Sports hints and tips
• Develop a specialist knowledge of the sport you’re interested in working in – read, watch and listen to everything you can.
• Keep up with sports industry news.
• Develop a good understanding of how the body works.
• Develop other relevant job skills such as finance, communication and team working.
• Be enthusiastic.
• Try to gain as much experience as you can in your chosen sport – volunteer to do work experience.
• Get involved at school or college as much as possible.
• Join a local club or group.
• Contact the national governing body of the sport you are interested in.
• Have a strong idea of where you want to be in the long term – make a plan to get there.
• Network – think of anyone you know who might know someone helpful – start with friends and family.
• Keep fit. Look after yourself – you’ll feel better for it.