About Us
Health-related benefits
Developmental benefits
Social benefits
Benefits related to athletic retirement and adaptation in life after sport
Enhanced future employment prospects
International Partners
The project involves 9 experienced sports organizations that will jointly develop #DualCareer solutions for athletes.
Designing a Common Training Model
The project’s objective is to create a systemic solution for sports organizations supporting the #DualCareer of athletes by developing a shared training model.
Innovative Approach
The innovative approach aims to equip future #DualCareer educators with the necessary skills to provide support to professional athletes at every stage of their careers.
We care about the future of athletes
News
Another step forward: AFTERMATCH becomes a Foundation!
We're glad to announce that AFTERMATCH has taken an important step forward and officially became a foundation. The new chapter is planned as a natural continuation of our work and the experience gained throughout them. It also marks our commitment to taking these...
Silver Coaches: retaining experienced coaches in sport
As the "silver economy" continues to have a growing impact on the labour market and whole society, increasing attention is being paid to retaining experienced professionals in their existing roles. The Silver Coaches project explores this issue in the context of older...
Building a future on and off the pitch: FCV International Football Academy
Can young footballers achieve their sporting goals without putting their education on hold? FCV International Football Academy in Leicester is an example of how these two can be combined. As the 2026/27 academic year has just started, we can see how the whole...
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Silver Coaches in Helsinki [PHOTO GALLERY]
Another meeting of the Silver Coaches project has taken place - this time, we met in Helsinki. Check out our photo gallery from the event! The project is co-funded by the European Union under Erasmus Sport+.
Silver Coaches in Helsinki: Turning experience into a resource
How can we make better use of the experience, coming from older coaches and sports leaders? This question is being constantly addressed by the international Silver Coaches project, bringing together organisations from Finland, Poland, Slovenia and Spain. During last...
When football ends: The Schmeichels’ on life after the game
When you're a professional athlete, retirement can mean much more than simply leaving the pitch. The end of sporting career ends also your routine, purpose and identity, which shaped your life for many years. This theme was one of the most striking ones when Danish...
Another step forward: AFTERMATCH becomes a Foundation!
We're glad to announce that AFTERMATCH has taken an important step forward and officially became a foundation. The new chapter is planned as a natural continuation of our work and the experience gained throughout them. It also marks our commitment to taking these...
Silver Coaches: retaining experienced coaches in sport
As the "silver economy" continues to have a growing impact on the labour market and whole society, increasing attention is being paid to retaining experienced professionals in their existing roles. The Silver Coaches project explores this issue in the context of older...
Building a future on and off the pitch: FCV International Football Academy
Can young footballers achieve their sporting goals without putting their education on hold? FCV International Football Academy in Leicester is an example of how these two can be combined. As the 2026/27 academic year has just started, we can see how the whole...