In this episode of Athletes to Entrepreneurs – The Alumni Journey, Rob Finkelstein sits down with Jade Gummer, a former athlete turned sports attorney, to unpack what it really takes for athletes to successfully transition into life beyond the game.
Jade shares powerful insights on the evolving world of youth sports, the life-changing impact of great coaching, and the emotional challenge of redefining identity after sports. From the opportunities NIL creates to the vital role alumni engagement plays in building lasting connections, this conversation delivers practical wisdom every current and former athlete should hear.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why preparing for life after sports is non-negotiable
- How youth sports have become more competitive and specialized—and what that means for young athletes
- The role coaching plays in both performance and long-term athlete development
- How NIL can be more than just money—it’s a branding and identity opportunity
- Why alumni engagement is the key to building a supportive community
- Strategies for navigating identity shifts after sports
- How to redefine success on your own terms
- Why relationships and mentorship can be the ultimate game-changers for your future
Connect with Jade Gummer:
Instagram: [@wku4](https://instagram.com/wku4)
X (formerly Twitter): @lawdoc4
Twitter: [Jade Gummer](https://twitter.com/JadeGummer)
Connect with Alumni Direct:
Website: [alumnidirect.com](http://alumnidirect.com/)
Instagram: [@alumnidirect](https://instagram.com/alumnidirect)
X (formerly Twitter): @alumnidirect
Facebook: [Alumni Direct](https://facebook.com/alumnidirect)
LinkedIn: [Alumni Direct](https://linkedin.com/company/alumnidirect)
If you’re ready to start building your network, connecting with fellow athletes, and unlocking resources to help you thrive beyond the game, visit [alumnidirect.com](http://alumnidirect.com/) today. Join a community that’s here to support you every step of the way.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Ruthie's Table 4
For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks. Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com