Discover
Helping athletes understand who they are beyond the game through identity work, mental wellness, purpose discovery, and life-transition support.
Our Programs
More than a transition. A complete game plan.
Second Season of Life helps current and former athletes discover who they are beyond sports, develop practical skills, and deploy their strengths into meaningful careers, leadership, and service.
Develop
Building practical skills for success through leadership, career readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and communication.
Deploy
Launching participants into meaningful careers and community impact through mentorship, internships, employment, service, and alumni connections.
Signature Programs
Support for every stage of the journey.
Each program addresses a specific part of life after athletics while connecting participants to a larger community of support.
01 • FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
The Second Season Academy
12-week athlete transition program
Our comprehensive program equips current and former athletes to thrive after sports through identity development, mental wellness, leadership, career preparation, financial literacy, networking, and personal branding.
Participants complete the program with:
Career action planProfessional resumeLinkedIn profileMatched mentorProfessional headshotCertificate of completion
Playbook for Life
Weekly • Year-round life skills series
Practical classes help athletes build confidence and navigate everyday adult responsibilities.
Topics include
Locker Room Conversations
Monthly mental wellness group
A supportive space for honest conversations with former athletes, therapists, coaches, and other trusted voices.
Topics include
The Mentor Match Program
Twice-monthly mentor meetings
Each participant is paired with a business leader, former athlete, coach, or community leader for accountability, career guidance, networking, and encouragement.
Career Combine
Workforce development program
Participants prepare for employment, college, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeships, then put those skills into action at a career fair.
Community partners
Annual Signature Events
Bringing opportunity and community together.
Second Season Summit
A one-day conference with athletes, employers, business leaders, and mental health professionals.
Champions Gala
A fundraising banquet honoring community leaders, former athletes, and program graduates.
Community Day of Service
An organization-wide volunteer event led by athletes and mentors.
Take the next step
Your experience in sports prepared you for more.
Join a program, become a mentor, or partner with us to help athletes build a strong second season.
Contact Second Season of Life
Questions about our programs, mentoring, partnerships, or participation?
info@second-season.life