Veteran and former players can participate in a business academy specifically designed to help navigate players into business careers. The NFL Players Association has been the leader in innovative second career programs for players with a comprehensive approach. The NBA Players Association starts every rookie with a four day seminar discussing a variety of issues and life skills. The NFLPA strives to insure that its' players financial affairs are handled by advisors with the requisite character, experience, and fiduciary standards to insure their financial success. In the next article, we will look at the role of agents, financial planners, and firms specializing in second career preparation and placement.

Source: Forbes February 24, 2017 22:06 UTC