8 Things Every Athlete Should Know Before Going Pro
DeSean Jackson
With both the 2011-2012 NBA and NFL seasons underway after last year’s lockouts it’s become painfully clear to many athletes that even their paydays are not guaranteed and that broke can be right around the corner from rich. Unfortunately, lockouts and how to keep your money during lean times were not at the top of most athlete’s list of priorities before they signed that professional contract. With that in mind, BE Next lists a number of prerequisite moves and options any future franchise player, or even bench warmer, should consider before putting pen to paper on that pro deal. — Alvin Blanco
These are great tips. I’m sure most of them have been told but hopefully they are listening now.
This is a good article and should be a must read for high school athletes, mothers, brothers, mentors, pastors, and coaches. What is not included in the 8 is application of humility and what the meaning of work ethic involving a young athlete. Being humble allows for defeat with grace and triumph with honor. Work ethic is in the gym knowing that the extra set gives you the last laugh. Up early learning the school lessons. Not knowing how to read and write I’m sure are causes of bankruptcy too, not cited. Elocution elocution elocution.