The Post Game Podcast #66 How Veterans Succeed After Service | Alec Emmert of Service to School
What do former athletes and military veterans have in common when it comes to building a new life after sports or service?
Alec Emmert—Navy veteran, Wharton MBA, and CEO of Service to School— joins the show to explore how high performing veterans can reinvent themselves, leverage their discipline and teamwork, and take advantage of opportunities like the GI Bill for college and career success.
Alec shares his personal story of transitioning from the military to the business world, the unique perspective he gained from the Navy, and practical strategies for taking a shot at something different.
Topics in this episode:
- Transitioning from sports or service to civilian life
- The realities of the Naval Academy and military service
- How Service to School helps veterans and why it matters
- Using your GI Bill and choosing the right education path
- The value of mentorship for athletes and veterans
- Parallels between athletic and military mindsets
- Tips for nonprofit leadership and entrepreneurship
- Why athlete / military communities need honest advice and peer support
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