Founded by an NFL Vet -
We put the athlete first
in every step we take.
Postseason, Inc. launched its online athlete empowerment platform in 2021, and since then has capitalized on its growing digital and physical community. After speaking to hundreds of elite athletes about their transition out of sports, we have identified three major problems: Isolation, Loss of Support, and Loss of Competition. Our platform aims to recreate the support system that exists within elite athletic organizations to help facilitate a seamless transition to the next phase of life.
Helping athletes find
purpose, growth, & connection
beyond the game.
We have positioned our physical and digital community to be the first of its kind. Postseason aims to create the first peer-to-peer network that is exclusively for former athletes to find purpose, growth, and nurture meaningful relationships beyond sports. This empowerment platform aims to recreate the support system that exists within athletic organizations by providing educational content, mentors, wellness resources, and creating opportunities for transformational experiences.
Executive Team
Postseason is an innovative team of former athletes, led by an accomplished NFL Vet, on a mission to provide a supportive space and quality products for fellow current and former athletes. Our team of dedicated individuals works hard to create a safe environment and top-tier products that athletes can trust.
Jelani Jenkins
Founder & CEO
5-year NFL Vet and Certified Performance and Mindset Coach, Jelani Jenkins built his coaching practice in response to his challenges after retiring from the NFL. His methodology emphasizes Self-Discovery and Self-Mastery to help athletes overcome their subconscious limitations and achieve their goals quicker, easier, and with more fulfillment.
Jelani has been featured in Forbes, Times, Start-Up Showdown Top 5 finalist, Notable Speaker, and Advisor & Board Member of notable organizations. He is also a 2008 Franklin Watkins Memorial Award Winner and 2023 Founders Live Athletes All-Star Edition Winner.
Frances Garcia
Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer | Head of Athlete Relations
A former Division 1 volleyball player and growth marketing strategist with over 8 years of experience in brand strategy and athlete empowerment. As the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Postseason, she helps elite athletes transition into life after sports by providing resources, education, and community support.
In addition to her work at Postseason, Frances consults former and pro athletes on their business endeavors, leveraging her expertise to guide them through entrepreneurship and brand-building. She has worked as a marketer with FOX Sports Regional Networks and startups, and has led impactful youth programs through non-profits like It’s Bigger Than Us and the Crenshaw YMCA.
Frances earned her MBA from Pepperdine University in April of 2023 and is dedicated to driving growth and making a positive impact in both the sports and business worlds.
Karen Baldeschwieler
Zenagos Advisor
A seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in developing online learning products and scaling support operations. As the Chief Learning Officer of Everspring, she led successful digital enablement projects at University of Kansas, Santa Clara University, and The College of William & Mary.
Previously, Dr. Baldeschwieler held significant leadership positions, including SVP of Academic Affairs for UniversityNow, Chief Academic Officer of the Los Angeles Film School, and roles at Kaplan, where she played a pivotal role in launching their first online programs. She has authored numerous books and articles on education and career development, boasting an academic background, including an MBA from Harvard Business School and a PhD in Leadership for Higher Education from Capella University.
Our Team
Star Jackson
VP of Education & Community Development
Ismael A. Perez
Creative Director of
User Experience
