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Courses for Pro Athletes

Offered by University of Miami Herbert Business School and the Pro Athlete Community (PAC), these exclusive virtual courses are designed for current and former professional athletes.
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The University of Miami Herbert Business School, in partnership with the Pro Athlete Community (PAC), is proud to offer exclusive educational opportunities designed for current and former professional athletes. PAC is an elite network that connects the biggest talent in sports with the brightest minds in business, creating executive courses for athletes to excel beyond the game.

Through transformative education, mentorship, and industry connections, these virtual executive courses empower athletes to pursue their next chapter with confidence, purpose, and authenticity. Together, UM and PAC honor the grit and determination that define professional athletes—helping them channel their drive into meaningful careers and lasting success.

Eligibility Requirements

Before you apply, you must become a member of the Pro Athlete Community (PAC).

How to Apply

  • Step 1: Confirm your eligibility as a PAC Member. Not a PAC member? Apply here.
  • Step 2: Explore and select the virtual courses that best fit your goals.
  • Step 3: Complete our online application form.
  • Step 4: Your application will be reviewed in partnership with PAC.
  • Step 5: Receive your admissions decision by email within 14 business days.
  • Step 6: Enroll, get started, and begin earning stackable certificates of completion.

Program Format

Each course is designed to fit the unique schedules and needs of professional athletes, while delivering a high-impact learning experience.

  • Weekly Live Online Sessions
  • Optional Office Hours
  • Personalized Support
  • Connected Learning
  • Dynamic Virtual Platform

Program Length: 6 weeks
Format: 100% online

Accreditation

The University of Miami is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Miami Herbert is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s leading accrediting body that ensures quality and continuous improvement; EQUIS, which recognizes business schools that are trying to make an impact beyond their domestic frontier; The Association of MBAs (AMBA); and the Education Quality Accreditation Agency (EQUAA), whose mission is to increase the academic quality of programs, institutes, careers, faculties and universities, and other educational units in Latin America and the world. The School holds a “triple crown” accreditation status (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA accreditation)—a feat achieved by less than 1 percent of the world’s business schools. In the United States, Miami Herbert is one of only three business schools with this coveted designation.
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Virtual Next Chapter U (NCU)

Every journey starts with a strong foundation: We strongly encourage athletes to enroll in Virtual Next Chapter U before any other program.

Virtual Next Chapter U (NCU) is a six-week, live online program from the University of Miami Herbert Business School and the Pro Athlete Community (PAC). Recommended as the first course for athletes, it lays the foundation for success by building the mindset, skills, and network needed to thrive beyond sports. Participants strengthen leadership and business expertise, explore new career paths, and graduate with a University of Miami Executive Education Certificate of Completion—equipped to get the most out of future programs.

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Executive Course Offerings for Pro Athletes

Each course is aligned with athletes’ interests and career goals, delivering real outcomes. Whether breaking into a new industry, launching a venture, or taking the next step in their professional journey. Tuition reimbursement is available for those who qualify.
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FACULTY

Meet Your University of Miami Faculty

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Paul A. Pavlou

Dean
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Terri Scandura

Professor
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Stephen Cerrone

Assoc. Professor Prof Practice
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Robert Gregory

Assoc. Professor
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Patricia Abril

Interim Dean, School of Law
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Chris Kennedy

PAC Expert Advisor & Educator | Founder & CEO, Mayfair Real Estate and Property Management
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Rob McIntosh

PAC Entrepreneur-in-Residence
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Brian Davison

PAC Expert Advisor & Educator | Co-Founder, Sports Business Ventures
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Teal Henderson

PAC Expert Advisor & Educator | Founder & CEO, Bones Investment Group
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Andre Dunand

PAC Expert Advisor & Educator, Founder of Stay Tranquilo Network
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Steven Sgroi, MBA, CFE

Head Business Coach & Career Transition Specialist, FRANTHLETE
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Outcomes

At the University of Miami, in partnership with PAC, we recognize that professional athletes bring unparalleled discipline, resilience, and drive to the table. Our executive courses are designed to channel those qualities into meaningful opportunities beyond the game.

What makes these programs unique is the combination of personalized guidance, industry exposure, and community-driven learning. Participants are not passive learners - they are coached, connected, and supported every step of the way.

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Value

These Virtual courses are built to do more than educate, they are designed to move athletes forward. Through weekly sessions, individualized support, expert-led learning, and the dynamic structure provided by the app and the Roam platform, participants gain:

Clarity on goals and actionable next steps
Practical skills and applied learning for real-world impact
Access to industry leaders, mentors, and peers
A framework for accountability, momentum, and long-term growth

Frequently Asked Questions

We know athletes often have unique questions as they consider their next step. To help, we’ve gathered answers to the most common inquiries about our programs, from eligibility and enrollment to course format and outcomes.

PAC defines “Pro Athlete” as an individual who competes, or has competed, in sports or athletic events as their primary occupation, earning direct income for athletic performance, participation, or results through contracts, prize money, stipends, or sponsorships tied specifically to competition from a recognized professional league, Olympic governing body, or international sporting federation. *This does not include collegiate athletes.
Participants should apply through the University of Miami’s application form.
Payment is handled by the University of Miami through a secure payment portal. Participants must first apply to the program, be notified of acceptance and receive a unique link and code to proceed to the payment portal.
After you have applied for the course(s) you’d like to enroll in, your application and eligibility will be reviewed by the Pro Athlete Community (PAC). You will be notified of your admissions decision within fourteen (14) business days. If you are accepted into the program, your acceptance email will include a unique link and access code to enroll in your courses.

If you are not currently a PAC member, please apply to become one by clicking below:

Apply to become a PAC Member

Yes, you may enroll in multiple courses.
Please reach out to PAC here to learn more about your tuition reimbursement eligibility.
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