We understand the profound sense of loss athletes feel when they experience a medically forced exit from competition. Many sidelined athletes express feeling like a part of them has died as they find themselves blocked off from one of the most significant parts of themselves, their athletic identity. 

Many sidelined athletes don’t know any other athletes who are also medically disqualified. They can feel extremely alone to sort through the transition on their own. We’re here to empower athletes to advocate for themselves in order to grieve what was lost and, in their own time, rebuild motivation for whatever’s next.

There’s power in authenticity . . . in vulnerability, . . . in connecting with others who truly “get it.”

Sidelined USA serves the community of permanently-sidelined athletes through our programming in three key areas: Resources, Connection, and New Pursuits.

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Neither Sidelined USA nor its affiliates provide clinical or medical care of any kind via their relationship with Sidelined. At no time should a user have an expectation of clinical care or professional services offered or rendered.