Discover the numerous benefits of being an athlete, including building self-esteem, improving physical health, developing social skills and confidence, accepting criticism, and honing leadership and problem-solving skills. Explore how these skills can be applied beyond sports for a successful life. Learn from Jeremiah Fields, a former athlete and Assistant Dean of Admissions at Wake Forest University, as he shares insights on the importance of being an athlete and how to leverage transferable skills for post-sports endeavors.
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Why be an athlete? Why is it important? Introduction What are the benefits of being an athlete? Transferable Skills AGENDA Jeremiah Fields How to apply your skills for life after sports. Closing remarks
INTRODUCTION Jeremiah Fields Assistant Dean of Admissions at Wake Forest University Former Educator Bachelors Degree In Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. 2-time State Champion in basketball State Runner-up in football All Conference
WHY BE AN ATHLETE? Build Self-Esteem Increase physical health Develop Social Skills / Self-Confidence Acceptance of Criticism Self-Discipline Natural Leadership Problem-Solving Skills Humility
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN ATHLETE? Good health Networking opportunities Early dismissals on Gamedays Build a sense of accomplishment How to build relationships Showing Deference
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Communication Persistence Focus Time management Accountability Leadership Discipline Goal Setting This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
SPORTS OPERATIONS/EVENT MANAGEMENT Sports Operations staff set up the facility in all aspects to prepare for fans and teams. In football/soccer, staff will put the lines and yard markers on the field. In basketball, staff will get the PA system ready, the court clean, referees and players to their locker room and to the court for gametime. In baseball/softball, staff will rake the infield, paint the lines, and escort players/officials to and from locker rooms. In volleyball, staff will set up the net ad gym for spectators and they escort players/officials to locker rooms.
ATHLETIC TRAINING AN ATHLETIC TRAINER HELPS AN INJURED AN ATHLETIC TRAINER HELPS AN INJURED PLAYER. PLAYER. WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER? WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER? Athletic Trainers provides immediate and consistent care for the players health. Recognize and evaluate injuries Apply protective or injury-preventive devices (tape, braces) They travel with the team and are on the sidelines. Requires college degree This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
SPORTS MANAGEMENT In, Sports Management there are several roles and responsibilities. They Manage Sports complexes/facilities They can be become Sports Agents They can also become Athletic Directors This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and recreation major programs allow students to learn about how to create and oversee programs for city governments and community organizations. They can become Sports team coach Director of Rec Sports and Activities Rec Sporting events planner Host events for the community.
LIFE AFTER SPORTS Step 1 https://www.indeed.com/career- advice/finding-a-job/majors-involving- sports Choose Major Identify what you would be interested in. Step 2 Select a few colleges that have that major. Graduate Choose a major Step 3 Begin Career Find networking opportunities Start your career
