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First & Gold Foundation expands program operations to North Carolina. Learn more >

LIFE BEYOND THE GAME

When the pads come off, the lessons keep going.


Our off-field programs build the mindset and tools needed for life after the game — financial literacy, career readiness, and mentorship. We teach young athletes how to manage money, navigate opportunities, and carry themselves like professionals in any room they walk into.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

From budgeting and credit to saving, loans, and smart financial choices, we’re giving them the playbook for long-term success. Because when you understand money, you move different and that’s a win that lasts far beyond the game.

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CAREER READINESS

Through hands-on workshops, resume building, interview prep, and mentorship, participants learn how to present themselves professionally and pursue meaningful careers. We’re preparing our youth to walk into every room ready equipped with purpose, presence, and the tools to win in life.

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MENTORSHIPS

Through real conversations, guidance, and lived experience, mentors help our youth navigate challenges, build confidence, and prepare for life beyond the game. It’s about more than advice it’s about connection, growth, and showing student-athletes that success goes far beyond the scoreboard.

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Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures

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