At the heart of the Progress DC project is the creation of a new role within sports organisations: The Dual Career (DC) Adviser. This role is specifically designed to support professional athletes in planning and developing their dual careers. DC Advisers will be trained and certified – under ISO17024 standards – to provide a personalised career guidance, mentoring and coaching tailored to the unique challenges athletes face. Whether it’s helping athletes identify transferable skills, explore educational pathways or connect with job placement opportunities, the DC Adviser act as a trusted point of reference throughout an athlete’s transition. By embedding this role directly within sports clubs and associations, Progress DC ensures long-term, sustainable support structures that make dual career planning an integral part of an athlete’s journey – not an afterthought.