Prep News

Feb 14 2012

College All-Star Game - ‘Fraud Prevention 101’ Presentations

The attendees of the East/West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl are at a key moment in their football experience and some are contemplating hiring an investment advisor. As such, we thought it would be helpful to provide prevention tips for their consideration during this process.

Feb 14 2012

Connecting to the Future: Teaching Life Lessons Through Football

One of the most rewarding aspects of my position as VP of NFL Player Engagement is having the opportunity to travel across the country and reach out to NFL players. It is especially gratifying for me to meet young student-athletes who aren’t actually NFL players just yet, or perhaps, never well be.

Feb 14 2012

Test-Taking Strategies

If there is one word that clearly causes students undue stress, that word is test. Regardless of ability or preparation, a test brings with it the fear of failure. Students seldom look forward to a test, even in their favorite subjects.

Feb 14 2012

Big Brother is Watching: Your Life Is An Open Face(Book)

Keeping up with the Kardashians, Jersey Shore and The Real World – just to name a few – are some of the most popular television shows on today. People seem to be more interested in reality TV than fictional shows most likely because so many are willing to let us have an intimate view into their personal lives.

Feb 03 2012

Off-The-Field Training For NFL Hopefuls

NEW YORK -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is trying to educate a somewhat unique group of future investors: college football stars, seen by the National Football League and Wall Street's self-regulator as prime targets for scam artists attracted by players' big contracts.

Feb 01 2012

Parenting For Responsible Social Media Conduct Becomes Focus of NFL Player Organizations

NFL Player Engagement and All Pro Dad have teamed up to encourage fathers to instill in their kids the importance of practicing responsible and constructive social media conduct.

Jan 30 2012

FINRA Foundation and NFL Player Engagement Team Up to Assist Players Avoid Investment Fraud, Make Smart Financial Decisions

WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) announced today that they are working together to assist incoming NFL players spot and avoid investment fraud and begin their professional careers by making informed financial decisions.

Jan 19 2012

Making a Good First Impression: Conversational and Interviewing Skills

As you look towards the end of the school year and start to consider summer jobs or internships, it is important to consider the type of impression you want to make on a potential employer. First impressions are always the most lasting.

Jan 19 2012

Introducing the NFL-Wharton Prep Leadership Program

NFL Player Engagement and the Wharton Sports Business Initiative are excited to announce the inaugural NFL-Wharton Prep Leadership Program. The Prep Leadership Program is a highly selective leadership and achievement recognition program for a select group of elite male and female student-athletes. The program recognizes the success of the invitees both on the field and in the classroom and provides participants with two days of specific leadership training and development programming.

Jan 19 2012

Sean Davis: The Power of a Student Athlete’s Vision

Student-athlete Sean Davis, a senior at Washington D.C.’s Maret High School, has had a crystal clear vision for himself since he was a young boy. This fall, when the 6’1 ½”, 180 lb. college freshman steps out onto the field at Bryd Stadium at the University of Maryland for the very first time, he knows that he has already been there.