with the Girls Academy to bring mental performance training to such a high-level group of athletes,” commented Kassie Gray, Founder & Executive Director of the Female Footballers. “Social emotional development is vital and just as important as the technical, tactical and physical side of the sport, and we’re excited to help empower these young women to be the best versions of themselves — as players and as people.”