From the media: From football to finance – Andy Boyle’s dual career journey
From the media: From football to finance – Andy Boyle’s dual career journey Former Irish footballer Andy Boyle is starting a new chapter off the pitch, showing how important it is to prepare for life after sport – a message that strongly reflects what our EDU-DC ambassadors have been sharing. After ending his professional career […]
EDU-DC Successfully Delivers Module 3 on Communication in the Athletic Triangle
EDU-DC Successfully Delivers Module 3 on Communication in the Athletic Triangle On April 15, the EDU-DC project team successfully delivered Module 3 of the “Coordinators in Dual Career” programme through an interactive online session with engaged participants from across the network. The session, led by Ole Keldorf and Stephan Hakkers, brought together practitioners and stakeholders […]
Dual Career visit at Athletic Club Bilbao
Dual Career visit at Athletic Club Bilbao The KNVB has paid a visit to the Youth Academy of Athletic Club Bilbao. Athletic is a unique club that plays exclusively with Basque players and is a best practice in the field of holistic talent development. Players in the academy are given at least two years to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet EDU-DC: A European Team for a European Goal
Meet EDU-DC: A European Team for a European Goal Six partners, one goal: Building the future of dual careers in footbal Behind every strong project stands a strong team – and EDU-DC brings together some of Europe’s most dedicated organisations working in football, education, and research. Led by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), the project unites: Danish Football […]
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 […]