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.
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 […]
For many athletes, performance, training and competition take centre stage for years. But whether you’re still competing or starting to think about life after sport, building your presence beyond the pitch, track or court is just as important. That’s where LinkedIn comes in. Often seen as a platform for corporate professionals, LinkedIn is actually a powerful […]
In her interview, Aimee Fuller spoke about being more than an athlete. It is a simple statement, but it carries real weight. In a world that often reduces people to a single label, professional athletes can find their identity shaped almost entirely by results, rankings and public perception. Aimee’s perspective is a timely reminder that […]