Athlete Transition Services

Preparing Athletes for Life After Sports

Our Mission

To provide athletes from youth sports to professionals with holistic growth and development opportunities to ensure success beyond the sport. Through research-based programming and services, we prioritize the person over the player to promote personal fulfillment and achievement.

Our method includes three pillars of holistic athlete development:

Personal Development
Professional Development
Mental Health Support

We proactively prepare athletes for life after sports with these foundational pillars. Our framework leads to accomplishments in the present and a growth mindset that offers sustainable success into the future.

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Our Services

Our workshops, events, and counseling empower athletes to take charge of their transition into the next chapter of their lives. Developed by a collaborative team of athletes with first-hand experience and subject matter experts, our participants gain valuable insights and practical resources to help them conquer challenges and unlock endless possibilities. Plus, you’ll connect with like-minded athletes and gain a community of supporters.

NEXT SEASON:
Preparing Athletes for Life After Sports
NEXT SEASON (part 2):
Designing Transition Gameplans
ATHLEADERS:
Keys to Influential Leadership
MENTAL HEALTH 101 for Athletes:
Raising Awareness & Understanding the Impact
FRESHMEN IN TRANSITION:
Laying the Foundation for Collegiate Success
REDEFINING STRENGTH:
An Athlete's Journey to Mental Wellness
MONEY MANAGEMENT 101 FOR ATHLETES:
Budgeting, Credit, & Saving
SIXTY-FOUR FORTY-EIGHT:
Planning for Your Long-Term Financial Future
ADDRESSING IDENTITY IN ATHLETICS:
Assessing & Redefining Your Core Identity
COUPLES IN TRANSITION PROGRAM:
How to Survive & Thrive After the Game
W.I.N IN THE CLASSROOM:
Strategies for Becoming an Academic Champion
WALKING BILLBOARDS:
Building Your Brand
SET IT, GO GET IT:
The Power & Practice of Goal Setting
WINNING AT RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM:
Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships
GAME PLAN FOR STRESS:
Strategies for Dealing with Stress & Anxiety
THE WARRIOR CLASS:
Unpacking the Impact of Male Hyper-Sexuality
WORKSHOPS FOR COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS
ATHLETE IDENTITY AWARENESS
WHY ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT?
LEADING LEADERS
BUILDING A POSITIVE TEAM CULTURE
CHAMPIONING STUDENT-ATHLETE MENTAL HEALTH
IDENTIFYING AT RISK BEHAVIORS IN STUDENT-ATHLETES
UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S STUDENT-ATHLETES

Some athletes may desire ongoing support beyond the scope of our workshops. Our licensed therapists and certified coaches provide comprehensive assistance with the following services:
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
SMALL GROUP COUNSELING
COUPLES COUNSELING
ADDICTION RECOVERY COUNSELING
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY COUNSELING
TRANSITION COACHING
CAREER COACHING

STUDENT-ATHLETE MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT
STUDENT-ATHLETE CAREER EXPLORATION SUMMIT
STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Life After Athletics:

Online Course & Community

Discover your identity, find your purpose, and build a meaningful life beyond the game with this proven 5-module transformation course.

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BluChip

Career Development and Services Platform

BluChip is a specialized talent-development platform that helps student-athletes prepare for and excel in the workforce by recruiting, training, and connecting them with employers seeking high-performance talent. As an official partner of Athlete Transition Services, BluChip strengthens our ability to support athletes through innovative tools and career-connection opportunities.

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Our Clients

University of Alabama
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Alcorn University
Appalachian State University
University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff
Arizona State University
Arkansas Tech University
Bowling Green State University
University of California Irvine
California State University - Bakersfield
Campbell University
Central Michigan University
Central Washington University
Chicago State University
Clemson University
Colorado State University
Davidson College
University of Detroit Mercy
Dominican University of California
Eastern Michigan University
University of Florida
Florida A&M University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Holy Names University
University of Houston
Idaho State University
University of Idaho
University of Illinois
University of the Incarnate Word
Indiana State University
Iowa State University
Kansas University
Kean University
Kennesaw State University
Lamar University
Langston University
Long Island University – Brooklyn
University of Louisville
Lubbock Christian University
Marist College
University of Memphis
Michigan State University
Morgan State University
University of Nebraska
University of Nevada Las Vegas
University of New Orleans
Norfolk State University
North Carolina State University
University of North Dakota
University of North Texas
Oakland University
University of Oklahoma
Old Dominion University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Portland
Purdue University
Rice University
Robert Morris University
Sacramento State University
Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Joseph’s University
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
University of St Thomas
University of South Dakota
Southern Illinois University
Southern University
University of South Florida
Stetson University
Stony Brook University
Syracuse University
University of Texas
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech
University of Utah
Utah Valley University
Virginia Tech
University of Washington
Washington State University
Wayne State University
Weber State University
Western Michigan University
Western Oregon University
West Virginia University
William Jessup University
University of Wisconsin
Xavier University
GLIAC Student Athlete Leadership Summit
NCAA High School Basketball Camp – University of Connecticut
NCAA Career in Sports Forum
NCAA DII SAAC Super Region Convention
Minnesota Vikings
NFL Trust
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Quicken Loans Student-Athlete Internship Program

Our Founder

Jonathan Orr
Founder and Executive Director

Former Professional Football Player, Author of Game's Over Life's Not: The Athlete's Guide For Transitioning

After a successful college career at the University of Wisconsin and two NFL seasons with the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders, Orr experienced a difficult transition into life after sports. That challenging season of his life inspired the 2014 creation of Athlete Transition Services (ATS). Orr is committed to helping every athlete proactively prepare for life after sports. His purpose is to make the transition manageable (and even exciting) for all those who come after him.