EDU-DC Intermediate Meeting Held in Sofia

EDU-DC Meeting in Sofia Brings Clubs Together Around Dual Careers EDU-DC Meeting in Sofia Brings Clubs Together Around Dual Careers Bulgarian clubs join discussions on education, football and the future of young players The EDU-DC – EDUcation for Dual Careers of football talents project recently held an intermediate meeting in Sofia, hosted by the Bulgarian […]

Best Practice Ambassador: Arsenal FC

Best Practice Ambassador Arsenal FC A staff perspective on education, player care and long-term support beyond the academy Featuring: Matthew Henly, Head of Education, and Sophie Reynolds, Head of Player Care At Arsenal FC, dual career is not treated as a backup option for players who may not succeed in football. It is built into […]

Best Practice Ambassador: Crystal Palace

Best Practice Ambassador Crystal Palace A staff perspective on dual career, education and player care in elite football Featuring: Rowan Griffiths, Head of Education, and Alex Wynter, Head of Player Care When we talk about dual career in football, the spotlight is usually on players — how they balance sport and education, how they prepare […]

Validating the training modules for Dual Career Coordinators​

Validating the training modules for Dual Career Coordinators Validating the training modules for Dual Career Coordinators As part of the EDU-DC – EDUcation for Dual Careers of football talents project, the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) recently hosted an expert meeting focused on strengthening the Educational Programme for Dual Career Coordinators. The session brought together […]

Dual Career Exchange in London: Learning from Arsenal and Crystal Palace 

Dual Career Exchange in London: Learning from Arsenal and Crystal Palace Gaining practical insight into Dual Career support in Premier League academies As part of the EDU-DC – EDUcation for Dual Careers of football talents project, partners recently took part in a Dual Career exchange visit hosted by two leading Premier League academies: Arsenal FC […]

EDU-DC Milestone Meeting in Copenhagen 

EDU-DC Milestone Meeting in Copenhagen Validating our new Educational Programme for Dual Careers in football The EDU-DC – Education for Dual Careers of football talents project reached an important milestone during its recent meeting in Copenhagen, hosted by the Danish Football Association (DBU). Over two days, partners gathered to review research findings, exchange expertise, and […]

Focus Group Led by EMCA: European Clubs Exchange Insights on Dual Careers 

Focus Group Led by EMCA: European Clubs Exchange Insights on Dual Careers Understanding how clubs support young athletes in balancing sport and education On 13 June 2025, the EDU-DC – EDUcation for Dual Careers of football talents project hosted an insightful focus group led by the European Multisport Club Association (EMCA). The session brought together […]

EDU-DC Kicks Off in the Netherlands 

EDU-DC Kicks Off in the Netherlands A strong start to building better dual career pathways in European football The EDU-DC – EDUcation for Dual Careers of football talents project has officially begun its first activities with a productive Kick-Off Meeting hosted by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB). Partners from Denmark, Bulgaria, Ireland, Belgium and […]