Career transition is something that will happen to every athlete – no-one’s sporting career can go on forever – and nearly all of you will need to find another job after you ‘retire’.

While elite athletes have unique backgrounds and experiences – with vastly different educational and vocational journeys to non-athletes – by demonstrating you have what it takes to compete at the highest level in your sport, you already have valuable skills and experiences that could benefit any workplace. Yet many still struggle with this transition.

So how can you use the skills you’ve gained from sport to help transition smoothly into a new career? Why should you prepare for that transition while you’re still competing? And what can you learn from other athletes who have already made the transition?

These are just some of the questions we aim to answer in this white paper, which will explore the importance of preparing for life after sport.

By drawing on evidence-based research and expert insights, we will try to detail why you should, and how you can, prepare for your career transition, while our case studies from other athletes will offer relatable stories and practical advice.