Carmel, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC), an NCAA Division III athletic conference with member institutions located in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, announced today a strategic partnership with Athlete2Exec, a leader in student-athlete career development and transition support. Through this collaboration, the HCAC is reinforcing its commitment to preparing student-athletes not only for success on the playing field, but also for long-term achievement in their professional careers. This collaboration underscores the Conference’s focus on the long-term success of its athletes and highlights a growing recognition of the transferable value of athletic participation in today’s workforce.
Athlete2Exec specializes in equipping student-athletes with the tools, training, and connections they need to excel in the job market after graduation with a high focus on enabling athletes to translate their athletic experience into marketable professional skills. The partnership will provide Heartland Conference student-athletes with access to career development resources and coaching from seasoned executives in a variety of industries who were athletes themselves.
Beyond training, Athlete2Exec will also serve as a bridge between student-athletes and employers who recognize the unique value that athletes bring to the workplace: discipline, leadership, teamwork, and resilience.
“Our schools are dedicated to the holistic development of our student-athletes,” said Jay Jones, Commissioner of the Heartland Conference. “We recognize that many of the traits and values that make our student-athletes great at their sport are fully transferrable skills that they will utilize in their careers. What excites me about this partnership is that Sara and her team at Athlete2Exec will help our students to showcase these qualities to potential employers and give our student-athletes tools to boost their confidence and knowledge in presenting those skills in the workplace and interview room.”
“At Athlete2Exec, we believe student-athletes deserve the chance to leverage their hard-earned skills to win in the job market,” said Sara Murray, Founder of Athlete2Exec. “We are honored to partner with the HCAC to help their athletes prepare for life-changing career opportunities and connect them with employers who value their experiences.”
About Athlete2Exec: Athlete2Exec helps athletes win in their career search. With over 40 combined years of experience and a dedicated roster of executive mentors, Athlete2Exec is committed to being a valuable partner to university athletic departments and professional sports organizations with the goal of preparing athletes for success as they transition from sports to thriving professional careers. For more information, visit athlete2exec.com
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