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.
Dominic Ball is a defensive midfielder who has recently signed for Ipswich Town FC. He was a graduate of the Tottenham Hotspur academy, and his previous clubs include Rotherham United and Queens Park Rangers. Lots of people have asked me: “why did you decide to write a book in the middle of your professional […]
When I retired after a 20-year career in rowing, taking me to five Olympic Games starting with Sydney and finishing with Rio, I was keen to support British Rowing in setting up a mentoring programme. When I started mentoring, I thought it would be about advising and that I would be passing on my experiences. […]
Former South Africa national football team captain with 58 caps and LAPS workshop deliverer, Dean Furman was a graduate of Chelsea FC’s academy, and played for clubs including Glasgow Rangers, Oldham Athletic, Doncaster Rovers and Supersport United in South Africa. As a LAPS member, we introduced Dean to Gerad and Paul at Gameplan Financial and […]