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6 Entrepreneurs That Were College Athletes
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6 Entrepreneurs That Were College Athletes

By Bella Nevin|July 27, 2023

Athletes have a big leg up in the world of entrepreneurs. When you grow up playing sports, hard work, grit, and perseverance are values that are ingrained in your mind....

9 Politicians That Were College Athletes
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9 Politicians That Were College Athletes

By Bella Nevin|July 25, 2023

If you are a current or former college athlete looking to become a politician, your background as an athlete could really help you in your job search. There are tons...

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How Did You Primarily Communicate With College Coaches During Your Recruiting Process?
How Did You Primarily Communicate With College Coaches During Your Recruiting Process?
11 College Athlete Underdogs That Became Successful
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11 College Athlete Underdogs That Became Successful

By Bella Nevin|July 12, 2023

When you watch professional athletes on T.V., it’s easy to think about how good they must have been in high school and college. However, many of these athletes were not...

7 CEOs Who Were College Athletes
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7 CEOs Who Were College Athletes

By Bella Nevin|July 3, 2023

From a very young age, youth athletes begin to learn important skills that will help them later in life. Things like leadership, teamwork, and hard work are all skills you...

13 Celebrities That Were College Athletes
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13 Celebrities That Were College Athletes

By Bella Nevin|June 28, 2023

Celebrities are a huge part of our culture in the United States. They are easily idolized and obsessed over. This article may not help, because hearing that a celebrity played...

From the Field to the Office: 3 Real-World Skills Athletes Possess and 5 Career Paths for Former Athletes
There's Life After College Sports!
From the Field to the Office: 3 Real-World Skills Athletes Possess and 5 Career Paths for Former Athletes

By Kelly Wick|May 5, 2023

It can be hard to imagine life after college sports, but if you’re a college athlete, you should–athletes possess a unique set of skills that make them exceptional candidates for...

A Baller and a Scholar: 7 Tips for Athletes in Grad School
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A Baller and a Scholar: 7 Tips for Athletes in Grad School

By Rhys Davies|April 19, 2023

Grad school can seem like a whole new ball game at first–from being an older member of a team, studying different degrees than your teammates, and having to juggle school...

Sports Business: 5 Tips for Networking in College Sports
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Sports Business: 5 Tips for Networking in College Sports

By Kelly Wick|March 28, 2023

Building a network is an important aspect of any career, including sports. Networking can help athletes and professionals in the industry to create new opportunities, learn about different career paths,...

A Tragic Murder Leaves A College Athlete’s Career in Jeopardy
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A Tragic Murder Leaves A College Athlete’s Career in Jeopardy

By Ashton Grenon|March 27, 2023

On January 15, Jamea Jonae Harris, 23, was tragically murdered in an incident that was completely insensible. The murder suspects were caught on CCTV cameras nearby the area. Michael Davis,...

From Mid-Major to Superbowl: 7 NFL Stars That Prove You Don’t Have to Go Power 5 to Go Pro
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From Mid-Major to Superbowl: 7 NFL Stars That Prove You Don’t Have to Go Power 5 to Go Pro

By Nicholas Nathanson|February 10, 2023

Plenty of football recruits want to be Power Five athletes and who can blame them? From fancy facilities to increased media attention, to a higher likelihood of being drafted, there...

Super Bowl Bound? 12 Recent College Grads in the Super bowl
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Super Bowl Bound? 12 Recent College Grads in the Super bowl

By Scott Abramson|January 31, 2023

Many college athletes look to go pro or at least dream of it. When these college athletes make it to the big leagues, they look to make an immediate impact...

Weigh Your Options: The Pros and Cons of Going Pro in Men’s Golf
Pro or No?
Weigh Your Options: The Pros and Cons of Going Pro in Men’s Golf

By Ashton Royal|January 24, 2023

It’s every athlete’s dream to go pro, but how likely is that to happen? For men’s golf, the percentage of high school golfers that go on and compete in NCAA...

4 Athletic Traits That Are Valuable in the Workplace
Hard Work Pays Off
4 Athletic Traits That Are Valuable in the Workplace

By 2aDays Staff|January 19, 2023

My name is Tom O’Brien, and I played DI tennis at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. This is my story and my advice for life after college athletics.  Sports taught me...

Pro or No? Options For Female Basketball Players With Pro Potential
Is the W The Answer?
Pro or No? Options For Female Basketball Players With Pro Potential

By Ashton Royal|January 17, 2023

Going pro is the ultimate goal for plenty of college athletes, but it’s a surprisingly rare feat. For women’s basketball, the estimated probability of women’s basketball players moving on from...

Life after College Athletics with Former UNC Lacrosse Athlete Ryan O’Connell
There is Life After College Sports!
Life after College Athletics with Former UNC Lacrosse Athlete Ryan O’Connell

By Nicholas Nathanson|December 12, 2022

Ryan O’Connell’s competitive nature began when he picked up a lacrosse stick at age 7, following in the footsteps of his older cousins. He immediately was drawn to the game…or...

7 Questions With PSU Club Volleyball Athlete Jenny Durica On Her Volleyball Career and Future
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7 Questions With PSU Club Volleyball Athlete Jenny Durica On Her Volleyball Career and Future

By Lilia Farach|November 8, 2022

Jenny Durica is a volleyball player at Penn State, and she’s not your typical college athlete. Rather, she’s an athlete on the women’s club volleyball team for the Nittany Lions....

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