What's your next game?

Former athletes: the sport that gave you so much still needs you. Coach it, officiate it, play it, alongside people who get it. Any age, any sport.

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Three ways in

Give back to the game

Leagues in every one of our markets are turning kids away for lack of coaches. You already know the game. Pick your way in.

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01

Volunteer

Coach a youth team, officiate, run a clinic, take a board seat.

Get matched →
02

Play

Adult rec leagues, masters competition, pickup, training groups. The low-commitment way back in, and where most people start.

Find a game →
03

Belong

A roster of former athletes in your city. The drinks after, the group chat, the mentor you didn't know you needed.

Join the roster →
End of Year Dinner

The hardest game is the one after sport

Friday, November 66 to 10pmThe Dalcy, Chicago

Dinner and silent auction. Every table seats a NOVA athlete who eats with you. $4,000 a table or $750 a seat.

Next Game Summit

A full day at the United Center

Friday, May 7, 2027 · Chicago

Career panels, mindful movement and a room full of people who get it. Registration opens early next year; sign up below to hear first.

Athlete Fellowship

Paid. Flexible. Yours.

A paid fellowship for college athletes: build leadership and professional skills, grow your network and take on projects in your community outside of your sport.

NOVA athletes at the United Center
For leagues and partners

Short on coaches?

Youth leagues, parks departments, community sport orgs: we connect you with former college athletes in your city who want to coach, officiate and give back. They join through your own volunteer process, and they bring the game with them.

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