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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Embracing Neurodiversity in Athletics: Why Your Difference Is Your Edge

athletic · April 10, 2025

Discover how neurodivergent student-athletes are breaking barriers and finding success on and off the field.

Embracing Neurodiversity in Athletics: Why Your Difference Is Your Edge

What Is Neurodiversity in Sports?

When you hear the word athlete, what comes to mind? Strength, speed, strategy—yes. But what about neurodiversity? That’s a term you might not hear often in locker rooms or recruiting talks—but it should be. Neurodiversity includes differences like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. And here’s the truth: these aren’t limitations. They’re hidden advantages when supported and understood.

Athletes Who Think Differently, Play Differently

Neurodivergent athletes often experience the game in a unique way. Many with ADHD possess hyperfocus during competition. Autistic athletes might have an advanced ability to recognize patterns or strategies. Dyslexic athletes are known for thinking outside the box under pressure. Your brain might not work like everyone else’s—and that can be your greatest competitive edge.

Look at Michael Phelps (ADHD) or Paralympian Jessica-Jane Applegate (autism)—their neurodivergence was part of what helped them rise, not fall.

Why Coaches Need to See the Full Picture

College coaches are starting to realize that recruiting isn’t just about 40-yard dash times. It's about potential, adaptability, and mindset. If you’re a neurodivergent student-athlete, your ability to handle adversity, adapt your learning style, and push through challenges can make you an asset on any team.

But it’s also okay to ask for support. Whether that’s consistent routines, direct instructions, or tools to manage overstimulation—these aren't excuses, they’re performance tools.

You Belong on This Stage

The recruiting process can be overwhelming for anyone—but especially if you process the world a little differently. That doesn’t mean you’re behind. It means you may need a different playbook—and that’s where the right support system and recruiting tools come in.

Own your story. Share your strengths. Coaches aren’t just looking for athletes—they’re looking for leaders, thinkers, and teammates. And that includes YOU.

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