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Rob Thompson currently works in Athletic Development and is a Sport Management Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven. He is also the host of SportsBiz Radio and authored the Book “Sports Dream Job Playbook.” Additionally, Rob is the Founder of GamePlanU which provides emerging sports tech ideation-2-execution accelerators and connects innovators to investors. In this interview Rob and I discuss how entrepreneurship eased his transition to life after professional football and how it might be a good option for you as well! Below is a list of topics with cover throughout the interview: How a professor at the University of New Haven diagnosed him with Dyslexia and how it changed his academic performance and his life. The path that led him to the NFL, Coaching and eventually GamePlanU. Never wanted football to define him. I don’t want to be that guy. Why a lot of Entrepreneurs have dyslexia. Why self-awareness and managing your expectations is important in preparing for life after sports. I didn’t know what else to do (became a coach after professional career) Found a niche in recruiting how that led to his first entrepreneurship endeavor The reliance on networking in that endeavor His experience working at the NFL with the youth development programs Rob’s thoughts on the current state of safety in football Do athletes make good entrepreneurs? Why female athletes are even more prepared to excel after sports. GamePlanU as the bridge of discovery Finding your Passion vs. Purpose Who is ultimately responsible for preparing athletes for life after sports SportsBiz Radio Podcast WHERE CAN YOU CONNECT WITH ROB ONLINE? WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN Download Episode 154 : iTunes | Stitcher