At www.formerstudentathlete.com, we’ve created a wide range of categories so contributors can share real experiences, practical advice, and insights that help current and former student athletes navigate life during and after sports.
Whether your background is in athletics, business, health, finance, or personal development, there is a place for your voice here.
Below is an overview of the types of content you can contribute:
Athlete Experience & Identity
Share the real stories behind the journey.
- Athlete Stories
- Athlete Identity Stories
- Identity & Transition
- Life After the Locker Room
- Redefining Success
- Feeling Lost
- Purpose & Meaning
- Walk-On Experiences
- Team Captain Perspectives
- Burnout & Recovery Stories
- Confidence After Competition
These categories focus on the emotional and personal side of transitioning out of sports and finding your next chapter.
Mental Health, Mindset & Wellness
Help athletes stay strong mentally and physically beyond competition.
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Mental Resilience
- Athlete Mindset
- Motivation Without Competition
- Sleep, Recovery & Longevity
- Nutrition After Competition
- Physical Health & Recovery
- Athlete Health Beyond Training
- Positivity
This is where contributors can speak to discipline, routines, burnout, and maintaining well-being after sports.
Career & Life Transition
Guide athletes into what comes next.
- Career Transitions
- Corporate Careers After Sports
- Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership
- First Job After Graduation
- Resume & Interview Skills
- Salary & Compensation Negotiation
- Coaching to Career Transitions
- Graduate School & Advanced Degrees
- In Between College and the Pros
This section helps bridge the gap between athletics and real-world careers.
Financial Literacy & Wealth Building
One of the most important areas for long-term success.
- Financial Basics
- Budgeting
- Banking
- Credit
- Debt
- Credit, Debt & Financial Recovery
- Taxes
- Investing for Athletes
- Building Wealth Over Time
- Long-Term Financial Planning
- Retirement & Benefits
- Student Loans & Education Debt
- Real Estate
- Insurance
- Purchases
This is where contributors can educate athletes on how to manage, grow, and protect money over time.
NIL, Business & Personal Branding
For the modern athlete navigating opportunities.
- Athlete Branding & Personal Platforms
- Personal Branding After Sports
- Social Media & Athlete Identity
- Media, Speaking & Content Creation
- Contracts
- Legal Basics
- Advertising
Perfect for contributors with experience in NIL, branding, or building a platform.
Relationships & Life Outside Sports
Because life is bigger than the game.
- Athlete Relationships & Family Life
- Dating & Relationships After Sports
- Marriage, Parenthood & Life Balance
- Community Involvement & Service
- Giving Back After Sports
These categories focus on relationships, family, and building a meaningful life beyond athletics.
Leadership, Mentorship & Community
Helping others the way sports once helped you.
- Leadership Beyond Sports
- Mentorship
- Networking Hub
- Events & Meetups
Great for contributors who want to give back, lead, and build community.
Practical Life Skills (“Adulting”)
The things no one teaches athletes, but everyone needs.
- Adulting
- Life Skills After Athletics
- Housing
- Relocation
This is about navigating real-world responsibilities for the first time.
Education, Tools & Resources
Actionable, step-by-step guidance.
- Playbooks & Guides
- Recommended Tools
- Financial Literacy Library
- Book Series
These are structured, educational pieces that provide clear takeaways.
Spotlight & Featured Content
Highlighting people and perspectives.
- Alumni Spotlights
- FEATURED Former Student Athlete
- Workshops & Speaking
These categories showcase voices, stories, and expertise across the platform.
Final Thought for Contributors
You don’t have to be a writer. You just need a perspective.
If you’ve lived it, learned from it, struggled through it, or figured something out the hard way… there’s someone else who needs to hear it.
This platform exists to bring those voices together and create a place where former student athletes can continue to learn, grow, and stay connected.