“Spreadsheets don’t create synergies, PEOPLE do.”

– DONNA HITSCHERICH, director of the Private Equity Program at Columbia Business School

“I love After the Game. It resonates so deeply not only with me but any athlete at any level.”

– BRIAN DE LA PUENTE, retired NFL player

“As a former athlete turned business leader, After the Game outlines the key characteristics one learns in sports and can apply to business.”

– DANNY WADHAMS, former D-I athlete and owner of Flowing Tide

“Your mindset is everything as a business leader. Everyone wants to be part of a winning organization...After the Game!”

– SONNY THADANI, CEO of Robin and founding member of Accordion Partners

“After the Game brings the reader the necessary and indispensable tools for any successful transition into business, entrepreneurship, or a trade with the knowledge that has been proven to be successful by some of the best athletes in the world. The classrooms, locker rooms, and fields of college and professional sports are constant proving grounds for individual growth, character development, and overcoming adversity. After the Game provides access to the training camp for success and wisdom of its application for the toughest business fields in the world.”

– DEMAURICE SMITH, former executive director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA)

“When the final whistle blows on their sports careers, many athletes struggle to find their purpose. In After the Game, Jay Dixon provides the necessary insight to guide players through answering ‘What’s next?’ After the Game is a necessary resource for both current and former athletes.”

– STEPHANIE GEOSITS, board of directors for Soccer Canada and founder of All About Sports

“After the Game is an excellent road map that shows athletes how they can use their skillsets from sports to succeed in the business world and shows business leaders how athletes can make excellent employees and leaders. After the Game focuses on self-awareness and emotional intelligence, vital pieces to being successful and prosperous! This book will help a lot of people achieve the success that their heart desires!”

– MARQUES OGDEN, former NFL offensive lineman and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC

“As a former Los Angeles Dodger who transitioned into entrepreneurship, I deeply resonate with the message in Jay Dixon’s After the Game. This book brilliantly bridges the gap between athletic discipline and business acumen. Dixon’s insights are a practical guide for any athlete looking to redefine success beyond the field. A must-read for those ready to channel their athletic ability into entrepreneurial triumphs.”

– TYLER ADKISON, former MLB player, entrepreneur, and angel investor

“Whether you are leaving a career in sports, transitioning between companies or industries, or finally achieving that long-desired promotion, After the Game is indispensable reading for anyone experiencing a significant career change.”

– PAUL INGRAM, Kravis Professor of Business at Columbia Business School and Presidential Award winner in Teaching Excellence

“As a seasoned talent executive, I am thoroughly impressed by After the Game. This book is a critical tool for former athletes to navigate the challenging transition from sports to entrepreneurship. The unique blend of mindset coaching and practical business acquisition strategies shown is innovative and necessary. After the Game is an essential read for anyone aspiring to redefine their identity and achieve entrepreneurial excellence post-sports career.”

– STEVEN DEVALL, VP of Talent Partnerships and Influencer Strategy at Vox Media