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...
Grad Advice!
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...
Get Your Name Out There!
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,...
Off-the-Court News
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,...
Super Stars!
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 Stars!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ace Advice
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....
Once an Athlete, Always an Athlete
5 Ways Former Athletes Can Stay Involved in Their Sport Once Their Careers End
By Marissa Massaro|October 24, 2022
There comes a time in every athlete’s career where their sport comes to an end. Only a small percentage of college athletes go on to play their respective sport professionally,...
Direct Your Career!
2 Key Career Tips from Dickinson College Athletic Director Joel Quattrone
By Chris Russo|August 29, 2022
Joel Quattrone is the athletic director at Dickinson College. Joel has been passionate about sports his whole life which made him very excited to start his job in 2018. He...
college sports
Considering a Career in College Sports? Check Out This Interview with UNC Assistant Athletic Director, Richie Grimsley
By Caleb Myers|August 12, 2022
Richie Grimsley has been around the block a time or two–not only has he been a member of the UNC Athletic Department since 1999 but he currently oversees day-to-day operations...
Score a Career in Sports!
Career Advice: Can’t Play a Sport? Manage One Instead.
By Casey Chizmazia|August 10, 2022
In college athletics there are coaches, players, trainers, clock workers, and many more people that make game day happen. But what about those who ensure the games run smoothly when...
Get to Work!
Thinking Ahead: 5 Jobs College Athlete-Friendly to Put on Your Career Radar
By Sammie Grant|August 3, 2022
Worried about not having enough experience to build your resume before you enter the real world? You’re not alone. Many college athletes struggle finding the time to pursue internships or...
