What Happens To The Student Athlete Once They Have Finished Their Athletic Career?
After the buzzer has sounded and the lights have dimmed many student athletes are faced with the ultimate question, “what’s next?”
What Is Athlete Connections?
Athlete Connections (AC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization set up to assist universities, former and current student athletes in the transition from athletics to the workforce. As an organization founded by a former student athlete, Athlete Connections can identify with the difficulties an athlete may face when his/her athletic career is over.
How Can Athlete Connections Benefit You?
Our programs are designed to get everyone involved with the success of our student athletes.
University Benefits
- Job placement assistance
- Recruiting & marketing tools
- Increase in graduation to placement rate
- Online resource and networking tool (coming soon)
Student Athlete Benefits
- Prepare students with job interviewing and business life skills
- Provide networking opportunities and advanced speaking skills
- Link students with personal networking and an online networking and resource guide
- Establish relationships with potential employers
Coaching Staff Benefits
- Provide a tool to transition students from athletes to successful professionals
- Reduce the pressure of helping the student athlete secure employment
- Attractive recruiting tool that shows the University’s commitment to the student’s success
- Provides seminars, toolkits and exercises to assist the student athlete
Booster, Alumni & Employer Benefits*
- Increase talent pool of disciplined workers
- Establish relationships with student athletes
- Bridge the gap between corporations and qualified employees
- Assist in hiring student athletes with marketable qualities such as leadership, loyalty, teamwork, culture and time-management skills
Sponsor & Foundation Benefits*
- Provide resources and funding to a registered 501(c)3 organization that encourages student achievement
- Increase the integrity of athletics by becoming a mentor to former and up and coming student athletes
- Sponsor and advertise at exclusive AC events
- Assist transitioning students into the workforce
- Educate and empower future leaders
Professional Athlete Benefits*
- Sponsor and advertise at exclusive AC events.
- Increase the integrity of athletics by becoming a mentor to former and up and coming student athletes
- Provide sponsorships to help former student athletes not afforded the same opportunity as you
- Opportunity to share your experiences as an AC Spokesperson with former student athletes
- Affiliation with premier student athlete network
Get Involved. Start Today!
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dancross@athleteconnections.com
*Tax Exemption (consult your tax advisor)