About Robert
Robert Grilli is an entrepreneur, author, and former D1 athlete. Robert’s book The Playbook, A Student-Athletes Guide to Success has been featured by the NCAA, and Robert has been flown across North America for speaking gigs to speak with Student-Athlete’s about finding success balancing: school, sport, and social life.
He has also co-founded a lifestyle apparel brand called Lakeborn. Lakeborn’s model is simple, to help provide those in the developing world with the resources needed to attain access to clean & safe water. Lakeborn contributes 20% of its profits to Water.org.

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The Playbook
The goal of “The Playbook: A Student-Athlete’s Guide to Success” is to offer advice to those juggling academics and athletics while in college. This playbook attempts to serve a similar function both on and off the field and offer tips and tools that draw on experiences of a former student-athletes personal growth over two decades.
Lakeborn
Lakeborn is a lifestyle apparel brand that strives to raise awareness & combat the Global Water Crisis. Lakeborn’s model is simple, to help provide those in the developing world with the resources needed to attain access to clean & safe water. Lakeborn contributes 20% of its profits to Water.org. Join us in creating #TheRippleEffect
Find Success as a Student-Athlete
Get insights, strategies, and the tools you need to take your student-athlete success to the next level.
Help fight the global water crisis
Get your Lakeborn product today. Help combat the global water crisis & look good doing so!

The Playbook
A playbook prepares you to succeed on the field.
This playbook attempts to serve a similar function both on and off the field and offer tips and tools that draw on experiences of a former student-athletes personal growth over two decades.
I trust my journey and the tools I have utilized to succeed academically, athletically and socially will empower current and prospective student-athletes alike.
It will also empower family, friends, coaches, and faculty to connect and help their student-athletes thrive.
I wish you the best as you embark on this exciting chapter of your life.
Praise

Max Domi: Arizona Coyotes (NHL) star
“Everybody check out Robert Grilli’s new book. It’s a MUST READ.”

NCAA Champion Magazine
“Robert Grilli knows how to balance school and work. Check out his new book!”

Cal Quantrill: Stanford Graduate & 8th Overall MLB Draft Pick ‘16
“Shoutout my boy Robert Grilli for releasing his new book. More than an athlete!”

Leo Rautins: Former NBA player,
current Toronto Raptors (NBA) TV analyst
“I’ve been going through Robert’s new book. It is impressive!!!!”

Paul Quantrill,
14 year Major League Baseball Career
“I’ve always appreciated and respected Robert’s abilities on a ball diamond, but it’s Robert’s ability to balance his baseball, family, and academics where he truly shines.”
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