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Announcing partnership with The Corporate Playbook to offer career transition programs to athletes

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:24:00 -0400

For Immediate Release

The Corporate Playbook and Athlete Career University Team Up to Offer Affordable, Leading-Edge Career Transition Programs for Former College and Professional Athletes

Louisville, KY –October 6th – Many former professional and college athletes hit a wall when they transition from sports to the business world. While athletes have tremendous talents to offer to employers– including team work, discipline, and a strong work ethic – they sometimes lack the skills to communicate their value and take their career to the next level. For this reason, The Corporate Playbook and the leading athlete career education company, Athlete Career University, have partnered to offer programs targeted to the specific needs of former collegiate and professional athletes.

The Athlete’s Career Leadership Circle offers early- to mid-career former athletes education, books and seminars with top executive coaches and former athletes, online networking and support to help them land their ideal job and succeed in the first, very crucial 100 days on the job. The College Athlete’s Career Success Program offers similar resources and support for college athletes seeking employment after they graduate. Both sites offer leadership expert John Lankford’s newly released book, Superstar for Life, The Next Chapter: How college and professional athletes can thrive after their playing days are over.

Chad Smith, CEO of The Corporate Playbook said, “We are excited about the opportunities created by this new partnership with Elite Pro Coaching Group. We look forward to merging our missions in providing the transition from ‘The Locker Room to the Board Room’ to athletes and national business leaders by way of Athlete Career University’s online training programs.”

Corey Crowder, former NBA basketball professional and founding partner of Athlete Career University, added, “Having played college and professional sports for 14 years, I wish I had this resource to help guide me when my playing days were coming to an end, and then again after I was in the business world for a couple of years. We offer the personalized support and resources that athletes need to succeed in their life after sports. In today’s economy, this kind of support is not only important, it is necessary. I am delighted to partner with The Corporate Playbook to make these resources more available to athletes everywhere.”

For more information, visit www.athletecareeru.com.

The Corporate Playbook is committed to assisting current and alumni athletes in the preparation and pursuit of a fulfilling, lucrative career that truly matches their skills and talents. The company’s website, www.thecorporateplaybook.com, provides career coaching, resume development, business networking opportunities and job postings from nationally known organizations for both college and professional athletes. The Playbook’s network has a growing pool of applicants who have already demonstrated, through their involvement in college level athletics, commitment, work ethic, interpersonal skills, and the drive to win.

Athlete Career University (www.athletecareeru.com), a division of Elite Pro Coaching (www.eliteprocoaching.com), exists to provide the world's best career guidance, wisdom, and information possible to college, professional, and former athletes in order to help them succeed. Our network includes hundreds of retired and current professional athletes and coaches along with top tier leadership development and career transition experts, all ready to provide answers to our clients and members.

Contacts: Chad Smith 502-657-6378, Corey Crowder, 1-888-714-1413

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