GREENVILLE – Game Plan, a platform that is desinged to help athletics organizations deliver online education, mentorship and career services to players, is partnering with the NFL on a new program targeting rookies.
“The NFL has made a significant investment to enhance their rookie success and college outreach programs. These programs will guide college and professional football players throughout their athletic journey and beyond,” says Vin McCaffrey, the CEO of Game Plan. “Their efforts directly align with our mission to guide athletes throughout their journey, and we are excited to deliver a new, cutting edge educational tool to engage with them.”
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The eLearning program is also intended for college student athletes. The offering includes:
- interactive workshops
- other software tools
- with a focus on providing personal and professional skill-building
“Throughout history, football has adjusted to each generation’s communications and learning preferences,” said Troy Vincent, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations. “This platform meets student athletes and NFL players on the device of their choice and delivers curriculum and resources to assist them as they transition through their athletic and professional journey.”
Game Plan says it works with some 60 organizations and more than 50,000 athletes.
“The Rookie Success Programming, administered to newly drafted and undrafted NFL rookies, is an onboarding platform that provides educational resources to aid in a successful transition to the NFL,” the NFL explained in the announcement.
“In collaboration with each club, NFL Player Engagement staff will discuss available resources, programs and benefits, as well as player policies, financial education, social responsibility and working with the media.”
