July 18th 2023.
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When Stephen Weatherly entered the NFL, he only thought about his post-career opportunities when they were right in front of him. That all changed when a knee injury in 2022 forced him to reconsider his options. According to StarTribune, Weatherly was already part of a program that aimed to help athletes build professional networks once their playing career was over. This program prepared him for what he is doing now.
He decided it was time to pursue some business leads that had crossed his mind. He obtained his real estate license and sold his house, then launched his own business, Athlete Recruitment Center. This one-stop recruiting shop allowed coaches to get information on college and high school players at the camps Weatherly was launching.
However, Weatherly still wanted to learn more about having a successful business. In June 2023, the former football player attended the Institute for Athletes' fourth annual player empowerment summit. IFA President Blake Baratz started this summit to help his clients transition from player to businessman. During the three-day conference, players and business executives got the chance to learn and network with each other.
Weatherly said that he was no longer learning thirty short plays, but rather how to pitch to C-suite executives. He noted that the average NFL career doesn't typically last up to four years, so Baratz has been trying to get players ready for post-NFL life after they make salaries up to seven figures. The Institute for Athletes' annual player empowerment summit helps him assist others so they can have a productive business life after leaving the football field.
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