Media Appearances
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Marques Ogden, NAPSA & NFL alumnus, discusses how NAPSA changed his life. The National Athletic and Professional Success Academy helps athletes apply their skills and thrive in the corporate world.
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Gus Frerotte, 15-year NFL veteran, Pro Bowler, and NAPSA alumnus, interviews Brad Mitchell, Founder of NAPSA, on the Huddle Up with Gus podcast to discuss NAPSA and its impact on former athletes.
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Marques Ogden, NAPSA & NFL alumnus, interviews Brad Mitchell, Founder of NAPSA, on The Lev & Marques Show.
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Brad Mitchell, Founder of NAPSA, and Marques Ogden, NAPSA & NFL alumnus, join the FUTRSPRT podcast to discuss NAPSA and its impact on former athletes (25:00 to 39:00).
Additional Articles
May 2024
USU Student-Athlete Alumni Return for Beyond Sport Event
Two former 49ers players turned friends reflect on life after football
Two former 49ers players turned friends reflect on life after football
April 2024
US Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire
IOC expands career transition support with 17 new Athlete365 Career+ Educators
Last whistle: Tackling tough issues athletes face when they retire from sports
IOC expands career transition support with 17 new Athlete365 Career+ Educators
Last whistle: Tackling tough issues athletes face when they retire from sports
March 2024
Christian Ponder is Helping Create a 'Post'-Sports Mindset for Ex Athletes
The HBCU Legacy Bowl is more than a game. It also prepares students for life after sports
The HBCU Legacy Bowl is more than a game. It also prepares students for life after sports
February 2024
Former NFL QB Christian Ponder Says, 'In Moment Of Transition, Focus On These Four Things'
Tackling Life Beyond the Game: Trey Edmunds' Journey From NFL to Fatherhood
From Cleats to Canvas: Benjamin Burney's Transition from Athlete to Art Advocate
Tackling Life Beyond the Game: Trey Edmunds' Journey From NFL to Fatherhood
From Cleats to Canvas: Benjamin Burney's Transition from Athlete to Art Advocate
January 2024
How 4 Former NFL Payers Are Dealing With Life After Football
'It heals the brain' - Larry Carr's crusade is to help football players, and everyone else, see the light
'It heals the brain' - Larry Carr's crusade is to help football players, and everyone else, see the light
December 2023
"There's a Life After Sports": Ahead of Fight in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua Gives the Best Piece of Advice He Learnt as a Boxer
Life After Sports for College Athletes: Tech & Support
Life After Football - Former Teammates Work Together on the Road to Recovery
Life After Sports for College Athletes: Tech & Support
Life After Football - Former Teammates Work Together on the Road to Recovery
November 2023
Fanatics helps pro athletes transition to life after sports with business immersion program
Emmitt Smith talks transition from the NFL to business
Emmitt Smith talks transition from the NFL to business
October 2023
Financial literacy: X's and O's from the most important playbook of your life
After Sports: Some Hall of Famers Find New Life in Front Offices
Mental health challenges facing athletes after quitting sport
After Sports: Some Hall of Famers Find New Life in Front Offices
Mental health challenges facing athletes after quitting sport
September 2023
Why Athletes Can Make Successful Entrepreneurs
BIG EAST Hosts Transition Game Program For Women's Basketball Student Athletes
BIG EAST Hosts Transition Game Program For Women's Basketball Student Athletes
August 2023
Senators release draft bill addressing NIL reform in college sports
Batting for business: England's Jos Buttler on investing, Ben Stokes and life after sport
Player 22 Program to Evolve, Include Support for Player-led Small Businesses
Batting for business: England's Jos Buttler on investing, Ben Stokes and life after sport
Player 22 Program to Evolve, Include Support for Player-led Small Businesses
July 2023
Campbell Trophy Summit assembling 300 scholar athletes next month to share powerful career development concepts while exchanging ideas to foster personal growth and empowerment
“Business Doesn’t Really Work Like That…”: 5 Time Olympian Turned Businessman Shaun White Breaks His Silence on the Harsh Transition From an Athlete to Entrepreneur
“Business Doesn’t Really Work Like That…”: 5 Time Olympian Turned Businessman Shaun White Breaks His Silence on the Harsh Transition From an Athlete to Entrepreneur
June 2023
Study: College Athletes Have Better Academic, Life Outcomes
Scarlet Knight for Life Builds Career Supporting Rutgers Athletics
Mind games: Adjusting to life after sports
Scarlet Knight for Life Builds Career Supporting Rutgers Athletics
Mind games: Adjusting to life after sports
May 2023
'We all play the sport of life': Two UB football players' mission to help student athletes find identity and purpose
Training for life after skating: Speedskater prepares for next phase of his life
Training for life after skating: Speedskater prepares for next phase of his life
April 2023
Project LAND: In Step with Former Student-Athletes as They Discover What's Next
Above the Rim Summit prepares women's basketball players for professional path, life after game
Tips for Staying Happy & Healthy in Life After Sports
Above the Rim Summit prepares women's basketball players for professional path, life after game
Tips for Staying Happy & Healthy in Life After Sports
March 2023
The Simple Strategy That Helped Myron Rolle Transition from NFL Player to Neurosurgeon
Bryan Habana urges athletes to consider life after sport
Bryan Habana urges athletes to consider life after sport
February 2023
'I don't miss a freakin' thing': Albert Pujols enjoying retirement after 22-year MLB career
Legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski on NCAA criticism and his life since retiring
OT: Transitioning to college and life after high school sports
Legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski on NCAA criticism and his life since retiring
OT: Transitioning to college and life after high school sports
January 2023
December 2022
Oklahoma State Student-Athletes Receiving Training for Life After Athletic Competition
Julius Wilkerson is prepared for life after football
Step Into The Room: The Student-Athlete Leadership Series
Julius Wilkerson is prepared for life after football
Step Into The Room: The Student-Athlete Leadership Series
November 2022
Beyond the sport: Texas man shares struggles finding purpose after college swimming career
San Diego State Hosts Dinner with an Aztec
San Diego State Hosts Dinner with an Aztec
October 2022
Kent State launches ready FLASH program
Game Plan Work Experience Program aims to assist athletes in transition from sports world to business world
'Life After' Docuseries to Premiere on Prime Video, Features 12 Retired NFL Players
Game Plan Work Experience Program aims to assist athletes in transition from sports world to business world
'Life After' Docuseries to Premiere on Prime Video, Features 12 Retired NFL Players
September 2022
Misty Buck Joins Former NFL Player Marques Ogden to Talk About The Struggles of Life After Sports on Top-Rated Podcast
Documentary 'After The Roar' Looks At Men's Mental Health Post Sports Retirement
Documentary 'After The Roar' Looks At Men's Mental Health Post Sports Retirement
August 2022
Athletes learn about life after sport with Athlete 365
Tim Hightower's Speech Highlights Spider Leadership Kickoff Event
The real reason golf has helped pro athletes in retirement
Tim Hightower's Speech Highlights Spider Leadership Kickoff Event
The real reason golf has helped pro athletes in retirement
July 2022
Game Plan Launches Groundbreaking College Athlete Career Development 'Academies' Program
Front Office Sports Second Acts: Andrew Hawkins
Front Office Sports Second Acts: Andrew Hawkins
June 2022
Bottoms up: Newly-retired ex-Eagles star (and N.J. native) has big business plans with a grain of truth
From the field to the boardroom: what business can learn from sport
Athlete/entrepreneur Vedral turns baking into business
From the field to the boardroom: what business can learn from sport
Athlete/entrepreneur Vedral turns baking into business
May 2022
Can Being A Former Athlete Give An Advantage In Business? Award Winning Businessman, Speaker, & Author Angel Carmona Believes So In His Book "Boxer To Businessman"
Use Visualization to Speak Like an Athlete
Use Visualization to Speak Like an Athlete
April 2022
Five Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Athletes
Imposter Syndrome Affects The Highest-Level Competitors In Sports And Business
Alumni commitment launches Student-Athlete Entrepreneurship Initiative
Imposter Syndrome Affects The Highest-Level Competitors In Sports And Business
Alumni commitment launches Student-Athlete Entrepreneurship Initiative
March 2022
TCU's Business School Lending Hand to Athletes Navigating NIL
By Investing In Girls' Sports Today, Businesses Help Create The Leaders Of Tomorrow
By Investing In Girls' Sports Today, Businesses Help Create The Leaders Of Tomorrow
February 2022
From Super Bowl Winner To CEO: Four Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned
Legacy grant provides $2 million to Los Angeles communities
What marketers can learn from Olympic athletes' performance training
Legacy grant provides $2 million to Los Angeles communities
What marketers can learn from Olympic athletes' performance training
January 2022
New Mentorship Program, Athlete Women Empowered, Helps Young BIPOC Athletes Overcome Barriers and Prepare for Life After Sport
4 Business Lessons from Super Bowl Champ and Angel Investor Jerod Mayo
4 Business Lessons from Super Bowl Champ and Angel Investor Jerod Mayo
December 2021
LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL: Ryan Shazier releases book on November 30 about his post-Steelers journey, Walking Miracle
Spiders Host Successful Professional Development Week
Why 169 former NFL players have turned to coaching high school football
Spiders Host Successful Professional Development Week
Why 169 former NFL players have turned to coaching high school football
November 2021
From the Gridiron to Pit Road: Nittany Lion football alums looking to rise up the ranks at one of NASCAR's premier teams
Food, Family And Life Beyond Football: Catching Up With NFL Hall Of Famer, Warren Sapp
Food, Family And Life Beyond Football: Catching Up With NFL Hall Of Famer, Warren Sapp
October 2021
Former NFL Player Wale Ogunleye Teaches Wealth Management to Current Athletes
Visa opens a new path for former NFL players: as Fortune 500 executives
Giving Nebraska an Advantage With CliftonStrengths
Visa opens a new path for former NFL players: as Fortune 500 executives
Giving Nebraska an Advantage With CliftonStrengths
September 2021
Former NFL Player and Morgan Stanley Advisor Manages Billions For Clients, Including Fellow Athletes
'I'm still competing': Former NFL player comes home to Darlington as pit crew member
'I'm still competing': Former NFL player comes home to Darlington as pit crew member
August 2021
Going for gold taught these Olympic athletes how to succeed in life
IOC reinforces engagement and support for the athlete community
Life after gold: How winning trained these Olympians to face the unexpected
IOC reinforces engagement and support for the athlete community
Life after gold: How winning trained these Olympians to face the unexpected
July 2021
Warren Buffett allowed Ndamukong Suh to shadow him for several weeks. The NFL star shared his 3 key takeaways
Inside the journey of Notre Dame's David Adams and finding life after the cheering stops
Inside the journey of Notre Dame's David Adams and finding life after the cheering stops
June 2021
Study: College Athletes Have Better Academic, Life Outcomes
The Players Trunk: Student-run business helps former athletes earn revenues
Democrats Propose Bill Making College Athletes Employees, Granting Right To Unionize
The Players Trunk: Student-run business helps former athletes earn revenues
Democrats Propose Bill Making College Athletes Employees, Granting Right To Unionize
May 2021
From pain to purpose: FSU's Stevenson serves as inspiration for life after football
Baton Rouge researcher helps former athletes transition to life after sports
Baton Rouge researcher helps former athletes transition to life after sports
April 2021
Separation Mindset: Super Bowl Champ Marques Colston Is Paving a Path for Retired Athletes
How NFL players are thinking about life after football
NFL vet turned UBS exec launches 2 financial literacy initiatives
How NFL players are thinking about life after football
NFL vet turned UBS exec launches 2 financial literacy initiatives
March 2021
Emmitt Smtih and More NFL Players Are Turning to LinkedIn After Football Is Over - Here's Why!
Career fair helps former NFL players find new careers
Career fair helps former NFL players find new careers
February 2021
Former pro football player-turned-chef finds success as Black business owner, humanitarian
After Retiring, Is Broadcasting Next for Philip Rivers?
Former NFL Player and Banking Trailblazer Team Up to Even the Playing Field for Middle Market Investment Opportunities
After Retiring, Is Broadcasting Next for Philip Rivers?
Former NFL Player and Banking Trailblazer Team Up to Even the Playing Field for Middle Market Investment Opportunities
January 2021
Floyd Little Had Blueprint For Successful Career After Football
J.J. Watt Among Athletic Brewing Investors As N/A Beer Growth Accelerates
J.J. Watt Among Athletic Brewing Investors As N/A Beer Growth Accelerates
December 2020
Wale Ogunleye Heads New UBS Athletes and Entertainers Client Segment
Pat McAfee Has Continued to Earn a Nice Living Since Retiring From the NFL
Michael Strahan Has a Crucial Piece of Advice for Athletes Entering the Business World
Pat McAfee Has Continued to Earn a Nice Living Since Retiring From the NFL
Michael Strahan Has a Crucial Piece of Advice for Athletes Entering the Business World
November 2020
Inside The Mind Of Elite Athletes Who Become Outstanding Business Leaders
Lebron James, Superstar Athletes Taking Their Talents to Business World
Lebron James, Superstar Athletes Taking Their Talents to Business World
October 2020
NFL Tight End Marcedes Lewis Talks Balancing Football, Business
Patrick Mahomes is Latest Athlete to Invest in Recovery Technology
Malcolm Jenkins Starts VC Fund With Other NFL Players on Board
Patrick Mahomes is Latest Athlete to Invest in Recovery Technology
Malcolm Jenkins Starts VC Fund With Other NFL Players on Board
September 2020
Washington Hires Former Player as NFL's First Black Team President
NBA Players Spent Their Time In Quarantine Learning New Skills
NBA Players Spent Their Time In Quarantine Learning New Skills
August 2020
NFL Athletes Gain Valuable Experience Through NFLPA Career Development Programs
NFL player Bobby Wagner is joining a VC firm alongside former Amazon and Microsoft Executives
Former NFL Player Justin Forsett On His Hustle To Entrepreneurial Success After Football
NFL player Bobby Wagner is joining a VC firm alongside former Amazon and Microsoft Executives
Former NFL Player Justin Forsett On His Hustle To Entrepreneurial Success After Football
July 2020
Ex-NFL player in Chandler sets out new career
WNBA All-Star MVP Erica Wheeler Builds Out Career On and Off The Court
WNBA All-Star MVP Erica Wheeler Builds Out Career On and Off The Court
June 2020
NFL Expands Life Skills Program to Prep College Players for Life After the Game
How Pro Athletes Are Empowering Female and Minority Entrepreneurs
McAllen native, NFL business manager opens path for other Hispanic athletes
How Pro Athletes Are Empowering Female and Minority Entrepreneurs
McAllen native, NFL business manager opens path for other Hispanic athletes
May 2020
Player Turned Agent EJ Scott Follows A Different NFL Career Path
Malcolm Jenkins Charting A Path From Football to Film
Malcolm Jenkins Charting A Path From Football to Film
April 2020
Everyday Champions: Morgan Finds 'New Purpose'
Drew Brees' Smart Investments Are Setting Him up for Life After Football
Two Former NFL Players Teamed up to Open an Unlikely Business
Drew Brees' Smart Investments Are Setting Him up for Life After Football
Two Former NFL Players Teamed up to Open an Unlikely Business
March 2020
February 2020
My New Purpose
Athletes Turn to Tech to Prolong Careers On And Off The Field
Athlete x Media Summit: Where Sport Meets Business
Athletes Turn to Tech to Prolong Careers On And Off The Field
Athlete x Media Summit: Where Sport Meets Business
January 2020
Stanback Building Strong Business Foundation Following NFL
Chargers Business Alliance Hosts "Business After Football" Event
Chargers Business Alliance Hosts "Business After Football" Event
December 2019
Jonathan Stewart Gets Creative In Business Following NFL Career
From Football Franchise to Cupcake Franchise
Why Athlete Retirement Transitions Can Be So Devastating
From Football Franchise to Cupcake Franchise
Why Athlete Retirement Transitions Can Be So Devastating
November 2019
What Professional Sports Can Teach Us About Career Transitions
13 athletes who have become successful owners of fast-food franchises
13 athletes who have become successful owners of fast-food franchises
October 2019
'All I want to be is effective': Inside Champ Bailey's transition from Hall of Fame football player to burgeoning entrepreneur
Miami Dolphins In Partnership With Athlete Transition U Host 2019 Dolphins Business Combine
Buckeyes Doss, Ballard detail football to business transition
Miami Dolphins In Partnership With Athlete Transition U Host 2019 Dolphins Business Combine
Buckeyes Doss, Ballard detail football to business transition
September 2019
NFL star Adrian Peterson made close to $100 million but apparently can't pay his debts
The real reasons why NFL players go broke
The real reasons why NFL players go broke
August 2019
NFLPA Inspiring Players To Be More Than An Athlete
The fifth quarter: What NFL players do after football
From athlete to businessman: Life after the NFL
The fifth quarter: What NFL players do after football
From athlete to businessman: Life after the NFL
July 2019
June 2019
NFL Helps Former Players Succeed In New Business Ventures
A Force On The Bobsled Track, Aja Evans Is Finding The Tools To Become A Force In Her Next Career, Too
Chase Minnifield Looks To Shift Entrepreneurial Stigmas for Athletes
A Force On The Bobsled Track, Aja Evans Is Finding The Tools To Become A Force In Her Next Career, Too
Chase Minnifield Looks To Shift Entrepreneurial Stigmas for Athletes
May 2019
Cal Athletics to establish program to prepare student-athletes for life after graduation
The 8 D's to Success: How (Being) A Great Student-Athlete Makes (You) A Great Employee
The 8 D's to Success: How (Being) A Great Student-Athlete Makes (You) A Great Employee
April 2019
Detroit Lions Linebacker Devon Kennard Is Thinking Beyond His Playing Career
MBAs help athletes plan for life after the game
How Ryan Nece Turned Success On the Field to Success in Business
MBAs help athletes plan for life after the game
How Ryan Nece Turned Success On the Field to Success in Business
March 2019
NFL player who saves nearly 90% of his income teaches a money class at Penn called 'Life 101'
Green Bay Packers players pick five organizations for social justice grants
Green Bay Packers players pick five organizations for social justice grants
February 2019
Former NFL Player Andrew Hawkins Is Building a New Career Playbook
How Michael Strahan Took Control of His Post-Football Career
National Basketball Retired Players Association Expands Horizons With NASA Partnership
How Michael Strahan Took Control of His Post-Football Career
National Basketball Retired Players Association Expands Horizons With NASA Partnership
January 2019
Former Athletes and Business: 'The Breeze of Opportunity Is Always Blowing'
NFL Player to Design Collection for Chicago Shoe Company
NFL Player to Design Collection for Chicago Shoe Company
December 2018
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Former NFL Athletes
James Franklin Reveals the Key to Building Leaders
The Increasingly Stronger Case For Hiring 'Athlete' Employees
James Franklin Reveals the Key to Building Leaders
The Increasingly Stronger Case For Hiring 'Athlete' Employees
November 2018
How 'Last Chance U' and American Football are reshaping television
Paul Posluszny Retires After 11 NFL Seasons
Paul Posluszny Retires After 11 NFL Seasons
October 2018
When athletes retire we face the most difficult question: who are we?
NFL players' surprising performance hack: going vegan
Dolphins rookie linebacker quits football on eve of camp. Here's his explanation why
NFL players' surprising performance hack: going vegan
Dolphins rookie linebacker quits football on eve of camp. Here's his explanation why
September 2018
7 sports strategies you can use to succeed in business
23% of NFL Retirees are Small Business Owners
23% of NFL Retirees are Small Business Owners
August 2017
Arizona QB Khalil Tate's Tweet May Spark a Revolutionary Change in the NCAA
How Two NFL Retirees Are Tackling Their Challenges With A Strong Game Plan
These professional athletes are all taking the same class at Harvard right now
How Two NFL Retirees Are Tackling Their Challenges With A Strong Game Plan
These professional athletes are all taking the same class at Harvard right now
July 2017
7 sports strategies you can use to succeed in business
Gossett Family Makes Historic $21.25 Million Gift to the University of Maryland
Gossett Family Makes Historic $21.25 Million Gift to the University of Maryland
June 2017
From Retired Athlete To Valued Employee: The Attributes That Show You Have What It Takes
Former NFL Star Eddie George's Next Act: Preparing College Kids for the Harsh Reality of the Business World
Super Bowl champion-turned-entrepreneur: I've noticed a gap in knowledge about private investing
Former NFL Star Eddie George's Next Act: Preparing College Kids for the Harsh Reality of the Business World
Super Bowl champion-turned-entrepreneur: I've noticed a gap in knowledge about private investing
May 2017
23% of NFL Retirees are Small Business Owners
Target helps NFL players, including Teddy Bridgewater, think about their next careers
Target helps NFL players, including Teddy Bridgewater, think about their next careers
April 2017
Numbers game: Analytics spreading through college football
6 reasons former athletes find success after college
Wall Street's Endangered Species: The College Jock
6 reasons former athletes find success after college
Wall Street's Endangered Species: The College Jock
March 2017
Lions DE takes Wall Street Gig while living on 15 percent of NFL salary
How college football players adapt to career-ending injuries
How college football players adapt to career-ending injuries
February 2017
Former Steeler Will Allen dives into energy industry after NFL career
How the NCAA is helping student athletes get jobs with Fortune 500 companies
The Seven Leadership Secrets of Great Team Captains
How the NCAA is helping student athletes get jobs with Fortune 500 companies
The Seven Leadership Secrets of Great Team Captains
January 2018
December 2017
NFLPA and Fanatics team up to help players prepare for life after football
Ruth Ann Dailey: Why football fumbles its future
How the Miami Dolphins Are Turning Their Players Into Entrepreneurs
Ruth Ann Dailey: Why football fumbles its future
How the Miami Dolphins Are Turning Their Players Into Entrepreneurs
November 2017
How To Transition Successfully From Retired Athlete To Business Professional
5 Things Athletes Won't Admit About Life After Sport
5 Things Athletes Won't Admit About Life After Sport
October 2017
After the Game: LinkedIn Data Shows The Jobs NFL Players Fill When They Retire
Game over: how professional athletes can have a career after sport
Why Athletes Make Great Entrepreneurs
Game over: how professional athletes can have a career after sport
Why Athletes Make Great Entrepreneurs
September 2017
Why Your Company Needs To Hire Varsity Athletes
Moving on from sports: A college athlete's greatest challenge
Moving on from sports: A college athlete's greatest challenge
August 2017
Retiring from the NFL is terrifying, especially if you're not ready to leave
From winemakers to neurosurgeons, these 15 former NFL players got a second chance and a new career.
Why a Former Student-Athlete Will Be Your Best Employee
From winemakers to neurosurgeons, these 15 former NFL players got a second chance and a new career.
Why a Former Student-Athlete Will Be Your Best Employee
July 2017
June 2017
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Guard John Malecki: Using the past to build the future
The Trap
These 9 successful CEOs all played sports in college
The Trap
These 9 successful CEOs all played sports in college
May 2017
5 Reasons Why 80% Of Retired NFL Players Go Broke
Three Traits Athletes Possess That Can Lead To Success Off The Field
Three Traits Athletes Possess That Can Lead To Success Off The Field
April 2017
Why Your Next Employee Should Be A Former Student Athlete
5 Lessons on Becoming a Corporate Athlete
Why You Should Fill Your Company With 'Athletes'
5 Lessons on Becoming a Corporate Athlete
Why You Should Fill Your Company With 'Athletes'
March 2017
"Investment for Impact" offers current, former NFL players link to business world
Why Athletes Need to Start Planning Now for their Second Career
Why Athletes Need to Start Planning Now for their Second Career
February 2017
NFL Business of Music Boot Camp
ESPN's 'Broke' Looks At The Many Ways Athletes Lose Their Money
Life after the NFL a challenge for many
ESPN's 'Broke' Looks At The Many Ways Athletes Lose Their Money
Life after the NFL a challenge for many
January 2017