A successful college president is a strong leader and a team player — two characteristics also found in NCAA student-athletes. So it is no surprise that several college presidents were once college athletes themselves.

When Kike Rafiu started playing basketball in Nigeria, she struggled to find two things: a good pair of shoes and encouragement to continue the sport. The Georgetown alum created Girls Rise Up to fix that for the next generation.

Being open-minded helped former UIndy soccer student-athlete David Kurz strike it big in Bavaria with a job in the automotive industry.

Former Auburn runner Dave Maloney shares insights from his experience working out with 100 different people every year.

This podcast episode of the College Sports Insider with Jack Ford features Paul Kapsalis, a former Indiana soccer player and author. Kapsalis shares what he learned about leadership on his rise from a walk-on to a team captain at one of the nation’s top soccer programs.

Julian Jones, Clemson’s assistant director of student-athlete development, shares a variety of attire choices for young professionals to consider when entering the workplace.

Last week, NCAA After the Game held former student-athlete networking events in Indianapolis and Boston, creating an opportunity for more than 130 attendees to connect over their shared lifelong tie to college sports.

In a 2018 study, LinkedIn researchers found the No. 1 skills gap across the United States workforce is communication — skills that are often acquired and enhanced through the student-athlete experience.

Former college athlete Krystal Beachum shares advice on becoming a small business owner.