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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Stop Comparing Your Recruiting Journey: Own Your Process or Get Left Behind

athletic · April 8, 2025

Comparing your recruiting process to someone else can derail your journey. Learn why owning your process matters more than ever.

Stop Comparing Your Recruiting Journey: Own Your Process or Get Left Behind

If you’re a student-athlete navigating the recruiting world, here’s one of the realest things you need to hear:

Stop comparing your process to anyone else’s.

It’s tempting, right? You see athletes on social media posting offer letters, commitment photos, or highlights that make it seem like their process is faster or smoother. But here’s the truth:

No two athletes are the same. No two recruiting processes are the same.

Your Story Is Yours—Not Theirs

One athlete might be a 4.0 student with solid athletic ability, while another might be a raw, explosive talent who’s still figuring out the classroom. Some players blow up early, while others get their shot late in the game. Coaches evaluate based on their specific needs—not what’s trending on your feed.

What a coach is looking for today might not be what they needed yesterday. Comparing won’t help you—it will distract you from your own progress.

The Transfer Portal Changed Everything

Let’s talk about the transfer portal. It’s real, and it’s redefining the recruiting game.

College coaches now have access to players who already have:

College-level game experience
College academic records
An understanding of the grind

That means as a high school athlete, you’re no longer just competing with your peers—you’re competing with seasoned college athletes too.

So what do you do? You adapt.

Ask the Right Questions

When speaking with college coaches, don’t be afraid to ask:

“How many transfers are currently on your roster?”
“How often do you bring in athletes from the transfer portal?”
“Where do high school athletes fit into your recruiting strategy?”

These questions show maturity, awareness, and that you’re serious about your future.

Control What You Can Control

Here’s what’s always in your power:

Your grades
Your work ethic
Your highlight film
Your attitude
Your online presence (yep, social media counts)

Also, remind your parents: emotional rants on Facebook or Twitter can hurt your chances, too. College recruiting is a business. Act like it.

Game Plan Takeaway:

Your journey is yours. Stop the comparisons. Stay focused. Stay consistent. Ask better questions. Adapt to the changes—and own your process like a pro.

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