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Through The Trust's partnership with YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), eligible former players can receive a complimentary one-year Individual or Extended Household Membership at a participating YMCA location.

With access to thousands of YMCA locations nationwide, members can take advantage of fitness facilities, wellness programming, community activities, and health resources designed to support an active and healthy lifestyle. Whether you're focused on improving your fitness, managing pain, building healthy habits, or connecting with your local community, the YMCA offers resources and support to help you reach your goals.

The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities and improving the health and well-being of individuals and families. Through this partnership, former players can access trusted wellness resources close to home.

What Your Membership Includes

Complimentary one-year Individual or Household Membership at a participating YMCA location
Personalized consultation to help you make the most of your membership
Fitness and wellness options tailored to your goals and interests
Access to fitness centers, swimming pools, water fitness programs, courts, group exercise classes, and other amenities (offerings vary by location)
Advance registration and discounted rates for select programs and classes
A welcoming environment focused on health, wellness, and community connection

Swim Lessons for Pain Management & Water Safety

As part of this benefit, members may participate in one round of swim lessons per year (March 1 - February 28).

Benefits may include:

Up to eight lessons (varies by location)
Parent-and-child classes, where available
Improved mobility and flexibility
Low-impact activity that may help reduce discomfort
Increased water safety and confidence

Evidence-Based Health Programs

Members may also participate in one eligible health program per year (March 1 - February 28), including:

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring – Tools and education to support heart health
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – Wellness support for cancer survivors
Diabetes Prevention Program – Guidance and coaching to help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes

How to Get Started?

Contact your Trust Program Manager to confirm your enrollment in The Trust.
Receive your YMCA activation form.
Visit your participating home YMCA location and present your registration form.
Your membership will activate during your first visit.

Please allow 48 hours after receiving your activation form before visiting your YMCA branch.

To activate the Individual or Household Membership, The Trust-eligible former players MUST receive a Registration form from their Trust Program Manager.

Contact The Trust to verify your enrollment. If you are enrolled, The Trust will complete and send you an activation form. You must take the activation form to the YMCA in person to activate the membership. Please note you must wait 48 hours from receipt of your membership form to visit the YMCA branch for activation.

If you are not enrolled in The Trust, you will be asked to complete enrollment, which consists of the following:
- Completing the Trust Online Game Plan Questionnaire online or with a Trust Program Manager
- Completing The Trust’s General Release and Consent Form

Yes, to receive a membership through The Trust, you have to have at least two credited seasons. However, if you have fewer than two credited seasons, contact the NFLPA Former Players Services Department for information about their YMCA membership benefit.

Yes! Contact The Trust to enroll and to receive an activation form to transfer your payment obligation to The Trust.

Basic membership access, along with swim lessons for pain management and water safety, and one eligible evidence-based health program per year. Any additional services, such as personal trainers or childcare, will be at your expense.

This will vary dependent on your local YMCA’s terms and agreements. Discuss reciprocity with your local YMCA branch for further information.

No. You need to bring The Trust’s activation form with you. Contact The Trust to receive your activation form. You must wait 48 hours from receipt of your activation form to visit the YMCA branch for in-person sign-up.

Contact The Trust to find out if the new YMCA is participating in the program.

Contact your Program Manager. If you do not have a Program Manager, contact The Trust.

Yes, you can use the Exos app at your local YMCA, much like at any fitness facility. If you let your Exos coach know that you will be using the YMCA for workouts, they can tailor your workout plan based on the equipment available at the YMCA.

Services can vary based on your YMCA. Please contact your local YMCA branch for more information about their services.

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