Student-athletes explore sports careers at 'Futures Day' in Henrico

Student-athlete baseball players from Richmond and Norfolk got a front-row seat to their future during Futures Day at Tuckahoe Sports Inc.

The event connected young athletes directly with industry professionals, offering career advice, mentorship and real-world insight into the many paths available in sports, both on and off the field.

Professional pitcher and Godwin High School graduate Aaron McGarity said the event focused on sharing what's possible for young athletes. McGarity played at Virginia Tech until 2017, was drafted by the Yankees and played professionally until 2023, then with the White Sox in 2024. He currently plays for the Charros de Jalisco in Mexico.

"The appeal of professional sports is really captivating for young athletes, and they want it to be the end all be all," McGarity said. "They want to be that guy on the TV, but as you get older and as you get into high school like these kids are here today, you start to realize that there's other jobs around the industry."

McGarity emphasized careers in marketing, broadcasting and journalism that touch professional sports.

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