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.

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

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.

 

Our Team

 Our Partners

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#GivingTuesday: Help us multiply our impact. As we close out 2024, we’re grateful for the 2,700+ athletes, coaches, and administrators we’ve reached and the partnerships that helped us make a real impact. From the NBA Foundation grant t
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