2025-2028 Strategic Plan
Mission Statement #
As the National Governing Body (NGB) and member of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee we enable all United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence in domestic and international judo competition, and the promotion and growth of the sport of Judo in the United States.
Vision Statement #
USA Judo is a world leader providing maximum opportunities to all its members with programs from core development to Olympic and Paralympic gold.
Our Pillars #
As we strive to advance USA Judo, our unwavering commitment to the success of our organization, members, athletes, officials, and volunteers remains our top priority. This strategic plan emphasizes and concentrates on five key pillars, without undermining the significance of the daily operations of USA Judo.
Increase recognition and revenue to support the athletes, programs and overall organization building financial stability.
Brand Awareness: Communicating our brand identity to both current members and new markets, while clearly conveying our mission and vision.
- Sport Awareness: Develop content for media and social platforms to enhance awareness of our sport.
- Revenue Building: Identify new revenue streams beyond membership and events.
- Sponsorship/Fundraising: Establish and nurture long-term relationships with donors/sponsors. Create and implement new fundraising strategies. Revitalize the Circle of 100 and Lifetime Membership programs.
Develop and enhance capabilities while ensuring sustainable growth and a solid foundation.
Organization: Encourage staff to actively participate in growth initiatives and take ownership of their contributions.
- Board of Directors: Utilize the board's expertise and define clear responsibilities for its members.
- Culture of Service: Providing quality customer service supports our culture of membership service.
- Technology: Develop, improve, and implement technology to support automation throughout the organization.
Increase participation and support ongoing athlete involvement in our sport.
Growth: Expand Judo by offering opportunities, programs, and resources that include women, youth, and individuals from underprivileged backgrounds. Seek opportunities to host elite-level competitions in the U.S.
- Partnerships: Enhance and sustain collaborations with Judo in Schools, P3, PlayLA, and other initiatives to promote judo within local communities.
- Social media: Increase social media engagement.
- Volunteers: Establish a national volunteer network that includes retired athletes.
Enhance and optimize the high-performance development pathway for athletes and coaches at both junior and senior levels
- Resources: Establish an international coaching mentorship program aimed at fostering the development of the next generation of coaches for both able-bodied and para-athletes.
- Competition Opportunities: Expand international competition and both long/short-term training opportunities for Olympic/Paralympic athletes and hopefuls.
- Competition Structure: Create fair and competitive Olympic team selection in compliance with IJF, USOPC and IBSA.
- Competitive Excellence: Enhance and fortify the development pipeline for senior, junior and para-athletes by allocating appropriate resources and funding.
- Planning: Partner with state and club organizations to develop comprehensive plans for the advancement of elite athletes at the local level.
Build and grow international relations with other national federations, PJC and the IJF.
- Engagement: Determine critical events to attend for fostering essential relationships.
- Referee Participation: Explore international opportunities for mat time and clinic participation.
