The Business of Amateurs

press release: ProSquared, provider of financial education, career, and professional development services to current and former athletes, will host a screening of and panel discussion about the documentary “The Business of Amateurs.” The film was produced and directed by former USC football player Bob DeMars.

The ProSquared screening and panel discussion will be held from 3:30 PM-7:30 PM on Thursday, April 6 at the Fluno Executive Education Center located at 601 University Avenue. Ziegler Wealth Management, Victory Capital, RSG, and Intuition Productions are sponsors of this event.

Tickets for the ProSquared screening and panel discussion are free of charge, but a reservation is required. To secure your spot, go to www.prosquaredllc.com-events/Registration. Space is limited.

DeMars interviewed former student-athletes to identify the problems and potential solutions for those who played contact sports. The documentary shares the personal stories of athletes and considers how NCAA policies and practices might be improved. The panel discussion will explore that subject further, as well as health and wellness, balancing athletics and academics, the economics of college and professional sports, and opportunities for organizational change.

“The NCAA is big business and with it has come some big problems. I made this film to start a dialogue about solutions,” said DeMars. “As athletes, we love our schools and our sports. And when you truly care about something, you push to make it better.”

The ProSquared screening and panel discussion of “The Business of Amateurs” will be held at the Fluno Executive Education Center located at 601 University Avenue in Madison.

3:30 PM – Screening of The Business of Amateurs

5:00 PM – Reception

6:00 PM – Panel Discussion

The panel discussion will be moderated by Sam Gale, Professor of History for the University of Wisconsin - Madison. It will also include:

Bob DeMars, Producer & Director of “The Business of Amateurs

Chris Borland, Former UW Athlete & NFL Professional

Obrien “OB” Schofield, NFL Professional

Nestor Rodriguez, Physician & Co-Owner, Carbon World Health

DeMars financed the making of the film using a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $31,000 from 276 backers. “The Business of Amateurs” premiered at The Portland Film Festival and is now available on DVD and by download on iTunes, Amazon and other platforms.