National Football League - When the party is over

 

Bernie Kosar. Broderick Thomas. Tiki Barber. Rocket Ismail. Life after playing in the National Football League is gloomy for many of its players. For the millions of fans who fantasize about playing in this wonderful league, the average career of an NFL player is less than four years. Whether it is retirement, injury or dismissal it all comes and goes so fast.

Many players experience an identity crisis after their careers. Gone are the huge paychecks and celebrity statuses, locker room วงการฟุตบอลวิกฤต, the hotels and the plane rides. In fact, nearly 80% of NFL players are blank, divorced, and unemployed within two years of leaving the game.

Hundreds will continue to believe they can get back to the game. They spend money on resources such as agents and trainers that they think will help them get a place on a list. Others will continue their lavish expenses as if the payslip is still coming in. Some even take on business ventures that leave you wondering where they get their advice.

In terms of relationships, it is unfortunate to say that some wives may be married for the wrong reasons; status. Once a player has retired, he no longer comes. Many of these conversations now need to end with their wives. And when a marriage ends, she almost always takes half. Whatever little wealth is left. One cannot forget the child support that many of these players end up with. Antonio Cromatie of the New York Jets has had nine children by eight women and in 2010 received $ 500,000 to cover outstanding child support.

There are many non-profit organizations that help former professional athletes in this lifestyle transition. Northwestern University in Illinois hosts an annual summer workshop to train NFL players in business. Few players benefit from such programs. Players are also encouraged to put money into the NFL's retirement program. However, an alarming number do not.

Those who have studied this subject have come to a conclusion. The problem is that many of the players have been playing for so long, they never developed any kind of real skills. In addition, they were not allowed to work while in college, and pretty much everything was paid for them; no experience managing money.

Sure, the memories and experiences that the NFL gives these players hold them for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, your mind, your wealth and your body have to do the same.