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 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. […]
Dr Anna Watkins MBE, OLY won Olympic bronze in rowing at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games. She is now Chief Executive of the British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA), the independent representative body for Britain’s elite athletes. You can find Anna on LinkedIn and Instagram, and access the […]
Debbie Flood was a GB rower and Olympic silver medallist, going to four Olympic Games, winning three World Championship titles and two Olympic silver medals. After retiring, she qualified as a prison officer, working in HMP Huntercombe. You can find Debbie on LinkedIn. People think being a prison officer is mainly about security, and of […]