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Snoop Dogg Named Team USA’s First Honorary Coach for 2026 Winter Games

The volunteer post focuses on off-field athlete support and fundraising initiatives.

Overview

  • The USOPC confirmed the unprecedented role as part of its “Team Behind the Team” effort to celebrate and support athletes away from competition.
  • Snoop will also return as an NBC special correspondent at Milano Cortina 2026, building on his widely viewed Paris 2024 appearances.
  • A Team USA x Coach Snoop Fanatics capsule launches this month, with proceeds benefiting Team USA programs.
  • USOPC says he will use his platform to raise awareness and resources for the Team USA Fund, which supports mental health, training, education and career transitions.
  • Citing his Snoop Youth Football League work supporting more than 15,000 young athletes, CEO Sarah Hirshland called him a natural fit for the role.