How to Be Transformational in a Transactional Era

College athletics feels more transactional than ever — transfers, NIL deals, and short stints define the current landscape. But here’s the truth: you can still be transformational, even if you only have athletes for a short period of time.

In this episode, I break down the three questions every player development professional, coach, or leader must help their athletes answer:

Who am I as a person? (Identity beyond sport)

Who am I as a leader? (The impact I want to have)

What are my personal and professional interests? (Dreams that last after the final whistle)

These questions may seem simple, but if you guide athletes through them, even six months in your program will leave a lifelong imprint.

We’ll talk about practical ways to build initiatives, conversations, and programming around these questions — and how you can stay transformational in a transactional era.

🚀 Next Steps

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