BACK OF THE NET AND BEYOND
BACK OF THE NET AND BEYOND
Danny Thomas
Transitioning from professional sport in to another career. Athletes have transferable skills which are suited to other industries and organisations and not just sport. A lot of athletes and industry leaders aren’t aware of this. I aim to spread the message by having conversations with former athletes that have made the transition, they will tell their story. I will also use my personal experience having made a seamless transition from professional sport. There’s no right or wrong way to make the transition; it’s important that you do what’s right for you, follow your own path. Good luck!
Karl Broadhurst - footballer to football coach
A great chat with former teammate Karl Broadhurst. We discussed Karl’s journey from footballer to football coach and all the bits in between. Karl now coaches at Wolves in the academy.
May 22, 2024
26 min
John Hodges - footballer to the property industry
A chat with former Leicester City and Plymouth goalkeeper John Hodges. John now works within the property industry after transitioning from the world of football.
Mar 20, 2024
39 min
Jon Stevenson - footballer to business owner
Former Leicester City teammate Jon Stevenson now runs his own personal training studio, and is also Assistant Manager at Melton Town football club. Here he talks about life after football, his transition into the working world and more.
Feb 1, 2024
37 min
Damian Spencer - footballer to working for Mars chocolate
Former Brentford and Cheltenham striker Damian Spencer talks about his transition from sport to another career. Since hanging up his boots Damian has worked in aerospace, dabbled in teaching and now works for Mars chocolate.
Jan 19, 2024
24 min
Renaldo Bothma - former rugby player on life after sport
Renaldo Bothma, the former Harlequins and Namibia international rugby player discusses his struggles with his transition from sport to another career. He talks candidly about how he’s battled with alcohol and depression, his career ending injury which paralysed his foot, captaining Namibia international rugby team and more. Renaldo now runs his own sports apparel business, which he started whilst still playing rugby.
Dec 7, 2023
28 min
Ben Paszkowec - footballer to business owner
A chat with former West Brom footballer Ben Paszkowec. Ben is now a business owner and a Consultant Performance Psychologist. We spoke about his transition from football and how his experiences led him to be successful in what he is doing now.
Nov 8, 2023
36 min
Kris Taylor - footballer to Business Development Manager
It was great chatting to former footballer Kris Taylor about life after football. We discussed his current job, his transition, how he recovered from cancer and was able to return to the field within months and more.
Sep 21, 2023
35 min
Jack Mackreth - footballer to business man
A chat with former footballer Jack Mackreth about his transition from football to now running his own business. Jack now owns a successful accountancy firm called Kyzen Sports, where he helps footballers deal with their finances and more.
Aug 30, 2023
35 min
Daniel Mills - current footballer, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and board member
Daniel Mills is a current footballer for Dulwich Hamlet. He juggles playing with working as a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and is a board member for Show Racism the Red Card. It’s great that he’s put himself in a position to do these things whilst still playing football.
Jul 17, 2023
28 min
Ian Roper - footballer to college employee
Former Walsall and Luton Town footballer Ian Roper talks about his transition from football into the working world. He’s now a Learning Support Assistant at the Isle of Wight College.
May 31, 2023
22 min
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