TACKLE WHAT'S NEXT VIRTUAL SUMMIT
What is the Tackle What's Next Summit?
Are you an athlete searching for what’s next in your life? Don’t know where to turn or how to figure out your next career after sports?
The transition from sport to what’s next can be isolating and challenging for everyone. You may struggle with things as simple as finding a new routine or grapple with how to find your next passion.
Do you work with athletes?
You may have athlete clients, co-workers or friends that don’t know where to turn, or you may want to be a positive support system for them during their transition.
Are you a company looking for employees with the built-in skillsets to make your team better?
Athletes have valuable attributes that businesses need to grow, like leadership, adaptability, determination and teamwork.
Start here.
The Tackle What’s Next Summit is a must-attend event for athletes, sports executives, and corporations to learn more about how to successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges of athlete career transition.
- Learn how to find your next passion outside of sports.
- Network with key influencers and executives that can help get you where you want to go.
- Identify your skills that are valuable to a business or a community organization.
- Understand the opportunities that are available to you.
- Grow and build your next career.
AGENDA:
12:00 - 12:10pm: Welcome
12:10 - 1:00pm: Building & Leveraging Your Network as an Athlete
Marianna Whitehurst
Foundation Board of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Chick Fil A Peach Bowl Advisory Board
Adam Smith
Musician, "Across the Pond"
Professional Basketball Player, PAOK of the Greek Basket League
SESSION RECAP VIDEO
1:00 - 1:30pm: The Power of Purpose for Athletes
LaChina Robinson
ESPN Analyst
CEO, Stretch Beyond
Founder, Rising Media Stars
Former NCAA Basketball Player
Alexandra Wagner
Director, Purpose and Movement Marketing & Chief Purpose Ambassador, SunTrust Bank now Truist
SESSION RECAP VIDEO
1:30 - 2:00pm: Change Your Language to Supercharge Your Life
Michael Matucci
Transformation and Leadership Coach, Encompass Life Coaching
Independent Filmmaker
SESSION RECAP VIDEO
2:00 - 2:50pm: Financially Preparing for Life After Sports
Akin Ayodele
Co-Founder & President, The Dream Builders Foundation;
Eagle Rock Wealth Management
Former NFL Player
SESSION RECAP VIDEO
2:50 - 3:20pm: Smart Business Investing
SESSION RECAP VIDEO
3:20 - 4:10pm: Impact of Name, Image & Likeness on Athletes
Chaunte Lowe
Financial Professional, Breast Cancer Warrior
American Record Holder, US Olympic Track & Field Medalist
Malcolm Lemmons
Founder & CEO, Players Point Sports
Former Professional Basketball Player
Renee Montgomery
Analyst for NBA TV, ESPN, & FOX Sports South
Founder, Renee Montgomery Foundation
2x WNBA Champion, Guard for Atlanta Dream