Mark Steffey

After the Lights Mark Steffey

For the collegiate student athlete, there is an incredible rush that comes from the thrill of competing at the highest level, knowing the intense training and great sacrifices that it took to make it to the pinnacle of any sport. But then, within four or five years, it's over. For a select few, professional sport is the next step along the journey. But as the famous quote and commercial says "There are over 400,000 NCAA student-athletes, and most of us will go pro in something other than sports." The lights fade, and the "real world" beckons. This can be a difficult transition. Away from the structure of the college experience and the feeling of self-worth that they found in sports, many former student athletes struggle, and many are searching for a better way to live. This engaging, easy-to-read story will help former student athletes learn five simple steps to live a meaningful life after the lights.