Empowering & Connecting Athletes
Insights from former NCAA athletes to help you transition with purpose and build a successful life after sports.
Navigate life after sports.
Discover new career paths.
Get financial life guidance.
Redefine purpose and identity.
Avoid common transition pitfalls.
Plan for long-term success.
Gain clarity and direction.
Work-life balance strategies.
Gain professional networking advice.
Set meaningful life goals.
Build a standout resume or website.
Prepare for interviews confidently.
Importance of relationships and networking.
Work visas for non-Americans.
Embracing lifelong learning.
Effective communication.
Importance of a work-life balance.
Navigate life after sports. Discover new career paths. Get financial life guidance. Redefine purpose and identity. Avoid common transition pitfalls. Plan for long-term success. Gain clarity and direction. Work-life balance strategies. Gain professional networking advice. Set meaningful life goals. Build a standout resume or website. Prepare for interviews confidently. Importance of relationships and networking. Work visas for non-Americans. Embracing lifelong learning. Effective communication. Importance of a work-life balance.
Practical guidance and lived experience from athletes like you who’ve successfully transitioned from competitive sport to professional life —so you can too!
Our
Mission
is to empower student-athletes as they transition from competitive sports to professional life, providing them with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.
We connect you directly with former NCAA athletes who’ve successfully built careers across various industries. Through candid conversations and firsthand insights, our volunteer educators offer student-athletes valuable insights, share their experiences, and discuss topics that matter most to you.
Our service is free, providing honest, unbiased guidance with no hidden agendas – just practical advice and meaningful perspectives from those who’ve been there!
How it works
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Our team will reach out to you directly via email to arrange your 1on1 video consultation at your convenience.
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Join the video call at your scheduled time and connect with your athletic educator to gain invaluable insights into NCAA college sports.
Don’t hesitate to ask them anything that’s on your mind!
Firsthand insight can empower you!
Navigate life beyond competitive sports
Maximize your transferable career skills
Crafting your Personal Brand
Find Work Life Balance Strategies
Int’l Athletes building a career in the U.S.
Networking with Industry Professionals
“experience is the teacher of all things”
Most Common Questions
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Our mission is to empower student-athletes as they navigate the transition from competitive sports to professional life. By sharing honest insight, real-life experience, and practical tools from former NCAA athletes, we aim to help the next generation build fulfilling, confident, and well-rounded lives after athletics.
Our goal is to prepare them for what comes next by connecting them with former NCAA athletes who've successfully built careers in a variety of industries. Through candid conversations and firsthand insight, we help student-athletes better understand their options, build confidence, and make informed decisions about their future careers.
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Athletic educators are former NCAA athletes who’ve successfully built careers within their industry. With zero hidden agendas, our educators are committed to providing honest, unbiased information to help you make the best decisions for your future.
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EC Athletes is a volunteer project organized by athletes like you, aiming to make a positive impact on others. Best of all, it's 100% free of charge!
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Athletic Educators are matched to you based on the information you provide in your Get Started form. Our team considers your entire background, preferred language, and the availability of our educators. If you request a specific Educator in the form, we will be sure to accommodate your preference whenever possible.
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You're welcome to bring up anything on your mind. We encourage openness and honesty—transitioning from student-athlete life can be challenging, and you're not alone.
Here are a few examples:
→ What strategies did you use during your career search and the recruiting process
→ How did you leverage the skills you built within athletics directly into your career
→ What are the best ways to network with industry professionals
→ How did you stand out amongst your peers (i.e., resume, website, etc)
→ How did you go about developing a healthy work-life balance
→ What key skills are most important for successfully transitioning into the workforce
→ How did you navigate specific challenges and what did you learn from those experiences
→ What resources greatly impacted your career development
→ Visa scenarios for international athletes who want to work in the U.S. after college
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Our athletic educators may not hold specific qualifications or certificates, but they have all been thoroughly vetted by our team and have successfully passed our formal training process.