Dual Career in Sports

For many professional athletes, success demands early specialization, intense training, and long-term dedication – often at the expense of academic or professional development. While these efforts may bring fame and achievement, sporting careers are typically short and uncertain, frequently ending due to injuries or unforeseen challenges. This leaves many athletes unprepared for life after sports. To address this, the European Union issued the EU Guidelines on Dual Careers of Athletes in 2012, which highlight the importance of supporting athletes in balancing sport with education or vocational training.

At a glance

Progress DC (PROfessional GRowth through Education in the Sport Sector by pursuing a Dual Career) is a 36-month Erasmus+ Sport project that aims to support professional athletes in developing sustainable dual careers.

The project focus on 4 main pillars: