Walton’s PATH For Athletes
DEFINING WHAT’S NEXT
Helping athletes transition to what’s next with clarity, purpose, and belonging.
An Initiative in partnership with San Diego Sports Innovators, powered by The YouSchool.
You’ve Played at the Highest Level—Now What?
When the games are over, the real questions begin:
Who am I now? What’s next? Where do I go from here?
For elite athletes, life after sport can feel like stepping off the field into a fog.
No team. No playbook. No scoreboard. Just a blank page—and a desire to make it count.
You’ve got the drive. The discipline. The grit.
Now, you need a framework—and a team—to help you channel it.
Walton’s PATH (Purpose After The Hustle)
This is not a soft landing.
This is a launchpad.
Walton’s PATH is an 8-week live, virtual experience designed for athletes like you—high-performing, high-character competitors who are ready to tackle their next chapter with the same focus and fire that got them here.
In small, curated cohorts, you’ll join other elite athletes on a guided journey through self-reflection, exploration, and purpose-building.
Why Bill Walton?
Bill Walton didn’t just play the game—he uplifted everyone around him.
This initiative carries forward his legacy: joy, purpose, connection, and living fully.
Your Trusted Guides
This initiative is a collaborative effort led by San Diego Sports Innovators (SDSI)—a nonprofit founded by Bill Walton to champion mentorship, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the active lifestyle sector—and powered by The YouSchool, a proven leader in identity and purpose development. The YouSchool’s curriculum and methodology have guided over 3,500 members of the special operations community through the transition from military to civilian life, equipping them with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Who This Is For
This program is designed for elite and high-performing athletes who are facing the question: What’s next? Whether you’re stepping away from competition due to retirement, injury, or simply the end of a chapter, Walton’s PATH is built for you. It’s for those who feel untethered without the structure, adrenaline, or purpose of sport—and who are ready to channel that same drive into something meaningful. If you’ve felt underutilized, uncertain, or like you’re still waiting for the next thing worth giving your all to—this is it.
You’ll fit right in if you…
● Are transitioning from a competitive athletic career and want to discover what’s next
● Feel like you’ve lost the identity, rhythm, or mission that sport gave you
● Crave a sense of direction, community, and challenge again
● Know you have more to offer, but haven’t found the right outlet yet
● Want to build a life plan that uses the mindset and strengths you developed as an athlete
● Are open to reflection, ready for reinvention, and hungry to make an impact
Here’s How It Works
· Six 90-minute Live Sessions with expert facilitators and fellow athletes.
· 1-on-1 Support from SDSI mentors.
· Prompts for Reflection & Conversations with friends, advisors, and past coaches.
· Curated Exercises and Challenges between sessions to guide you to clarity, connection, and meaningful momentum toward what’s next.
You’ll Explore 4 Pathways for What’s Next
1. Entrepreneurship
→ Start something of your own in San Diego’s thriving lifestyle sector—or beyond.
2. Career in Industry
→ Learn how to translate your strengths into a purpose-aligned role with an organization.
3. Investment & Ownership
→ Shift from performer to owner—develop financial literacy and long-term impact strategies.
4. Platform for Impact
→ Build your voice. Share your story. Lead a movement that matters.
You don’t have to decide now. This experience gives you the exposure and support to make an informed, intentional choice for your future.
Why You Should Join
This program isn’t about “reinventing” yourself.
It’s about rediscovering the core of who you’ve always been—and channeling it into your next great mission.
Walton’s PATH is your next team: built to give you structure, support, and momentum as you transition out of competitive sport. Through weekly sessions, honest reflection, and one-on-one mentorship, you’ll gain the clarity, tools, and relationships to move forward with confidence and purpose.
You’ll walk away with:
● A grounded understanding of who you are—beyond sport
● A vivid vision for what’s next and how to get there
● A tangible life plan with bold, achievable goals
● Exposure to new pathways: entrepreneurship, industry, investment, and impact
● A community of elite peers walking the same road
● Real-world guidance from a dedicated coach
● Trusted mentors from SDSI who open doors and challenge your thinking
● A measurable boost in hope, motivation, and belief in your future
● Skills to lead, adapt, and thrive long after the final whistle
This isn’t a soft landing.
It’s your launchpad.
Ready for What’s Next?
If you’re approaching the end of your athletic career—or already there—and want to do this intentionally, not alone, we invite you to be part of this pilot cohort.
This is your next team.
This is your next season.
Let’s build what’s next—together.
Contact Dylan Siebert at SDSI for more info…