It's Training Camp of a Different Sort for Former Pro Athletes

GRAPEVINE, Texas - Aug. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Ascending Athletes, an organization dedicated to preparing former professional athletes for a promising career after sports, invites you to cover the Career, Franchise and Entrepreneurship Event August 19-21 at the Embassy Suites Dallas - DFW Airport North Outdoor World.  Part career fair, part networking, the CF&E event is specially crafted for those athletes savvy enough to recognize seven-figure salaries are often short-lived, and who want to invest in themselves and the next phase of their professional lives now.    A welcome by Dwight Hollier, the NFL’s Director of Transition and Clinical Services will kick off the event Monday evening.  Tuesday will include a full day of different informational sessions, breakout chats with successful entrepreneurs such as Ray Mickens, and also a VIP networking opportunity.  Wednesday will wrap up with interviews, next-step connections and resources from banking to business plan development.  Schedule of Events avialable upon request.    “The response from athletes has been tremendous.” says Ascending Athletes President Andy Schroeder.  “What’s even more exciting is the number of big names in sports who have gone on to successful new careers, but who are excited to mentor this younger group coming up behind them.  While any athlete who makes it to the pros is going to have incredible leadership skills and discipline, they’re not going to find their next opportunity in the classifieds or walking into a cattle call-style job fair.”    Ascending Athletes’ last Career, Franchise and Entrepreneurship Event held in Atlanta, Georgia brought in 68 former NFL players from 21 states to attend the two day event, which included training, networking, meeting with franchises and interviewing.  These athletes participated in 179 interviews with top national employers and met with some of the top franchises.        WHAT:                  Career, Franchise and Entrepreneurship Event for Former Professional Athletes    DATE:                    August 19-21, 2013    LOCATION:         Embassy Suites Dallas - DFW Airport North Outdoor World    MEDIA PARKING:   The side entrance to this hotel will lead you right into the lobby and media area.  Please check in at the registration table upon arrival.      MEDIA NOTES:  Media is welcome at all times during the three day CF&E event.   Set up and break down of equipment in session areas will only be allowed during breaks.  To book one-on-one sit down interviews with Andy Schroeder, Former Jet and DFW Entrepreneur Ray Mickens, former Cowboy Ken Hamlin or other participants, please contact Erin Steed, 817-301-4982 prior to the event.       About Ascending Athletes:    Ascending Athletes was founded to help interested and capable professional athletes achieve their career goals beyond sports.  We assist these talented pros as they navigate the job market, interview process and transition to the next phase of their professional lives.  Ascending Athletes helps former athletes highlight their interest in new careers, their understanding of current salary structures in various industries and helps educate those companies in hiring mode about the many ways our clients make wonderful team members and managers in new positions.       About Andy Schroeder:    Andy Schroeder, President of Ascending Athletes, has a history of success working with professional athletes from a variety of backgrounds to assist them in making the transitions from athletics to business.  Since 1995 he has worked with numerous athletes to help them realize their dreams outside of sports.  Schroeder is passionate about assisting capable athletes who have the drive and determination to succeed.

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