"At the core of it, the relationship with the players was important. The players trusted and believed in me and that made it such a great organization.”

“I wanted to be able to teach athletes about the entire spectrum of being a professional athlete. I wanted athletes to come to utilize their platforms that best benefit them."

"I wouldn't necessarily call it a niche but reminding them that simple lifestyle changes such as reading , holistic healing and investments can make a major impact in their life."

Visionary Sports Business Academy: Empowering and developing future leaders in sports 

“Being recognized for this award is a blessing because of the hard work that I put in to become the player I am today. It’s truly a blessing.”

By Aaron Tyson The transition from an elite athletic figure to one's life beyond sports can present its challenges. Many are welcomed into professional athletics with open arms and a traveling fan base that can be traced back as far as sixth-grade. The drafted players are instantly identified as icons and hometown heroes — or better yet celebrities in today’s digital world. Even those who are undrafted are celebrated, having reached a level of playing competition that only a small percentage…