Our Beliefs
Mission
Our mission is to connect, support, and inspire former competitive athletes to greatness in life after sport.
Our Vision
We believe in the power of athlete connection to bring meaningful change. By uniting athletes after sport, we can be the catalyst for greater change and create a future where no athlete feels left behind when they retire from sport.
Our Ambition
We hope that one day we will serve as the world’s premier community, unlocking the unlimited potential of former athletes everywhere. We are on our way to joining together 1 million athletes across the globe to support this movement.
Our Values
We believe our core values should guide all we do. These values will serve as our lighthouse to guide us as we grow this community together.
Inclusion
Every former athlete—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation—will always be welcomed, supported, and celebrated here.
Respect
The power in this community lies in embracing all perspectives and being open-minded to hearing others’ opinions. We may not always agree, but we will always show the utmost respect for one another.
Authenticity
We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves. We hold space for one another to be honest, courageous, and vulnerable without fear of judgement.
Humility
We have all had success along the way in our sporting careers. Let’s be proud of that, but let’s remain humble. No matter what level or status we have achieved, we are all here as equals.
Transparency
We will learn together as we grow together. Sometimes we’ll get it right, and sometimes we’ll get it wrong. We have a commitment to being open and honest at all times and course-correcting where needed.
Focus
Although we appreciate all facets of the athlete journey and what’s topical in the world of sports, our focus is solely on preparing for, transitioning to, and excelling in life after sport.
Dedication
We are and will always be in service of the athlete. What is in the best interests of this community will drive our actions and decisions.
Giving Back
We believe helping others is a strength of our community. We will look for opportunities to serve others both within and outside of our community
Innovation
We believe that we must push beyond the status quo; that there are opportunities to grow, improve, and innovate support resources for former athletes; and that our community will be the catalyst for greater awareness and investment in resources for this group in the future.
Gratitude
Be thankful for one another. You all are part of something greater that we are building together. Believe in one another. You are starting to pave the way for the next generation of athletes.