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Do It Now: How Steve Moore is Helping Athletes Transition Beyond Sport
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Summary
In this conversation, Steve Moore shares his journey from being a soccer player to becoming a professional rugby player, discussing the transition from amateur to professional sports, the challenges of retirement, and how he found his way back to rugby through coaching and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of community, the fun aspect of sports, and the need for open communication during transitions. He discusses the skills he learned from sports that helped him in business, the inspiration behind ACT, and the mission to support athletes in their career transitions. Steve emphasizes the importance of early preparation for life after sports and how athletes can articulate their unique skills to potential employers. He also outlines the future goals for ACT Community, aiming to create a supportive environment for athletes navigating their transitions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Steve's Rugby Journey: From Soccer to Elite Player
04:49 The Culture and Camaraderie of Rugby
05:21 Transition from Fun to Professional Sport
10:47 Lessons from Rugby for US Athletes Entering Pro League
11:17 Advice for Athletes Going Pro
13:11 Thinking About Life After Sport
14:54 The End of a Playing Career: Emotions and Reflections
16:54 The Reality of Retirement and Injury
18:35 Post-Retirement Challenges and Identity
25:02 Re-engaging with Rugby and Community
27:11 From Player to Entrepreneur: The Transition
33:44 Founding ACT and Supporting Athletes
36:20 Mission and Approach of ACT
38:30 Skills from Sport That Drive Business Success
43:40 Ideal Timing for Transition Planning
45:31 Starting Early in Career Planning
48:20 Future Goals for ACT
52:28 Building a Community for Retiring Athletes
54:19 Final Thoughts and Advice for Athletes
Relevant Links & Contact
- Website: www.act.community
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/act_community (https://x.com/act_community)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actforathletes (https://www.instagram.com/actforathletes)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-community (https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-community)
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Summary
In this conversation, Steve Moore shares his journey from being a soccer player to becoming a professional rugby player, discussing the transition from amateur to professional sports, the challenges of retirement, and how he found his way back to rugby through coaching and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of community, the fun aspect of sports, and the need for open communication during transitions. He discusses the skills he learned from sports that helped him in business, the inspiration behind ACT, and the mission to support athletes in their career transitions. Steve emphasizes the importance of early preparation for life after sports and how athletes can articulate their unique skills to potential employers. He also outlines the future goals for ACT Community, aiming to create a supportive environment for athletes navigating their transitions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Steve's Rugby Journey: From Soccer to Elite Player
04:49 The Culture and Camaraderie of Rugby
05:21 Transition from Fun to Professional Sport
10:47 Lessons from Rugby for US Athletes Entering Pro League
11:17 Advice for Athletes Going Pro
13:11 Thinking About Life After Sport
14:54 The End of a Playing Career: Emotions and Reflections
16:54 The Reality of Retirement and Injury
18:35 Post-Retirement Challenges and Identity
25:02 Re-engaging with Rugby and Community
27:11 From Player to Entrepreneur: The Transition
33:44 Founding ACT and Supporting Athletes
36:20 Mission and Approach of ACT
38:30 Skills from Sport That Drive Business Success
43:40 Ideal Timing for Transition Planning
45:31 Starting Early in Career Planning
48:20 Future Goals for ACT
52:28 Building a Community for Retiring Athletes
54:19 Final Thoughts and Advice for Athletes
Relevant Links & Contact
- Website: www.act.community
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/act_community (https://x.com/act_community)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actforathletes (https://www.instagram.com/actforathletes)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-community (https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-community)
Follow The Next Playbook
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