Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our goal of D,E & I is to uphold our global purpose of building a better, more inclusive world through sport
GLOBAL PURPOSE
- Join our global peers in building a better, more inclusive world through sport
VISION
Inspire and unite us through olympic and paralympic sport
U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT
EMPOWER TEAM USA ATHLETES TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINED COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE AND WELL-BEING.
About
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America’s athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S.
A federally chartered nonprofit corporation, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee does not receive federal financial support (other than for select Paralympic military veteran programs) and is one of the only NOCs in the world that also manages Paralympic activities.
Approximately 82% of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s budget has a direct impact on its mission of supporting athletes via a variety of programs for both athletes and their National Governing Bodies. In addition to performance grants and rewards, additional support is provided in the form of training facilities, sports medicine and science, coaching education, health insurance, promotional opportunities, education and career services, outfitting and travel, and safe sport and anti-doping programming. For more details, view our investment strategy
Additionally, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee oversees the process by which U.S. cities bid to host the Olympic/Paralympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games or the Pan/Parapan American Games, while also playing a supporting role in the bid processes for hosting a myriad of other international competitions. Further, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee approves the U.S. trials sites and procedures for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games team selections.
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is governed by a board of directors and a professional staff headed by a CEO. Three constituent councils serve as sources of opinion and advice to the board and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee staff, including the Athletes’ Advisory Council, National Governing Bodies Council and Multi-Sport Organizations Council. Learn more on our leadership page
Core Principles
- We promote and protect athletes’ rights, safety and wellness.
- We champion the integrity of sport.
- We respect the important role of our member organizations and support their success.
- We set clear standards of organizational excellence and hold ourselves and all member organizations accountable.
- We engage as a trusted and influential leader to advance the global Olympic and Paralympic movements.
- We honor and celebrate the legacy of Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Core Values
And as we took steps to create an athletes-first culture, we defined a set of core values that would drive our mindset and behaviors. These values are not what we do – they are the way we do everything.
- Pursue Excellence
- Lead Courageously
- Serve Others
- Foster Belonging
Programs
Coaching Education
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee coaching education department is committed to supporting National Governing Bodies of sport by providing cutting-edge information and training opportunities to help direct Team USA athletes to national a...
Collegiate Partnerships
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee established its collegiate partnerships division in June 2016, with the aim of strengthening collegiate contributions to Team USA and the Olympic and Paralympic movements. The addition came at a critical time...
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Impact Reports
Athlete Benefits & Resources
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Leadership
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is governed by a 16-member board of directors and a professional staff headed by a CEO. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee also has three constituent councils to serve as sources of opinion ...