71 days until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and we're celebrating LAPS members who have achieved at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Frances Houghton was a rower who attended five Games, 2000-2016. She helped set up a mentoring system for British Rowing: "I encourage them to understand that the conversation is between the two of us, and it’s not advice. If we talk through an idea and they form a plan off the back of that, that’s their intention, it’s not “Fran said I should do this”. "I aim for my mentoring sessions to be guided without me dominating or controlling the conversation." #lifeafterprofessionalsport #paris2024 #olympians #olympicgames #rowing #teamgb
The latest in our education careers month comes from rower Rosamund Bradbury, now teaching in Holland: "In teaching you genuinely do feel like you’re making a difference. It’s a bit like rowing, when you have to be on the top of your game all the time, because most of what you do is judged. You can’t hide if you’re having a bad day, in sport. In teaching, you have to strive to be the very best all the time because otherwise the kids will pick you up on it; but also it’s their future that matters. If you do a better job and they achieve higher grades, that could completely change their life. And I’m responsible for that. "Also, a draw for me was that teaching has a very high degree of security. Having done rowing, where you’re never sure year to year about funding and selection, it is nice to know that even if the school closes, I can go somewhere else. I’ll always have a job – particularly teaching maths. Careers in education have a high degree of job security." Head to LAPS for the full blog. #careerinspo #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #teaching #education #rowing #britishschoolinnetherlands #holland
Rugby? Hong Kong? New career? A cocktail of life experiences that Peter Laverick had never considered, but has turned out extremely well. Head to the LAPS blog for our #mondaymotivation "I didn’t know there was even a rugby scene out in Hong Kong. And the next day one of the semi-professional teams reached out to me and it was a real blessing, to be honest, at that point in my life because it wasn’t full time pro, but the contract that I got offered was very good. "It was a lifeline! I didn’t want to go to London. I didn’t want to pack up and live that corporate life straight away. "I had no idea about Hong Kong whatsoever. But I was sort of saying to myself, even if it was a year, fine, it’s better than waiting around and doing nothing. And then when I was in the UK still, but I knew I was moving to Hong Kong, I then was having job interviews with companies in Hong Kong, to try and get things lined up for when I touched down and could hit the ground running. And at that point, I knew I was going to go play rugby. I knew I was going to live the other side of the world, which I was really excited for." "The whole experience was a huge whirlwind in Hong Kong, and I’ve now been here nearly four years, and no sign of leaving. The rugby networks really helped over here as well." #newstart #lifeafterprofessionalsport #lifeaftersport #rugby #exeterchiefs #hongkong #career #careerinspo
This week's #MondayMotivation comes from Eric DeGolier of the US Paralympic Cycling Team, and BodyRocket. "you have this dogged determination to follow something, but also that you have the focus to keep your mind on the goal. Cycling also taught me a lot about teamwork that has helped me build good teams as well. "I think we have an amazing team here at BodyRocket, though teams in business differ to teams in sports where you’re trying to build a team of the four or five best people you can. In a business, you’re trying to find the people with very different skill sets and put them together; and you’ve got a broader range of personalities and experiences. "I think at the base of it, sport makes you better able to build a team, make everyone feel included and valuable and all pulling in the same direction." Head to the LAPS blog for more. #cycling #sporttech #bikes #aerodynamics #bodyrocket #uscycling #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #dualcareers #transferableskills #powertap
With 78 days to go, here's Olympian Michelle Griffith Robinson who uses her sporting career to give her the platform to campaign for social good. "...sport has given me so much more than good memories and records. It’s given me a platform and a voice. "When I retired from track and field my transition was quite straightforward because I’d originally set up a personal training company six years before I actually retired. This allows you to adjust quite quickly to the transition of not being the centre of everything. "Now, I see my sport as something that has allowed me to use my voice to shout about the things I am passionate about. It’s opened more doors to me than I can count." Read the rest on the LAPS Blog! #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #triplejump #atlanta1996 #teamgb #olympians #olympics #dualcareer #personaltraining
74 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! We're profiling LAPS members who have been part of Team GB in the past. Today here's 2x Olympic silver medallist Debbie Flood, who retired from elite sport to take up a career as a prison officer. "When you felt like the inmates were progressing, and really understanding something, that was such a high. Their life, attitude, motivation and wanting to do things differently. When I saw those little sparks, it gave me real hope for my job. Those were the highs. "The lows were when you’d see the huge range of emotions – especially with youngsters. There would be fighting in the day: alarm bells and assaults and fights. And they show this real hard, tough side. But then later they would be crying in their cells. And it was an emotional rollercoaster especially when I started, seeing that depth – of brokenness, discontent and instability." Head to LAPS - Blog for more. #Paris2024 #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #dualcareer #prisonservice #uniformedservices #rowing #teamgb
Interested in building your own business? Have you heard about our newest franchise partners, ServiceMaster Clean? With ServiceMaster Clean Residential, you benefit from a proven business model, and with help from a qualified team of franchise professionals at ServiceMaster Clean, we have examples of businesses in our network that have grown by more than £3,000,000 in less than five years. Interested? Head to the LAPS Franchise Gateway right now. #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #dualcareer #franchising #buldyourownbusiness #servicemaster
🧱Want to know more about the process, opportunities and pitfalls of property investment? 💻Learn more at these free property webinars, from our partners ProSports Property Partners: - Tuesday 7 May at 6pm - Wednesday 8 May at 3pm - Sunday 12 May at 10am. Register here: https://www.subscribepage.com/n7q0f4 #lifeafterprofessionalsport #propertyinvestment #knowyouronions #upskill #portfolio #btl #yorkshire #pspp #prosports #careerinspo
For our #MondayMotivation we've asked Phil Wingfield, former semi-pro footballer and FA Trophy finalist, why he decided to build a business alongside his football - and why it's been successful. "When I was 18, I started working for ServiceMaster. I sort of fell into it by accident, but swiftly realized it was good hours as I also wanted time to train and play football. I was working for my boss at the time, but when I retired from football I’d really built a career doing it so I decided to buy the franchise from him, as he was looking to retire. The timing worked out well. "It hasn't been easy, there’s been ups and downs, but I wouldn’t do anything else. "Being someone who's sporty, that really helped me in in the work because I was used to hard work, routine and discipline. Even at semi-pro level, it’s a tough environment, people criticising you and that sort of thing, you've got to be quite thick skinned to be successful in it." Head to the LAPS blog to read more, and visit our Franchise Gateway to discover more opportunities from ServiceMaster. #lifeaftersport #dualcareer #careerinspo #lifeafterprofessionalsport #football #kingstonians #farnboroughfc #servicemaster #franchise #franchisegateway
An iconic stadium (thanks Tottenham Hotspur Football Club) and a fantastic event - our third and final Ahead of the Game event is in full swing. Can you spot yourself in this photo? #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careersinspo
"After sailing for Britain for more than a decade, after winning, losing, getting severely injured, recovering, sailing again, winning world, European and national titles, it was my time to retire. "My first business after retiring from the sports career was an athlete management agency specialising in underrepresented athletes. It was so much fun: the harder you worked, the more money you made. But more importantly, my first company was where I fine-tuned my time management, prioritization skills and learned a lot of lessons on start-up life. "I was fortunate to manage some amazing athletes. One of them was Ali Jawad PLY, who went to three Paralympic Games, won Paralympic silver, set 2 world records and much more. He and I became the co-founders of Accessercise back in 2020." It's tech month here at LAPS - hear from start-up tech founder Sam Brearey about why sailing has given him the skills to succeed. Head to LAPS - Blog. #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #sailing #app #startup #tech #careersintech #careerinspo
Did you join us yesterday? Dr Nick Wadsworth and Ben Paszkowec from MAP Performance speaking, with Shaun Whiter and Warren Haughton as well. Remember there's still time to attend our third and final Ahead of the Game 2024 - next Wedesday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Book now at app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careersevents #football #olympics #ellandroad
The first Star of the Future for today as we get geared up for the second Ahead of the Game event at Elland Road! 📸 Why not come get your photo taken with our Stars of the Future board, it would be a massive help with our mission to help 250 sportspeople invest in property by 2025! ⚽️✅ #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #propertyinvestment #ourmission #sportingcareer #prepare #startearly
Highlights from Villa Park yesterday, with brand manager Toby Wakefield explaining why young athletes need to manage their personal brand carefully; and also about the business potential of ESports. Did you miss out? There's still time to book for Leeds (20.3.24) or London (27.3.24). #aheadofthegame #careerinspo #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #football #personalbrand #esports #JLingz
Did you attend Ahead of the Game Villa Park yesterday? Matt Jarvis shared his story of having elite table tennis players for parents; preferring individual to team sports as a child; being released at 16; eventually playing for England at Wembley. Did you miss out? There's still time to book for Leeds (20.3.24) or London (27.3.24). #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careers #careerinspo #motivation #englandFA #Wembley #football #aheadofthegame
"I was meant to be the next Michael Owen, I’m from his village. Growing up in North Wales is helpful in the Ryan Reynolds era where Americans want to know about Wrexham! I was following Michael Owen pretty well, but unfortunately, I had all his injuries before he did. "I am now in business development and partnerships at (freelancer platform) Fiverr. A lot of athletes like to go into sales because they like the goal-orientated aspect. That’s something I enjoy. When you hit your targets it feels like you’ve smashed the ball into the back of the net: that’s why I enjoy it. But also, given my background is in a team sport, I enjoy building relationships with people. I do sales but I also help our partners to be successful on our platform. I’m working with other people to help them." It's digital and tech month here at LAPS - read the inspiring story of Jason Severiano Lampkin, on LAPS - Blog. #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #football #youthcup #tech #digital #freelancers #fiverr
🚨Proud to announce our newest partnership with three leading franchises, having been established in the UK for over 60 years. This is perfect for LAPS members looking for local opportunities to grow a business. 👩🚒The ServiceMaster family of brands includes ServiceMaster Clean (for residential and commercial cleaning); ServiceMaster Restore (flood and fire restoration) and TruGreen, for lawn care. Think you know about high-quality sports pitches? Put this to good use! 👩💻If you want to learn more, head to LAPS - Franchise Gateway. #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #franchise #bfa #management #dualcareer #business #franchising
With just over a fortnight until our Ahead of the Game series kicks off in Birmingham, here's a reminder of the stellar line-up of speakers we've got. This promises to be the best year yet! Whatever your age or career stage, join current and retired athletes to build your network, research your options, attend workshops and listen to some pretty darn exciting speakers. Register here: app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #dualcareer #education #options #athletelife
Second from right, Olympic silver medallist rower Debbie Flood retrained as a Prison Officer after retiring from elite sport. "When you felt like the inmates were progressing, and really understanding something, that was such a high. Their life, attitude, motivation and wanting to do things differently. When I saw those little sparks, it gave me real hope for my job. Those were the highs. "The lows were when you’d see the huge range of emotions – especially with youngsters. There would be fighting in the day: alarm bells and assaults and fights. And they show this real hard, tough side. But then later they would be crying in their cells. And it was an emotional rollercoaster especially when I started, seeing that depth – of brokenness, discontent and instability." To read more about her career journey, visit LAPS - Blog. #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careersinuniform #prisonofficer #rowing #Olympian #teamgb #careerinspo #athleteperspectives
Announcing our workshops across our three Ahead of the Game events: 💻Coding with School of Code 🏡Property Investment with ProSports Property Partners 🧑🎓Careers Zone with career coaches 🎶DJ Production ⚽️VAR with PGMOL Haven't booked yet? Visit app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #aheadofthegame #schoolofcode #var #villapark #spursstadium #ellandroad
Introducing our speakers for Ahead of the Game London, 27.3.24: it's Luke Chadwick. A Premier League winner with Manchester United, and a successful 16-year career in football, Luke was perhaps best known for speaking out about how his mental health had been affected by abuse about his appearance he had received as a young player. Since retiring, Luke has mentored other young players and co-founded the Football Fun Factory, a very successful franchise. Have you registered yet? Head to app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersports #LifeAfterProfessionalSport #networkingevent #media #performance #careerinspo #Spurs #spursstadium #football #manutd
Introducing our speakers for Ahead of the Game London, 27.3.24: it's Jack Rutter. When Birmingham City youth player Jack Rutter was attacked outside a nightclub, he was left with a traumatic brain injury that brought his football career to an abrupt end. Through sheer guts and determination, Jack has established himself as one of the country’s top disability footballers including captaining his side at the 2016 Paralympic Games. Have you registered yet? Head to app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersports #LifeAfterProfessionalSport #networkingevent #media #paralympics #performance #careerinspo #Spurs #spursstadium #football #adaptivefootball
Introducing our speakers for Ahead of the Game Leeds, 20.3.24: it's Warren Haughton! Starting out as professional footballer with Leicester City, Warren’s sixteen year career extended through the leagues. After his playing days Warren embarked on a successful career as a journalist with extensive experience across national titles and broadcast media. He now helps guide and enhance the media presence of current and former players and media professionals. His clients include Jermaine Beckford, Jobi McAnuff, Lianne Sanderson and Gary O’Neil. This session explores opportunities in the media and what you can do now to start preparing. Have you registered yet? Head to app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersports #LifeAfterProfessionalSport #networkingevent #media #careersinthemedia #performance #careerinspo #LeedsUnited #ellandroad
Introducing our speakers for Ahead of the Game Leeds, 20.3.24: it's Shaun Whiter! Shaun was on his way home from the first day of pre-season training when he stopped to help a teammate whose car had broken down. Next thing he remembers is waking up in hospital having been hit by a drunk driver. The doctors told him he needed to have both legs amputated. Shaun will talk about the how he’s taken the positives from the incident to forge a successful new career. Have you registered yet? Head to app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #networking #perform #careerinspo #leedsunited #ellandroad
Introducing our speakers for Ahead of the Game Leeds, 20.3.24: it's Ben Paszkowec & Nick Wadsworth from MAP Performance. Ben is a former footballer for West Brom, and is now a Consultant Psychologist who has been working with individuals and teams in elite sport and business for over 8 years. Nick is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University and chartered sport and performance psychologist. This session will explore the psychological skills gained through football. Have you registered yet? Head to app.laps.careers/events #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #networking #perform #careerinspo #leedsunited #ellandroad
Announcing our speakers for Ahead of the Game Birmingham, it's former England star Matt Jarvis! Released from the academy at Millwall Football Club as a 16-year-old, Matt decided his football career wasn’t over. Joining the academy at Gillingham Football Club, he proved a point, eventually making over 100 league appearances for them. Matt went on to play in the Premier League for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, West Ham United and Norwich City FC, and made his England football team debut in 2011 under Fabio Capello. If you haven't booked yet for our 13 March event, visit app.laps.careers/events NOW. #lifeaftersports #athletecommunity #LifeAfterProfessionalSport #footballplayer #mattjarvis #careerlessons #careerinspo #england #wolves
Announcing our speakers for Ahead of the Game Birmingham, it's Jesse Lingard's brand director, Toby Wakefield. Toby is Brand Director for Jesse Lingard & MD of Jlingz Esports team. He has many years of experience managing social media for top football players and other athletes. This session will highlight the power and the dangers of social media. We will look at how you can positively use your social media to develop your career on and off the pitch. If you haven't booked yet, visit app.laps.careers/events NOW. #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletecommunity #football #jesselingard #careers #branding
Announcing the FIRST of our speakers at the FIRST Ahead of the Game event, it's former Derby, Luton, Motherwell and Newport defender Mark O'Brien. As an academy player at Derby County doctors discovered a defect in his heart which he had to manage for the rest of his career. Requiring open heart surgery for the second time in 2020, he was forced to retire. Mark’s new book, Game of Two Hearts, tells his story, and he’s joining us at Villa Park to explain how he defeated the demons of depression and anxiety to rebuild his life. If you haven't booked yet, visit app.laps.careers/events NOW. #lifeaftesport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletecommunity #football #lifeafterheartsurgery #newportcounty
🚀 If you're a business looking to grow your team, or grow your profile amongst the elite athlete community: have you reserved your space yet? 🏅 If you're a LAPS member, wanting to research your options for life after sport and build your network: have you registered to attend yet? 🔜 If not, what are you waiting for? We look forward to seeing you at Ahead of the Game 2024. Business enquiries to [email protected] and LAPS members please book via app.laps.careers/events! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #lifeaftersport #athletetobusiness #talentacquisition #transferableskills #network #Olympicsports #football #athlete
Where is LAPS today? No prizes for guessing...! We're at the Network My Club event at The Amex Stadium, home of Brighton and Hove Albion. Great to meet LAPS partners old and new. #networking #newyear #buildyournetwork #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #networkmyclub #amex #seagulls #bhafc🔵⚪️
Live role - #hiring now! Our client wants to hear from former athletes. If you want a field-based role, with the chance to earn £70k OTE, visit the LAPS app and click Opportunities, and get in touch for more information. #hiring #opportunities #vacancy #enforcement #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #newyear #newstart #fieldbased #remote #UK
🧐Why aren't there more female coaches at the elite level? ⚽️I've been an athlete. Can I coach? 🥋What transfers between competing and coaching in my sport? Questioning women in coaching role in elite sport? Read our first blog of January, which is an inspiring piece from the founder of the Female Coaching Network, Vicky Huyton, where she busts loads of myths about gender balance at the top of sport - and why football is setting a path for other sports to follow. Happy New Year to all our partners, LAPS members, and friends in elite sport and beyond. #lifeaftersport #dualcareer #coaching #sportscoaching #athletics #canicoach? #elitesport #careers #careerinspo #JanuaryMotivation #lifeafterprofessionalsport
🤔Did you know we provide careers support to the BEAA? We are proud to work with the independent representative body for elite British athletes on their alumni programme. 🏅Elite British athletes formerly on the World Class Programme can now connect with one another across sports thanks to a new digital platform. 🔥There's loads of benefits, including networks, mentoring, job vacancies and more. Join the community to access lifelong support. 📱Full details here: https://bit.ly/3DXAxAK #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #alumni #alumnae #olympians #teamgb #olympics #dualcareer #supportforlife
We're #hiring, and our client wants to hear from former athletes. If you want a field-based role, with the chance to earn £70k OTE, have a look below, visit the LAPS app, and get in touch for more information. #hiring #opportunities #vacancy #enforcement #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport
ICYMI: our first-person athlete content this week comes from Business Psychologist Jessica Lloyd OLY. Click to LAPS -> blog for the full version. "After I finished swimming, I started a degree in psychology. "I signed up to LAPS and the Member Support Manager James introduced me to a few people, including my current boss Dr Amanda Potter from Zircon. LAPS helped me at a time when nobody else opened the door to me, and nobody else gave me a chance. I’m so grateful! "It was such a relief to have a plan and feel like someone was on my side. I am now working in business psychology, having initially done work experience here at Zircon. "You deal with businesses that acknowledge it’s a stressful environment, but still have to produce. I’m working with them to establish what creates trust in a team, how do you make people perform at their best, to create a better workplace culture and avoid constant employee turnover. "My experiences in swimming have taught me a lot. ... Zircon has been really good and I can’t thank LAPS enough. The team here is brilliant and supportive. This feels right. This is the first time since retiring from swimming that I feel like, it’s the right fit." #adayinmylife #lifeaftersport #swimming #psychology #zircon #consulting #commonwealthgames #olympian #lifeafterprofessionalsport
When leaving elite swimming, Jessica Lloyd started a psychology degree. "Alongside the degree, I signed up to LAPS and the Member Support Manager James introduced me to a few people, including my current boss Dr Amanda Potter from Zircon. LAPS helped me at a time when nobody else opened the door to me, and nobody else gave me a chance. I’m so grateful! "It was such a relief to have a plan and feel like someone was on my side. "I am now working in business psychology, having initially done work experience here at Zircon. "I really enjoy working with people. You deal with businesses that acknowledge it’s a stressful environment, but still have to produce. I’m working with them to establish what creates trust in a team, how do you make people perform at their best, to create a better workplace culture and avoid constant employee turnover." Head to the LAPS blog now to read more. #lifeaftersport #dualcareer #swimming #olympicgames #london2012 #elitesport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #businesspsychology #psychology #zirconconsulting #athletetransition
Excited to announce the launch of our partnership with @laps.careers Life After Professional Sport. . Looking forward to helping professional sportspeople prepare for their future by investing in property now & learning how to do it should they want to become full time property investors when they retire! . Now is the time to be investing in Bradford property so it’s a massive honour to get the opportunity to share the potential of the City of Culture 2025 with professional athletes looking to get involved. . 🏉⚽️🏏🏠 . . . . . . . . . . #laps #lapscareers #lifeaftersports #lifeafterprofessionalsport #futureproof #generatewealth #propertyinvestment #angelinvestment #football #cricket #rugby #prosports #learnmore #handsfreeservice
Here's a word from our partners, Athlete Now: "Athlete Now is a new sports directory that has been designed to link Athletes with Practitioners. The Directory is made up of Practitioner and Athlete profiles, and is a secure and safe space for Athletes to reach out to Practitioners who are both qualified and verified in their respective fields. "Our intention is to not only help athletes excel in their passions and practitioners excel in their business but also connect industry experts, job boards and discounts from our partner brands. "Clubs, gyms and clinics can also register, so athletes can locate these training hubs wherever they are in the UK. When clubs and clinics enlist they can advertise jobs, post events and organise workshops. "The platform is free for athletes. We have two types of memberships available for practitioners: “foundation” and “professional” both are very different, with the professional membership having additional advantages such as; access to job boards, athlete requests and Dr Steve Ingham’s Support Champions Community." #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletesupport #athletenow #fortheplayers #elitesport #training #sportsscience #s&c #verified
LIVE - READY FOR BOOKING We are delighted to announce booking is open for LAPS members for Ahead of the Game 2024. Start planning your career moves in 2024 with our March series of events in Birmingham, Leeds and London. 13.3.24: Villa Park, Birmingham 20.3.24: Leeds 27.3.24: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (all 12-4pm). Head to the LAPS app now and hit Events to register. #lifeaftersport #careermoves #careerinspo #lifeafterprofessionalsport #stadiums #spursstadium #ellandroad #villapark #dualcareer
Rugby player Sam Maunder became an accidental cafe owner after studying in a coffee shop in Exeter. 🙋♀️"My top tips in this industry are: get some good people working with you, and make sure your core product is as good as it possibly can be. 🫘"You see a lot of places that will try and do too much too quickly and not focus in on their fundamental thing. 🧑🍳"We make sure that our coffee is the best coffee that we can serve; that we’re providing the best service in Exeter; and that the environment is positive. 🔥"Those are the three things that we focus on as a company and we make sure that we don’t drift too far away from those primary goals." #lifeaftersport #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careersinhospitality #coffee #coffeetime #thecommonbeaver #cafelife #business #rugbyunion #exeterchiefs #foodanddrink
➡️Swipe right to see what Andy Hunt has been up to since retiring from football.... ⚽️It's hospitality week here at LAPS, and we're off to the Belize jungle* to find former Charlton, Newcastle and West Bromwich player Andy Hunt. 🌴Andy, with his ex-MTV VJ wife Simone, has The Jungle Dome, adventure tourism experiences. Read Andy's blog to find out why it's a lot of fun, and how it started with a swimming pool. *via Zoom, sadly #belize #belizetravel #tourism #hospitality #careerinspo #adayinmylife #lifeaftersports #dualcareer #lifeafterprofessionalsport #lifeafterfootball #football #magpies #baggies #addicks #careersinhospitality
Official UK Careers Partner for Elite Athletes and Sports Practitioners. LAPS is the ultimate careers platform for sports professionals and elite athletes. They offer advice and support, access to discounts on education tailored to competing athletes, work experience opportunities, networking and employability events, and job vacancies. If you’ve competed at an elite level in your sport, then we are here for you. LAPS is 100% free to users. To sign up, you would need to have competed at an elite level (including age-group). If you are unsure if you qualify for membership, please contact [email protected] who can advise on membership, or add you to the mailing list of athletes who are waiting to build their sporting career. #laps #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careersforathletes #athletetransitions #athlete #sports #madewithathletesinmind #partnership #partnerannouncement #athletenow #honestyintegritytransparency #athleteresources
I had the pleasure to work with Tevita when he played with @manlyseaeagles , he has spent the last couple of seasons with the @nswwaratahs. Tevita is looking for networking opportunities to expand his concreting and labour hire business. A wonderful young man with the highest of integrity. #business #lifeafterprofessionalsport #integrity #mentoring #rugbyleague #rugbyunion #concreting #labourhire @manlyseaeagles @nswwaratahs @tevitafuna @cpb_contractors
🔎 #tbt This day last year we participated on the @pearsonofficial panel at @laps.careers #aheadofthegame 2022 event. We discussed about distance learning and the importance of education in preparing and qualifying athletes for their future profession. #dualcareer #lifelonglearning #lifeafterprofessionalsport #highereducation #educationrecruitment #studentathlete
We are excited at LAPS to welcome a new member to our team! Jake Robinson has taken on the role of Marketing Executive following a career in professional football. Working alongside Head of Content and Marketing Annie Vernon, Jake will also complete a level 3 apprenticeship in marketing via the Cambridge Marketing College. After playing professionally for Brighton, Shrewsbury, Luton, Northampton and Torquay, Jake has been scoring goals on the non-league circuit for the past 7 years. He also holds the record as Brighton and Hove Albion’s youngest ever goal scorer. Currently playing for Worthing FC in the National League South, Jake said; “I’m delighted and grateful to be given this opportunity at LAPS. I was already using the app and the members area as I considered my future so this opening came at a perfect time. I understand the difficulties people face in transitioning out of sport, having suffered a serious injury myself recently. I know how important it is that athletes consider their lives post-competition, and I hope my experience will be valuable to all our members. I can’t wait to get going.” #marketing #recruitment #athlete #lifeaftersport #prosport #career #careerdevelopment #lifeafterprofessionalsport #digitalmarketing
Meet @charlierugby_ one of amazing ambassadors who is currently studying during her rehab phase since her ACL operation. Prior to her injury she was studying around her full time rugyb career. Here is what she has to say about her experience with us so far: “I’m currently studying for my Level 3 Diploma in Gym & PT with Motion Fitness Education. The freedom and flexibility to complete the course online with exceptional resources and on-hand support whilst continuing my full time rugby training has been incredible. I can’t wait to continue learning and growing!” Working with athletes is a passion of ours and that is why we have partnered with @laps.careers who provide opportunities for professional and semi-professional athletes to educate themselves and build a career ready for them after they retire from sport! #motionfitnesseducation #motionfitness #fitnesseducation #level3pt #personaltrainer #becomeapersonaltrainer #pteducation #ptbusiness #onliencoach #onlinept #education #onlinelearning #onlinecourse #jobsinfitness #fitnessprofessional #fitnessinstructor #careeropportunities #studentreveiw #reveiw #testimonial #successstory #socialproofmarketing #laps #lifeafterprofessionalsport #partnerships #athletes #workingwithathletes #rugbunion #ambassador #blackfriday
Meet @charlierugby_ one of amazing ambassadors who is currently studying alongside her full time professional rugby carerr with @officialexeterchiefs Women , she also plays for @rugbyleagueireland Here is what she has to say about her experience with us so far: “I’m currently studying for my Level 3 Diploma in Gym & PT with Motion Fitness Education. The freedom and flexibility to complete the course online with exceptional resources and on-hand support whilst continuing my full time rugby training has been incredible. I can’t wait to continue learning and growing!” Working with athletes is a passion of ours and that is why we have partnered with @laps.careers who provide opportunities for professional and semi-professional athletes to educate themselves and build a career ready for them after they retire from sport! #motionfitnesseducation #motionfitness #fitnesseducation #level3pt #personaltrainer #becomeapersonaltrainer #pteducation #ptbusiness #onliencoach #onlinept #education #onlinelearning #onlinecourse #jobsinfitness #fitnessprofessional #fitnessinstructor #careeropportunities #studentreveiw #reveiw #testimonial #successstory #testimonialthursday #laps #lifeafterprofessionalsport #partnerships #athletes #workingwithathletes #rugbunion #rugbyleagueireland #ambassador
We are proud to be the partner Training Provider for the @pfasofficial the @pfa ⚽ We qualify hundreds of professional athletes each year from all industries, allowing them to gain new knowledge, new qualifications and build a fitness business 🎯 All the skills gained from years in sport are highly transferrable and sought after within the fitness industry 🧑🚀 Get in touch with us to chat about your career options 📲 #thefitnessgroup #activeiq #lifeafterprofessionalsport #pfa #spfa #athlete #business #career #personaltrainingcourse #sportsmassagecourse
‘Get ahead of the game’. To be honest, this is something that I have only really started to take seriously since my knee injury last year and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t regret starting sooner. Today I attended the ‘Ahead of the game’ event at Twickenham, which was put on by the team @laps.careers It was for current and former players to explore some options there are post-career, and to network with people/businesses outside of the bubble that us footballers live in. We always think as players that we’ll make it to 35 and hope to earn enough money to not have to worry about what will come after. But football can be a cruel game and is so unpredictable. We all see the stories of players struggling with that often dreaded transition out of the game, into the real world but still have the attitude of, “I’ll be okay, I’ll just cross that bridge when I come to it”. The harsh reality is that the vast majority of us WILL have to work when we stop playing. There’s no doubt that to have a career in the game you have to be dedicated and your focus has to be primarily on your football. However, there’s no reason why you can’t start planning for life after football, or do something you enjoy, alongside your career as a player. I have an idea of what I want to do, but I’m still not 100% on what path I will need to take to get to where I want to be. That’s why events like this one today are great for us as footballers. You don’t have to discover your career path post-football at 21, but you’ll be grateful when you’re 31, that you got the ball rolling. Speak to people, network, ask questions, do your own research and be open minded. Trust me when I say, your career flashes by. So whatever you do, please don’t wait until it’s too late to start planning, or thinking about life after football! 🪰⚽️ #aheadofthegame #transition #lifeafterprofessionalsport #laps
Az életben jó igent mondani olyan dolgokra, amik első hallásra, vagy pár évvel ezelőtt még elképzelhetetlennek tűntek. Amikor sportoltam még nem gondoltam, hogy egyszer majd sportnapokon leszek háziasszony. Aztán tessék, jön a mélyvíz, de alázattal és sok munkával minden sikerül. #szeretemamunkám #szeretemazéletem #bátorság #alázat #hit #hajráelőre #mindensikerül 💪🏻😁 #womenpower #workingmom #lifeafterprofessionalsport
This week we've got an interview with cycling junior world champion @lucyvanderhaar! Lucy has some great insights into starting your own business and despite the pandemic, she's managed to move away from full-time cycling and get her new venture going. Check out our blog - link is in the comments #lifeafterprofessionalsport #lifeaftersports #cycling #entrepreneurship #beautyindustry
lunchtime read for you from @farrelltreacy! Farrell enrolled on a course with @dmuleicester and found the benefits went beyond the classroom… Check out the post on the LAPS blog now
Exciting new LAPS Stash! 😎 #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careertransition #athlete #stash
Some of the most successful business people were previously athletes. 💪 Here’s an example! #careertransition #lifeafterprofessionalsport #beforeandafter #athlete
Sneak peak of our video interview with Alex Spence! 😁 Alex is a former Rugby Player, now Trainee Solicitor at @thewssocietyeh1 Watch the full video on the LAPS website now! Link in our story! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletetransition #lifeaftersport #careerchange #laps
Monday blog! 🌳 Sport takes its toll on the environment and it’s important to not only be aware of this but to be making the right decisions, to reduce its impact. Sustainability could make for an amazing new career for athletes, let us know if you’re interested! Link in bio!👆 #gamezero #lifeafterprofessionalsport #lapscareers #careertransition #sustainbility
What mountains will you be climbing this weekend?! 😅 #motivation #lifeafterprofessionalsport #laps #careertransition
We’re now on TikTok! Come follow us! 🥳 User: @LAPS9752 #tiktok #athlete #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careertransition
From the football pitch to the fashion line! ⚽️->👕 @seanmaclean13 is a former footballer who alongside his sports agency business, owns Pyjamas Forever, a monthly pyjama subscription service of nightwear to your door. Watch the full video on the LAPS website now! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletetransition #lifeaftersport #careerchange #laps
#throwback to our blog with @kieranbywater Ex professional footballer, now financial advisor. 😁 Kieran spoke to us about his experience with @sjpwealth and highlights his transferable skills! 💪 Read the full post on the LAPS members page now! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #laps #careertransition #athlete #football #blog
Monday blog! 👏 Jamie tells us about how he got into football, how he managed studying while playing, and his post-sport plans. Read the full blog on the LAPS website now! Link in bio!👆 #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletetransition #lifeaftersport #careerchange #laps
Can’t wait for today’s live video interview! 😁 #lifeafterprofessionalsport #laps #athlete #gymnast #careertransition
Monday blog!🎉 Jack Green, ex Team GB Double Olympian in Athletics, now Head of Performance with Champion Health. Jack talks about the repercussions of the obsession to win and the mental challenges he faces. Read more on the LAPS website! Link in bio! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletetransition #lifeaftersport #careerchange #laps
❗️New Role Available❗️ Are you an ex-athlete looking for an opportunity to be responsible for generating new business opportunities and work closely with Business Development Managers? Do you want to work in a global company that connects sport, betting and media through gathering data, developing technology? Are you passionate, highly organised and have some experience in B2B sales? Then contact: @hjmyers14 Link in story! #athlete #business #career #lifeafterprofessionalsport
Fontaine will be taking over tomorrow! 😁 Stay tuned to see what a day in the life of Fontaine is like! #athletetakeover #athlete #business #career #lifeafterprofessionalsport
It’s great to hear how we’ve helped people at LAPS!😁 Send us a dm if you need any help with anything! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athletetransition #lifeaftersport #careerchange #laps
#progresspic #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athlete #careertransition
Here is a quick preview of today’s video interview! 🎉 Joseph Simpson is a former Scotland international hockey player who is now a prescription business development manager for @luxottica Watch the full video on the LAPS Website now!😁 #athlete #careertransition #lifeafterprofessionalsport #videointerview
Stay tuned to see what a day in the life of Fontaine is like! 😁 #athletetakeover #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careertransition #athlete #badminton
What will be your #beforeandafter ? #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careertransition #athlete #mma
@gameplanjeff is an ex ice hockey player who is now a Protection Specialist with our new partners @gameplanfinancial Jeff Hutchins told us about his sporting career, and how he applies what he learnt to his role with Gameplan. Watch the full video! Link in our story! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #athlete #careertransition #videointerview
These roles are still available! Don’t miss out on these great opportunities and start applying now! #lifeafterprofessionalsport #careertransition #athlete #jobopportunity