Career in sports

Creed5
Creed5 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited December 2018 in Cerebral Palsy Network
Hi as you know I have got cerebral palsy and I was wondering what it is like getting into a sport career with that type of disability if anyone knows. I currently am doing a levels in sport and I do not know whether to continue it to university yet. I have not sure what type of job I would like but I don't mind. I Am up for a challenge as nothing holds me back. What would be the best way to do this dream of career choice? 

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  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Thanks for sharing @Creed5. Making decisions about the future can feel difficult, but it sounds like an exciting time for you! I wonder if @Richard_Scope can advise?
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,793 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Good to speak with you again. What type of career in sports are you thinking of? Are you keen on being a trainer/teacher? I could place to start would be our friends at CP Sport. They have lots of resources available and could offer advice on how to get into coaching. Have you had a discussion with the careers people at your college? That can often be a good starting point as well. Let me know if there is anything else I can help with.

  • sarahhudson90
    sarahhudson90 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    get in contact with your local FA who should be able to help you with some coaching qualifications!
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,793 Cerebral Palsy Network
    How is everything going with the A-levels?
    My colleague @Zaid_Scope maybe able to give you some pointers?

  • Zaid_Alumni
    Zaid_Alumni Online Community Member Posts: 66 Contributor
    Hi @Creed5
    Where are you based? Fulham FC have some great schemes for disabled young people wanting to explore careers in Sports, as do a lot of professional football clubs. Let us know how things are going..

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