Caitlin Clark, a rising star in the WNBA, is already making plans for life after basketball. Despite being just 22 and coming off an impressive rookie season with the Indiana Fever, Clark has her sights set on a few exciting ventures once her basketball career comes to a close. Known for her incredible talent, which includes setting a WNBA single-game assists record, she’s thinking beyond the court about what she could do in the future. In a recent interview with TIME Magazine, she opened up about her post-basketball ambitions, which include owning a sports team and perhaps running a restaurant or café.
Clark expressed that she hopes to pursue passions that bring her joy once basketball is no longer her main focus. “Hopefully, once basketball ends, I can still find things that I’m really passionate about and can do,” she shared. Owning a sports team or starting a café are among the ideas she’s considering, with a playful mention of her love for coffee. “Maybe a coffee shop or something. I drink too much coffee, so maybe I could do that,” she said, hinting at a future project that might be a bit more laid-back than the intense life of professional sports.
Although Clark has not started her coffee shop just yet, she’s already taking significant steps toward her goal of sports ownership. In a move that could signal her future in sports business, Clark recently joined an investment group that’s bidding to bring a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team to Cincinnati. The group is headed by the owner of FC Cincinnati, a Major League Soccer team. While details about her personal investment remain unclear, it’s reported that the bid for the NWSL franchise could reach up to $100 million, showcasing Clark’s serious commitment to her post-athletic goals.
While these moves outside of basketball are exciting, Clark remains focused on her current career. With a few months to go before the start of the new WNBA season in May, she’s looking forward to continuing her journey as a dominant player for the Indiana Fever. Her impressive rookie season left fans and analysts alike eagerly awaiting what she will accomplish in Year 2 and beyond.
For now, Clark is balancing her career with her entrepreneurial dreams. Her ambition shows that she’s not only thinking ahead but is already building a foundation for life after sports. Whether it’s owning a sports franchise or running her own coffee shop, Caitlin Clark’s future looks as promising off the court as it does on.
