WHEN IT COMES TO LIFE BEYOND SPORT

WE NEED A NEW PLAYBOOK

Association for Elite Athletes’ Individual Success (AEAIS) is a 501(c) organization on a mission to raise athlete transition as a priority in elite sports

breaking it down

Expected or not, the end of an athletic career can be startling. There is evidence that for many athletes (in some sports, the majority of athletes) this transition has serious impacts on their financial stability, career path, health, relationships, self image, and susceptibility to substance abuse and/ or addiction. 

Many millions of dollars are invested annually to drive the recruitment of elite athletes to collegiate and professional organizations. Funding is distributed across programs to support the athlete’s performance and development, quality of life, and general well being while active in their respective sport.

However, when an athlete can no longer perform for whatever reason, access to these programs - and the communities and resources associated with them - largely goes away.

The outcomes are unacceptable.

Our WORK

RESEARCH

Our research aims to bring objective and timely insight to leaders in policy and industry to help develop and improve the systems, products, and services needed to support athletes’ overall wellbeing beyond sport.

community

Through forums, content, and events, AEAIS bring together professionals and advocates in research, athlete development, and specific areas of health and wellbeing in an independent environment to share, collaborate, and reinforce each other’s work.

ADVOCACY

AEAIS operates independently of any league or elite sports organization. Our advocacy efforts are influenced only by our mission and our commitment to athletes. And through our Board and community, we have direct and undismissible lines to decision-makers.

  • Allison Benson O'Brien

    Executive Director

    NCAA Athlete

  • Patrick McQuown

    Board of Directors

    NCAA Athlete

  • Hilary Phelps

    Board of Directors

    NCAA Athlete

  • Ali Krieger

    Board of Directors

    USWNT, NSWL, NCAA Athlete

  • Christian Ponder

    Board of Directors

    NFL, NCAA Athlete

  • Chris Peace

    Board of Directors

    NFL, NCAA Athlete

  • Dr. John Rosa

    Board of Directors

    Chief Medical Officer

  • Kevin Westgarth

    Board of Directors

    NHL, NCAA Athlete

  • Kyle Richardson

    Board of Directors

    NFL, NCAA Athlete

  • Tony Covington

    Board of Directors

    NFL, NCAA Athlete

  • Dr. Arman Taghizadeh

    Board of Directors

    NCAA Athlete, Sports Psychologist

  • Dr. Ryan King-White

    Board of Director

    Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Management

  • Casey Cegels

    Board of Directors

    NCAA Athlete, Deputy Athletics Director

connect with us

Join our list for updates on our progress. If you are interested in opportunities to get involved, include a message or contact our Executive Director directly at aobrien@aeais.co.