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.
Alice Masterman was a two-time Sailing World Championships bronze medallist in the 29er class. She competed in the Olympic-class 49er FX, and is the head coach of the junior 29er class. She is now a surveyor at Flude Property. You can find Alice on LinkedIn. My sailing career was massively disrupted by Covid, which probably […]
Susie Dear is a British rower, aiming for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here she discusses her struggles with weight management. If you identify with any of these issues, please seek professional help. You can connect with Susie on LinkedIn and Instagram. Power to weight, a term that athletes are familiar with; but for some […]
Fergus Bell was a footballer who went on to co-found the athlete’s investment collective 4CAST. You can find Fergus on LinkedIn and Twitter. I came through the Sunderland FC academy and was then offered a deal with Hibernian FC. I had a great time in the Scottish Premier Football League with a lot of young players. I went on to […]