Your Next Winning Season Starts Here
At our core, we believe every athlete has untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Join us in exploring a world of opportunities that extend far beyond your sports career.
Years of early mornings, late nights, and unwavering dedication build more than athletic skill- they develop discipline, resilience and leadership that translate far beyond sports. We partner with athletic departments to help student-athletes recognize and leverage these strengths as they transition to professional careers. And for individual athletes navigating this journey, we provide the personalized support to make that transition successful.
Our Story
Bridging the gap between athletic excellence and professional success.
To empower student-athletes and athletic departments with research-based strategies, programming and support that transform athletic excellence into meaningful professional impact.
We believe every athlete deserves exceptional guidance as they navigate one of life's biggest transitions and every athletic department deserves a strategic partner who understands the unique psychology of athlete identity and career development.
Benjamin Ziolkowski
Former Division I Swimmer
After building a successful career spanning over more than a decade in the corporate world and experiencing firsthand the unique challenges of career transition, Ben founded the Second Season Group with a clear mission: to help athletes successfully pivot from sports to fulfilling professional careers. Drawing from his own experience, he created the company to provide the guidance and support he wished he had during his own career evolution. Today, the Second Season Group empowers athletes to leverage their exceptional skills as they build rewarding professional lives beyond athletics.
Excellence
We belive in the power of a performance mindset in all aspects of life. The same dedication that creates athletic champions builds professional leaders.
Community
We create supportive networks that help athletes transition together, sharing experiences and building professional relationships that last.
Innovation
We continually evolve our approach to connect athletic talent with business opportunities, pioneering new pathways for career transitions.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and honesty in all our relationships, creating trust with both our athletes and corporate partners.
Ready to Start Your Second Season?
Whether you're an athlete looking to transition to a professional career or an athletic department seeking support, we're here to help.
