Much was made about the possibility of Tom Brady suiting up for the flag football team at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. While that scenario hasn’t been completely ruled out, it feels less likely as time passes. Still, with Brady, the unexpected is never off the table. What is becoming clearer, though, is that the Olympic conversation may not end with him.
There is another path for the Brady family to reach the Olympic stage, and it centers on his daughter Vivian. The young athlete, whom he shares with Gisele Bündchen, has developed a strong connection with volleyball. What started as an interest now appears to be evolving into something more serious, with consistent training and visible commitment behind it.
There is another path for the Brady family to reach the Olympic stage, and it centers on his daughter Vivian
A growing passion for volleyball
Brady has pointed out that Vivian’s approach to practice stands out, even by his own standards. Her willingness to train beyond structured sessions reflects a level of discipline that mirrors the habits that defined his career. That influence is evident not only in her athletic ability, but in the way she approaches the work behind it, often training at home and making the most of her time.
This isn’t the first time Brady has spoken about his daughter’s potential. During the 2024 Summer Olympics, he suggested that Vivian, then 13, could one day become an Olympic athlete. At the time, it came across as a father recognizing his daughter’s wide range of interests, but the consistency of that message has kept the idea in focus.
Team USA or Brazil?
A recent video shared by Brady offered another glimpse into that development. It showed Vivian training on a Saturday night, reinforcing the idea that her interest in volleyball is more than casual.Her progress has sparked conversations about what her future could look like, including the possibility of representing Team USA or even Brazil, given her mother’s background.
During the 2024 Summer Olympics, he suggested that Vivian, then 13, could one day become an Olympic athlete
Whether that path becomes reality remains to be seen, but the foundation is there. The combination of natural ability, discipline, and access to high-level guidance puts her in a position that few young athletes have.
Brady’s own Olympic participation may still be uncertain, but the idea of him attending as a supportive father feels increasingly realistic. If Vivian continues on this trajectory, the Brady name could still find its way onto an Olympic stage, just through a different journey shaped by the next generation.