Silviya Radoyska: Growing Beyond Football Through a Dual Career

Dr. Silviya Radoyska Growing Beyond Football Through a Dual Career Sport: FootballClub: Ludogorets (Head of Women’s Football), former NSA Sofia playerCountry: Bulgaria Dual Career:Elite football player, national team captain, coach, football director, and academic (PhD and lecturer), while continuing education through the UEFA Pro Licence programme. Advice for Young Athletes:Don’t focus only on football — […]

Nadia Nadim: Growing Through Football and Beyond

Nadia Nadim Growing Through Football and Beyond Sport: FootballClub: HB Køge (former Manchester City, PSG, AC Milan)Country: Denmark Dual Career:Professional footballer at the highest international level while completing a medical degree and becoming a qualified doctor, combining elite sport with academic and professional development. Advice for Young Athletes:Trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to […]

Paddy Kavanagh: Building a Career On and Off the Pitch

Paddy Kavanagh Building a Career On and Off the Pitch Sport: FootballClub: Former Bohemian FC player (League of Ireland)Country: Ireland Dual Career:Professional footballer in the League of Ireland for 15 years while working full-time in the construction and engineering sector, successfully combining elite sport with a professional career. Advice for Young Athletes:Enjoy football, but make […]

Sari van Veenendaal: Life Beyond the Pitch Starts During the Game

Sari van Veenendaal Life Beyond the Pitch Starts During the Game Sport: FootballClub: Former Dutch National Team (91 caps), professional career in European clubsCountry: Netherlands Dual Career:Transition from professional football player to women’s football advisor at the KNVB, combining elite sport experience with a professional career in football development. Advice for Young Athletes:Don’t focus only […]