There's a few different paths open to a player once they finally decide to hang it up. Many go into coaching and starting to raise the next generation of players to follow in their footsteps. But that pays like absolute garbage so Absolute Unit will not be taking on a coaching role aside from potentially some part time stuff for the kids. Another job is commentating, and obviously you can make some big money and get to be on television regularly. But then you just sit there saying the same bland "ehh, I don't know Jim," style takes week in and week out and eventually folks are going to turn against you, so that is out. For Absolute Unit, he would open a restaurant after he retires from the game, mostly to have a place where he can eat well and have a nice table whenever he'd like. He would own it with a group of people and hire folks who know what they are doing, however. Opening a restaurant is no joke and a lot of work.
Some of my fellow players wait too long until they figure out what to do after their playing days, but not me. I'm figuring that out now so I don't end up broke like those other guys without a plan. See, Hawaii is full of undeveloped land, and I've started buying plots of land here and there so I can become some mastermind real estate developer. I'm going to be like Walt Disney, but my version of Disney Land is going to be game changing. First, it's going to be at Hawaii, so that's already a plus. I'll have to name it something awesome like Manta Land or something. That's already such a S tier name. I'm going to incorporate sea and land. Rollercoasters that will go through the ocean and over volcanoes. Imagine getting a little bit of lava on your face and then cool it off with a splash of the ocean. So awesome. I'll build hotel communities underwater in the ocean as well as on the beautiful beaches. It's going to be magical.
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Sean Robinson was laying on his couch and had a thought. What was he going to do after football? Would he sit on a couch? Would he coach or GM? This thought had him thinking all day long. Finally, he decided he would want to GM an ISFL team. Sean has always loved being in charge of things so if he could get a GM job after he retires, he would be delighted. GMing a sports team is a tall task. Trading, drafting, signing, all this stuff. It takes confidence, commitment, and you have to care about your job. The reason organizations are successful is usually overlooked. Almost everyone thinks it’s the players, but who brought in those players? Yep, the GM. The reason teams succeed is because of the work that goes on in the front office. These guys make sure the team is doing the best it can do and makes sure the team is successful. Sean wants to be a part of that so he decided he wants to GM in the future.
Life after football has been at the top of Spike's mind lately, as he prepares to announce his retirement from the sport. The biggest challenge is going to be avoiding boredom. For players there is no long offseason. You might take a 2- or 3-week vacation, sure, but then its back to the weight room, back to the running track, and back on the diet, because OTAs are just 6 weeks away. As he's gotten older, Spike has noticed how much harder it is to get into football shape every season, and how much easier it is to become a football shape after every offseason. The game takes up all your time. So what happens once he doesn't have to do all that stuff any more? He's been careful with his money, and he's made a lot of it; he'll be financially secure for the rest of his life even if he never gets a "real job." Spike just knows he can't let boredom take over. Boredom turns into apathy, and apathy turns into despair. After a somewhat public mental health crisis early in his career, Spike knows all to well the importance of keeping the mind engaged.
So Spike's been making a bucket list of sorts, although his is a list of things to do after his life as a football player ends. The top item on the list is actually already crossed off though; he finally asked his favorite Sailfish cheerleader for her phone number. Spike's had a better football career than he ever dreamed, and he's about to have more free time than he really knows what to do with. He wouldn't mind finding somebody to spend it all with. They've quietly been seeing each other for a couple of weeks now. Dating players is technically against the rules for cheerleaders, hence the "quiet," but Spike figures he won't be a player for much longer, so why wait? Code: Written option: You can't always play football forever, so you have to have a plan if you want to be successful once your playing career is finished. Write about what your plans are after football! Pérez is slowly realizing he is not one of the young guys in the league anymore. As such he has starting to think about what will come after life in football. After some thinking he thinks he knows what his next venture will be. That being a cat/board game cafe in downtown Honolulu. Pérez has heard the pleas from the people in the area who have been asking for a place where they can not only play boardgames, but also be accompanied by a cute little fluff ball. He already has spotted a lovely location not to far from the beaches and downtown, that will be perfect. Great location, enough space to set up various tables that will suit a wide variety of games. Pérez is almost excited at the idea of retiring and going after his life long dream of owning a cat/board game shop, but knows that he still has a couple more seasons of football to play, which he is also very excited for. [167 words]
After football Alex will be fully retired. Before his football career Alex spent time in the military and retired from it. As such Alex is already receiving a military retirement check each month. As such the majority of Alex's player salary with San Jose has been added to long term investments. The combination of these will give Alex financial security to be retired and enjoy spending time traveling the world and relaxing at beaches. He will probably agree to attend sports gatherings as a special invite guest to encourage kids to get outside and be active. Mostly Alex is excited to spend more time at his 20 acre property tending to the care of the plants and wildlife that inhabit his little parcel of the world. His favorite thing is sitting on the front deck in the morning eating breakfast and watching all the water fowl swimming in the small pond/wet land located on his property.
Logan Runswell, the extraordinary Wide Receiver, has decided to hang up his boots from the game after an illustrious career and embark on a new journey as a sportscaster for the media.
Runswell's decision to transition into the world of sportscasting reflects his passion for the game and desire to share his knowledge and insights with fans. With his charismatic personality and deep understanding of the sport, he is poised to bring a unique perspective to the broadcast booth. Fans eagerly anticipate his analysis and commentary, knowing that Runswell's expertise from his playing days will enhance their viewing experience. As he embarks on this new chapter, Runswell leaves behind a lasting legacy on the football field and steps into a role where he can continue to contribute to the sport he loves. His retirement marks the end of an era, but the beginning of an exciting new career in the world of sports media for Logan Runswell. 154 words |
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