The final meeting of the SHARE project was held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 24 November 2023. The SHARE project laid a solid foundation for promoting dual careers for athletes. By taking proactive steps and maintaining cooperation between the two organizations, further opportunities were discussed to promote the well-being of athletes pursuing both their sporting and…
The general conclusions that can be drawn based on the project activities are the following: Creating and promoting dual careers for athletes is of critical importance not only for the sports industry, but also for work and society as a whole. Balance is the key to success in life. Athletes need to find the right…
The training program and protocol represent a model for supporting dual careers that enables athletes to thrive not only in sport but also in their chosen careers. By continuing to prioritize athlete well-being, equality, international cooperation and ethical considerations, SHARE can pave the way for shaping a more inclusive, sustainable and athlete-centric future in the…
The findings from the interviews conducted show that the dual career program is in its infancy and that a concerted effort from all stakeholders is needed for its development. The main problem identified was the unclear boundaries around the employment aspirations of athletes during and after their sports careers. The proposals from stakeholders were limited…
The project involves and unites a group of two organizations – START Association (Bulgaria) and Democritus University of Thrace (Greece), which are actively engaged in the sports, social entrepreneurship and youth sector. The project concept is based on the belief that sport can be used as a tool to support skills development, encourage dual careers…
The event is part of the European project Dadathlon (№ 101050399), co-financed by the Erasmus+ program, sector “Sport”, and initiated by the Swedish organization DaddyHood Europe. You can find the photo gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100085664045237&set=a.133374829527985