Elite Athletes
When an elite athlete comes to the end of their sporting journey, it’s a harrowing and traumatic experience.
As budding superstars, they have dedicated their lives to reach the pinnacle of their profession, so when it ends, normally abruptly, they find themselves on a downward spiral, stripped of opportunity, hope, meaning and purpose.
Unbeknown to them, they possess an abundance of the key skills and attributes, such as resilience, tenacity, focus, determination, diligence and reliability, all of which are highly sought after and seamlessly transferable across different industries and sectors.
Supporting Athletes Beyond Their Sporting Careers
The team at Inspire Futures, including former elite athletes, academy managers and industry experts, combine their own experience of the transition with their industry knowledge to unlock the potential of former elite athletes and open employment opportunities where they can flourish in a life beyond sport.
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Your Questions About Life After Sport Answered
How does Inspire Futures support athletes after their sporting careers?
Inspire Futures provides personalised guidance, mentoring, and career development for former athletes. Our team, which includes ex-professionals and industry experts, helps identify transferable skills and matches individuals with meaningful employment opportunities where they can to excel.
What makes athletes valuable employees?
Athletes bring exceptional qualities such as discipline, resilience, focus, and teamwork — skills developed through years of dedication and competition. These attributes make them highly effective in a wide range of professional environments.
Do I need experience outside of sport to find a new career?
No, many of the skills gained through sport are seamlessly transferrable across multiple industries and sectors. Inspire Futures works closely with each athlete to build confidence and provide training programmes aligned to their strengths and ambitions.