2019 NACDA and Affiliates Annual Convention

Jonathan Orr
Founder & Executive Director
Athlete Transition Services Corp.


Jonathan Orr was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. After high school Jonathan earned a football scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. During his time at UW, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Leadership and Non-Profit Management. In 2006, Tennessee Titans. His time in the NFL was short lived, lasting only two seasons before being released from the Oakland Raiders. After football, Jonathan found himself facing significant personal struggles transitioning. Eventually, he developed a plan plan which included utilizing the transferrable skills and strengths he had acquired from his athletic experiences, identifying his gifts and talents, and setting value-based goals. Jonathan would also return to school to earn a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and has since worked in positions of leadership for various non-profit and educational organizations. In 2014, Jonathan started Athlete Transition Services Corp. (ATS), an organization that helps athletes prepare for life after sports. Through workshops and life coaching services, Jonathan and his team educate and equip athletes with the information, tools, and strategies needed to facilitate their overall growth and development. In 2018, Jonathan released his first book, Game’s Over Life’ Not: The Athlete’s Guide for Transitioning. Jonathan and the ATS team have experienced a great deal of personal and professional success and it is his passion to help other athletes do the same. Currently, Jonathan resides in Canton, Michigan with his wife, Heydie and their children Carsyn, Catheryn, and Owen.

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