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.
Eric DeGolier was pilot for Matt King at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games in the track cycling, representing the United States. He is now founder and CEO of London-based BodyRocket, an on-bike device providing real-time aerodynamic feedback. You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn and find out more about BodyRocket here. The role, as pilot, is quite unique in that in […]
Philip Wingfield played semi-professional football for Farnborough FC and Kingstonians FC, and played in the final of the FA Trophy at Wembley. He now has a ServiceMaster Clean franchise, covering Kingston Upon Thames in Surrey. I’d had trials as an 18-year-old for Crystal Palace FC, but hadn’t quite made it so I’d ended up playing […]
Peter Laverick had to retire from rugby in the UK with knee injuries, then took a semi-pro contract in Hong Kong but had to retire again after concussion. He shares his advice on how to move on from sport, when your career ends long before you wanted it to. You can find Peter on LinkedIn […]