About After We Play


Guiding athletes through one of life's biggest transitions, and the complete life that follows it.

Athletes and guests at an awards evening, two of them holding trophies

Athletes need support beyond the game.

Athletes are navigating more pressure, expectations and change than ever, often without the tools or support they need. Over time, that pressure can affect confidence, relationships, decision-making and mental well-being; and take away the joy that initially brought them to the game.

Every transition, from youth sports through college and beyond, can challenge an athlete's sense of identity and belonging. And when athletes struggle, the impact reaches their families, teams, schools and communities. After We Play fills the gap by supporting the person behind the performance; while they're still playing and long after the final whistle.

Too often, athletes leave the game without a clear plan.

After We Play was created to help athletes, and the people who support them, navigate transitions in sport and in life. We provide a trusted community, and practical resources and tools that help athletes understand who they are beyond their performance. Through every transition, we help athletes build greater confidence and resilience while preparing for a meaningful life beyond sports.

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Our Mission

To help athletes compete with freedom and confidence, and carry that same freedom and confidence into every chapter that follows.

We believe that leaving the game isn't the end. It's the beginning of a lifelong journey of growth, impact and purpose.

Our Vision

A world where every athlete moves from sport into life with resilience, a strong sense of identity and a renewed drive to succeed, in their careers, families and communities.

The team

The peoplebehind the work.


Practitioners, clinicians and builders who have competed, coached and worked with athletes through the transitions this work is about.

Portrait of Scott Roussell, Founder and Managing Director.

Scott Roussell

Founder & Managing Director

Portrait of Dr. Lori Freeman, Chief Content Officer.

Lori Freeman, PsyD

Chief Content Officer

Portrait of Josh Fly, Performance and Wellness Coach.

Josh Fly

Performance and Wellness Coach

Portrait of Robin Miller, Pilot Program Director.

Robin Miller

Pilot Program Director

Portrait of Nick Stover, Strategy and Business Development.

Nick Stover

Strategy and Business Development

Portrait of Dr. Kristen Hamilton, Clinical Nutritionist.

Dr. Kristen Hamilton, DCN, RDN, CSSD

Clinical Nutritionist

Start where you are.

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