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Student Athletes

The CDO works closely with Pomona-Pitzer Athletics to support the student-athlete population with their career needs and goals. This page will connect student-athletes with a variety of resources and advice to support you as you navigate your career development journey.

The resources and articles provided throughout this identity-based page offer access to platforms and valuable information aimed to meet your unique job search, networking, interviewing, and career needs as a student or alum identifying as a college athlete.

Affinities and Identity Resources

These resources are designed to be open to any and all Pomona College students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

Featured Articles

Entrepreneurship in Life Beyond Sport

This is an inspiring conversation with Michael Horvath, former collegiate rower and founder of Strava and Nyfik, and Philippa Portnoy, former collegiate tennis player and co-founder of LaunchBreak. They share valuable insights into entrepreneurship and building thriving digital communities, drawing …

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Transition Talks with Lolo Silver

Lolo Silver, a former Team USA athlete, reflects on her career as a professional water polo player and her transition to life after sport. Her decision to step away from the sport followed a gradual process of developing interests outside …

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Unlock Your Creative Potential and Joy with Steve Davis Jr.

In this Athletes’ Soul session, Steve Davis Jr. shares how athletes can unlock creativity, joy, and fulfillment beyond sports. After his own transition from football when the NFL didn’t work out, Steve founded Strive Higher After Sports to help athletes …

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Transition Talks with Aric Williams

In this interview, Aric Williams—a former collegiate track athlete and football player—reflects on the circumstances surrounding his athletic retirement and his life beyond sport. He emphasizes the importance of intentionally developing multiple pathways so that retirement does not come as …

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Transition Talks with Olympic Swimmer Conrad Francis

onrad Francis transitioned from Olympic swimmer to coach in Seoul, reflecting on how honesty, discipline, and preparation transferred into training others.

Athletes Soul’s Transition Talks – where former athletes open up about life after sport. In each episode, we dive …

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Contact & Location

Phone
(909) 621-8144
Address

Alexander Hall
550 N. College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00-5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00-5:00PM
Wednesday 8:00-5:00PM
Thursday 8:00-5:00PM
Friday 8:00-5:00PM

The CDO is located on the east side of Alexander Hall. Please bring your ID to get access.

The CDO is closed from 12-1pm daily.