The Next Playbook podcast delves into the post-athletic careers of top-tier athletes, hosted by Derika. Each episode features candid conversations with former Olympians, professional athletes, and collegiate stars who have tackled the challenge of redefining themselves after their sporting careers. Through personal narratives of triumphs and trials, these guests offer insights into their journeys beyond the final whistle. Join us as we explore how these elite athletes forge new paths and continue to make significant impacts beyond their athletic achievements. Welcome to The Next Playbook.

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Knowledge is Meant to Be Shared: How Kasey McCravey is Paying it Forward

Knowledge is Meant to Be Shared: How Kasey McCravey is Paying it Forward

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Kasey McCravey discusses her journey from high school softball to playing rugby for the United States Army. She emphasizes the importance of the people she played with and the support she received from coaches and teammates.

Kasey McCravey discusses her journey from high school softball to playing rugby for the United States Army. She emphasizes the importance of the people she played with and the support she received from coaches and teammates. McCravey also highlights the role of the military in her athletic career and the opportunities it provided. She shares her experience transitioning from softball to rugby and the challenges she faced. McCravey discusses the military's transition program and the need for similar resources for athletes. She plans to use her MBA to create a business that helps athletes transition to life after sports.

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Kasey McCravey discusses her journey from high school softball to playing rugby for the United States Army. She emphasizes the importance of the people she played with and the support she received from coaches and teammates. McCravey also highlights the role of the military in her athletic career and the opportunities it provided. She shares her experience transitioning from softball to rugby and the challenges she faced. McCravey discusses the military's transition program and the need for similar resources for athletes. She plans to use her MBA to create a business that helps athletes transition to life after sports.

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