The challenges for today’s student-athletes are demanding on and off the field.  NCAA reforms require higher academic performance from student-athletes, while the pressures to maintain peak performance often require on and off-season commitments that make the balancing act of athletic performance and academic success a constant struggle.

The AfterSport Group was founded by former collegiate and professional athletes and is dedicated to preparing current student-athletes to transition from the locker room to the boardroom.  The company partners with athletic departments and coaches across the country, and conducts career transition workshops to help the student-athletes identify different career options in preparation for the end of their athletic careers.  Whether the athlete chooses first to play professionally or chooses to enter the corporate world immediately, the tools obtained from participating in the workshops are a great foundation in preparation for successful performance beyond the arena.  www.aftersportgroup.com

Sherard Clinkscales, Co-founder.  Sherard is a graduate of Purdue University and a former standout on the diamond, where he received third team All-America honors and All-Big Ten selection.  His life long dream became a reality when he became a first round draft choice of the Kansas City Royals in 1992.  After his retirement in the Fall of 1995, he accepted a position as an assistant in Student Athletic Academic Support/Event Management at Butler University .  Sherard returned to baseball in the spring of 1997 when he began scouting for the Atlanta Braves (1997-99, 2001-2006), and worked in the Tampa Bays Devil Rays front office (1999-2001).  He currently works as an Assistant Baseball Coach for the University of Notre Dame.

Scott McGowan, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer.  In high school Scott excelled in football, basketball, and baseball, and was highly recruited in all three sports.  Choosing to play football for Indiana University , Scott was recognized as Honorable Mention All Big Ten Player and received the distinguished Corby Davis award for athletic and academic performance.  Following graduation, Scott earned a free-agent contract with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals.  Despite opportunities to continue his football career, he chose to pursue his corporate aspirations.  Using many of the skills he learned as an athlete, Scott has successfully transitioned into the business world through a career in Sales and Marketing with Federal Express and American Express. 

Gregory Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer.  Academics and athletics have always been focal points throughout Gregory’s life.  In high school he earned letters in four sports (basketball, football, soccer and track) and was recruited by a number of institutions for his athletic and academic abilities.  He accepted a partial academic scholarship from Indiana University where he was also invited as a walk-on to the football team.  Gregory’s hard work in the class room and on the field paid off as he earned a full athletic scholarship after his sophomore season.  He also received Academic All-Big Ten honors each year he was a member of the team.  Upon graduation, Gregory began an eleven year career with Smith Barney (Citigroup), where he spent three years working in Human Resources and eight years working in Asset Management.  Gregory received an MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco , where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was recognized as a Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary.