The Founder of Elev8Educ8Rejuven8 Tyler Johnson reconnects with host Nate Clayberg from their time at the University of Northern Iowa. Tyler played football for the Panthers and went on work in professional sports in Chicago and Denver. He found passion working with young people through his time at the Positive Coaching Alliance and through his work with his own organization. Finding passionate, meaningful work is a goal Tyler has for young people beyond sports, and that is why he fits well into the J2J lineup. Tyler speaks at high schools across the country and most recently was back in Iowa to be a part of the Ed Thomas Foundation Leadership event and continues to work to spread his message to all students. Johnson lives in Colorado with his wife and son. References from Podcast > Nate Clayberg on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NateClayberg) > Elev8Educ8Rejuven8 on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Elev8Educ8Rejuven8) > Positive Coaching Alliance (https://www.positivecoach.org/team/johnson-tyler) > Ed Thomas Leadership Academy (http://www.edthomasfamilyfoundation.org/leadership-academy) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

Jersey2Job, a CareerAdventure Podcast for Athletes

E19 "Be a Thermostat, not a Thermometer," Tyler Johnson, Elev8Educ8Rejuven8

The Founder of Second Chance Athletes Darryl Stinson talks with host Nate Clayberg about his success at Central Michigan playing football, but also the hardship he faced after an injury that led to an addition to painkillers and attempted suicide. He was forced to give up his senior year due to his pain and found himself looking for his why. He found it while hospitalized and given his second chance, realizing that life mattered beyond sports. Stinson, a former defensive end, is no a pastor in Georgia, a husband and proud father of three that is passionate about helping student-athletes have a fulfilled life after sports. Check out more about his work at www.secondchance athletes.com and on his social media sites. References from Podcast > Nate Clayberg: https://twitter.com/NateClayberg > Coach J: Joi Walker, 'Sets for Life' https://www.joiwalker.com. New Book Sweet Spot > Wisdom for the Busy Coach, Stephanie Zonars http://lifebeyondsport.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E18 "Dream as Big as You Want to Dream!" Darryll Stinson

Lee Cockerell spent 10 years leading 40,000 Cast Members at the Walt Disney World Resort. He oversaw resort operations for the four theme parks, 2 water parks, shopping and restaurant areas, 20 resort hotels, 2 water parks and ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex. Although not a college athlete, his son Daniel competed for Boston University and his granddaughter turned down a number of offers to play collegiate soccer in favor of pursuing her own CareerAdventure. Lee is very familiar with the life of a student-athlete, and in the podcast, we discuss how valuable time management, professional networking, asking questions and gaining professional experience can be in building a life beyond sport. In this episode we visit with Lee about his CareerAdventure. From ordering the wrong melons and not knowing avacados needed time to ripen before being prepared. He has hired, fired and developed talent all over the world. And loves the quality and characteristics that student-athletes embody. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E17 "When you don't know something ask questions," Lee Cockerell, 'Career Magic'

In 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won’t Go Pro, the authors draw on personal experience, interviews, expert opinion, and industry data to provide a game plan for student-athletes through key transitions at each stage of their careers, from high school through college and beyond. Episode 16 of Jersey2Job has Host Nate Clayberg and co-author Jake Hirshman review the history of writing the book and the help it can provide those that are competing today and those that have finished their eligibility and are looking for what is next for them. Follow 20 Secrets to Success on Facebook, Twitter and online at www.20secretstosuccess.com Order your copy of 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won’t Go Pro --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E16 "It's Hard to Find Passions," Jake Hirshman, '20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes...'

What does your “success video” show you doing after graduation? Life after graduation can be nerve racking for college graduates. He says as a wrestler you know are always looking for the next step. In high school and college you know what the next steps are. Wrestlers are looking ahead to the next competition an the next weight workout because it is all scheduled out for you. When they walk across the stage at graduation identifying that next step can be more challenging for college-athletes. Unfortunately, a majority don’t know what will come next for them. Follow Jim Miller www.facebook.com/CoachJimMiller/ Student Athletes compete in sport, but can they compete in the job market. For life after the game. Jersey2Job is a niche workforce development program designed to nurture the populations most coachable people into careers and lives with purpose. Follow Jersey2Job on Facebook www.facebook.com/Jersey2Job/ Nate Clayberg is economic development entrepreneur Motivat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E15: "Do it anyway!"Jim Miller

When someone asks a student-athlete about what career path they will follow, a usual response could be going pro or that they will figure that out after they are done playing. What tends to happen with those student-athletes could be frustration and disappointment with a choice they wish they would have spent more time planning that they did. Knowing your career path is not an issue necessarily when someone is in school, but it becomes an issue when that is the issue. Adam Viet (https://twitter.com/adamvietDSM) again joins Nate Clayberg (https://twitter.com/NateClayberg) to consider the resources available in researching possible career paths following graduation and competitive athletic participation. It can be hard to figure out what path to follow, but reverse engineering your career can give you a light to follow. Are you a current or former collegiate Student-Athlete wondering about your path? Send us a message we’d like to hear your story. Reach us on Facebook (https://ww --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E14: It’s Not an Issue, a Yet!

E13: Now What? Northern Iowa Standout Jacqui Kalin, searching for her identity. After playing six seasons as one of the best women’s basketball players at Northern Iowa and receiving two degrees, Jacqui went pro. Playing basketball for two years in Israel then coming back to Iowa to coach at Drake University for just one season. At that point the passion for the game continued to subside from her Senior season. Jacqui found she didn’t have an identity away from basketball. In this episode we will talk through her past success and struggles. What she has done since leaving the game she loved and how she still is looking for her “What’s next?” answer. Check out the article she was featured in about her challenges http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2017/09/12/storytellers-project-have-most-horse-wins-jacqui-kalin/612822001/. Jersey2Job will be working with Jacqui to help her find her way forward through the What Motivates Me program and Career Ad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E13: Now What? Jacqui Kalin

@NateClayberg & @AdamViet talk about choosing that major when it may be too late to know if it's the right choice, if not you could end up in a Quarter-Life Crisis. Research, Plan and Win! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E12: Choosing Correctly

Preparing for life after the game is not just about finding a career path. You can't forget theb soft skills it takes to succeed too. Just because you don't know how to be professional is no excuse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E11: Don't give up

Student athlete interact with many people during their time on campus. But many don't nurture those relationships that could pay dividends professionally. Acquaintances can become partners like we did --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E10: Nurture Your Network

J2J co-founder Adam Viet, former Northern Iowa basketball alum turned IT recruiter gets the honor as guest #1. From undecided major to health club intern and a stint in insurance. Athletes need help. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E9: The First Guest. Adam Viet

Episode 8. Just as in athletics, a rise to the top in a career isn't easy either. When you ask a CEO what they wish they knew in high school, answer is consultant. "I wish I knew more about a career." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E8: Should have known then

Michigan has opportunities for so many. Nate took advantage of his involvement in NEXT to visit UM's MPACT program. More confirmation of the need for genuine workforce pipeline programs like J2J. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E7: The NEXT MPACT, MI Edition

Student athletes have access to a huge network. Whether they know it or not. That can be mistake number one. The window gets smaller after graduation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E6: Leverage your network!

Students follow passion with majors and jobs based on what they are interested in. Sometimes that is sports music or theater. Doing what they are going to do, is something they may not even know yet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

E5: Don't just do what you do.

Sports broadcaster and former college athletic administrator Nate Clayberg, discuss the challenges and successes that student-athletes have following beyond sport. The transitions from an identity as an athlete to workplace professional can be hard to navigate for many. The show includes current and former collegiate athletes, coaches and ADs, plus experts in the field of leadership and careers. A niche workforce development program designed to nurture the populations most coachable people into careers and lives with purpose through the CareerAdventure experience in career motivation Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jersey2job/support

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Jersey2Job, a CareerAdventure Podcast for Athletes

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