Athlete Experience
Well-Being and Safety #
Whether athletes are competing on the world’s stage or preparing for their next performance, maintaining peak health is critical. The USOPC empowers athletes with a variety of resources to help them do just that.
Resources and Programming
“In a world where information is abundant, Agora […] stands out by centralizing everything an athlete needs. It’s designed with the athlete in mind, making accessing resources simpler and more efficient – especially on the go!”
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“As a healthcare leader in the southeast United States and home to many Team USA athletes over the years, we’re thrilled to welcome UF Health as the newest member of this established group of premier medical providers who care for the unique needs of Team USA athletes.”
Mental Health and Mental Performance #
The USOPC’s industry-leading psychological services program underscores the importance of mental well-being, offering Team USA athletes one central touchpoint for mental health and sport psychology support. Over the past year, we continued to grow and diversify our services and provider network to ensure athletes can choose a provider who meets their needs.
“I wanted to make sure I was in the right place mentally, emotionally and of course, physically, while competing at the Parapan American Games. I had to prioritize competing with a clear mind after previously struggling with mental health and only going one for three during my time in Dubai at the 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships. In Santiago, the preparation with nutrition and meeting with the USOPC Mental Health [team] was absolutely needed – I was able to prepare myself adequately and not only win gold but set the new Parapan Am record for my event.”
– Bobby Body, Para Powerlifting
Sharing Learnings Globally#
As a leader across medical disciplines, the USOPC works with and convenes providers and peers from a grassroots-level up to the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee. We consistently strive to elevate how we care for Team USA. The USOPC hosted our third-annual USOPC-NGB Medical Conference at the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, bringing the sport medical community together to network, share best practices, engage in hands-on training and discuss the USOPC’s medical resources.
Athlete Listening & Sentiment#
Athlete Development and Engagement Services#
Athlete support doesn’t stop after an athlete’s athletic career concludes. The USOPC remains focused on finding new ways to champion athletes, not just as competitors, but at every stage of their journeys.
Athlete Marketing
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Transition Out of Sport
The William E. Simon Olympic Endowment for the Support of Athletes is a $70,000 grant – awarded in $5,000 increments to 14 high-performing athletes who demonstrate financial need – that offsets travel and training expenses. This year we had a record 288 applications, representing 52 NGBs.
2023 Athlete Development and Engagement Services Grants
2023 Athlete Development and Engagement Services Programs
Alumni Community
“The best part about being an Olympian is seeing people in my community get excited about the Games – especially when kids declare that they want to try rowing after meeting me or seeing me row on TV. The most important thing alumni can do is inspire the next generation.”
