“All good things must come to an end, in life as in sport.”
What does an athlete or coach do when their competitive days are over and they have moved beyond sport?
Life After the Games (LAG) is an affordable self-paced program designed by athletes for athletes to meet the specific needs of those making the transition from the sporting world to the modern workplace. LAG’s Honorary Chair is Aliann Pompey, President of the Athlete Commissions for the 41 Pan American National Olympic Committees (NOCs). The curriculum was developed under the auspices of Olympians, sports executives, consultants, and scholars, all of whom have extensive experience in sport and career development. Successful completion includes certification acknowledging preparedness to secure a new role or professional opportunity. LAG unit descriptions are available below.
Life After the Games Curriculum
Learn how to make the big decision, transition effectively, and assess your leadership qualities.
Identify characteristics of each career stage, assess personality traits and values, and identify career avenues.
Set effective goals, assess your strategic position, and create a transition plan.
Identify your personal income and expense categories, identify your financial stage, and forecast a transition budget.
Identify the purpose and key-based components of a sport-based resume and cover letter, distinguish among general formats and layout options for an effective resume.
Convey your best message to the right individuals, scripting a high-level summary that will assist in interview preparation and public appearances.
Leverage your connections and navigate job search platforms.
Dress the part, impress with social graces, be welcomed by others, identify strategies for interviewing in-person and virtually, anticipate questions and answers.
A recap of Life After the Games, review your performance in achieving a goal to transition into a new role.
2021-2022 Tuition: $500
Contact btiell@tiffin.edu for group pricing.
Access to Life After the Games is provided via a one-year subscription license through Tiffin University’s TU Connects portal. Each license includes a transition playbook for post-athletic career preparation. An optional virtual training session with an ICC professional is available with the minimum purchase of 10 licenses. Certificate issued upon completion.