Strategies to Securing a Career In Sport
If you have ever thought about changing careers, use this checklist to help guide you on your way. I used this checklist in 2009 and 2010 to secure one of the most competitive internships in America - The PGA TOUR. It works if you work it. And as promised to the author and original speaker, I give credit to Dr. Samuel Y. Todd, who without his preaching, teaching, and encouragement I would not be where I am today. Hooray for great professors who pour into students. You never know when the right phrase is going to pierce a student's heart to move them to action.


Working with Austin has been one of the most impactful experiences I’ve had in both my personal and professional development. He has a way of cutting through surface level habits and helping you see what’s really driving your patterns, not in a judgmental way but with directness and clarity that actually moves you forward. What I appreciate most is that Austin doesn’t coach from a script. He listens, reads the environment, and adapts in real time. He doesn’t push you to become someone else, he helps you refine who you already are. Every conversation leaves me thinking differently about how I communicate, how I lead, and how I show up when things get uncomfortable. His ability to balance accountability with empathy is rare. You feel both challenged and supported at the same time. If you’re looking for someone who won’t just motivate you but will help you reframe the way you think, communicate, and execute, Austin is that person. He’s not just a coach, he’s a navigator through growth, change, and leadership.
Natasha B.
