The Star Tribune highlighted Saint Mary’s new Game Plan for Life program which helps student athletes transition to life after sports. Students in the program learn skills in financial literacy, career development, and communication that will help them land a job and build relationships and identity outside of sports. Among those interviewed for the article were Saint Mary’s student athletes, program coach Kylene Ruth, and athletic director Brian Sisson. They discussed how this type of program benefits athletes in the long term and helps them feel less alone as they leave academics and athletics behind.
From the story:
“For Nick Kiemel, the program helped the most when he was job hunting. He said the program helped him show his strengths when he applied and interviewed, and the support from his fellow former athletes changed how he saw himself. ‘During the calls, I didn’t feel like I was alone in my post grad struggles to find a job,’ he said.”
Read the full article via The Minnesota Star Tribune. (Photography: Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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