For many, being involved in professional or top level sport is the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. But not all sports careers can last forever; have you considered what comes next? It’s never too early, or too late, to think about your future.
Sport professionals are highly sought after by employers in a huge number of sectors. The very characteristics that have put you at the top of your sports career are the same traits employers find desirable. There are thousands of rewarding careers out there, and LAPS has been set up by sports and recruitment experts to help connect you with the right opportunities. It is an exclusive, invitation-only community designed specifically for you. And it’s absolutely FREE to use.
LAPS has been designed specifically for sports professionals. Watch interviews with people who have made the transition, find out about new careers and qualifications, and apply for jobs, all right here.
Jason Severino Lampkin is from North Wales, and played in the youth system for Manchester United and Aston Villa before injury ended his professional career. He is now in the US, as Business Partnerships Manager for the freelancer platform Fiverr. You can find Jason on LinkedIn. I was meant to be the next Michael Owen, […]
Debbie Flood was a GB rower and Olympic silver medallist, going to four Olympic Games, winning three World Championship titles and two Olympic silver medals. After retiring, she qualified as a prison officer, working in HMP Huntercombe. You can find Debbie on LinkedIn. People think being a prison officer is mainly about security, and of […]
Here at LAPS, we’re huge fans of @TheFoodieFootballer on Instagram. It’s Marc Pugh, former AFC Bournemouth ace, now online health coach, who is one of a handful of people who have scored in every one of the top five divisions in the English football pyramid. We wanted to understand where his love of food started […]