Prep News

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.

Jan 19 2012

Half-Way There!

As you are entering the second quarter or semester, your school year, whether it be high school or college, is half-way over. It’s a good time to evaluate previous goals in both academics and athletics.