NextStepFC

Expert coaching and support to guide you on your pathway to a new career after football

Leaving professional football is never an easy step to take no matter how long you've been taking part, but we can help you choose the best way forward and what's more we'll support you on every step of that journey. That's how we're different, we know it's not just about a career choice, it's your future, it's about everything and everyone that's important to you.  

It's a big step

We know about career change and the challenges it can bring

Whether you're an experienced time-served pro' about to hang up your boots, in the middle of a successful career that's been cut short by injury or illness, or an apprentice who has decided to call it a day, your next career decision needs careful consideration.  

It's a big and sometimes daunting step to take, and we believe the best way to arrive at the right choice for you is with the support of expert, independent and impartial coaching from people who know all about new careers and career change in particular change that involves a difficult transition from an established environment and day to day routine.
Coaching in sport is often very precise, detailed and focused on the skills and knowledge required to achieve optimum performance.  One to one career and personal coaching is very similar as we strive to help you achieve your full potential, but it's also very different.  

We're not just working with the personal goals the individual wants to identify and achieve, we also need to take account of
their current circumstances, the people that mean the most to them who might be affected by their decisions and what they
need to do to achieve much broader goals in life - what we work with is the big picture that is their future.  

For that reason we take what we do very seriously.  As experienced and qualified coaching psychologists with expertise
 in career and whole life change we are ideally placed to help you make your next career choice and take your next steps
 after professional football - whatever they might be.

We can help you make the difficult transition in a number of ways and you can be assured that our work with you is professional, confidential and rewarding.  Take a look below at the services we provide either directly to you, via your club or professional association.

Take your passion
for the game 
 into your next career

As a pro-footballer you know that results count and you've wouldn't have achieved the professional status in your sport without;
  • Dedication
  • Hard work
  • Discipline
  • Teamwork
  • And a desire to win
That's enough to take into any new career or business and succeed, and working with one of our coaches we'll make sure you make the most of all that you have to offer and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Take a look below at the ways in which we can support you through the difficult transition to a new career.

Career Transition for ex-professional footballers