BOSTON, Mass. -- Bates College is proud to announce a new partnership with Koomba, the first digital health platform built for the next generation of athletes. Together, Bates and Koomba will expand resources for student-athletes through individualized and group-based support that integrates sports psychology, nutrition, and mental performance coaching.

This collaboration highlights Bates' commitment to a holistic model of student-athlete care—ensuring Bobcats have the tools to thrive in competition, in the classroom, and in life. Through Koomba's platform, Bates athletes will connect directly with a network of performance experts offering 1:1 sessions and team-based programming designed to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term growth.

"Bates is deeply committed to supporting the whole student-athlete, and this partnership with Koomba allows us to expand that support in meaningful ways," said Nick Cooke, Associate Athletic Director for Performance at Bates College. "By giving our student-athletes access to sports psychologists, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches, we're equipping them not only to perform at their best but also to develop skills that will serve them well beyond athletics."

Stacey Bunting, Bates Director of Athletics, added: "We are excited to work alongside Koomba as part of our ongoing effort to invest in student-athlete wellbeing. This partnership reflects our belief that success in sport is connected to a strong foundation of mental, emotional, and physical health."

Koomba leadership echoed the enthusiasm for the new partnership.

 "Bates is setting the standard by investing in the full spectrum of athlete wellbeing," said Greg Milnarik, Co-Founder & CEO of Koomba. "This partnership allows us to deliver integrated, personalized support that today's athletes need—connecting them directly with experts who understand the demands of competitive sport."
This collaboration with Bates College comes as Koomba continues to expand its work with colleges, high schools, and club sports organizations nationwide.

About Koomba
Koomba is building the digital health infrastructure for the next generation of athletes. Designed for colleges, high schools, and youth sports organizations, Koomba delivers professional-grade support that integrates sports psychology, nutrition, and mental performance coaching into one accessible platform. Athletes connect directly with a diverse network of certified experts for 1:1 sessions, team-based programming, and personalized tools that strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and promote long-term wellbeing. With over 150 providers and growing, Koomba is proving a repeatable model to bring resources once reserved for pros and elite programs to every athlete.

For more information, visit koomba.co or feel free to reach out to hello@koomba.co.