We’re building something different at Supporting Champions. We’re here to develop the people who support the athletes – the coaches, scientists, and performance professionals – so they can have longer, more impactful, more fulfilling careers. We’re not waiting for the…
Being a sports scientist, therapist, or medic isn’t for everyone. It’s a crowded market and full of trip hazards such as pseudoscientists, people who trade on being bezzy mates with the coach, or people who would rather run experiments on…
Here is our comprehensive guide on career routes in the dynamic world of sports science and sports medicine. Whether you’re a budding professional exploring your options, an established expert considering a shift, or simply curious about the diverse career paths…
Here’s our ultimate guide to interviews for jobs in sports science and performance: 1. Introduction to Sports Science Interviews You’ve landed here because you’re ready to jump into the exhilarating, high-stakes world of sports science interviews. Congrats! This isn’t your…
Need to get work experience for a job in sports performance? Here is my ultimate guide/ Part 1: Understanding the Value of Experience The Crucial Role of Experience in Professional Development Albert Einstein’s assertion that “The only source of knowledge…
What do people really look for when they’re recruiting staff? You might have seen me talking about what sports performance employers want from practitioners before. It is so important, but I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about it before. So…
You’re about to graduate from your undergrad or masters. Maybe you’re dotting the i’s, dotting the t’s and disguising your ChatGPT copy and pastes. You might be busy finishing up but your attention will or should be switching to getting…
Initial contact We know that opinions are formed very quickly, whether that is a meet and great when you’re first working with a client, to provide sports science support or in a crunch encounter like an interview, where you’re hoping…
Mid-way If you’re mid-way through your sports and exercise science degree studies and you’re not sure what you can be doing to maximise your chances of developing yourself towards a career in sports performance – then look no further. Sports…
Dear budding sport scientist So you have enrolled on a sports science degree eh? You start this week? Exciting times ahead then. So what lies ahead for you at the end of your studies? I believe sport is more important…