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

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...

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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....

5 Ways Former Athletes Can Stay Involved in Their Sport Once Their Careers End
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,...

2 Key Career Tips from Dickinson College Athletic Director Joel Quattrone
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...

Considering a Career in College Sports? Check Out This Interview with UNC Assistant Athletic Director, Richie Grimsley
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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...

Career Advice: Can’t Play a Sport? Manage One Instead. 
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...

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Thinking Ahead: 5 Jobs College Athlete-Friendly to Put on Your Career Radar
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...

Athlete Feature: Stephanie Samedy and Her Outstanding Career for the Gophers
Go(pher) Big or Go Home!
Athlete Feature: Stephanie Samedy and Her Outstanding Career for the Gophers

By Lilia Farach|July 29, 2022

Stephanie Samedy is from Clermont, Florida and she is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota where she majored in Psychology and played opposite hitter on the Gopher's volleyball...

Athlete for Life: 3 Important Values and Skills Sports Teach Us
Life Lessons For All Athletes
Athlete for Life: 3 Important Values and Skills Sports Teach Us

By Camila Cramer|July 21, 2022

The practice of sport at a high level teaches all athletes a lot of values and skills. Even if at this moment you do not recognize them, in the future...

Remember What You Said You Were Going to Do Before Things Got Hard”: D1 Basketball Star, Tyler Burton’s Advice on Handling Adversity
Power Through!
Remember What You Said You Were Going to Do Before Things Got Hard”: D1 Basketball Star, Tyler Burton’s Advice on Handling Adversity

By Ashton Grenon|June 2, 2022

Image Source: Richmond Athletics Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Tyler Burton is in his junior season at the University of...

Two Big Reasons Keeping In Touch With Your College Coach After Graduation Matters
Once a Coach, Always a Coach
Two Big Reasons Keeping In Touch With Your College Coach After Graduation Matters

By Lilia Farach|May 19, 2022

Networking? It's important. Every college athlete has one goal in mind, graduation and an amazing athletic season to end your college years well. Here is why it is important to...

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Sean Burke on Overcoming Tommy John Surgery and Making it to the Show
Big League Story!
Sean Burke on Overcoming Tommy John Surgery and Making it to the Show

By Ashton Grenon|May 5, 2022

Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Sean Burke, a 2021 MLB Draft pick by the Chicago White Sox, and former starting...

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