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.
When I started One Percent More in Edinburgh, it wasn’t a big launch or a polished concept. It was just a simple idea – get a few people together, go for a run, and improve by 1% each week. In the early days, especially through winter, it was tough. Some weeks there were 3 or 4 […]
Transitioning from elite sport into education or a new career can be one of the most challenging stages in an athlete’s life. Former Ulster and Ireland centre Paddy Wallace recently reflected on this journey and highlighted a challenge many athletes do not expect: the sudden absence of accountability. During his career with Ulster Rugby and […]
A growing body of research is showing just how powerful sport can be in shaping future leaders. The Let Her Play study explored the long-term impact of girls’ participation in sport and found a pattern: the longer girls stay involved in sport, the more likely they are to go on to hold formal leadership roles […]