How to balance a professional football career and education? What is the importance of training programs post-career? These are some of the questions that the webinar hosted by the Thinking Football Summit will attempt to answer

For many professional footballers, the end of their playing days marks a daunting uncertainty. What comes next? What academic paths can be pursued alongside a football career to facilitate a smooth transition to a new chapter, within or outside the realm of sports, considering the demands of such a competitive world? On May 15th, at 3:00 PM, the Thinking Football Summit will convene a specialized panel in the areas of Football and Education to try to provide tools and answer these questions.

The aim of this event is to equip individuals who aspire to, are currently involved in, or are approaching the end of their football careers, with knowledge and tools to navigate this crucial period. Preparation for transition, initiated in advance and based on appropriate foundations, can significantly ease the journey into a new professional phase.

The panel will feature Gareth Jennings, Technical Director of the UAE Pro League, the professional football league of the United Arab Emirates, and Senior Academic Advisor of FOCUS Sports Education, who previously served as Director of academies at Stoke City, Leicester City, and Bristol City, Lukas Dorda, eLearning Manager & Director of Online Programs at the Johan Cruyff Institute, Joël Pinson, UEFA Academy Programme & Management Expert, and Gareth Farrelly, former Premiership and international footballer and President of the MIP Alumni Association. The webinar will be moderated by Pedro Pinto, a well-known figure in the football world and founder of Empower Sports.

Registration for the webinar HERE

Please note that tickets for the Thinking Football Summit 2024 are already available, with discounts on the Delegate Pass and Streaming Pass until the end of June. There are also lower-priced tickets for students and Corporate mode, the only one that allows access to all areas of the summit. Buy HERE.