Student-Athletes

Scoring Career Goals: Interview Tips for Student Athletes

Being a student athlete means more than excelling in sports—it’s a testament to discipline, teamwork, time management, and resilience. These qualities make student athletes uniquely prepared to thrive in professional environments. Today we’re going to talk about how to effectively …

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From the Field to the Future: Translating Sports into Leadership Skills 🏆

Being a student-athlete means you’re constantly balancing academics, practices, competitions, and everything in between. But beyond the physical and mental challenges, you’re also developing a powerful set of skills that employers truly value. Your experience being part of a team …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Life After the Final Whistle: Career Planning for Student-Athletes

Whether you’re nearing the end of your athletic career or just getting started at Villanova, it’s never too early to start thinking about what comes next — and the good news is, you’re more prepared than you think.

🔑 1. You Already …

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John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Student-Athlete Professional Development Resources

The Villanova University Athletics Student-Athlete Professional Development Guide is a collaborative effort of the University Career Center and Athletics Department created to empower and engage student-athletes on their career journey. Check out Student-Athlete specific resources below.

EMPOWERED Athletes

Empowered athletes take a proactive role in shaping both their academic and professional futures. An empowered athlete is not merely …

ENGAGED Athletes

Engaged athletes recognize the pivotal roles of career experts as a foundational step in shaping their career trajectory. Engaged athletes …

EQUIPPED Athletes

Equipped athletes understand the importance of resource utilization and recognize how leveraging a variety of resources can significantly impact their …

ENLIGHTENED Athletes

Enlightened athletes recognize the significance of building meaningful networks for a holistic athletic, academic, and professional journey. Enlightened athletes understand …

The Importance of a Resume for Student-Athletes (With Example)

A well-crafted resume is essential for Villanova student-athletes, as it serves as a powerful tool to showcase their unique combination …

Teamwork Online (Job Search Tool)

Join the largest professional network united by skills & passion for sports and build authentic relationships with industry leaders today.

Athlete365

Athlete365 Career+ is an initiative of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, and it has supported more than 59,000 athletes worldwide since …

NCAA FSA (For Student-Athletes) Job Search Engine

The NCAA supports today’s student-athletes on the field, in the classroom and continues to support former student-athletes by helping them …

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Alumni Athletes

Melissa (Guinivan) Logan

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  • Senior Supervising Civil Engineer WSP USA
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Nicholas Ackerman

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Commercial Real Estate Advisor Cresa
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Brady Acton

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  • New York, NY
  • Founder, Consultant App.ly Consulting
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James D. Adams

Alumni
  • Newark, NJ
  • Vice President/Field Project Manager KS Engineers, P.C.
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Jerry Bouma

Alumni
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Founder and Senior Consultant Jerry Bouma & Associates Inc.
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Joseph P. Campbell

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Senior Associate Link Logistics Real Estate
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Andrea Conte

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Allocation Manager J.Crew
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Harold Degenhardt

Alumni
  • Dallas, TX
  • Partner Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
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Judy Duroseau

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
  • Executive Director, Alumni and Volunteer Engagement Villanova University
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Megan Farmer

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Executive Director, Head of Social Media J.P. Morgan
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Emily Galvin

Alumni
  • Pitman, NJ
  • Financial Analytics Developer Cooper University Hospital
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Kristin Gobberg

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Director of Leadership Giving, Longhorn Foundation Univ of Texas at Austin
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Joia McKinney

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  • Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Account Executive Root3 Marketing and Business Development
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Donovan May

Alumni
  • Highwood, IL
  • Baseball Operations Fellow Boston Red Sox
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William Reiner

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  • Chicago, IL
  • Space Optimization Analyst PepsiCo
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Emily Galvin

Alumni
  • Pitman, NJ
  • Financial Analytics Developer Cooper University Hospital
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Andrew Perez

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  • Caldwell, NJ
  • Director of Operations TwinCity Residences
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Chuck McHugh

Alumni
  • Marlton, New
  • Project Manager C.Mchugh General Contractor
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Tom Gregan

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • President Digital Intent Marketing
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Pearl Mensah

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  • Greater Philadelphia
  • Founder/CEO Pearl's Sales & Marketing Consultancy
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David Zawitkowski

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  • Ramsey, NJ
  • Partner - Transaction Advisory Services Citrin Cooperman
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Alexa Tsahalis

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  • New York, NY
  • Advertising Sales Associate Paramount
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Nicholas Ackerman

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  • New York, NY
  • Commercial Real Estate Advisor Cresa
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Amy Pawloski

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  • Collegeville, PA
  • Board Member Helio Argos
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