E46: Bridging the Gap: Purpose Beyond Play's Innovative Approach to Athlete Transitions

This episode features an interview with Andriana Acosta, a former basketball star and USF alum who has recently founded Purpose Beyond Play, an organization designed to help athletes transition into the workforce. Andriana shares her journey from playing college basketball to competing professionally overseas, and how an injury led her to create her innovative venture. She discusses the challenges athletes face when their playing careers end, including identity shifts and loss of structure. Andriana explains how Purpose Beyond Play aims to guide athletes through self-discovery, international travel, and community service, helping them find purpose beyond sports.