What Others Say About The Academy for Athletes...

"The Academy has been a great experience and something that I really needed in my life right now. I was able to resolve some of those issues during my time here. I was also able to get a number of other helpful insights in just day to day life, moving forward. So I’m very appreciative and very excited to go apply what I have learned to my life back home."

"The Academy would have made a significant difference in my life if it was available back when I played. I think it should be mandatory for every Rookie and adopted by all sports leagues."

“The Academy for Athletes has been a continuing education for me, since graduating from the University of Nebraska. We are a great compliment to the Life Skills Program UNL has to offer as we take a more in-depth look at the issues all student-athletes and professional athletes experience firsthand on a daily basis. I am proud to be part of The Academy Team.”

“The program presented by The Academy is a compliment to the efforts presented at the collegiate level and certainly an enhanced continuation of that presented by the NFL and the NFLPA. The Academy is a strong bridge for the transition to your other career after sports.”

"I sure wish The Academy for Athletes was available when I was in the league for me to take advantage of. I have made so many contacts and gained so much information to help me with my career and future aspirations."

"The NFL and NFLPA should require every rookie to attend so they can really have a superb outlook about their life and career after sports."

"I am looking forward to the follow up session at The Academy for Athletes so I can absorb more of the knowledge presented by those who are renowned specialist in their area of expertise."

My time spent here at The Academy over the last three days was great. This experience was very helpful to me and something that I will take back home and incorporate into my every life. I would tell any athlete, when they come down, that The Academy is very helpful, very useful, and it’ll save you a lot of time, money and heartache if you would just apply the things you learn at The Academy to your life.

"The one element that makes a difference and ensures the success of The Academy is the manner in which they provide information in an experiential manner with passion. Every athlete from every sport should have this opportunity."

"If I were to give one message to the NBA and particularly every rookie, it would be… you need to embrace The Academy for Athletes."

"I think The Academy for Athletes is beneficial to everyone. At the collegiate level, the high school level but in particular at the NFL level. There are a lot of shared experiences from athletes that I believe The Academy can offer such a wealth of knowledge to. They really help you put your game plan for life together."

I thought The Game was real and very relevant. I’ve been on the fortunate side, again, to see some of the tragedies and also see some of the success stories. As you get older you spend less, I believe, because you’ve learned from your mistakes of the past.

"Let me take this moment to congratulate you on having the wisdom, vision and initiative to create The Academy for Athletes, serving young and maturing athletes in both college and professional venues--an underserved market."