Life After Sport
The USOPC recognizes that behind each Team USA Athlete is a person with hopes, goals, and dreams that are as intense and real as the ones you have for the field of play. You are unique individuals with unique aspirations that go beyond sport and we want to see you succeed on whatever path you decide to take next. We offer a variety of resources that are designed to help you take that next step towards the passions that lie ahead in your life after sport.
After 6 years of struggling alone, I finally opened the Team USA Athlete update email and discovered a wealth of resources, programs, and support services that I wish I had known about sooner.
2016 Olympian, 2022 Pivot Participant
Retirement and what that means for you.#
Retiring from Team USA means that an athlete has decided to end their career in competitive sports at the national or international level. This decision is a personal choice, or a desire to pursue other interests or career opportunities. While retirement can come about for a variety of individual reasons, we know that this change can often bring up a lot of uncertainty and questions. Your time in sport might be coming to an end but you are also joining a strong community of other Team USA alumni.
Helpful Resources for You in This Time#
Tuck Programming
Seeking Mental Health Support?#
You're never alone. Whether facing the intensity of competition or adjusting to life changes, the USOPC Psychological Services team supports Team USA athletes across the psychological spectrum by providing internal and external resources that range from mental health to mental performance and everything in between.
For any questions:
Emergencies:
Stay involved with Team USA#
United States Olympians & Paralympians Association (USOPA)
Am I Eligible for these Resources?
The USOPC developed the Team USA Athlete Benefits Model, inclusive of defining who is a Team USA athlete, to establish transparent eligibility criteria and a consistent process that outlines which USOPC wellness resources athletes are eligible to receive and when, including through retirement. Athlete performance resources will continue to be allocated through the criteria set forth in the high performance plans in partnership with each NGB.