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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Must read for career minded athletes Oct 01, 2009
By John Dobrott
This book should be mandatory reading for athletes, whether intramural or NCAA. It gives a clear view of what to expect in all aspects of establishing your career. If you're serious about a career, study this book more than any of your text books.
I believe athletics is a terrific training ground for business. However, when sports are over we have to compete in environments where our size, agility or speed doesn't do much for us. I've always been amazed that athletes often take it for granted that their success in sports will simply translate into business success. It's not that easy. Don't leave it to chance. Use this book as your guide and turn your athletic drive into career desire.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great book for all athletes Sep 29, 2009
By C. Smith
I would encourage any current or former athlete to read CareerBall. CareerBall helped me understand myself better as a person and a professional. I was fortunate to play Division 1 football and really enjoyed learning how to leverage my athlete DNA. Great Read!
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Career Ball Aug 17, 2011
By David Morton
The salience of a book such as Career Ball for the NCAA athlete cannot be overstated. It provides valuable insight into the professional world and what it's going to take for a graduating student-athlete to establish a successful career after sports are over. If you are an athlete in college and haven't begun to seriously contemplate a life after sports, Career Ball is the perfect place to start. It gives you a clear sense of direction on what steps you should take in order to build yourself a successful career. As a NCAA athlete, I highly recommend this book.
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Educator Mar 05, 2010
By Karl Blum
When Russ approached me about the Career Ball idea, I really liked what he was thinking about. Well, after reading through the book, I really believe that he has hit the nail on the head. I realized that many of the things that I value from athletics were not transferred personally in my career goals. Career Ball is critical reading for all Athletes. If you are a collegiate athlete you can only win. If you are a High School athlete with aspirations to play beyond this level, Career Ball is an essential.
I have a graduating senior living with me now and have asked him to read this book. He is realizing that furthering his sports career is much more than just having fun, but it is all part of the process of his life plan. If coaches in high school could share this with their prospective athletes moving on to the collegiate level, they would be providing a tremendous boost to their kids.
I would hope that Russ' book would become mandatory reading in college courses or even be a course that could be co-adopted by Business departments and Physical Education Departments across the country.
Career Ball is real life experiences and practicality that applies to all athletes.
Great Job Russ!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Works for me as a woman athlete Oct 06, 2009
By Kathleen Poppingo
Most of the books about athletes are written about and only for the guys. Nice to report this book also worked for me as a woman. I finished CAREERBALL with clear direction, inspiration and a manageable list of to-do's, all the while saying to myself, "What great idea's!... I will practice that!...Yes, its time to take that step! Great book. It's about time someone figured out athletes..men AND women...face unique career challenges.
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