KNBN NewsCenter1 MIND OVER MATTER: Black Hills State athletic teams utilizing app for mental training Black Hills State University is utilizing an APP that will aid the university's athletes in mental health training. March 11, 2021 But all is done with one goal, to be a champion. Student athletes at Black Hills State University are going about it thanks to some high-tech help in order to create better versions of themselves. The app, The Champions Mind App, was created towards the end of 2019. It’s currently being used in 30-40 countries with its main focus being used on U.S. College Sports.