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We Are Gap Year Unveiled
A SPACE TO REDISCOVER, REIMAGINE, AND THRIVE
Gap Year Unveiled is a nonprofit that walks with collegiate athletes who don’t go pro in their sport, guiding them through the uncharted territory of life after sports. Our work isn’t about quick fixes or off-the-shelf solutions—we craft personal, transformative journeys rooted in discovery, reflection, and growth. Through intentional, bespoke experiences, we empower athletes to design lives of purpose and fulfillment beyond the game. At Gap Year Unveiled, this is more than transition—it’s transformation.
WHY THE TRANSITION MATTERS
UNDER 2% TRANSITION
Fewer than 2% of all college athletes go on to play professional sports.
2020 NCAA Report
WHY THE TRANSITION MATTERS
EMOTIONAL IMPACT
In a recent survey, 57.3% of former collegiate athletes reported a negative transition, feeling lost, unprepared, and unsure of their next step.
Stokowski et al, 2019
WHY THE TRANSITION MATTERS
IDENTITY + MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
Athletes often experience identity crises and mental health struggles after their athletic careers have ended.
Journal of Clinical Support Psychology
WHY THE TRANSITION MATTERS
LIMITED CAREER EXPOSURE
Collegiate athletes often focus primarily on their sport, with limited exposure to career options beyond athletics.
2023 NCAA Study
WHY THE TRANSITION MATTERS
GAP IN GUIDANCE
Current athlete support programs are often under-resourced and lack specialized strategies to effectively guide athletes through the transition to life after sports.
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (2022)
No one prepares you for who you are without the jersey. That's where we come in.
Our Approach to Transforming Transitions
At Gap Year Unveiled, we reimagine athlete transitions with a bold and thoughtful approach. Through tailored experiences, pioneering research and advocacy, and the cultivation of meaningful community, we empower athletes to embrace life beyond sports with confidence, purpose, and belonging.
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EARLY PRAISE FOR GAP YEAR UNVEILED
"Gap Year Unveiled is incredibly impactful and much needed because so many student-athletes are focused solely on their sport, with little thought about life after it ends. As a former 'athletic student,' rather than a true 'student-athlete,' I experienced this firsthand. My success was hindered because all that mattered to me was my PPG—points per game. Now, PPG has a new meaning: Purpose, Plans, and Goals. These are what student-athletes need in place once their playing days are over."
Anton "Ricco" Booker
Author, Coach, Public Speaker
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
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- Elizabeth Jackson
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
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- Elton Chui
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