When the playing ends, being prepared for the next step will make all the difference.
Who we work with
Sports Academies, sporting organisations and individuals.
Preparing for life after elite sport can seem daunting but if you work with elite athletes or are one yourself you know that the day will come when the playing ends and the next career chapter must start.
How we help
Clubs & Organisations
We create programmes and sessions which complement all the great work you are already doing on player transition.
We can help give peace to mind to you and parents of students that your support of young sports people is holistic and practical.
Working in small groups and on a 1-to-1 basis we give age-appropriate advice and skills to junior athletes to help prepare them for life after playing sport.
Sessions are practical and hands-on, giving everyone the chance to get involved and learn-by-doing.
Individuals
We help you to understand yourself and rediscover all those hidden superpowers that had to take a back seat while you were an athlete.
Your sporting career also gave you many skills which are invaluable to the business world.
We’ll take a look at your values, your passions, your wider life and your thoughts about the future and we’ll turn them into practical and useful plans.
Bite-sized Tips for Transitioning Athletes
What we bring
Complements Existing Programmes
We work with you to mould a programme that reinforces messages in your other programmes and fills any gaps.
Extensive Business Experience
We adapt 20 years business experience into practical, age appropriate sessions, building on ideas through the age groups.
Tried, Tested & Ready to Go!
All content grounded in brain-based science, experience and well-being with the stamp of approval from many previous happy mentees.
Peace of Mind for Families
Families of young players are reassured that their young athlete is being prepared for all sides of life.
Proud to be working with:
The ultimate careers resource platform offering advice, networking and job opportunities for future, current and former elite athletes. LAPS can help decide on possible careers, give advice preparing a CV and interview techniques, and put you directly in touch with employers.
The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition into life outside of sport. This enables them to fulfil their potential through and beyond sport.
Gameplan helps athletes from all backgrounds transition from sport into the business world in a seamless fashion. The Gameplan team is unique as we are all current and former professional athletes. Through our ‘athlete to adviser academy’ we train athletes to become financial advisers.
Programme Outline
| Programme | Group Sessions | 1-to-1s | Length | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy ELITE Programme (Under 16s) | Yes | Yes | Academic Year | – Superpowers Discovery – Dreams, Preferences & Options – Communication skills – Business landscape overview – Next best steps |
| Academy ELITE Programme (over 16s) | Yes | Yes | Academic Year | – Superpowers value and practical use at work – Realities of working life – Expanding your horizons – Practical skills (CVs, letter writing, Linked In tips, interview practise) – Network building |
| Individual ELITE Programme | No | Yes | 6 Session blocks | – Superpowers discovery and translation into work – Industry and roles exploration – Skills and education development – Network building – Practical skills (CVs, letter writing, Linked In tips, interview practise) |
“Kelly is a fantastic professional who brings all of the skills and qualities needed for truly effective mentorship. Under her guidance, I gained a variety of skills that help me in many aspects of my career. My career trajectory altered and advanced, and my confidence and capability improved drastically.”
Launa, Happy Mentee
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