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Stoughton, MA

Providing student-athletes with career development and placement services through personal and professional training.

• Mission: Supporting student-athletes in their transition from college sports to professional careers by providing career placement, personal development, and professional training opportunities.  
• Innovation: Offering comprehensive programs that include leadership training, mental fitness resources, financial literacy, and career development, designed specifically for student-athletes.  
• Social Impact: Creating an inclusive environment by focusing on career opportunities and guidance for underrepresented groups, fostering diversity in the workforce.  
• Market Opportunity: Leveraging partnerships with colleges, universities, and businesses to connect athletes with top employers and ensure their successful transition to professional careers.  
• Community Engagement: Promoting networking and alumni connections to help athletes expand their professional networks and access valuable career resources.  
• Leadership: Led by a team of former NBA players, coaches, and business professionals, providing a unique understanding of the challenges faced by student-athletes in their career journeys.

Diverse Athlete Placement LLC is a minority-owned company that focuses on providing student-athletes with career placement and professional development opportunities. Founded by former NBA players, coaches, and business professionals, the company seeks to address the challenges student-athletes face when transitioning from college to professional careers. By offering personal development training, mental fitness resources, financial literacy programs, and leadership training, the company ensures that student-athletes are equipped with the tools necessary to succeed both on and off the court.

The platform also emphasizes community engagement, connecting athletes with alumni and other professionals to help expand their networks. Diverse Athlete Placement is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all athletes, with a focus on providing career opportunities and guidance for underrepresented groups.

The funds raised through this offering will be used to support the company’s growth, including the expansion of candidate recruitment, college partnerships, and business development initiatives. These efforts aim to improve the platform’s reach and ensure long-term sustainability in supporting student-athletes in their career journeys.

Company Info

Diverse Athlete Placement connects former student athletes with career opportunities through training and partnerships with employers and universities.

Diverse Athlete Placement is a minority-owned business that connects former student athletes with career opportunities. Led by a team of former athletes, the organization focuses on career readiness, helping athletes transition from sports to professional careers by leveraging their unique skills such as discipline, teamwork, and work ethic. Through partnerships with colleges, universities, and businesses, Diverse Athlete Placement provides a comprehensive program that includes training, career fairs, and direct connections to top employers.

The company collaborates with educational institutions to prepare student athletes for the workforce and offers businesses access to a diverse talent pool. With a strong focus on diversity, the organization helps employers improve their hiring practices while empowering athletes to succeed in their post-collegiate careers. The leadership team is composed of former athletes and business professionals, ensuring a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities athletes face in their career transitions.