What you should know
Positive impact on wellbeing and performance
Engaging in personal development can have positive impact on the wellbeing and performance of a player.
It can be challenging to combine another pursuit with a playing career
Managing multiple demands is difficult and it is important that these demands are managed well so the player does not fail to achieve their potential in both sport and other pursuits.
It might feel that the focus is off a playing career
Some players may feel that if they are engaging in personal development, they are less committed to their sport and are diluting their focus. However, research has found that this is rarely the case.

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“As a player, exploring interests outside football will make your life more rewarding – and you career transition easier”
— by Nienke van Gerven, Player Development Manager
