Empowerment through Financial Literacy
At AGP Financial, we empower athletes to manage their financial futures through literacy and guidance. We break down difficult financial concepts into easily understandable information, allowing athletes to make informed decisions and maximize their financial potential.
With over 75% of all Americans living paycheck to paycheck, the need for financial literacy is apparent. With the introduction of NIL and cost of attendance opportunities, athletes have an extraordinary opportunity to set themselves up for financial security.
Our program strives to provide athletes the tools and skills to understand financial concepts and to make positive financial decisions now and throughout their financial journey.
Athletes are trained to be leaders, given the skills to find jobs and be successful after their playing careers, but are rarely given the training and skills to empower their financial futures.
Our Educators
Stephen Pugh
Financial Education Specialist
Stephen is a dedicated financial education specialist with a passion for empowering athletes through financial literacy. His expertise lies in simplifying financial concepts and making them relatable to athletes' lives and career trajectories. During a decade working in College Athletics at JMU, Miami (FL), Tulsa, and Southern Miss, Stephen saw first hand the need for financial education and the impact it could have on the futures of athletes. An avid distance runner, he is married with two children and resides in Spokane, Washington.
Education:
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Miami (FL)
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, University of Texas at Austin
Certifications:
Certified Financial Education Instructorâ„ (CFEI®)
LINDSEY MUDGE
Educational Consultant
Lindsey works as a Senior Lecturer of Accounting at Sam Houston State University. Her financial expertise combined with her ability to develop engaging and impactful curriculum makes her an integral part of the team. She is also the Treasurer and a volunteer with A Time to Read, a non-profit organization focused on increasing reading literacy in local elementary schools. She is married to a basketball coach and is a mother of three. As a coaches' wife and a college instructor she has a strong passion for helping student-athletes develop their lives off the court.
Education:
- Master's Degree in Finance, Texas A&M University
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Texas A&M University
Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)