Your Gift Fuels Growth, Purpose, and New Beginnings.

We care because life beyond sport is full of possibility.

At Athletes Soul, we believe the transition out of competition isn’t an ending — it’s a beginning.
A chance to rediscover purpose, expand identity, and grow in new directions.

We don’t care if an athlete won, lost, made the Olympics, or stopped after their first season.
We care because every athlete deserves support as they step into what comes next.

Your donation unlocks real opportunities.

Your donation is an act of advocacy. Just like subscribing to independent journalism keeps the press accessible, your support keeps our programs free for the athletes who need them — at whatever stage of their journey.

By making a donation, you’re helping us:

  • Provide free programming and coaching to retiring athletes

  • Train and match mentors

  • Deliver research-backed tools for career and identity transitions

  • Build a sustainable, athlete-centered community

Together, we can ensure no athlete goes through this journey alone.

Why your support matters

Every athlete’s transition is different. Some face challenges; others simply need direction, inspiration, or a place to explore new ideas.

Your donation ensures they have:

  • Guidance when they want it

  • Community when they need it

  • Tools when they’re ready for what’s next

You’re not just giving — you’re helping athletes build the next, meaningful chapter of their lives.

Athletes’ Testimonials

  • “I had the pleasure of working with my coach during my transition out of sports, and he provided invaluable guidance and support as I navigated the challenges of this time. He helped me see my own strengths and capabilities, and he gave me the confidence and courage to embark on a new chapter in my life.”

    Shir Kellner

  • “For the first time in my athletic career, I looked at myself as a whole person, beyond the result sheet, beyond the training plan. It ultimately helped me achieve some personal bests in the sport realm.”

    Scott Lacy

  • "I loved how our coach was able to incorporate techniques such as meditation, body awareness, and self-reflection into the program. Also, it's not easy to be vulnerable, but the way in which the program had us interact with each other made me feel safe and able to share my thoughts in a space free of judgment."

    Lindsey Beumer

  • “I had a mentor who was a great guy and someone to talk to and learn from. On one level, it forces you to look at that thing which is what’s going to happen after sport rather than having your head in the sand.”

    Nic Stirzaker

  • “I enjoyed working with my coach because he challenged me to think outside the box. He guided me through any questions I had in career, business and school. He consistently made sure I was focused and didn’t lose sight of my goals.”

    Juan Alarcon, former professional boxer

The Values That Drive Us

  • Independent.

    We are independent from sporting organizations. Our priority is to support the best interests of each athlete.

  • Holistic.

    We consider athletic retirement as a multidimensional event which affects all aspects of an athlete's life.

  • Accessible.

    We offer our services to athletes from all sports and levels and at no cost to the athletes.

  • Legacy and Pay-it-Forward System.

    We were founded by and are run by volunteer former athletes.

  • Non-Profit and Mission-Driven.

    We invest all the funds we raise to fulfill our mission of supporting retiring athletes and former athletes.