How to Transfer the Skills Learned on the Field, Court, or Track to the Board Room 

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PRESENTED BY:

DR. MITCHELL

HOW TO TRANSFER THE SKILLS LEARNED ON THE

FIELD, COURT, OR

TRACK TO

THE BOARD ROOM

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ABOUT DR. MITCHELL

• Bachelors of Arts Music Business Management; Masters of Science Sports Business Management; PhD Education with a Concentration in Sports Business Management

• God Loving🙏🏾 Sports Loving 🏀🏈⚾️ Educator 👩🏾‍🏫 Ph.D. 👩🏾‍🎓 The NIL Spot Podcast Host 🎙️

• My Why?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION YOU WILL UNDERSTAND...

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

How sports skills transfer to business

Athlete career transitions

What do you already know about NIL and how athletes transition to business careers?

INTRODUCTION TO NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS

(NIL)

NIL allows athletes to profit from their personal brand.

How student-athletes can monetize their personal brand

Examples of NIL deals in various sports

NIL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

• The reality: A sports career won’t last forever

• Importance of preparing for a career beyond athletics

• NIL as a tool for career preparation and business experience

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FROM SPORTS TO BUSINESS

Interned at

various businesses,

later became a

successful entrepreneur

Completed a coding internship and transitioned into tech investing

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL

CHRIS BOSH

Interned at Wall Street firms and became a financial advisor

BRANDON

COPELAND

Leveraged legal internships for post-basketball advocacy work

MAYA MOORE

PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES WHO

LEVERAGE INTERNSHIPS

TOM BRADY: QB TO BUSINESS LEADER

•How did Tom Brady’s leadership, decision-making, and preparation skills as a QB translate to business?

•His ventures: TB12, Brady Brand, and sports broadcasting

•The importance of branding and adaptability in the corporate world

JAMAL CRAWFORD: 6TH MAN TO ANALYST

•What is the 6th Man of the Year? (Award for the best bench player who provides game-changing impact)

•Crawford’s transition from elite bench player to sports analyst

•How being a reliable, adaptable, and team-first leader translates to business success

WHO IS MAVERICK CARTER?

•How Maverick Carter helped LeBron James build a billion-dollar brand

•Key lessons in networking, strategic partnerships, and media influence

•The power of having the right team and long-term vision

POSITION-SPECIFIC SKILLS IN

THE BOARD ROOM

Quarterback – Leadership, decision-making under pressure, strategic vision

Point Guard – Communication, adaptability, vision for the game (like a CEO)

Wide Receiver – Attention to detail, quick adaptability, team player

Defensive Player – Persistence, problem-solving, resilience

6th Man – Knowing when to step up, flexibility, making an impact in different roles

STEPS TO LEVERAGE NIL

FOR CAREER SUCCESS

• Identify interests outside of sports

• Seek internship opportunities through NIL partnerships

• Develop a strong LinkedIn profile and network

• Take financial literacy courses to understand business management

• Learn from professional athletes who transitioned successfully

NCAA NIL Guidelines & Compliance

RESOURCES FOR

STUDENT-ATHLETES

Internship platforms (LinkedIn, Handshake, Athlete-centric programs)

Financial literacy &

entrepreneurship programs

Professional athlete mentorship opportunities

The NIL Spot Internship Program

Remember! NIL is not just about money—it’s about preparing for the future

QUESTIONS

ANSWERS SECTION

AND

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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