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Selvish Capers, Jr. grew up in the Greater New Orleans area and attended St. Augustine High School, a prestigious institution known for producing global leaders and elite athletes. He excelled in both football and basketball, earning an athletic scholarship to West Virginia University. There, he obtained a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus on Business, Marketing, and Communications. Additionally, he became a standout offensive lineman and was named to the Second Team All-Big East.

In 2010, the Washington Commanders selected Selvish in the NFL Draft. He went on to play for six years as a professional offensive lineman, including time with the New York Giants, where he earned a Super Bowl XLVI Championship. He also had stints with the Edmonton Elks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

When his professional playing career ended in 2016, Selvish faced a reality that many athletes are unprepared for: life after sports. Despite years of elite-level competition, a college degree, and a championship ring, he found himself without any internship experience, a corporate network, or a resume. He lacked the specific professional skills and work experience necessary for the career he desired.

The identity he had built his entire life—athlete—was suddenly replaced by uncertainty and anxiety, leading to the daunting question: "What do I do now?"

Rather than letting that question defeat him, Selvish committed to finding an answer—not only for himself but also for every athlete facing the same challenge. He leveraged every available resource: NFL Players Association (NFLPA) transition programs, mock interview workshops, resume writing courses, and his personal network cultivated through years in professional locker rooms.

This journey has led to an extraordinary decade-long career in talent acquisition, marked by impactful contributions to some of the most prestigious organizations in the world, including StubHub, Apartment List, The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and DoorDash. He has emerged as a pivotal recruitment leader and a trusted executive search advisor. His expertise in talent strategy and organizational design has guided C-suite leaders in building world-class teams and fostering innovative and inclusive environments.

At Disney, he co-created the Athlete Career Exploration (ACE) Program—an internship initiative developed in partnership with ESPN and the Southeastern Conference (SEC), specifically designed to create pathways for student-athletes into media and sports business careers.

Despite having a successful corporate career, Selvish always recalled the unease he felt during his transition from football. In 2019, he founded the Athletes Forward Foundation—not as a reactionary initiative, but as a platform focused on career acceleration and business education tailored specifically for student-athletes who are still competing.