Real-World Athlete Stories

Real-World Athlete Stories

Choosing Between a Coaching Gig and a Sports Tech Startup in a Town With No Budget

You've got two offers. One is a part-window coach gig for a youth soccer club that pays $18 an hour, no benefits, but maybe leads to a full-phase posi...

Real-World Athlete Stories

When a Local Athlete's Body Fails — What Career Resilience Actually Looks Like

In 2019, Sarah Chen was a 400m hurdler with a shot at the Olympic trials. Then her Achilles snapped during a routine interval session. No contact. No ...

Real-World Athlete Stories

Choosing a Sports Community Role That Grows Into a Full-Time Career: 3 Unlikely Paths

You love the game. But your knees creak, the roster spots are gone, and the coaching carousel demands a certification you don't have. So you stay invo...