Should all athletes be required to see a therapist once they are finished playing sports? That’s a question the Pit Crew decided to answer with their unique perspectives in Episode 19. Most athletes start sports at a very young age and spend most of their years focused on that area of their lives. It can be devastating to have the one thing you’ve exhausted your energy into stop abruptly without a plan. Even with a plan it’s still hard to let go of the one thing you know best. Tap in to hear to Crew’s perspective and give your insight on what you believe should take place to better prepare athletes for #lifeaftersports

As athletes, we understand the power of practice. In order to learn and master what needs to be known for the game, we have to prepare diligently. In episode 17, the PiT Crew talks about their experiences with practice and how it creates your habits. Tap in to hear what the fellas uncover about the Power of Practice! #athletes #collegefootball #nfl #collegesports #lifeaftersports #transition #PIT #podcast #motivation

Athletes are trained to think beyond their limitations. They are pushed to break the mental barriers that'll allow them to dominate an opponent. That mindset creates a certain level of resilience that the average person desires. In this episode, the PiT Crew catches up with former standout college football players Adrian Adderley & Tavares Ireland. Both Adrian and Tavares grew up in South Florida using the game of football to attract college coaches for scholarships to go to college for free. This episode gets deep as the fellas explain the hardships of life and how the mentality of playing sports helped them thrive in corporate careers. They also filled us in on a new project that will provide unlimited access to financial literacy. This is one you DO NOT want to miss! [ SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH FRIENDS AND LEAVE US SOME FEED BACK IN THE COMMENTS ON HOW WE CAN BETTER HELP YOU.] //Sign Up for Job Alerts, Workshops & Internship Opportunities\\ https://www.playersintransition.com/athletes //Brain Food for Athletes\\ https://xpro.1044pro.com/Shop HOST IG: @dwinspires @eddieshhepp GUEST IG: @Sproomi_ #PlayersInTransition #LifeAfterSports #Athletes #Football #CollegeSports #CollegeFootball #Transition #Career #lifespurpose

What happens to the athlete who feels as though he/she has failed because they haven't reached a certain level of success within the sport they've spent their entire lives training for? For most athletes, figuring out life after sports can be a tough task to handle. Some of us begin our sports career at an early age and we continue to play sports all the way through college and beyond if we're lucky. With that being the case, majority of an athlete's lifespan is spent cultivating the ability to be great and reach a certain pinnacle of success within the sport they play. In this episode, the PiT Crew catches up with former Rutgers University Running Back and Track & Field Star, Tyrone Putman. Ty shares his transition story out of sports and into the corporate workforce. Like many, Ty found himself in a dark space after realizing that he might not play another minute of football ever again. That's when he knew that he had to redefine success for himself because the dark space that came upon him was caused by the pressure of not succeeding in football. Tap in to learn how to Redefine Success for yourself after feeling defeated! [ SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH FRIENDS AND LEAVE US SOME FEED BACK IN THE COMMENTS ON HOW WE CAN BETTER HELP YOU.] //Sign Up for Job Alerts, Workshops & Internship Opportunities\\ https://www.playersintransition.com/athletes //Brain Food for Athletes\\ https://xpro.1044pro.com/Shop HOST IG: @dwinspires @eddieshhepp GUEST IG: @Ty_Inspires #PlayersInTransition #LifeAfterSports #Athletes #Football #CollegeSports #CollegeFootball #Transition #Career #lifespurpose

The hardest thing to do in life is to find our purpose. In episode 14, we dive deep into the true essence of finding ones purpose and how it can easily be overlooked when distracted by the outside influences of our daily lives. Coach Sidiq unravels his journey through life and tells us how he discovered his calling by trying different job experiences throughout his transition out of football. As an athlete, our focus on the sport we play sometimes cloud our judgement of what our life's purpose entail. In most cases, we neglect to understand that we've been operating in our purpose majority of our lives. It can be unidentifiable when we don't pay attention. Listen to the complete episode and find out how the PiT Crew discovers the formula to finding your life's purpose. [ SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH FRIENDS AND LEAVE US SOME FEED BACK IN THE COMMENTS ON HOW WE CAN BETTER HELP YOU.] //Sign Up for Job Alerts, Workshops & Internship Opportunities\\ https://www.playersintransition.com/athletes //Brain Food for Athletes\\ https://xpro.1044pro.com/Shop HOST IG: @dwinspires @eddieshhepp GUEST IG: @shakazulu91 #PlayersInTransition #LifeAfterSports #Athletes #Football #CollegeSports #CollegeFootball #Transition #Career #lifespurpose

Athletes are more equip for Corporate Careers than you think. In this episode, we catch up with Evan Shields and talk about his out of football where he recognized how to use the skills learned while playing football in the workforce. Tap in to Episode 13 as the PiT Crew shares insightful advice for athletes who are looking for a career outside of sports. //Sign Up for Job Alerts, Workshops & Internship Opportunities\\ https://www.playersintransition.com/athletes //Books\\ Think & Grow Rich https://amzn.to/3eFuhAH How to Win Friends & Influence People https://amzn.to/3nzyHNf So often, athletes miss the opportunities to internship and gain the necessary experience to obtain a job. As athletes, we run into the issue of our resumes being empty because our college schedules were filled with school and the sport we played. Ev breaks it down and identifies the transferable skills to the workforce. He encourages athletes to express those skills in a manner that highlight key experiences that most companies require. //Brain Food for Athletes\\ https://xpro.1044pro.com/Shop [ SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH FRIENDS AND LEAVE US SOME FEED BACK IN THE COMMENTS ON HOW WE CAN BETTER HELP YOU.] HOST IG: @dwinspires @eddieshhepp GUEST IG: @Ev_dope #PlayersInTransition #LifeAfterSports #Athletes #Football #CollegeSports #CollegeFootball #Transition #Career

Around 50% of interns are offered permanent placement at the end of their internship. In this episode, our guest, Tunde, used his Internship Opportunity to gain the necessary experience needed to compete for a position with the company. As a Division 1 collegiate football player, he faced several injuries that left him to focus on his transition sooner than he anticipated. While recovering from a knee injury, Tunde was given an opportunity to intern at one the top accounting firms in the nation. With very little experience, he relied heavily on the natural skills he developed from playing football to will himself through his internship and into a career outside of sports. Tap in to learn how to work within an internship and use the skills developed in sports to earn yourself the career you desire and deserve. Be sure to LIKE and COMMENT on this podcast to help us and others with your valued opinion. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our channel and SHARE this with those who could use the information provided. —————— Promote brain health, boost immunity & gain clarity: https://xpro.1044pro.com/shop —————— Our “Players in Transition” podcast is a platform for Athletes to tell their story beyond sports. We intend to help our listeners through experiences told by our guests and even our personal encounters with life after the game. #LetsGetInTransition #PlayersInTransition #PiTCrew #Podcast #Sports #Basketball #FOOTBALL #Baseball #Golf #Tennis #Hockey #TrackandField #athletes _ _ _ _ _ _ // FOLLOW \\ Hosts IG: @DWinspires, @Eddieshhepp @PlayersInTransition // SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL \\ https://bit.ly/PlayersInTransition //WEBSITE\\ www.DWInspires.com

Ugo Nwaigwe shares her journey of resilience through the world of Women's basketball 🏀. From hoop dreams to reality, Ugo found herself in difficult situations the taught her how to make decisions for her happiness. Throughout her playing career, she experienced the roller coster of chasing greatness that entails a different obstacle at each level of her career. Although she could have easily given up on basketball and given in to what people told her she should be, Ugo pushed through and found the success becoming a National Champion with the Nigerian Women's Basketball team and becoming an assistant coach for the University of Iowa and now Brown University. // FOLLOW \\ Hosts IG: @DWinspires, @Eddieshhepp, @Playersintransition ----------- Best Protein Bar for Athletes: https://xpro.1044pro.com/shop Listen, please be sure to subscribe to our channel as we continue to share, inspire, and uplift our listeners. Leave a like and/or comment to share your opinion of how we're doing. Your opinion is welcomed and appreciated. Also, don't be selfish and keep this information for yourself. Let's help everyone together by sharing this podcast, because you never know who may need to hear what we have to say!!! —————— Our “Players in Transition” podcast is a platform for Athletes to tell their story beyond sports. We intend to help listeners through experiences told by our guests and even our personal encounters with life after our sports career. —————— We will also explore other gifts and talents of our guests and even tap into the intellect of topics unrelated to sports. In the words of @kingjames I am “More Than an Athlete!” #LetsGetInTransition #PlayersInTransition #Podcast #WomenInSports #Basketball #WNBA _ _ _ _ _ _ // FOLLOW \\ Hosts IG: @DWinspires, @Eddieshhepp Dominique Williams played running back in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets. He also played in the CFL (Canadian Football League) for the Calgary Stampeders. After 3 seasons in the NFL, 2 seasons in the CFL, and a series of unfortunate injuries, Dom made the decision to discover his purpose outside of professional football in efforts to stay healthy. He found that giving back and developing young athletes is really where his heart is. Dom along with long-time friend and teammate Edgar "Ed" Sheppard are making every effort to ensure players have the proper information and guidance on and off the field. // SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL \\ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfe6iiHWBo5nzLui-MhDow //WEBSITE\\ www.DWInspires.com