About Us
Discipline. Consistency. Authenticity. Curiosity. Service. Family.
Champions Corner is a community built by and for driven current and former student-athletes—individuals who have competed at all levels of collegiate athletics and now aim to champion life beyond the game. We recognize that while sports shaped our discipline, identity, and resilience, there’s a whole world waiting beyond the court, field, and track.
We come together to explore self-growth, career and life transitions, and how to apply the lessons learned from athletics to every chapter of life. Whether you’ve just hung up your cleats or you’re years removed from competition, Champions Corner is your space to reflect, reimagine, and reignite purpose.
Why Join the Community?
Joining Champions Corner means stepping into a circle of excellence—a diverse, dynamic space where athletic DNA meets lifelong learning and purpose-driven living.
Here’s what awaits:
Spotlight Stories Podcast
Real athletes. Real transitions. Our podcast highlights powerful athletic journeys and the inspiring new chapters that begin once the jersey comes off—because the story doesn’t end when the game does.
Monthly Public Calls
Each month, we open the doors to former athletes from all walks of life to dive into fresh topics, connect through shared experiences, and build a community rooted in growth and purpose. New faces always welcome—your story belongs here.
Weekly Private Calls
For those ready to level up, our private calls are where real transformation happens. With weekly deep dives into books, podcasts, guest Q&As, goal-setting, voice training, and personal wins, this space is built for former athletes serious about growth, accountability, and unlocking their next chapter.
Health Research
Peak performance doesn’t stop after the final buzzer. In this newest stream, we explore science-backed ways to optimize your life post-athletics—from recovery and mindset to nutrition and daily routines that fuel a high-quality, purpose-driven life.
Our Mission Statement
“At Champions Corner, our mission is to empower student-athletes on their journey of growth and personal development by fostering a supportive community rooted in authenticity, respect, and curiosity. Together, we embrace challenges, climb out of comfort zones, and advance toward betterment, with a focus on consistency, discipline, and lifelong learning.”
Note from the Founder
Champions Corner was born from a realization: too few meaningful conversations were being had by athletes—especially during and after our athletic careers. I created this space to change that. Here at Champions Corner, we are passionate about walking with each other through the full journey—whether that’s in the heart of competition, navigating the transition out of sports, or building a purposeful life beyond the game.
Our community is made up of driven current and former student-athletes who are entering careers across the U.S. and beyond. Despite different paths, we’re connected by a shared foundation in athletics and a commitment to growth. We talk about discipline, faith, identity, self-development, and the things that truly matter.
I invite you to join us. Listen to the podcast. Join a public call. Read our research. Get involved. Champions Corner is growing—and it’s just getting started.
— John Adams (Founder, Champions Corner)
Our Latest Posts
Hydrogen Water: The Science-Backed Edge for Athletic Recovery
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Unlocking Peak Performance: The Power of Creatine for Mind and Body
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Deep Rest, Strong Mind: The Role of NSDR in Athletic Recovery and Performance
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Spotlight Story Ep. 10 – Curtis Cobb III
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Our work in numbers
At Champions Corner, our impact grows with every connection. From inspiring public calls and a growing network of community members, to insight-packed guest speaker sessions and over 10 hours of podcast content, we’re building a powerful space for former athletes to keep learning, growing, and showing up.
Public Calls
6
Calls
Community Members
25
Members
Guest Speakers Hosted
5
Guests
Total Podcast Hours
10
Hours
Testimonials
Our testimonials feature voices from past podcast guests and members of our public call community—athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders who’ve shared their journeys and found inspiration, connection, and growth through Champions Corner. Their stories reflect the power of authentic conversation and the strength of our supportive network.
“‘Champions aren’t born they are made. Once you realize it’s not skill and all will, you change your standards to be Better Everyday.’ The Champions Corner is exactly built for people who want to live with opportunities not limitations. One must commit to Better Everyday to begin.”
Nick Bufano
CEO at Alliance Health Systems
Matthew Moyer
Former Syracuse, Vanderbilt, George Washington, & Professional basketball player
“It was definitely an honor being one of your guests. You’re an amazing human being, you were an amazing teammate, an amazing basketball player. You have a bright future ahead of you, you come from an amazing family… Keep doing your thing cause you’re showing how there’s definitely things other than basketball and you’re doing good at it.”
Aireus Raspberry
Former Johnson & Whales University basketball player
“I think more guys at even a higher platform than me need to get on [Champions Corner: Spotlight Stories Podcast] and really explain the other side of [life after sports]. I think it’s great for the younger generation and some of these guys coming up to really see this… You’re a great guy. I think what you’re doing is great, keep doing it!”
Curtis Cobb III
Former Fairfield, Univ. of Mass, Wagner, & Professional basketball player
“I really appreciate you as a person, as a human being, and as a friend of mine. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to come on [the podcast]… The one thing I’d like to leave the audience with is to be a sponge. Absorb as much as you can because you never know when it will be needed. You can’t go wrong.”
David Brown
Current Assistant Coach at WPI & Business Development Manager Freudenberg Medical
Our team
Our core team is made up of driven current and former student-athletes who are obsessed with self-growth, challenging their limits, and lifelong learning. Each member plays a vital role in shaping Champions Corner—from hosting podcasts and leading calls to curating health research and driving our message across social media and beyond.
John Adams
Founder
James Jolly
Raymond Johnson
Health Research Author
Will Parisi
Sean Seymour
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