ABOUT
PURPOSE BEYOND PLAY
At Purpose Beyond Play, we believe that every athlete is more than their sport and that life after the game should be just as powerful, fulfilling, and purpose-driven as the time spent in it. We were created by athletes, for athletes, to fill the critical gap that exists once the final whistle blows. Our mission is rooted in both impact and innovation. We offer a structured, personalized pathway for athletes navigating life beyond their playing careers, focusing on four essential pillars: Self-Discovery & Identity, Holistic Health & Wellness, Financial Knowledge & Empowerment, and Career Transition & Skill Development.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Through curated programs, expert partnerships, and immersive experiences, including global clinics, retreats, and storytelling workshops, we help athletes reconnect with who they are, take ownership of their future, and design lives rooted in passion, values, and lasting impact. Whether they’re seeking clarity, healing, a new career, or simply the next step, Purpose Beyond Play provides the community, tools, and mentorship to get there. We are building a premier global platform where athletes can evolve with intention, where transition becomes transformation, and purpose becomes the new playbook.
MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
As a former professional athlete, I know firsthand what it feels like to pour everything into the game, your time, your body, your identity, only to wake up one day and wonder, “Who am I without it?” After playing basketball overseas in Ireland and Australia, I found myself in that exact space: full of potential but unsure of what came next. It was in that uncertain season that Purpose Beyond Play was born not just as a business idea, but as a calling.
Purpose Beyond Play was created from lived experience and deep conviction. I didn’t just want to help athletes land a job or learn how to manage money. I wanted to build something that speaks to the whole person behind the jersey, the dreamer, the creator, the leader. I wanted to create a global platform that helps athletes reconnect with their identity, heal from what’s been ignored, and discover a renewed sense of purpose that lives far beyond sport.
This platform is about transformation. It’s about creating space for community, self-discovery, and evolution. It’s about partnering with world-class professionals, experts, and organizations who believe in the long game of life and who are committed to walking alongside athletes as they navigate the biggest transition of their lives.
At Purpose Beyond Play, we’re not here to define your next chapter. We’re here to help you write it on your terms, with clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to who you truly are.
Andriana Acosta
MEET OUR TEAM
Andriana Acosta
FOUNDER
Megan Cistulli
CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER
Emma Karamovic
Sports Psych Advisor
GET INVOLVED
Are you an athlete going through a career transition, or do you know someone who is?
You can access our platform for resources, support, and coaching, or become part of our community of mentors and coaches who are dedicated to helping athletes thrive. No matter where you are in your transition, we are here to provide guidance, education, and the tools to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Join us today and take the first step toward a fulfilling life beyond the game.
CONTACT US
Looking to get in touch? Send us an email at purposebeyondplay@gmail.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible
INVEST IN A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH
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