• Benefits & Resources
  • Athlete Safety
  • Games & Qualification
  • Rights & Responsibilities
  • Key Contacts
  • Alumni
  • Team USA Athletes' Commission

Athlete Benefits & Resources

We recognize that behind the competitive spirit of Team USA athletes are people striving to create well-rounded lives. We help support the whole athlete from the start of their career to their retirement and beyond through direct funds, programs and services that help them excel in their day-to-day lives, on and off the field of play. We are involved in everything from career and education, to financial and emotional well-being, to how athletes use their platform and more.

Career & Education#

Whether actively competing or retired and looking for the next step, we offer Team USA athletes programs and services to achieve excellence in all aspects of their lives.

  • Brooke Raboutou competes during the women's climbing combined finals at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

    Continuing Education

    We grant over $800,000 annually in tuition grants to support Team USA athletes in their education goals. In-state tuition opportunities are available in California, Colorado and Utah.

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  • Mikaela Shiffrin competes during the women's downhill at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on Feb. 15, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

    Professional Development

    A variety of resources are available to Team USA athletes to grow skills to support career aspirations, including career coaching, networking, targeted workshops and more.

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  • Aaron Keith competes during the men's 15-kilometer scratch race MC1 at the 2022 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships on Oct. 20, 2022 in Saint-Quentin, France.

    Life After Sport

    We want to help Team USA athletes prepare to take the next step toward their passions through opportunities to grow in self-awareness and build tools to support both in and out of sport.

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Confidential Advising#

The Athlete Ombuds team offers Team USA athletes a safe place to seek confidential, independent, impartial advice and assistance with sport-related matters.

  • Alexander Massialas competes during the men's foil quarterfinals at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

    Team USA Athlete Ombuds

    Team USA athletes can contact the Athlete Ombuds team to help with understanding their rights, navigating policies and processes or finding resources and support.


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  • Red Gerard competes during the men's big air final at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on Feb. 15, 2022 in Beijing.

    Legal Aid Program

    Eligible Team USA athletes without sufficient financial means can seek aid for fees and costs associated with legal representation for sport-related claims within the Movement. 

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Financial Support#

In addition to grants and assistance funds to support athletes' competitive excellence and well-being, we also offer education and tools for financial management.

  • Nyjah Huston of Team USA competes at the Skateboarding Men’s Street

    Grants & Funding

    Team USA athletes can apply for tuition grants, training and travel grants, as well as a variety of assistance funds.

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  • Brody Malone competes during the men's horizontal bar final at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

    Financial Literacy

    We help Team USA athletes with tools and resources for financial management and planning to support their overall financial wellness.

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  • Hailey Danz reacts after winning the silver medal in the women's PTS2 triathlon at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020

    Tax Support

    We offer tools for athletes specific to tax support, as well as for managing their monthly budget, sport expenses, and creating sponsorship packages.

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Healthcare & Medical#

To achieve peak performance, Team USA athletes need access to cost-effective, premier healthcare. The USOPC is dedicated to helping athletes navigate the expansive healthcare system and providing comprehensive care and services.

  • Alex Bowen competes during the men's waterpolo preliminary round match at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

    Sports Medicine Clinics

    The USOPC operates three sports medicine clinics (Colorado Springs, CO, Lake Placid, NY and Chula Vista, CA) to support Team USA.

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  • Tamyra Mensah Stock celebrates after the women's freestyle 68 kg. semifinal bout at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

    Athlete Healthcare

    The USOPC offers eligible athletes health insurance, a network of top-tier medical providers nationwide who provide specialty medical care and more.

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  • Brita Sigourney competes during the women's freeski halfpipe final at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on Feb. 18, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

    Medical Assistance Fund

    The fund is used to pay for significant medically necessary or sport-related healthcare costs not covered by traditional resources.

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Marketing & Promotion#

We know each Team USA athlete has a story to tell. The USOPC provides resources, education and programs to support Team USA athletes in building the personal brands and expanding marketing opportunities.

  • Nevin Harrison competes during the women's individual canoe 200-meter finals at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

    Athlete Marketing

    The USOPC athlete marketing team supports athletes with opportunities to advance financial earnings and marketing opportunities, as well as navigating the commercial environment.

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  • (L) Oksana Masters competes during the women's road race H5

    Athlete Marketing Platform

    The Team USA Athlete Marketing Platform (AMP) is a digital marketplace that connects Team USA athletes directly with Team USA corporate partners to build, grow and monetize their brand value through paid opportunities.

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  • Nick Goepper and Alex Hall celebrate during the men's freeskiing slopestyle final at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on Feb. 16, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

    Commercial Guidelines

    These guidelines are intended to assist athletes in understanding how they may work with commercial entities.

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  • Personal Branding Programs

    Take advantage of a variety of programs designed to help you create a powerful personal brand to share your story.

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Mental Health & Mental Performance#

Taking care of your psychological health and well-being is a daily practice, and our psychological services team is uniquely positioned to support through mental health resources or optimizing your performance through mental skills training.

  • Team United States get ready prior to the Women's Sitting Volleyball gold medal match between and China and USA at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on September 05, 2021 in Chiba, Japan.

    Mental Health

    Team USA athletes can work with our experienced licensed USOPC mental health providers or search the USOPC Mental Health Registry for external licensed mental health providers with expertise working with elite athletes.

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  • Ravi Drugan of Team USA competes during a training session in Para-Alpine

    Covered Support

    All outpatient mental health services for Team USA athletes enrolled in EAHI are covered by EAHI. Team USA athletes without EAHI have access to the Mental Health Assistance Fund to cover most of their mental health services.  

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  • Kelley Hurley reacts during a match in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on July 24, 2021 in Chiba, Japan.

    Mental Performance

    The USOPC offers eligible Team USA athletes access to internal and contracted providers who are credentialed in mental performance who integrate sport psychology and sport science expertise.

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  • Matthew Thums, Steve Emt, Pamela Wilson and Batoyun Uranchimeg compete against Team Canada at the Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on March 7, 2022 in Beijing.

    Mindfulness and Meditation Resources

    Team USA athletes can join virtual and in-person mindfulness practice sessions to learn to be aware, curious and open to their present experiences. Team USA athletes also have access to WellTrack Boost and Headspace Plus apps.

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Training & Performance#

The USOPC offers a variety of world-class training and performance resources and facilities to enhance athletes’ ability to reach their full potential and excel on the world stage.

  • Elana Meyers Taylor competes in the women's monobob first round test event for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games

    High Performance Programs

    The USOPC partners with NGBs to provide focused, applied and performance-impacting resources to athletes, including nutrition, physiology, strength and conditioning, and performance technology.

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  • Para swimmer Gia Pergolini swims the butterfly at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

    Training Centers

    The USOPC operates two Olympic & Paralympic Training Centers across the U.S. in Colorado Springs, CO and Lake Placid, N.Y.

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Athlete Voice & Community#

Team USA athletes can connect with fellow athletes for support, questions and community building.

  • Sam Grewe of Team USA celebrates victory in the Men's High Jump - T63 final at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

    Alumni

    Connect with the community of U.S. Olympians and Paralympians through the U.S. Olympians & Paralympians Association.

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  • Anita Alvarez and Lindi Schroeder compete in the Artistic Swimming Duet Free Routine Preliminary at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

    Team USA Athletes' Commission

    The Team USA AC serves as the representative group and voice for Team USA athletes and can help navigate questions, concerns or feedback on any topic affecting Team USA athletes.

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