USA Deaf Sports Federation

02/22/2026

Check out this panel to learn more about USADSF's inaugural Performance Psychology team!

Last year, UWS faculty, students, and alumni participated in an historic partnership with the USA Deaf Sport Federation (USADSF) to provide sport and performance psychology services to deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes as they competed in the games in Tokyo. 🇯🇵

Join us as we discuss the structure, process, and implementation of this year-long internship opportunity for faculty, students, and alumni in the Sport and Performance Psychology programs at UWS. 🏃

Mark your calendars for Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. PST and listen in to find out more about this amazing opportunity that UWS was able to provide to its students, faculty, and alumni.
🔗https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/qhYeRsh_TLSsUAynlEvKfQ

01/30/2026

Members of USADSF's Winter Deaflympics 2027 Committee recently took part in the Chef de Mission workshop in Innsbruck and Seefeld, Austria.

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA -- From November 13-16, members of the USADSF's Winter Deaflympics Committee traveled to Austria's mountainous Tyrol region for the official Chef de Mission trip for the 2027 Winter Deaflympics. USADSF Winter Deaflympics Committee members including John Skjeveland, Lisa Tempesta,....

01/30/2026

USADSF is excited to announce the election of our new board leadership! Read more about our incoming board officers on our website.

USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) is proud to announce the election of new board officers. John Skjeveland, previously the USADSF treasurer, has been elected president for the next quad, effective as of January 28, 2027 until after the 2029 Summer Deaflympics. Additionally, USADSF has also elected...

01/10/2026

USADSF is seeking dynamic, skilled, and committed candidates for upcoming board openings. To learn more about how to apply, please visit this link.

The USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF), the national governing body responsible for the selection and training of all athletes representing the United States in the Deaflympic Games, Deaf World Championships, the Pan-American Games, and other ICSD-sanctioned Games, announces a call for candidates f...

11/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who watched, liked, commented, shared, or simply supported the United States of America Deaf Sports Federation () throughout the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

It has truly been an honor to serve our athletes, our American fans, and the Deaf community across the globe.

We look ahead to the next Deaflympics. Until then, thank you and take care.

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11/26/2025

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Tuesday, November 25 📸

11/26/2025

PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Tuesday, November 25 📸

11/26/2025

Final day of action yesterday. Here’s how our men and women performed. We couldn’t be more prouder! 🇺🇸

11/26/2025

The ATHLETES OF THE DAY honors go to two whose exceptional achievements lifted Team USA to historic victories.

Emily Spreeman of the U.S. Women’s National Team delivered a performance worthy of Deaflympic history. She scored two goals in the gold medal match, leading the team to its fifth consecutive Deaflympics Gold medal. Her second goal marked a remarkable milestone, her 50th career international goal, further securing their undefeated legacy on the world stage and reminding everyone why this team continues to shine as a global powerhouse. ⚽️🏆

On the court, Michael Lizarraga, in his first-ever Deaflympics appearance, showed the world why basketball remains an American stronghold. His physical dominance, commanding presence, and powerful leadership fueled Team USA’s gold medal victory. Lizarraga finished the championship game with 31 points, using pure strength, focus, and intensity to overpower Ukraine and secure the title for the United States. 🏀 🏆

Congratulations, Emily and Michael! 🇺🇸

11/26/2025

A full look at how Team USA closed out their 2025 Deaflympics journey. The last matches, the final scores, and the moments that defined it all. 🇺🇸✨

11/24/2025

Monday, November 23 Recapp
The US added to its medal haul and now turns its focus to a full slate of gold-medal matchups on Tuesday. 🇺🇸✨