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In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Alex Opacic, a former NCAA Division 1 player whose first sporting love was football. Alex gained a full scholarship to Furnham University in South Carolina where as a four-season USD one college Pro, he played against the likes of Steph Curry. Over the years, he has gained professional contracts and has also played in some of the top European basketball leagues. 

Fast forward to today, Alex is the founder and CEO of the Australian-based company Athletes2business. Alex’s company is a recruitment agency specializing in placing former professional athletes into roles that maximize their unique skills and experiences.  The company also helps athletes transition into a post-sport career by teaching them how to utilize their skills & experiences from sports to gain a competitive advantage in the business world.

Tune in to learn more about:

• His first love is football and how he transitioned to basketball 
• Alex's basketball college route and what was his success there
• His clear focus on what he was set to achieve
• When his dream of playing in Europe for a long time and joining the NBA crashed 
• Gaining back his fulfillment but in another field 
• His transition from basketball to being a business owner 
• Great insights on athletes thinking about their 2nd wind

… and so much more! 

Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check out www.2ndwind.io  

Links:

Website:http://www.athlete2business.com.au

LinkedIn: Athletes2business

LinkedIn: Alex Opacic 

Twitter: @aopacic