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Career & Life
Building a career and a life that keeps growing on and off the field.
Education, recruitment, career planning and life after sports
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All three Career & Life guides
Soccer, basketball and motorsport in one purchase.
$38.99 CAD
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The Basketball Life Playbook
Career, Growth & Life Beyond the Game
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About this pillar
Career & Life
Purpose
Career & Life focuses on the athlete as a complete person rather than simply a competitor. Athletic careers can be uncertain and, for many people, relatively short. Not every athlete becomes a professional, and even professional athletes eventually need to transition into another stage of life.
Why it exists
This pillar needs to be managed continuously because career planning should evolve alongside the athlete. A 14-year-old player may be thinking about development and school. A 17-year-old may be considering recruitment and university. A college athlete may be considering professional opportunities. A professional athlete may be preparing for eventual retirement.
How AKH helps
Athlete Knowledge Hub helps athletes understand their options, build transferable skills, prepare for recruitment and education opportunities, explore careers connected to sport, and think realistically about life beyond competition. The aim is to help athletes develop direction rather than waiting until their playing career ends to think about what comes next.
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