EQUIPPING ATHLETES FOR THE SEASON AFTER THE SEASON

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Ideas, guidance, and real stories for life on and beyond the field.

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Manchild: The Schea Cotton Story

Chronicling the life and career of Schea Cotton, a prodigious basketball player from Los Angeles, the film offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of grassroots basketball and the pressures faced by young athletes striving for success.

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Recent developments in collegiate sports have brought about a transformative change in the landscape with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules

Awareness and understanding of core personal finance principles including the following:

  1. Budgeting

    • Understand the definition of budgeting and why it’s important
    • Understand the types of budget approaches
    • Learn the general process of budgeting
    • Develop a clear understanding of the tools and resources for implementing a budget
  1. Saving and Reserving
    • Understand the types of savings vehicles
    • Learn the process of goal setting and matching savings to specific goals
  2. Credit and Debt
    • Understand the purpose of credit and debt
    • Learn the types of credit and debt and the appropriate uses of each and when to use credit/debt
  3. Insurance
    • Understand the purpose of insurance
    • Learn the types of insurance (i.e. life, health, etc.), types of coverage, and the common uses of each
  4. Investments
    • Description of Account types and investment vehicles
    • Overview of markets, asset classes, and financial instruments
    • Understand the common uses of each of the general financial instruments within the context of wealth building and wealth preservation.