SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME Use this to your advantage. Below is a good example of what well-written behavioral resume should include: 1. Name: Big, Bold, Centered. 2. Personal Information: Phone, E-Mail Address. 3. Career Objective: Customized to the job you want; focused on how you can help

employer.

WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. But, having a vision helps you push for more. Having a vision makes you always chasing that dream. A champion does not set his or her standards to just expectable. A champion doesn’t just want to be normal. Set yourself up to always be wanting more. WHY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOCUSES ON LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS Why Northwestern Mutual Focuses On Life After Athletics. This month, Kaitlin Greene, Director of Internship Development & Recruiting Consultant at RPS Financial Group Leawood, shares why former college athletes are a great fit at Northwestern Mutual. RPS, one of the largest Northwestern Mutual affliates, covers 14 offices and 575

employees.

10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 10 Reasons Why Professional Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke. 1. It comes too fast and easy. For athletes first it’s a college scholarship, then comes the advances and stipends from agents once you declare your eligibility for the draft and the large signing bonus.

For

WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME Use this to your advantage. Below is a good example of what well-written behavioral resume should include: 1. Name: Big, Bold, Centered. 2. Personal Information: Phone, E-Mail Address. 3. Career Objective: Customized to the job you want; focused on how you can help

employer.

WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. But, having a vision helps you push for more. Having a vision makes you always chasing that dream. A champion does not set his or her standards to just expectable. A champion doesn’t just want to be normal. Set yourself up to always be wanting more. WHY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOCUSES ON LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS Why Northwestern Mutual Focuses On Life After Athletics. This month, Kaitlin Greene, Director of Internship Development & Recruiting Consultant at RPS Financial Group Leawood, shares why former college athletes are a great fit at Northwestern Mutual. RPS, one of the largest Northwestern Mutual affliates, covers 14 offices and 575

employees.

10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 10 Reasons Why Professional Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke. 1. It comes too fast and easy. For athletes first it’s a college scholarship, then comes the advances and stipends from agents once you declare your eligibility for the draft and the large signing bonus.

For

WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

HERE’S THE ONE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT EVERY ATHLETE Instagram, which is an image intensive platform, allows athletes the ability to showcase and share so much with their fans and followers. Everything from their workout routines, to meal plans, treatment, and everyday life can be displayed on Instagram in unique and creative ways. It combines multiple social media platforms into one, by

allowing

WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 10 Reasons Why Professional Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke. 1. It comes too fast and easy. For athletes first it’s a college scholarship, then comes the advances and stipends from agents once you declare your eligibility for the draft and the large signing bonus.

For

A SENIOR'S THANK YOU NOTES A Senior's Thank You Notes. As Thanksgiving rolls around, it is time to channel your inner Jimmy Fallon and start to write some thank you notes. Seniors - because it’s our last year - we have some very special thank you’s to be giving out. Bear with me as I try to hold back some tears while I write mine. WHY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOCUSES ON LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS Why Northwestern Mutual Focuses On Life After Athletics. This month, Kaitlin Greene, Director of Internship Development & Recruiting Consultant at RPS Financial Group Leawood, shares why former college athletes are a great fit at Northwestern Mutual. RPS, one of the largest Northwestern Mutual affliates, covers 14 offices and 575

employees.

WHY CRITICISM WILL GET YOU MUCH FARTHER THAN PRAISE Why Criticism Will Get You Much Farther Than Praise. Everyone loves the bright lights and getting all the fame and glory that athletics has to offer. But not that many people like being told they’re not good enough or they’re not preforming as well as they should. Winning is one of, if not the best, feeling in sports, but you can’t

get

THE GOOD AND BAD OF A D3 ATHLETE These perks and benefits of being a D3 athlete definitely keep me committed and dedicated to the sport, but there are definitely some downsides to being a D3 athlete as well. One downside to being a D3 athlete is the fact that you cannot receive athletic scholarships. This can play a major role in how much tuition one will pay at their BATTLING ADVERSITY AND INJURIES AS AN ATHLETE Battling Adversity And Injuries As An Athlete. If you haven't already, at some point in your life you will have to overcome an obstacle. As an athlete, overcoming adversity is just a daily part of life. On a weekly basis, we come face to face with different adversities; however, we never let SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME Use this to your advantage. Below is a good example of what well-written behavioral resume should include: 1. Name: Big, Bold, Centered. 2. Personal Information: Phone, E-Mail Address. 3. Career Objective: Customized to the job you want; focused on how you can help

employer.

WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. But, having a vision helps you push for more. Having a vision makes you always chasing that dream. A champion does not set his or her standards to just expectable. A champion doesn’t just want to be normal. Set yourself up to always be wanting more. WHY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOCUSES ON LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS Why Northwestern Mutual Focuses On Life After Athletics. This month, Kaitlin Greene, Director of Internship Development & Recruiting Consultant at RPS Financial Group Leawood, shares why former college athletes are a great fit at Northwestern Mutual. RPS, one of the largest Northwestern Mutual affliates, covers 14 offices and 575

employees.

10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 10 Reasons Why Professional Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke. 1. It comes too fast and easy. For athletes first it’s a college scholarship, then comes the advances and stipends from agents once you declare your eligibility for the draft and the large signing bonus.

For

WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME Use this to your advantage. Below is a good example of what well-written behavioral resume should include: 1. Name: Big, Bold, Centered. 2. Personal Information: Phone, E-Mail Address. 3. Career Objective: Customized to the job you want; focused on how you can help

employer.

WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. But, having a vision helps you push for more. Having a vision makes you always chasing that dream. A champion does not set his or her standards to just expectable. A champion doesn’t just want to be normal. Set yourself up to always be wanting more. WHY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOCUSES ON LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS Why Northwestern Mutual Focuses On Life After Athletics. This month, Kaitlin Greene, Director of Internship Development & Recruiting Consultant at RPS Financial Group Leawood, shares why former college athletes are a great fit at Northwestern Mutual. RPS, one of the largest Northwestern Mutual affliates, covers 14 offices and 575

employees.

10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 10 Reasons Why Professional Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke. 1. It comes too fast and easy. For athletes first it’s a college scholarship, then comes the advances and stipends from agents once you declare your eligibility for the draft and the large signing bonus.

For

WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION The critical mental performance skills of concentration and focus are invaluable to former and current athletes. I bet you can probably think of a time in your life where you made a mistake, on or off the field, due to lack of focus or concentration. HERE’S THE ONE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT EVERY ATHLETE Instagram, which is an image intensive platform, allows athletes the ability to showcase and share so much with their fans and followers. Everything from their workout routines, to meal plans, treatment, and everyday life can be displayed on Instagram in unique and creative ways. It combines multiple social media platforms into one, by

allowing

10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 10 Reasons Why Professional Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke. 1. It comes too fast and easy. For athletes first it’s a college scholarship, then comes the advances and stipends from agents once you declare your eligibility for the draft and the large signing bonus.

For

WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

WHY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOCUSES ON LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS Why Northwestern Mutual Focuses On Life After Athletics. This month, Kaitlin Greene, Director of Internship Development & Recruiting Consultant at RPS Financial Group Leawood, shares why former college athletes are a great fit at Northwestern Mutual. RPS, one of the largest Northwestern Mutual affliates, covers 14 offices and 575

employees.

A SENIOR'S THANK YOU NOTES A Senior's Thank You Notes. As Thanksgiving rolls around, it is time to channel your inner Jimmy Fallon and start to write some thank you notes. Seniors - because it’s our last year - we have some very special thank you’s to be giving out. Bear with me as I try to hold back some tears while I write mine. WHY CRITICISM WILL GET YOU MUCH FARTHER THAN PRAISE Why Criticism Will Get You Much Farther Than Praise. Everyone loves the bright lights and getting all the fame and glory that athletics has to offer. But not that many people like being told they’re not good enough or they’re not preforming as well as they should. Winning is one of, if not the best, feeling in sports, but you can’t

get

BATTLING ADVERSITY AND INJURIES AS AN ATHLETE Battling Adversity And Injuries As An Athlete. If you haven't already, at some point in your life you will have to overcome an obstacle. As an athlete, overcoming adversity is just a daily part of life. On a weekly basis, we come face to face with different adversities; however, we never let SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM SUCCESSFUL MORNING ROUTINES As athletes we have grown rather accustomed to early morning wake up calls. Whether it is practice, meetings, weights, conditioning or class, it has become part of our daily routine. WORDS OF ADVICE FOR ATHLETES THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN SPORTS Words Of Advice For Athletes Thinking About A Career In Sports . Experts share their advice on landing a dream job in the sports industry. ATHLETENETWORK.COM HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME How Should Sports Be Played On A Resume? When creating the bullet points that outline your sports involvement, it’s all about the keywords and phrases you use. 10 INCREDIBLE QUOTES FROM THE U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM 1. Megan Rapinoe "When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens." 'When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens.' - @mPinoe WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Why Body Language Is So Powerful In Sports And In Your Career . Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What does it take to become a professional athlete? How are you going to become the greatest you can be at your sport? What are the next steps after college to become professional? WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT Athletes On LinkedIn. Usually, when you think about athletes on social media, LinkedIn is the last place you’d think they’d be with most of their fans on other platforms such as Facebook & Instagram. ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? What changed? Was it the social pressure? Was it unrealistic? What changed? As a kid, you have a big vision. A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. 10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 6. Bad investments Bad real estate deals, new restaurants, music production companies are just a few of the ways to end up broke. Unfortunately con-artist and others seek out naive young stars to steal their cash, but in many cases they themselves seek out high risk endeavors that cause financial hardship. Then there are the family members and friends wanting to start a new business or needing SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM SUCCESSFUL MORNING ROUTINES As athletes we have grown rather accustomed to early morning wake up calls. Whether it is practice, meetings, weights, conditioning or class, it has become part of our daily routine. WORDS OF ADVICE FOR ATHLETES THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN SPORTS Words Of Advice For Athletes Thinking About A Career In Sports . Experts share their advice on landing a dream job in the sports industry. ATHLETENETWORK.COM HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME How Should Sports Be Played On A Resume? When creating the bullet points that outline your sports involvement, it’s all about the keywords and phrases you use. 10 INCREDIBLE QUOTES FROM THE U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM 1. Megan Rapinoe "When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens." 'When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens.' - @mPinoe WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Why Body Language Is So Powerful In Sports And In Your Career . Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What does it take to become a professional athlete? How are you going to become the greatest you can be at your sport? What are the next steps after college to become professional? WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT Athletes On LinkedIn. Usually, when you think about athletes on social media, LinkedIn is the last place you’d think they’d be with most of their fans on other platforms such as Facebook & Instagram. ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? What changed? Was it the social pressure? Was it unrealistic? What changed? As a kid, you have a big vision. A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. 10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 6. Bad investments Bad real estate deals, new restaurants, music production companies are just a few of the ways to end up broke. Unfortunately con-artist and others seek out naive young stars to steal their cash, but in many cases they themselves seek out high risk endeavors that cause financial hardship. Then there are the family members and friends wanting to start a new business or needing WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT Athletes On LinkedIn. Usually, when you think about athletes on social media, LinkedIn is the last place you’d think they’d be with most of their fans on other platforms such as Facebook & Instagram. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER We don’t all look like what you think. There are 10 different weight classes in Women's Wrestling, which means wrestling encompases SO. MANY. DIFFERENT. body types. 10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 6. Bad investments Bad real estate deals, new restaurants, music production companies are just a few of the ways to end up broke. Unfortunately con-artist and others seek out naive young stars to steal their cash, but in many cases they themselves seek out high risk endeavors that cause financial hardship. Then there are the family members and friends wanting to start a new business or needing WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Why Body Language Is So Powerful In Sports And In Your Career . Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. ELEVATED LIVER ENZYMES? MUSCLE DAMAGE MAY PLAY A ROLE The liver is the main “chemist” in our body. It is the primary location for the conversion of one compound to another. Because of this, the liver can be thought of as the body’s detoxifier. HERE’S THE ONE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT EVERY ATHLETE Here’s The One Social Media Platform That Every Athlete Needs To Use . With all of the different social platforms, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out which ones will be most beneficial to your brand, what your goals are, and what you want to share with fans. WHY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOCUSES ON LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS Why Northwestern Mutual Focuses On Life After Athletics . After partnering with Athlete Network for close to a decade, Kaitlin Greene, Director of Internship Development & Recruiting Consultant, dives into what makes the collaboration so valuable. A SENIOR'S THANK YOU NOTES As Thanksgiving rolls around, it is time to channel your inner Jimmy Fallon and start to write some thank you notes.Seniors - because it’s our last year - we have some very special thank you’s to be

giving out.

WHY CRITICISM WILL GET YOU MUCH FARTHER THAN PRAISE Why Criticism Will Get You Much Farther Than Praise . Winning is one of the best feelings in sports, but you can’t get there on a wing

and a prayer.

THE GOOD AND BAD OF A D3 ATHLETE Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to play sports in college. I would always tell my dad that he would get to come watch me play ball at Cameron Indoor Stadium for Coach K or on Chapel Hill at UNC. SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM 10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION Schedule and give your mind a time and place to wander. Start by using intervals. It’s up to you how to break this time up, but here are some suggestions. Work or practice hard for 20 minutes, then break for 5 minutes. Work or practice for 50 minutes, then break for 10 minutes;

this is

WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

10 WAYS ATHLETES CAN MAKE EXTRA MONEY & KEEP COMPETING 2. Babysitting. It’s a classic way to make money, but it works. Whether you’re still in school or graduated, babysitting is an easy and quick way to earn some extra cash. The good part of it is, you don’t need to spend your night working at a restaurant fighting for

tips.

WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

10 INCREDIBLE QUOTES FROM THE U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM 10 Incredible Quotes From The U.S. Women's Soccer Team. 1. Megan Rapinoe. "When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens." "'When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens.' - @mPinoe". 2. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

THE GOOD AND BAD OF A D3 ATHLETE These perks and benefits of being a D3 athlete definitely keep me committed and dedicated to the sport, but there are definitely some downsides to being a D3 athlete as well. One downside to being a D3 athlete is the fact that you cannot receive athletic scholarships. This can play a major role in how much tuition one will pay at their SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM 10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION Schedule and give your mind a time and place to wander. Start by using intervals. It’s up to you how to break this time up, but here are some suggestions. Work or practice hard for 20 minutes, then break for 5 minutes. Work or practice for 50 minutes, then break for 10 minutes;

this is

WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

10 WAYS ATHLETES CAN MAKE EXTRA MONEY & KEEP COMPETING 2. Babysitting. It’s a classic way to make money, but it works. Whether you’re still in school or graduated, babysitting is an easy and quick way to earn some extra cash. The good part of it is, you don’t need to spend your night working at a restaurant fighting for

tips.

WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

10 INCREDIBLE QUOTES FROM THE U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM 10 Incredible Quotes From The U.S. Women's Soccer Team. 1. Megan Rapinoe. "When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens." "'When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens.' - @mPinoe". 2. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

THE GOOD AND BAD OF A D3 ATHLETE These perks and benefits of being a D3 athlete definitely keep me committed and dedicated to the sport, but there are definitely some downsides to being a D3 athlete as well. One downside to being a D3 athlete is the fact that you cannot receive athletic scholarships. This can play a major role in how much tuition one will pay at their SUCCESSFUL MORNING ROUTINES Creating a positive morning routine sets you up for success. So without further ado here are three ideas of how to implement a morning routine that helps you crush the day ahead! 1. Create a mantra. A mantra is a word or phrase that you repeat consistently to help you center your focus and achieve your goals. WORDS OF ADVICE FOR ATHLETES THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN SPORTS Don’t get frustrated if you go to University Y, and do a great job, but don’t get promoted. Embrace humility and also don’t worry about making small mistakes. Patience is critical when you begin a career in the sports industry. Success in this industry is also about your moral character and your effort. Work far above and beyond what 10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION The critical mental performance skills of concentration and focus are invaluable to former and current athletes. I bet you can probably think of a time in your life where you made a mistake, on or off the field, due to lack of focus or concentration. HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME Use this to your advantage. Below is a good example of what well-written behavioral resume should include: 1. Name: Big, Bold, Centered. 2. Personal Information: Phone, E-Mail Address. 3. Career Objective: Customized to the job you want; focused on how you can help

employer.

10 REASONS WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES GO BROKE 10 Reasons Why Professional Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke. 1. It comes too fast and easy. For athletes first it’s a college scholarship, then comes the advances and stipends from agents once you declare your eligibility for the draft and the large signing bonus.

For

HERE’S THE ONE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT EVERY ATHLETE Instagram, which is an image intensive platform, allows athletes the ability to showcase and share so much with their fans and followers. Everything from their workout routines, to meal plans, treatment, and everyday life can be displayed on Instagram in unique and creative ways. It combines multiple social media platforms into one, by

allowing

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

A SENIOR'S THANK YOU NOTES A Senior's Thank You Notes. As Thanksgiving rolls around, it is time to channel your inner Jimmy Fallon and start to write some thank you notes. Seniors - because it’s our last year - we have some very special thank you’s to be giving out. Bear with me as I try to hold back some tears while I write mine. WHAT WOULD LIFE BE LIKE WITHOUT SPORTS? Charlotte Cenatiempo. "Life without sports is like life without underpants." - Billy Bowden. Although every country and person have their own background, sports have become a universal culture that is represented in every corner of the world, becoming its own platform that unites people and their cultures in many different forms.

POWER (OF) NAPS

There are studies that a “power nap“ is more effective than 10 cups of coffee and can increase concentration by 40%. However, the alarm clock should be ringing at the latest after half an hour. Otherwise, our body goes into the slow-wave sleep phase, which would cause a production of correlating sleep hormones and you would be

tired all day.

WELCOME TO ATHLETE NETWORKCONNECT WITH OTHER ATHLETESCOREY BROOKSOUR STORYATHLETE NETWORKCAREER FAIR Having been in the workforce for 5 years, my Career Coach at Athlete Network was a great sounding board. Athlete Network is the original and best resource for athletes at any stage of the career game to find

and land jobs.

WORDS OF ADVICE FOR ATHLETES THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN SPORTS Don’t get frustrated if you go to University Y, and do a great job, but don’t get promoted. Embrace humility and also don’t worry about making small mistakes. Patience is critical when you begin a career in the sports industry. Success in this industry is also about your moral character and your effort. Work far above and beyond what HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME Use this to your advantage. Below is a good example of what well-written behavioral resume should include: 1. Name: Big, Bold, Centered. 2. Personal Information: Phone, E-Mail Address. 3. Career Objective: Customized to the job you want; focused on how you can help

employer.

SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER Muscle size does not equal success. Being a successful female wrestler has nothing to do with our muscle size and everything to do with years of intense focus on technique. The bigger and bulkier you are, the harder it can be to have fluid motion and flexibility. Wrestling requires intense amounts of agility, so don't be surprised that we don WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. HOW DANGEROUS ARE TATTOOS FOR ATHLETES? A significant percentage of the population is tattooed and it seems that athletes are particularly fond of this type of body art. At the same time, there are numerous warnings from experts who emphasize the toxic dangers and advise against inking a tattoo. The arguments should especially make athletes sit up: losses in performance in the first time after the tattoo, toxic substances in the WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What I’m trying to say is that in order to become a professional athlete for ANY sport, you must first be willing to SACRIFICE a lot of things in life such as family, friends and even time for yourself. You must also be willing to CHANGE both physically and mentally, by prioritizing nutrition, strength, recovery and doing physiological

work

WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETEATHLETE A REVIEWATHLETE A REVIEWBECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETEBECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETELIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. But, having a vision helps you push for more. Having a vision makes you always chasing that dream. A champion does not set his or her standards to just expectable. A champion doesn’t just want to be normal. Set yourself up to always be wanting more. WELCOME TO ATHLETE NETWORKCONNECT WITH OTHER ATHLETESCOREY BROOKSOUR STORYATHLETE NETWORKCAREER FAIR Having been in the workforce for 5 years, my Career Coach at Athlete Network was a great sounding board. Athlete Network is the original and best resource for athletes at any stage of the career game to find

and land jobs.

WORDS OF ADVICE FOR ATHLETES THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN SPORTS Words Of Advice For Athletes Thinking About A Career In Sports . Experts share their advice on landing a dream job in the sports industry. ATHLETENETWORK.COM SHOULD YOU FIX THAT ROTATOR CUFF TEAR THAT YOU’VE HAD FORSEE MORE ON AN.ATHLETENETWORK.COM HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR SPORTS EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME How Should Sports Be Played On A Resume? When creating the bullet points that outline your sports involvement, it’s all about the keywords and phrases you use. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT BEING A FEMALE WRESTLER We don’t all look like what you think. There are 10 different weight classes in Women's Wrestling, which means wrestling encompases SO. MANY. DIFFERENT. body types. HOW DANGEROUS ARE TATTOOS FOR ATHLETES? A significant percentage of the population is tattooed and it seems that athletes are particularly fond of this type of body art. At the same time, there are numerous warnings from experts who emphasize the toxic dangers and advise against inking a tattoo. The arguments should especially make athletes sit up: losses in performance in the first time after the tattoo, toxic substances in the WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT Athletes On LinkedIn. Usually, when you think about athletes on social media, LinkedIn is the last place you’d think they’d be with most of their fans on other platforms such as Facebook & Instagram. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AFTER COLLEGE? What does it take to become a professional athlete? How are you going to become the greatest you can be at your sport? What are the next steps after college to become professional? WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETEATHLETE A REVIEWATHLETE A REVIEWBECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETEBECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETELIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE When people think of sports, very few times, they think of highly successful female athletes. The market for professional female athletes is much smaller in the United States than for male athletes. ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? What changed? Was it the social pressure? Was it unrealistic? What changed? As a kid, you have a big vision. A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD UTILIZE LINKEDIN AND HOW TO DO IT With tons of companies looking for applicants that have the natural intangibles that most athletes have, LinkedIn is the prime location to display why they should hire you in the future. 4. Network With People & Find Potential Partners. LinkedIn is a social platform at the end of the day, and that is the main thing that it should be used for. SUCCESSFUL MORNING ROUTINES Creating a positive morning routine sets you up for success. So without further ado here are three ideas of how to implement a morning routine that helps you crush the day ahead! 1. Create a mantra. A mantra is a word or phrase that you repeat consistently to help you center your focus and achieve your goals. WHY IT'S HARD TO BE A FEMALE ATHLETE Men’s sports draw in higher attendance numbers, especially at FCS and non-football schools. There is a negative stigma around women’s sports that they are not competitive enough, or that women cannot be as good of athletes as men. This negativity causes fans to choose men’s sports over women’s sports even if the women’s teams are

more

HERE’S THE ONE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT EVERY ATHLETE Instagram, which is an image intensive platform, allows athletes the ability to showcase and share so much with their fans and followers. Everything from their workout routines, to meal plans, treatment, and everyday life can be displayed on Instagram in unique and creative ways. It combines multiple social media platforms into one, by

allowing

10 INCREDIBLE QUOTES FROM THE U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM 10 Incredible Quotes From The U.S. Women's Soccer Team. 1. Megan Rapinoe. "When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens." "'When we, as a nation, put our minds to something, when we truly choose to care about something, change always happens.' - @mPinoe". 2. WHY BODY LANGUAGE IS SO POWERFUL IN SPORTS AND IN YOUR CAREER Body language is a universal language and can affect your attitude and how you’re perceived by others. Simple things such as upright posture, a warm sincere smile when engaging with someone for the first time and making eye contact when conversing can have a profound effect. As a former student athlete, I recall the look on my

teammates' face

WHY CRITICISM WILL GET YOU MUCH FARTHER THAN PRAISE Take all the critics and criticism and use it to your benefit because being praised may feel great in the short term, but there’s not too much you can gain from it. Those around you that want you to get better will help you and let you know if you’re doing good or you

need a

ARE YOU CHASING YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? A vision you should not let go of. Yes, most visions as a kid are extremely unrealistic. But, having a vision helps you push for more. Having a vision makes you always chasing that dream. A champion does not set his or her standards to just expectable. A champion doesn’t just want to be normal. Set yourself up to always be wanting more. THE GOOD AND BAD OF A D3 ATHLETE These perks and benefits of being a D3 athlete definitely keep me committed and dedicated to the sport, but there are definitely some downsides to being a D3 athlete as well. One downside to being a D3 athlete is the fact that you cannot receive athletic scholarships. This can play a major role in how much tuition one will pay at their DO YOU HAVE FEELINGS OF DOUBT IN BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL Feelings of self-doubt, insecurity and questions starting with “What if?” have been on my mind for the past two years as a professional athlete. At first, I felt guilty and ashamed of feeling like that because I was competing for my school, Florida International University, and also for my country, Guatemala. And I felt like I had

to be

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