recap: next game summit

At the NOVA Foundation, we’ve always believed that the drive, discipline, and team-first mentality of a college athlete shouldn't disappear the moment the final whistle blows. We saw that belief in action last week at our 2nd annual Next Game Summit.

30 student-athletes gathered to bridge the gap between competitive athletics and their professional futures. This year's summit was a powerful reminder: your "Next Game" isn't just a job, it's a new arena where your skills are desperately needed.

We heard from former professional athletes, NCAA athletes who successfully found their Next Game, and executives who translated skills they used on the track and court to the boardroom. We ended the day with a Happy Hour, where athletes mingled with professionals from across the Chicagoland area and gained insight into how Reggie Williams has tackled life after sport and how Hailey Van Lith explores her interests beyond sport while competing.

If you missed us at the Summit, don't worry. The momentum is just starting.

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You’ve spent years playing for the name on the front of the jersey. It’s time to start building the legacy for the person wearing it.