Introduction
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL, FOSTERING INCLUSION – THE IDEAL PARTNER FOR ATHLETE-BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
Our motivation to start DAP (Diverse Athlete Placement) stemmed from our past athletic experiences and lack of strong inclusion candidates in the marketplace. Our co-founders Danya,is a BC Hall of Fame inductee and professional basketball player for 14 years, and Andrew, a high school basketball coach for 30 years and cofounder of a Boston Celtics non-profit, recognized that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives often fall short at the corporate level. Combined with their experiences in navigating the professional field, the DAP team attempts to empower student-athletes to transition seamlessly into professional careers. We help athletes get Career and Life ready!
Teaching young athletes the importance of career longevity and security is the first step to capturing their true potential.
Athletes spend their lives engaging in team-based activities where they are rewarded for performance-based outcomes. Competitive drive, work ethic, and the desire to win are innate qualities of those performing at elite levels. Athletes at this level must have discipline, resilience, and grit. These are the intangible parts of any elite athlete’s identity. When combined with confidence, curiosity, and coachability, these traits separate great athletes—and great employees.
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CO-FOUNDER…
See, former athletes, we’ve got this incredible work ethic, discipline, and a knack for teamwork – qualities that make us top-notch employees. It’s all about working together towards a common goal, just like in those locker rooms all over the world. My insurance career? Well, it’s pretty much the same story. Now, I’m helping young folks land their dream jobs. It’s all about playing to our strengths."
problem
As they have progressed through their education, most student-athletes haven’t faced the reality that even if they do make a professional team, their career can be cut short by an injury, a change in the coaching staff, or just a new, better player joining the team. This fate is very realistic for many professional athletes. Since sports have been such a main focus for their entire life, many of these athletes lack the knowledge, support, and connections to successfully transfer into another professional career.
Solution
You can’t win without a game plan. We aim to provide athletes with a new future. To address the issue of these athletes being underprepared to face a career shift post-professional athletics, the DAP team provides a platform to connect these people with various different career opportunities. By offering training and educational resources to these athletes, their professional skills will flourish, increasing their development and career trajectory. Financial literacy, networking, resume excellence, mental fitness and interview skills are a few topics that we cover.
Through our relationships with universities and businesses, we can ensure these athletes receive both the proper education and guidance during their career development.
The corporate world is a difficult arena to compete in, and through the help of the DAP platform, we can aid these athletes in furthering their professional careers and securing their financial success. Investing in the DAP platform is investing in the future of athletes for generations to come.
Our services include:
- Resume and LinkedIn reviews to help graduates put their best foot forward.
- Identifying the transferable skills athletes have learned in the classroom and on the field.
- Helping job seekers articulate and leverage those transferable skills in the job market.
- Matching them with top employers across the country looking for driven talent.
- Providing ongoing career coaching throughout the process to ensure every placement is a win-win for the employer and job seeker.
Business Model & Market
Our revenue streams plan to include:
- Subscription Fees: Universities and businesses pay for access to our training, learning, and development platform and resources.
- Placement Fees: A percentage of the first-year salary for each athlete successfully placed in a job.
Team
A WINNING COMBINATION
Meet the dynamic individuals behind Diverse Athlete Placement, a team committed to driving success in the world of sports recruitment. With decades of combined experience, our experts bring their unique skills, industry knowledge, and passion to every placement. Get to know the faces that make it all happen.
Academic Pursuits
Greg’s commitment to education led him to further degrees. He achieved his M.A. in public administration from Carnegie Mellon University and his M.B.A. in finance as a Cigna Foundation Fellow from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. These credentials laid a strong foundation for his career.
A Career in Finance
In 1994, Jones joined JP Morgan in New York City, where he began as a division vice president. He would later transition to roles with Bechtel Construction and United Utilities, Pratt & Whitney, and Corporate Development Group/Divestiture Partners, specializing in strategy development, deal execution, and mergers and acquisitions.
Community Engagement
Greg’s passion for community engagement led to the establishment of his nonprofit organization, The Legacy Foundation of Hartford, Inc., in April 2012. In 2017, he took on the role of vice president of community health and engagement at Hartford Healthcare, where he played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between healthcare and the community.
Leadership and Service
Greg Jones serves as the chairman of the board for The Legacy Foundation of Hartford, Inc. Additionally, he has made a significant impact as a board member of the Travelers Championship PGA Golf Tournament.
Family and Personal Life
Together with his wife, Lauren Allen-Jones, Greg resides in Avon, Connecticut, and is the proud father of two daughters, Erin Jones Geter and Morgan B. Jones. Greg Jones is not only a distinguished figure in the financial industry but also a dedicated community leader, committed to making a positive impact.
Prior to starting his own basketball training company, Martin had a successful 16-year professional career that began with the Quad City Thunder of the CBA where he won the CBA Championship in 1994 and was named to the CBA All-Defensive team. Martin then embarked on an 11-year career in the Liga ACB in Spain where he was named as one of the top rebounders in ACB history by Solobasket.com.
In 1993, Martin was a member Team USA’s gold medal winning team at the FIBA Americas Championship where he averaged 12.7 points per game to go along with 8.1 rebounds per game, five blocks and a 54.8 shooting percentage.
A three-year starter at Pittsburgh, Martin finished his time ranked 17th on the Pitt scoring list with 1,282 career points, 775 rebounds and 109 blocked shots. He was one of just eight Pitt players to score at least 20 points and grab at least 20 rebounds in a single game and tied the Pitt record for blocks in a game (7).
Out of high school, Martin was a 1987 McDonalds All-American, Street & Smith All-American and was a member of the Nation’s best recruiting class which included the likes of (Arizona basketball head coach) Sean Miller, Brian Shorter, Darelle Porter, and Jason Matthews.
Investor Invitation
The DAP team is focused on securing the futures of student-athletes for generations to come. Investors, if interested in specific sports or athletes in particular, may be drawn to our platform through the tight-knit relationships we form. Many investors may have their own businesses or represent larger organizations that may be interested in future partnerships with the DAP platform. Developing early relationships with these people can foster greater opportunities for these athletes down the line.
Another core value of our platform is our dedication to DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion). For many investors looking to promote diversity in the corporate world, investing in the DAP platform can help develop a stronger presence for not only athletes but minorities alike, providing them with an opportunity that may not have been open to them before.
The DAP platform aims to have a large social impact on the landscape of post-athletics job placement, and with the help of early investors, we can continue to see change in a positive direction.
Use of Proceeds
If the offering's maximum amount of $1,000,000 is raised:
| Use | Value | % of Proceeds |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing materials | $126,000 | 12.6% |
| Platform | $100,000 | 10.0% |
| Employees | $400,000 | 40.0% |
| Candidate Acquisition | $100,000 | 10.0% |
| College Recruitment | $125,000 | 12.5% |
| Client Maintenance | $100,000 | 10.0% |
| Intermediary fees | $49,000 | 4.9% |
Terms
This number includes all funds raised by the Company in this round on Netcapital. This is an offering of Membership Units , under registration exemption 4(a)(6), in DiverseAthletePlacement dba Diverse Athlete Placement. This offering must reach its target of at least $10,000 by its offering deadline of January 17, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. If this offering does not reach its target by the offering deadline, then your money will be refunded.
If the offering is successful at raising the maximum amount, then the company’s implied valuation after the offering (sometimes called its post-money valuation) will be:
Financials
Diverse Athlete Placement’s official name is DiverseAthletePlacement, so that’s the name that appears in the statements below.
These financial statements have been reviewed by an independent Certified Public Accountant.
SEC Filings
The Offering Statement is a formal description of the company and this transaction. It’s filed with the SEC to comply with the requirements of exemption 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933.
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