USADA
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is recognized by the United States Congress as the official anti-doping organization for all Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American and Parapan American sport in the United States. USADA is also the administrator for the UFC Anti-Doping Program. USADA began operations on October 1, 2000, and as an independent, non-profit organization, is governed by a Board of Directors.
- Federations & Governing Bodies
- Colorado Springs, USA
- 2000+
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is recognized as the national anti-doping organization for Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American sport in the United States. The recognition tasks USADA with drug testing and results management responsibilities for these athletes, however, USADA is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs that inspire a commitment to true sport in the next generation of athletes.
Internationally, USADA is at the forefront of the anti-doping movement and considered the gold standard in many areas of anti-doping program management. In addition, our employees are held to the same high standards exhibited by athletes who fully embrace true sport: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Responsibility, and Courage.
Employees at USADA hold positions in: sport testing, elite athlete education, drug reference resources, science and research, legal affairs, outreach education (TrueSport), communications, business affairs and finance, and information technology. USADA additionally employs more than 60 Doping Control Officers stationed throughout the country responsible for collecting athletes’ samples.
USADA’s office is located near the Rocky Mountain foothills of northwest Colorado Springs, Colorado, a city that is home to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and numerous Olympic and Paralympic sport national governing bodies.
Internationally, USADA is at the forefront of the anti-doping movement and considered the gold standard in many areas of anti-doping program management. In addition, our employees are held to the same high standards exhibited by athletes who fully embrace true sport: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Responsibility, and Courage.
Employees at USADA hold positions in: sport testing, elite athlete education, drug reference resources, science and research, legal affairs, outreach education (TrueSport), communications, business affairs and finance, and information technology. USADA additionally employs more than 60 Doping Control Officers stationed throughout the country responsible for collecting athletes’ samples.
USADA’s office is located near the Rocky Mountain foothills of northwest Colorado Springs, Colorado, a city that is home to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and numerous Olympic and Paralympic sport national governing bodies.
Culture
Mission - Stand with athletes to champion their right to clean sport | Inspire true and healthy sport | Promote the integrity of sport
Vision - Every athlete has a right to fair competition and an opportunity to learn the life lessons and values taught by sport
Education – It is an extremely important pillar of an effective anti-doping program and is the first line of defense in protecting the rights of clean athletes. USADA provides extensive anti-doping education to thousands of athletes each year focused on helping athletes and support personnel understand their rights and responsibilities in regards to the drug testing process. Topics of discussion during an education session could include: prohibited substances; Whereabouts requirements; the sample collection process; dietary supplement awareness; Therapeutic Use Exemptions; and results management information
Vision - Every athlete has a right to fair competition and an opportunity to learn the life lessons and values taught by sport
Education – It is an extremely important pillar of an effective anti-doping program and is the first line of defense in protecting the rights of clean athletes. USADA provides extensive anti-doping education to thousands of athletes each year focused on helping athletes and support personnel understand their rights and responsibilities in regards to the drug testing process. Topics of discussion during an education session could include: prohibited substances; Whereabouts requirements; the sample collection process; dietary supplement awareness; Therapeutic Use Exemptions; and results management information
Insights
USADA DCO Culture Video
USADA Internship Program
Q&A with USADA DCO Ann Miller: What are Chaperones?
USADA Staff Take on Dual Roles to Better Understand the Athlete Experience
