Alan Pavlosky, founder of the Legacy Allstars Podcast, was interviewed by Roy Kessel of the Sports Philanthropy Network at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. He discussed his career in athlete management and philanthropy, emphasizing the importance of athletes supporting existing charitable organizations rather than starting their own foundations. He also highlighted his passion for combating human trafficking and the role athletes can play in driving social change.
Alan Pavlosky
For over 30 years, Alan Pavlosky has provided assistance and guidance to professional athletes, executives and everyday people, helping them shine through branding, marketing, and making a positive impact in their communities. With a big heart for giving back, he co-founded the non-profit “All Sports United” – an organization that helped athletes make the biggest possible impact through their philanthropic work. Together with his wife Gail, Alan runs The Good Earth School, a nature-based preschool in northern California, where they pour their hearts into nurturing young minds. Their dedication to helping others blossoms in their work with preschoolers. Alan’s warm-hearted mission to help others build lasting success naturally drew him to real estate investing, where he takes joy in guiding people toward financial freedom and building wealth for future generations through passive income.
ALL SPORTS UNITED
All Sports United was co-founded by Alan Pavlosky, which focuses on the importance of aligning athletes with existing charitable organizations rather than starting their own foundations, as mismanagement can lead to inefficiencies and reputational risks. Many athletes underestimate their ability to make a difference, even if they’re not superstars, by leveraging their platform, they can inspire and create real change.
Watch the Interview Here
– (00:00) – Introduction: Roy Kessel welcomes Alan Pavlovski to the Sports Philanthropy Network live from Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans.
– (00:28) – Career Background: Alan shares his 30-year experience in athlete marketing, PR, and philanthropy, including co-founding All Sports United.
– (01:24) – New Venture: Alan introduces his Legacy Allstars Podcast, which focuses on uplifting athletes and industry leaders dedicated to giving back.
– (02:29) – The Power of Athletes in Philanthropy: He emphasizes the influence athletes have and how they can make an exponential impact through their platform.
– (03:02) – Efficient Philanthropy: Alan explains why he advises athletes against starting their own foundations, advocating for collaboration with existing organizations instead.
– (04:34) – Risks of Athlete Foundations: Discussion on the financial, legal, and reputational risks athletes face when their foundations are mismanaged.
– (05:36) – Maximizing Impact Beyond Photo Ops: The need for athletes to focus on meaningful, long-term community change rather than superficial charity events.
– (07:42) – Helping Athletes Find Their Cause: Alan and Roy discuss how young athletes often underestimate their ability to make a difference.
– (09:11) – Personal Cause – Combating Human Trafficking: Alan shares his dedication to fighting human trafficking and supporting vulnerable youth.
– (10:44) – Human Trafficking and the Super Bowl: Alan highlights the unfortunate link between major sporting events and increased trafficking activity.
