Building Athlete-First Careers in International Basketball | Ep. 25 ft. Simon Oehlmann

Building Basketball Careers with Integrity: Simon Oehlmann on International Basketball and Life Beyond the GameThe basketball industry sells athletes a lot of lies about professional careers. Simon Oehlmann built ALL RISE to tell them the truth.As the founder of an international basketball management agency, Simon has spent 20+ years negotiating and structuring contracts across Europe and the U.S. But what makes him different isn't just his business expertise — it's his 30 years in basketball as a player, coach, and talent developer that gives him a perspective most agents don't have.Based in Germany and working internationally, Simon guides athletes through career decisions with one core principle: focus on the person behind the performance. ALL RISE isn't built around quick deals or flashy signings — it's built around long-term, athlete-first career development that prepares players for college, the NBA, and life beyond basketball.In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, Simon breaks down:The biggest lie the basketball industry sold athletes about professional careersWhat American players misunderstand about international basketballHow European players should approach the U.S. systemThe truth about professional contracts and business decisionsWhy character matters more than most agents realizeHow to prepare for life beyond the gameWhether you're a basketball player navigating career decisions, a parent supporting your athlete's journey, or a coach preparing players for the next level, this conversation offers rare insights from someone who's lived both sides of the game.This isn't just about contracts. It's about building careers with clarity, integrity, and a focus on what really matters.This isn't motivation. This is a movement.Connect with Simon Oehlmann: Company: ALL RISE Based: Germany (working across Europe and U.S.)Support the showCONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: blueprintbluechip.com 📸 Instagram: @blueprintbluechip 💼 LinkedIn: Erin Sarles 📧 Email: [email protected] RESOURCE: Join the 5-Day Reset™ — designed for athletes ready to build identity, discipline, and purpose beyond the game. 👉 blueprintbluechip.com/blueprintfoundationschallengeSUPPORT THE SHOW:Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with an athlete, parent, coach, or leaderFollow us on social media and join the conversationBOOK ERIN TO SPEAK: Looking for a speaker who challenges comfort and calls out truth? Erin is available for team workshops, parent seminars, and leadership events. 📩 [email protected] THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.New episodes drop every Monday.Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.