Bay State Banner: Pro athletes learn to build wealth beyond sports through real estate program

*Originally published in the Bay State Banner on September 3, 2025

Dekoda Watson, retired NFL player and 3P participant

By Deidre Montague

A first-of-its-kind program is launching its 2026 cohort of current and retired NBA, NFL and WNBA athletes who want to pursue careers as commercial real estate investors, developers and decision-makers.

Called the Pro Players Property or 3P, the program launched through Project REAP, a nonprofit organization that develops underrepresented talent in commercial real estate.

Built on the success of Project REAP’s Academy model, the 3P program is tailored to meet the wealth-building and career-transition needs of athletes.

It also will combine hands-on mentorship from industry leaders with rigorous training on real estate development, finance and ownership. [Continue Reading on Bay State Banner's Website]