The career of an athlete is, for the most part, an experience filled with passion, adrenaline, and emotions. Athletes, immersed in intense training, often forget about one of the most crucial aspects of their sports career – the moment it comes to an end. The AFTERMATCH project is an initiative directed towards athletes, offering them a chance for comprehensive development and a peaceful future.
A challenge for athletes, especially in the first years after concluding their sports career, is finding new meaning in life and a professional path that would bring them satisfaction, allowing them to utilize their skills. In response to these issues, the AFTERMATCH project was born, with its main goal of supporting athletes in transferring skills acquired during their sports career into the job market post-retirement. The project aims not only to introduce innovative solutions but also to promote dual career practices for athletes as a philosophy of strategic action and earlier career path planning after sports retirement.
AFTERMATCH is an investment in the future, not only for professionals but also for young enthusiasts taking their first steps in sports. Successes in this context are not only momentary results but also enduring gains in skills and competencies, forming the foundation for activities after concluding the sports career stage. The project’s objective is to create a systemic solution for sports associations and clubs supporting the dual career of athletes by developing a shared training model based on the rich experience of international partners. This 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 encourage you to follow our website and social media profiles, where we will keep you updated on the progress of the AFTERMATCH project.
