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“Most people land opportunities through relationships.”

Jill Muhe | Former College & Pro Volleyball Player, Founder of Beyond the Game

For athletes transitioning into life after sports, the job market can feel overwhelming.

You may have the work ethic.

You may have the discipline.

You may have the drive.

But sometimes, the next opportunity comes through a conversation.

Jill Muhe shares that networking is one of the most valuable tools athletes can use when navigating their first job, second job, career pivot, or transition after sport.

The key is to stop thinking of networking as a transaction.

It is not just about asking someone for a job.

It is about asking questions.

Learning someone’s story.

Understanding what different career paths actually look like.

And staying connected over time.

When you build relationships with curiosity and authenticity, opportunities become a natural extension of that connection.

At **Alumni Direct**, we believe athletes should not wait until the game is over to build their network.

The relationships you create today can help shape the opportunities you step into tomorrow.

“Your network is a big part of your net worth.”

— Gary Forbes | Former College & NBA Basketball Player & Founder of The Sole Survivors

In this week’s Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey, Gary Forbes shares a lesson every athlete should learn before their playing career ends—

The relationships you build today can create opportunities tomorrow.

💬 “Using your connections and network is a big factor in what I'm doing.”

Here’s the reality:

While you're focused on practices, games, and performance—

You're also building relationships with teammates, coaches, alumni, and mentors.

Those connections can open doors in business, entrepreneurship, and life after sports.

The athletes who stay connected...

Who ask questions...

Who learn from others...

Often create opportunities long after the final whistle.

At Alumni Direct, we believe success after sports is built through relationships, mentorship, and community.

Because what you know matters—

But who you learn from and grow with matters too.

🎧 Full episode out now on Spotify & YouTube

🎧 Listen Now:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70OS33fNGMmOQbEvCoTdvD

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“Whatever kind of chronic health condition you're facing, look for people who have done great things with it—and learn from their journey.”

— Gary Forbes | Former College & NBA Basketball Player & Founder of The Sole Survivors

In this week’s Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey, Gary Forbes shares a powerful message for young athletes facing challenges:

💬 “Greatness always leaves clues. Search for those people because they're out there.”

Here’s the reality:

A health condition does not define your future.

There are athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs who have overcome similar challenges and achieved incredible things.

The key is finding those examples.

Learning from their journey.

And believing what's possible for your own.

Athletes need to:

👉 Find role models who inspire them

👉 Focus on possibilities, not limitations

👉 Stay resilient through adversity

👉 Keep pursuing their goals

Because your challenge doesn't determine your potential.

At Alumni Direct, we believe every athlete deserves to see what's possible beyond the obstacles they face.

🎧 Full episode drops this week on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

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