25 current and former NFL players participated in personal finance camp

Significant others and spouses also attended the three-day financial education program 

Twenty-five current and former NFL players took part in the fourth annual NFL Personal Finance Camp in Fort Lauderdale, FL March 12-14. Oakland Raiders S KARL JOSEPH, Indianapolis Colts CB KENNY MOORE and NFL Legend TIM MASTHAY are among the players who took part in the three-day financial education program.  

NFL Player Engagement collaborated with Arizona State University (ASU) in conjunction with its new Global Sport Institute to develop this year’s curriculum. The program offers participants an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the financial world, and establish habits that will help maintain long-term financial stability.

“We are proud to partner with Arizona State University on our Personal Finance program this year,” said DWIGHT HOLLIER, NFL Vice President of Wellness & Clinical Services. “ Through educational programming, we are providing our players with the resources and opportunities to attain long-term financial security”.

Over the course of three days, participants received instruction from Arizona State University Business Administration faculty, financial industry professionals, and NFL Legend TONY MCGEE,now the owner of two businesses – HNM Global Logistics and a Dunkin Donuts franchise.

Program sessions included “Generational Wealth and Investing,” “Healthy Financial Habits,” “NFL Benefits,” and “Small Business Development.” Throughout the week, participants received one-on-one financial planning assistance.

“ASU is particularly well-positioned to further the educations of current and retired athletes,” said KENNETH L. SHROPSHIRE, CEO of ASU’s Global Sport Institute. “We are excited to be partnering with the NFL on this project and look forward to future opportunities to expand this athlete education space.”

The Personal Finance Camp is one of several career and professional development programs NFL Player Engagement offers to current and former players and their families. More than 25 players and their significant others took part in the third annual NFL Business Academy last month, where they learned best practices for business management, entrepreneurship and franchising.  

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About NFL Player Engagement

NFL Player Engagement assists players in reaching their highest potential on and off-the-field with guidance, support, and resources provided before, during, and after their NFL experiences. NFL Player Engagement works with three core audiences: Prep, Life, and Next. NFL Life (current players) and NFL Next (former players) reach more than 2,000 NFL players and spouses each year through a variety of programs and services focused on career development, financial and continuing education, as well as personal, psychological, and physical wellness. NFL Prep provides high-school and college student-athletes of all sports with tools to help them succeed in life, focused on awareness, prevention, and education. More information can be found at www.nflplayerengagement.com 

About ASU
Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it. For three years in a row, ASU has been ranked the nation’s most innovative university by U.S. News & World Report.

Contacts:
Taylor Kielpinski-Rogers, NFL                                  
(212) 450-2683                                  
Taylor.Kielpinski-Rogers@nfl.com 

Jay Thorne, ASU
(602) 677-7518  
Jay.Thorne@thunderbird.asu.edu