{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Changing The Game","title":"How College Athletes Should Prepare for Life After Sports | Carly Kastens (NIL Expert)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2458,"description":"#38: NIL has changed college athletics forever, but according to Carly Kastens, the biggest opportunity isn't just making money.It's using your time as an athlete to figure out who you are beyond the uniform.\nIn this episode of Changing the Game, Jordan sits down with Carly Kastens, former Division I volleyball player at Dartmouth College and Director of College Client Engagement at Altius Sports Partners. Carly has spent the last six years helping universities and student-athletes navigate NIL, revenue sharing, and the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics.\nTogether, they discuss why athletes shouldn't wait until graduation to start building their future, how the skills developed through sports translate into the workplace, and why your story can open unexpected doors.\nWhether you're a current athlete, former athlete, coach, or simply navigating your own career transition, this conversation is full of practical advice on building an identity that lasts long after the uniform.\nIn this episode: Carly's journey from Division I volleyball at Dartmouth to Altius Sports Partners  What NIL really is (and what most people misunderstand)  How college athletics is changing behind the scenes  Why internships and networking matter for athletes  The transferable skills employers want from former athletes  How to prepare for life after sports before your career ends  Why your personal story is your biggest competitive advantage ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9s5nG7T6JaghfKeNxn5tVs6Bims6_DGoGPfSgN62P6I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MDU4/NzkzYzBkYTY2NDI5/Y2E5ZmM5YTNjNTI0/MDU3Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}