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On this episode of Alumni Direct's show "ATHLETES TO ENTREPRENEURS: The Alumni Journey," we chat with Keith Hammond, former college football player, project manager, and the founder of Hammond Solutions, LLC.
Talk about your transition out of sports.
"So, like everyone, after my last game, I bawled like a baby. And it wasn't that I was going to miss the game as much I as I was going to miss the locker room. I realized that I can always go outside and throw a football around, or run through a wall, or go into a weight room or do whatever I need to do, but I would never be in a locker room with 135 guys again. Like I said earlier, I knew that I would never go beyond (into pro sports). So at first, I tried to hang onto some levels. I played in the USFL for half a season, until that strike came, and I was like, "why do I keep doing this?". And then I was called by a friend of mine who was playing with the Colorado Cougars, which was a semi-pro team...and I played with them for a year. Then I played for 2 years with the USFTL, which is the United Stated Flag and Touch League, and then I played for the Colorado Steelers, and did pretty good, and we had a number of former NFL guys. So when I say that I walked peacefully into the light, I really didn't. I kept a toe back in the sport."
Give some quick advice about what people should be looking to do as they transition out of sports.
"Look at your strong points. Look at your ability to formulate teams, and then look at where you have the best support network. Look at your strengths. If your strengths are analytical, then you can go into an analytical field. If your strengths are more problem-solving, or you can come to a cohesive team decision, then look for that environment. And don't force it, don't force yourself. Don't force that round peg into a square hole. Things will come. Also, don't hang on your past grip strength. When it's done, you need to formulate a plan. You need to develop a network of like-minded individuals; people who are forward-thinking and forward-facing, and looking to better themselves and transition up."
Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Spotify.com/athletes-to-entrepreneurs
Check out Keith's website: http://hammond-solutions.com/
Connect with Keith on LinkedIn
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By Rob Finkelstein | Founder of Alumni DirectOn this episode of Alumni Direct's show "ATHLETES TO ENTREPRENEURS: The Alumni Journey," we chat with Keith Hammond, former college football player, project manager, and the founder of Hammond Solutions, LLC.
Talk about your transition out of sports.
"So, like everyone, after my last game, I bawled like a baby. And it wasn't that I was going to miss the game as much I as I was going to miss the locker room. I realized that I can always go outside and throw a football around, or run through a wall, or go into a weight room or do whatever I need to do, but I would never be in a locker room with 135 guys again. Like I said earlier, I knew that I would never go beyond (into pro sports). So at first, I tried to hang onto some levels. I played in the USFL for half a season, until that strike came, and I was like, "why do I keep doing this?". And then I was called by a friend of mine who was playing with the Colorado Cougars, which was a semi-pro team...and I played with them for a year. Then I played for 2 years with the USFTL, which is the United Stated Flag and Touch League, and then I played for the Colorado Steelers, and did pretty good, and we had a number of former NFL guys. So when I say that I walked peacefully into the light, I really didn't. I kept a toe back in the sport."
Give some quick advice about what people should be looking to do as they transition out of sports.
"Look at your strong points. Look at your ability to formulate teams, and then look at where you have the best support network. Look at your strengths. If your strengths are analytical, then you can go into an analytical field. If your strengths are more problem-solving, or you can come to a cohesive team decision, then look for that environment. And don't force it, don't force yourself. Don't force that round peg into a square hole. Things will come. Also, don't hang on your past grip strength. When it's done, you need to formulate a plan. You need to develop a network of like-minded individuals; people who are forward-thinking and forward-facing, and looking to better themselves and transition up."
Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Spotify.com/athletes-to-entrepreneurs
Check out Keith's website: http://hammond-solutions.com/
Connect with Keith on LinkedIn
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Tweet with us: https://twitter.com/AlumniDirectLLC
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlumniDirect
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alumnidirect/
Like us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumnidirect/