Freelance
From: Zach Kaplan
Independent journalist looking to talk to college athletes/alumni with remarkable stories
Suggested angles
Share how balancing a specific sport with academic demands shaped professional trajectory after college — freelance outlets often need concrete before/after narratives that show real-world impact beyond the playing field
Discuss an unexpected pivot or challenge during college athletics (injury comeback, role change, academic struggle) that freelance journalists can frame as a character-driven human interest angle rather than a typical sports achievement story
Highlight how your college athletic experience connected you to a professional network or opportunity that wouldn't have happened otherwise — this gives the freelancer a tangible story about the actual value of college sports beyond the obvious
Lead with the most dramatic turning point or unexpected outcome from your college athletic experience, since a freelancer needs a strong narrative hook to sell to multiple potential publications.
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