Who is Anthony Washington Sr.?

Anthony Washington Sr. is a U.S. Army and Maryland Army National Guard veteran, a coach and official of more than twenty years, and the founder of After Today, LLC. He builds leadership training, athletic recruiting education, and people-first AI systems for student-athletes, families, schools, and organizations. He is based in Pennsylvania and works primarily across Pennsylvania and Maryland.

What does Anthony Washington Sr. do?

He works in three connected areas: athletic recruiting education that gives student-athletes and families a repeatable daily process, leadership training for first-time supervisors and public-sector leaders, and people-first AI and workflow implementation for organizations. He also speaks and runs workshops for schools, teams, and districts.

What is athletic recruiting infrastructure?

Athletic recruiting infrastructure is the repeatable system a family or program uses to manage recruiting — film, academics, communication with coaches, eligibility tracking, and follow-up — instead of relying on exposure events and luck. Anthony teaches recruiting as infrastructure so progress comes from a daily practice rather than a seasonal scramble.

What does people-first AI implementation mean?

People-first AI implementation means adopting AI to improve the work without displacing or sidelining the people who do it. In practice that means starting from the actual workflow, keeping a human accountable for decisions, training staff on the tools they will use, and setting guardrails before scale — not buying software and hoping the team adapts.

Who are Anthony's programs designed for?

Student-athletes and their parents, high school and grassroots coaches, athletic programs, schools and districts, first-time supervisors, public-sector leaders, and organizations that want leadership training or help implementing AI without leaving employees behind.

Does Anthony Washington Sr. provide leadership training?

Yes. He trains first-time supervisors and team leads on the first ninety days, difficult conversations, accountability, and building trust, drawing on his military service, public-sector supervision, and coaching experience. Training is delivered as courses, workshops, and organizational consulting.

How can a school, district, or organization work with Anthony?

Schools, districts, and organizations can book speaking engagements and workshops, bring in leadership training for supervisors and staff, or engage him on recruiting support and AI and workflow implementation. Start on the contact page and say which of those you need.

How can I book Anthony Washington Sr. to speak?

Send an inquiry through the contact page with your event date, audience, format, and location. The speaking page lists topics, session formats, and the audiences he speaks to most often.

Where is Anthony Washington Sr. based?

He is based in Pennsylvania and works primarily across Pennsylvania and Maryland, with virtual sessions available beyond that area.

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Celebrate Both

athletic · March 30, 2025

The obscure often gets celebrated in college athletics and the opposite deserves just as much love.

Why the obscure often gets celebrated in college athletics—and why the opposite deserves just as much love:

1. The Underdog Narrative Sells

• Media and fans love a good “nobody to somebody” story. The obscure athlete who rises to greatness captures emotion and attention—it’s inspirational and dramatic.

• It taps into hope. If someone unknown can shine, maybe anyone can.

2. Highlighting the Unexpected Feels Fresh

• Mainstream stars often get overexposed. The obscure athlete’s success feels new, refreshing, and gives the media a chance to uncover a “hidden gem.”

• It helps the brand of college athletics seem deep, not top-heavy.

3. Social Media Loves Virality

• A player going viral from a small school, walk-on story, or late bloomer moment catches fire faster than “expected” greatness. Obscurity is surprising—surprise drives shares.

The opposite should get celebrated too.

Here’s why the “opposite” deserves more press:

• Consistency and Dominance Are Hard.

That 5-star recruit staying locked in and performing year after year? That’s elite. Predictable success doesn’t mean easy success.

• Pressure Magnifies the Journey.

Top athletes often face immense scrutiny. They don’t just play the game—they carry expectations, media storms, and constant comparisons.

• Leadership and Legacy Matter.

The ones expected to win often carry teams, mentor younger players, and uphold culture. That deserves spotlight too.

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Game Plan Takeaway:

Let’s celebrate both—the kid nobody saw coming and the one everyone’s been watching grow since 8th grade. Both are writing chapters in the book of college athletics. Different pens. Same value.

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