Have you ever wondered what professional athletes do after college?
Some go pro, some moonlight as a radio analyst for college sports, and some start a business focusing on holistic, long-term athletic development for youth.
Well, today’s guest has done ALL of that and more! And he’s here to talk about it.
In this episode, I’m talking to Alex Brink, an ‘07 WSU Honors College alumni turned co-founder of EForce Sports, a multi-disciplinary organization focused on increasing the growth and participation in sports, through athlete skill/performance development at all levels.
Alex is also the radio analyst for the WSU Football Radio Broadcast and a co-host of Talkin Cougars on Root Sports NW –so you can bet this episode will be packed with sports talk.
During our conversation, we talked about the different paths of sports management, his post-college career, why he’s passionate about youth athletic development, his experience in sports broadcasting, and so much more!
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What we discussed:
[3:14] How Alex was recruited from Duck Country to Cougar Nation
[5:00] Making the switch from Boise State to Washington State
[6:00] Why he still considered (and planned for) a professional future outside of football
[7:30] The different paths of Sports Management
[8:00] What his post-college football career looked like
[9:00] What EForce Sports does for youth athletic development
[11:00] How he’s carving out space in the industry for long-term athlete development
[12:34] What type of support they provide athletes
[13:00] Conversations around high school athlete monetary compensation
[14:00] Mental health and sports psychology for high school and college athletes
[15:00] How Alex came to be the voice of Cougs
[18:13] How his experience on the field contributes to his sports broadcasting skills
[19:30] What the Talking Cougars Show is
Links:
Website: www.eforcesports.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TalkinCougars
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