23 min
EPISODE 7: Life After Basketball Mini Series: How to Prepare For The Transition In The Next Phase Of Your Basketball Career. The Players' Forum
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- Basketball
Welcome to The Players' Forum Podcast - In this episode we talk about ways you can begin to prepare yourself for life after basketball. Especially during this time when jobs and opportunities seem scarce for basketball players who are aspiring professionals and seasoned vets returning to jobs with huge pay cuts. It's contract season, but now with the new norm, it's also the season for players to start thinking about what direction they want their career to move in. Coach Mike and Agent Tee share some insight on where to start that has helped Coach Mike transition and continues to help him position himself for success.
ADVICE SHARE IN THIS EPISODES
1. Explore and research your interests. Educate yourself in the field.
2. Work on your growth mindset and building your circle of influence.
3. Volunteer your time to explore different industries and gain experience. Internships
4. Your player profile is your resume and basketball experience can also translates as professional work experience.
5. Be fearless, don't be afraid to ask for help. Ask for letter of recommendations, seek mentors, and don't limit yourself. You are more than an athlete.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gga-inc/support
Welcome to The Players' Forum Podcast - In this episode we talk about ways you can begin to prepare yourself for life after basketball. Especially during this time when jobs and opportunities seem scarce for basketball players who are aspiring professionals and seasoned vets returning to jobs with huge pay cuts. It's contract season, but now with the new norm, it's also the season for players to start thinking about what direction they want their career to move in. Coach Mike and Agent Tee share some insight on where to start that has helped Coach Mike transition and continues to help him position himself for success.
ADVICE SHARE IN THIS EPISODES
1. Explore and research your interests. Educate yourself in the field.
2. Work on your growth mindset and building your circle of influence.
3. Volunteer your time to explore different industries and gain experience. Internships
4. Your player profile is your resume and basketball experience can also translates as professional work experience.
5. Be fearless, don't be afraid to ask for help. Ask for letter of recommendations, seek mentors, and don't limit yourself. You are more than an athlete.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gga-inc/support
23 min