Talking Football and Finances with Quarterback Cam Rising | Guiding You Forward
Cam Rising joins us on the Mountain America podcast as the football season kicks off to discuss everything from motivation, striving for excellence—and Star Wars!
As the starting quarterback for the University of Utah, Cam Rising is used to making big plays. He recently stopped by the Mountain America Credit Union podcast lounge to chat about everything from the Rose Bowl to keeping his team motivated to how we made a big play of our own by guiding him forward toward planning for his financial future.
Watch the video and learn:
More about Cam and a few of his favorite things.
What it took to come back from an injury and lead his team to a successful season.
Why Cam feels so passionate about financial planning for college athletes.
We know Cam is a star on the football field, but what are some other things he likes? Cam dishes about some of his favorite things—movies, uniforms, stadiums … and who he thinks the biggest jokester is on the team!
Cam is a natural-born leader—on and off the field. Kyle Whittingham, head coach and main motivation for Cam coming to Utah, has praised him for his ability to lead by example. For Cam, whether it’s coming back from injury or leading his team through the pressures of a tough season, it’s all about trusting the process—there are no shortcuts. Watch the video above and find out what else he has learned from Coach Whittingham.
With the opportunities that college athletes have been presented with through name, image and likeness (NIL) agreements, Cam’s finances have never been more important. What he learned when he met with a Mountain America financial guide has helped him manage his finances as a college athlete and will help him as he achieves the next level. Find out what financial advice he has for young people who may not know where to start.
Watch the full podcast episode above.
