USOPA
Once an Olympian or Paralympian, Always an Olympian or Paralympian. Never Former, Never Past®
Our Purpose#
Mission
Engage alumni and inspire all communities through the ideals of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements.
Vision
All United States Olympians & Paralympians experience a lifelong connection to the Movements.
Our Values#
Inspiration
"Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it lit."
- Mary Lou Retton, U.S. Gymnastics Olympian
Service
"Determination, it applies to all of us and when you tap into that, you're able to fly as far as you can go."
- Lex Gillette, U.S. Track & Field Paralympian
Community
"You show up at the Olympics, and you're no longer you; You're an american Olympian. You're part of this greater whole, and the individual doesn't matter."
- Shaun White, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympian
Our Priorities#
Engage
Chapters
- Increase alumni engagement by prioritizing volunteer opportunities
Tools
- Accurate data collection & thoughtful distribution
Connection
- Build Community
Serve
Community
- Build connectivity to Team USA
Mentorship
- Utilize USOPA skills & experiences to help Team USA
USOPA Operating Documents#
Benefits & Resources#
Current Leadership#
Jackie Washington
President
- Track & Field | 1984
Michelle Finn-Burrell
4-Year Term
- Track & Field | 1992
Sharon Jewel
4-Year Term
- Taekwondo | 1988
Billy Lister
4-Year Term
- Para Cycling | 2016
Rory Cooper
2-Year Term
- Para Track & Field | 1988
John McArdle
2-Year Term
- Track & Field | 1980
Bill Schuffenhauer
2-Year Term
- Bobsled | 2002, '06, '10
Jesse Smith
2-Year Term
- Water Polo | 2004, '08, '12, '16, '20
Past Presidents#
Caryn Davies
Immediate Past President
- Rowing | 2004, '08, '12
Dick Fosbury
- Track and Field | 1968
Gary Hall Sr.
- Swimming | 1968, 1972, 1976
Willie Banks
- Track and Field | 1980, 1984, 1988
John Naber
- Swimming | 1976
William “Bill” Toomey
- Track and Field | 1968