The First and Ten Club of Alabama helps University of Alabama student athletes transition to business careers upon graduation from the University. The organization is made up of about 170 former athletes, alumni and friends of the University who are committed to increasing awareness among the student athletes of potential career opportunities. prefix="o" ?>

Originally founded under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, the group also awards two scholarships annually to graduating seniors who are pursuing a masters level degree. We believe in helping athletes acknowledge and prepare for life after athletics.

A large part of our efforts are geared toward educating athletes during our annual Career Day each spring. The Career Day is designed to give athletes the chance to learn about different career fields and talk with professionals who work in those areas, including former University of Alabama athletes.

Career Day

Career Day is held each spring (planned for April 20th this year) in the Club Room of Coleman Coliseum. Each year we have a well-known speaker and then the athletes are able to attend one of several break-out sessions.

Past keynote speakers have included Colin Powell, Roger Staubach, Eddie Robinson and Gene Stallings.

The break-out sessions are where athletes can learn more about various career paths with presentations and Q&A periods on a variety of job areas. Our Career Day is not a job fair -- it's a career path education center. For example, athletes can learn about careers in law enforcement, finance, business management, insurance, engineering, banking, sales, medical practice, etc.

The sessions will expose students to the type of work performed in these careers, and will help them understand the requirements for gaining and initial job and advancement along a career path. Our goal is to expose them to a wide range of opportunities that are available after their athletic careers are over.