Tee Time Talk - Danny Townsend - CEO, SURJ Sports Investments

Danny Townsend, a former professional athlete, shares his journey from playing professional football to transitioning into the business side of sports. He emphasizes the importance of planning for life after sports early in an athlete's career, suggesting that young athletes should use their spare time to pursue education and understand the business world. Danny highlights the role of players' associations in supporting athletes' transitions and praises the NBA for its efforts in this area. He believes that work ethic is a key skill that translates from sports to business, stressing the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving success. Despite his modest performance on the golf course, Danny enjoys the social aspect and the opportunity to continue conversations from the FII in a relaxed setting.