Do It Now: How Steve Moore is Helping Athletes Transition Beyond Sport

SponsorsMomentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20 SummaryIn this conversation, Steve Moore shares his journey from being a soccer player to becoming a professional rugby player, discussing the transition from amateur to professional sports, the challenges of retirement, and how he found his way back to rugby through coaching and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of community, the fun aspect of sports, and the need for open communication during transitions. He discusses the skills he learned from sports that helped him in business, the inspiration behind ACT, and the mission to support athletes in their career transitions. Steve emphasizes the importance of early preparation for life after sports and how athletes can articulate their unique skills to potential employers. He also outlines the future goals for ACT Community, aiming to create a supportive environment for athletes navigating their transitions.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:10 Steve's Rugby Journey: From Soccer to Elite Player04:49 The Culture and Camaraderie of Rugby05:21 Transition from Fun to Professional Sport10:47 Lessons from Rugby for US Athletes Entering Pro League11:17 Advice for Athletes Going Pro13:11 Thinking About Life After Sport14:54 The End of a Playing Career: Emotions and Reflections16:54 The Reality of Retirement and Injury18:35 Post-Retirement Challenges and Identity25:02 Re-engaging with Rugby and Community27:11 From Player to Entrepreneur: The Transition33:44 Founding ACT and Supporting Athletes36:20 Mission and Approach of ACT38:30 Skills from Sport That Drive Business Success43:40 Ideal Timing for Transition Planning45:31 Starting Early in Career Planning48:20 Future Goals for ACT52:28 Building a Community for Retiring Athletes54:19 Final Thoughts and Advice for AthletesRelevant Links & Contact- Website: www.act.community- X (Twitter): https://x.com/act_community (https://x.com/act_community)- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actforathletes (https://www.instagram.com/actforathletes)- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-community (https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-community)Follow The Next Playbook www.TheNextPlaybook.comInstagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog