Volunteer Program
The USOPC sports medicine volunteer program offers providers the opportunity to support Team USA by working alongside USOPC Sports Medicine team members to provide an integrative, collaborative, multidisciplinary care approach for athletes.
“From beginning to end, the staff and other providers were amazing. The energy and knowledge within the sports med clinic was something that I won't forget. The rotation felt organized, thorough, thoughtful, and beneficial. It was an incredible experience to get to work with high-level athletes and providers of all different specialties.”
USOPC Sports Medicine Volunteer
Qualified medical providers interested in becoming involved in the Olympic and Paralympic movement and are encouraged to apply for volunteer opportunities through the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and National Governing Bodies (NGBs). Volunteer criteria vary by organization and providers should contact the respective group for additional information and requirements.
USOPC Sports Medicine Volunteer Program#
WHO
All licensed athletic trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists, and physicians who have been credentialed for a minimum of three years* and must meet the following requirements outlined HERE.
WHAT
Volunteer your skills and time to support the Olympic and Paralympic Movement by providing care to Team USA athletes.
WHEN
Two-week rotations are available throughout the year.
WHERE
- Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Chula Vista, Calif.
- Lake Placid, N.Y.
Eligibility Requirements#
View the requirements for each medical profession to be eligible to participate in the USOPC Sports Medicine Volunteer Program.
- Must possess a current active state medical license in the state they are practicing.
- Must currently be board certified and have a minimum of three years of experience since board certification.
- A Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine is strongly recommended.
- Completion of the American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Course series is recommended.
- Must possess a current active state license
- Must hold an active CCSP or DACBSP.
- Must have a minimum of three years of experience since licensure.
- Must possess a current active state license.
- Must have a minimum of three years of experience since licensure.
- ABPTS Sports Specialization, recommended.
- Must have been continuously certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) for at least three years.
- An ATC residing in a state where athletic trainers are licensed, must possess a current valid state license.
- Must have a minimum of 750 hours of education. Documentation of education hours and graduation year required.
- Must have a minimum of three years of experience since licensure/registration.
- A MT residing in a state where massage therapists are licensed, must possess a current valid state license
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)#
A “typical day” in the clinic will vary based on your profession and some rotations may involve nights and weekends. Common patient encounter types include injury/illness evaluations, first-aid / emergency management, manual therapy sessions, injury rehabilitation, and practice coverage. Sports vary by location and while we do our best to plan for volunteers during “busy” times, we cannot guarantee a high activity volume.
The USOPC will provide room and board for Sports Medicine volunteers during their rotation. Volunteers are responsible for transportation to and from the rotation.
Based on the volume of applications we receive and our clinical needs, we are unable to provide a specific timeline for when you will be selected. Your patience is appreciated!
Once selected for a rotation, we will send out a list of available rotation dates. You will be asked to select your top three and we will create the schedule based on that. If you are unable to volunteer during any of the dates we send out, we will add you back into the pool for the next round.
Sports medicine volunteer rotations are available in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lake Placid, New York, and Chula Vista, California. The location of your rotation will be based on availability and clinic needs. We cannot always accommodate specific location requests.
Participating in the USOPC Sports Medicine Volunteer Program does NOT guarantee placement at future events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but it does make you eligible for consideration. Following the successful completion of a rotation, volunteers are added to our pool of medical providers to be possibly selected for future USOPC and/or NGB events.
National Governing Bodies (NGBs) #
Qualified medical providers can volunteer with the following summer and winter NGBs by reaching out to their respective contact or visiting their application link below:
*NGB also manages Paralympic sport
NGB/HPMO | Contact | Email, Website or Application Link |
|---|---|---|
Para Swimming (USOPC) | ||
Para Powerlifting (Lakeshore Foundation) | Anna Rozman | |
Ski Mountaineering (USOPC) | Ted Paisley | |
USA Artistic Swimming | Chelsea Fan | |
USA Badminton | Rajeev Trehan | |
USA Climbing | Zack DiCristino | |
USA Cycling | Michael Roshon | |
USA Fencing* | Peggy Chin | |
USA Field Hockey | Hannah Jaussen | |
U.S. Figure Skating | ||
USA Gymnastics | ||
USA Hockey* | Kevin Margarucci [Men] | |
USA Roller Sports | Lori & Elvis Brandon | |
USA Rowing* | Will Daly | |
U.S. Ski & Snowboard* (Alpine, Cross Country, Freeski, Freestyle, Snowboarding, Para Alpine Skiing, Para Snowboarding) | ||
U.S. Ski & Snowboard (Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined) | ||
USA Table Tennis* | Jasna Rather | |
USA Taekwondo* | Victoria Rigsby [Paralympic] | |
U.S. Tennis Association* | Laura Yeager | |
USA Triathlon* | Michael Roshon | |
USA Track & Field* | ||
USA Water Polo | Larnie Boquiren | |
USA Weightlifting* | Mark Lavallee | |
USA Wrestling | ||
Wheelchair Rugby (Lakeshore Foundation) | Jim Murdock |