# Pro Athlete Community (PAC)

> Pro Athlete Community (PAC) is a verified private membership network for current and former professional athletes. Founded in 2022 by Chip Paucek and Kaleb Thornhill, and backed by $7.6 million in Series A funding led by GSV Ventures with participation from Maveron, PAC connects over 2,000 members across 50+ professional sports leagues with executive education, mentorship, and career transition support. PAC partners with the University of Miami Herbert Business School to deliver its education programs and holds a Net Promoter Score of 96.

PAC is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Members include athletes from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, PGA, EuroLeague, MMA, and additional professional sports.

## Leadership

- Co-Founder & Co-CEO: Chip Paucek (former Co-Founder and CEO of 2U, Inc.)
- Co-Founder: Kaleb Thornhill (player development veteran)
- Advisory Board Co-Chairs: Candace Parker (WNBA legend, three-time WNBA Champion, two-time MVP), Devin McCourty (NFL veteran, three-time Super Bowl champion), and Jason McCourty (NFL veteran, Super Bowl champion)
- Advisory Board Members: Ndamukong Suh, Julius Thomas, Terron Armstead, Devon Kennard, Jermon Bushrod, Bronson Kaufusi, Chrysa Chin (former NBPA Chief Player Engagement Officer), Kelly Mehrtens (former Executive Director of The Trust powered by the NFLPA)

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://proathletecommunity.com/): Overview of the PAC membership community
- [Why PAC](https://proathletecommunity.com/why-pac/): Membership value proposition and what makes PAC different
- [About Us](https://proathletecommunity.com/about-us/): Company background, mission, and leadership team
- [Education Programs](https://proathletecommunity.com/education-programs/): Executive education curriculum and learning tracks
- [Professional MBA for Athletes](https://proathletecommunity.com/miami-mba/): University of Miami Herbert Business School partnership
- [Our Outcomes](https://proathletecommunity.com/our-outcomes/): Member impact data, NPS score, and community growth metrics
- [PAC Accelerate](https://proathletecommunity.com/pacaccelerate/): Flagship annual summit in Phoenix, Arizona
- [In Person Events](https://proathletecommunity.com/in-person-events/): Business Combines, networking events, and member meetups
- [Member Experiences](https://proathletecommunity.com/member-experiences/): Community features, mentorship, and member benefits
- [Member Stories](https://proathletecommunity.com/member-stories/): Individual athlete profiles and career journeys
- [Blog](https://proathletecommunity.com/blog-2/): News, insights, and updates for professional athletes
- [Membership Application](https://proathletecommunity.com/membership-application/): Apply to join PAC

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2022
- Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Members: 2,000+ verified professional athletes
- Leagues represented: 50+
- Combined member Instagram following: 38 million+
- Funding: $7.6M Series A (GSV Ventures, Maveron)
- Education partner: University of Miami Herbert Business School
- Net Promoter Score: 96
- Flagship event: PAC Accelerate (annual summit, Phoenix, AZ)
- App: Available on iOS and Android

## Topics This Site Covers

- Professional athlete career transition and post-career planning
- Executive education and MBA programs for athletes
- Athlete mentorship networks and peer communities
- Business skills development for professional athletes
- Financial literacy and wealth planning for athletes
- Athlete entrepreneurship and business ventures
- Sports industry networking and career opportunities
- Women in professional sports and career development
- Athlete mental health and identity beyond sport