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You competed. You transitioned. You built something. Now it's time to share how your athletic background shaped the professional you've become as an investor, developer, supplier, government employee, workforce leader, or nonprofit champion.
Every level of competition prepared you for every level of professional life. Selected submissions will be featured across the Athletes Make The Best™ platform and the LocalContent.com network.
Take us back — what was your first sport, and what moment made you fall in love with competition?
Share a specific memory. The game, the gym, the field, the coach, the feeling. Take us there.
Describe how sports shaped who you are — not just as an athlete, but as a person.
Your discipline, your mindset, your identity. How did competition mold the way you think, lead, and show up in the world?
Who saw something in you before you saw it in yourself?
A coach, a mentor, a teammate, a family member, a business partner — who believed in your potential and what did they see?
What happened immediately after your last whistle?
The final game ended. The jersey came off for the last time. What did the days, weeks, and months after competition look like? What did you feel — and what did you do next?
Tell us about one project, deal, or moment in your education/career where your competitive background gave you an advantage that nobody else in the room had.
Be specific. The negotiation, the project, the hire, the pitch, the crisis — how did your athletic training show up when it mattered most?
An athlete is reading this right now wondering if what they learned competing actually matters in the real world. What do you tell them?
Speak directly to them. This is your moment to pass it forward.
Tell us about your current role — and give our readers the best call to action to support your work.
What are you building, leading, or working on right now? Drop a link, a handle, or a direct way for our audience to connect with you, hire you, buy from you, or follow your journey.
NOW SHOW US WHO YOU ARE
Your words are locked in. Now add the visuals — upload images that represent your journey as an athlete, student, or professional.
UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS
Game day, graduation, the jobsite, the boardroom, the team photo. Past or present. Show us where competition started and where it took you.
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