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Dual Career Officers Seminar in Patras: Empowering Change Through Dual Career Training
From October 5–7, 2025, the vibrant coastal city of Patras, Greece hosted the 7th International DCO Seminar, part of the AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project. The seminar brought together sports professionals, coaches, Dual Career Trainers, youth workers, and NGO...
AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload at Employment@Sport: Inspiring the Next Generation of Sport Professionals
The Employment@Sport event took place from September 22–26, 2025, in Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras (Portugal) - bringing together over 130 participants from across Europe and beyond. Organized by Sport Evolution Alliance as part of the European Week of Sport, the event...
Dual Career Officers Seminar in San Donà di Piave: From Training to Inspiration
From September 26–28, 2025, the Italian city of San Donà di Piave welcomed participants from across Europe for the 6th edition of the International Dual Career Officers (DCO) Seminar, organized within the framework of the AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project. Building on the...
Dual Career Officers Seminar in Maribor: Supporting Athletes Beyond the Field
From September 19–21, 2025, the city of Maribor, Slovenia hosted the 5th edition of the International Dual Career Officers (DCO) Seminar, part of the AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project. Organized in collaboration with local partners, the event gathered participants from...
Promoting Dual Career in Azerbaijan: Local AFTERMATCH Dissemination Event Held in Baku
On August 10, 2025, Modern Youth Public Union hosted a local dissemination event in Baku, Azerbaijan as part of the #AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project. The aim of the event was to raise awareness about the importance of #DualCareer development for athletes and to present...
Building Dual Career Pathways: AFTERMATCH Dual Career Officers Seminar Reaches Baku
From May 29th to 31st, 2025, the city of Baku hosted the 4th International Seminar for Dual Career Officers (DCOs), organized as part of the AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project. The event brought together sports professionals, trainers, and educators from across Europe to...
Dual Career Officers – How Do We Train Them Across Europe?
As thousands of athletes across Europe prepare for life after competitive sport, one question becomes critical: who helps them plan for their future? That’s exactly where Dual Career Officers (DCOs) come in. The AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project, co-funded by the European...
Dual Career Officers Seminar in Lisbon: Empowering Athletes for the Future
Another successful edition of the DCO workshops brought together athletes and sports professionals in Lisbon to explore the dual career model and support the future of sports. From April 14-16, Lisbon hosted the 3rd seminar of the AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project, where...
Dual Career Officers Seminar in Kraków: A Successful 2nd Edition!
Over 30 participants, three days of discussions, and invaluable insights - our second DCO Seminar in Kraków was a resounding success! From March 28-30, the Cracow University of Economics became a hub for discussions on the future of athletes and #DualCareer model. The...
1st Seminar for Dual Career Officers is behind us!
From March 21-23, representatives of the AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project partners and sports organizations gathered in Los Alcázares, Spain, for a training workshops promoting the #DualCareer model for athletes. The DCO Seminar in Los Alcazares was the 1st seminar...
AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload Mid-Term Evaluation Meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan
The AFTERMATCH 2.0 Reload project has reached its midpoint. From December 9-12, 2024, all project partners gathered in Baku for a significant evaluation meeting. On the first day, participants had the opportunity to visit sports facilities in Baku. The second day was...
Balancing Sport & Education – Stress Management Skills
Balancing academics with the demands of competitive sports requires a unique set of skills for athletes, who follow the #DualCareer model. As they navigate between school commitments and athletic training, they encounter numerous stressors that can significantly...