Articles for Athletes

Practical advice and tips for athletes building their career alongside sport

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The Mental Edge
NEW E-BOOK

The Mental Edge: 25 mental techniques for athletes

Master stress, visualization and mental preparation. Coming March 15, 2026.

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Case Studies

Who I Work With and How It Turned Out

Real athlete stories - Martin, Jakub, Tomas and more.

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How to earn through sports - guide for young athletes
Practical Tips

How to Earn Through Sports in 2026 -- Complete Guide

9 paths to your first income for athletes aged 14-20. Coaching, social media, brand partnerships. Plus a link to the free 87-page PDF.

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Depression in Athletes
Mental Health

Depression in Athletes: Warning Signs and Where to Get Help

Up to 34% of athletes experience depression. How to recognize it, what to do, and where to find help. No stigma, just practical steps.

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Business After Sports
Career Planning

Business After Sports: 7 Industries Where Athletes Thrive

Athletes have a natural edge in business. 7 industries where former athletes actually succeed, with concrete steps to get started.

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Athletic Identity
Mental Health

Athletic Identity: Who Am I Without Sports?

Who are you when you're not an athlete? How to survive the identity crisis after your sports career ends. Practical steps to find your new self.

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Sports Psychologist
Mental Preparation

Sports Psychologist: How to Find One and What to Expect

Complete guide to finding a sports psychologist. Where to look, how much it costs, and what to expect from your first session.

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Interview Preparation for Athletes
Career Planning

Job Interview for Athletes: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to job interview preparation for athletes. How to sell your sports experience, what to say, and what to avoid.

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Athletes from different sports
Career Planning

What to Do After Hockey, Soccer or Basketball?

Where do athletes from your sport actually go? Hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, track, tennis, swimming - specifics of each sport and jobs that fit.

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Athlete with a side job
Practical Tips

How to Find a Part-time Job While Playing Sports (Without Burning Out)

Training 6 times a week and need extra income? Which jobs fit around sports, how much you can really earn and time management tips.

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Job interview
Practical Tips

How to Talk About Sports in a Job Interview

How to translate "I played hockey for 10 years" into business language? Specific interview answer examples for athletes without traditional work experience.

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Athlete on social media
Practical Tips

How to Earn Money on Social Media as an Athlete

How to use Instagram and TikTok as an athlete? Concrete steps, examples from athletes and how much you can really earn. From first post to brand deals.

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Athlete with phone - social media and income
Practical Tips

How to Earn Extra Money While Playing Sports? 5 Real Ways

Don't know how to earn extra as an active athlete? I'll show you 5 real ways - from social media to your own merch. No theory, just concrete steps.

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Volleyball player after career end
Mindset

I Want to Quit Sports - Will It Help?

An athlete had to quit due to illness. She thought she'd gain time and freedom. She found the opposite. A story about what sports really give you - routine, discipline and balance.

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Resume for athletes - complete guide
Practical Tips

How to Write a Resume Without Work Experience

Translate your sports experience into business language. Specific examples: "I played soccer" → "I led a team of 20 players." Including a downloadable checklist.

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Resume - why nobody responds
Practical Tips

Sending Resumes and Nobody Responds? 3 Reasons Why

Sending dozens of CVs with no response? The problem isn't you. The problem is your resume is boring. Learn 3 things that will change it today + readiness test.

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Recording video resume
Practical Tips

Video Resume: How to Stand Out from 90% of Applicants

30-second video resume = 10x more responses. Complete guide on how to film, what to say, camera and lighting setup + free PDF checklist.

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Athlete before transfer decision
Motivation

Feel Like You Belong in a Better Club? Why Aren't You Going

Feel like you belong in a better team but staying? Like the group but performing at a different level? Inside check - a technique used by pro players for a successful transfer.

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Sports coach with team
Practical Tips

Sports Coach Resume: Template + 4 Tips on What to Include

How to write a resume for a sports coach position? Specific CV template, what to write in experience, which certifications to list and what to avoid.

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Team at work - former athletes
Career Planning

What Can I Do Besides Sports? 7 Skills Companies Want

Individual vs team athletes: interesting skills differences. Problem-solving, decision-making or communication? Find out which of your sports experiences are most valuable at work.

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Types of training
Motivation

3 Types of Training: Which Fits Your Personality?

Find out which type of training you enjoy most and what it says about your personality. Conditioning, technical or tactical? If sports match your personality, you're halfway there.

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Student studying
Education

How to Balance School and Sports? A Guide for Athletes

Most athletes have an education, but after their career don't know what's next. The problem isn't education, but the missing connection to the real world of work.

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Athlete before competition
Mental Prep

How to Handle Pre-game Nerves

Hands shaking before a game? Here are 2 techniques that work instantly. Try them before your next game.

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Athlete without motivation
Mental Prep

I lost my motivation to train. What now?

Don't feel like training? You're not lazy - it's a signal. Read why this happens and how to get your motivation back.

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Focus during competition
Mental Prep

How to Focus During a Game (And Not Fall Apart After a Mistake)

Make a mistake and then fall apart? Here's a reset technique that gets you back in the game in 10 seconds.

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Athlete after defeat
Mental Prep

I Lost. How Do I Bounce Back?

Losses hurt. But what matters is what you do next. Here's a mental reset to help you get back up.

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Athlete on the bench
Mental Prep

Coach Not Playing Me. What to Do?

Sitting on the bench and don't understand why? Here's how to ask for a chance without seeming arrogant.

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Athlete seeking confidence
Mental Prep

How to Get Your Confidence Back After a Bad Streak

Bad streak ate your confidence? Here are 3 steps to get it back - without motivational fluff.

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Athlete burnout
Mental Prep

Burnout in Sports: When It's Too Much and What to Do

Training but nothing excites you? You might be burned out. Learn the signs and what to do before it's too late.

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Tlak ve sportu
Mental Prep

How to Handle Pressure from Parents and Coaches

Feel like everyone expects something from you? Here's how to handle the pressure without losing your love for the game.

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Competition anxiety
Mental Prep

What to Do When You're Afraid to Compete

Afraid to compete? You're not alone. Here's a technique to help transform fear into performance.

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Mental preparation for competition
Mental Prep

How to Mentally Prepare for an Important Game

Before an important game? Here's a mental routine you can use today. Step by step.

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Comeback after injury
Mental Prep

How to Come Back After an Injury (In Your Mind, Not Just Your Body)

Body is ready but mind isn't? Here's how to mentally come back after an injury without fear of going all in.

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Breathing techniques for athletes
Mental Prep

Breathing Techniques for Athletes: 3 Calming Techniques

Hands shaking, heart pounding, mind in chaos. In 10 minutes you're on the field. Breathing is the fastest tool you have.

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Visualization in sports
Mental Prep

Visualization in sports: how to train with your mind

Ohtani visualizes every pitch. Phelps replayed races in his mind. Your brain doesn't distinguish between real and imagined movement.

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Self-talk ve sportu
Mental Prep

Self-talk: How to Change Negative Thoughts in Sports

"I'm not good enough." "I can't do this." Every athlete hears this voice in their head. The problem is when you believe it.

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Team leadership
Personal Development

How to Be a Team Leader (Even If You're Not Captain)

Leadership isn't about the armband. It's about what you do every day. 5 principles for leading a team.

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Mindfulness for athletes
Mental Prep

Mindfulness for athletes: be here and now

Your mind wanders - past mistake, next play. Mindfulness brings you back to the present. 3 ways to start.

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Why I play sports
Mental Prep

Why Am I Playing? How to Find Motivation When You've Lost Interest

Alarm rings at 5:30. Dark outside. Body aches. "Why am I doing this?" Find your "why."

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Child and stress from sports
For Parents

Your Child Is Stressed by Sports? 5 Signs and What to Do

Can you see your child suffering in sports? Here are 5 warning signs to watch for, and what you can do about it.

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Parent supporting child in sports
For Parents

How to Support Your Child in Sports (Without Pushing)

Want to help but don't want to push? Here are 6 things you can do - without being "that parent."

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Child thinking about quitting sports
For Parents

Your Child Wants to Quit Sports. Should You Let Them?

Your child wants to quit sports. Push? Let go? Here's how to decide and what to say.

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Communication with coach
For Parents

What to Do When Your Athlete Has a Bad Coach

Your coach yells, ignores or communicates tactlessly? Here's how to identify the problem and what to do about it.

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Sportsovec s telefonem
Tips

3 Things That Can Ruin Your Future

Today talent alone isn't enough. Clubs look at athletes holistically. Inappropriate social media content, bad grades or short-term thinking can ruin even the best career.

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Career Planning

Money

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Mindset

If You've Been Saying for 3 Seasons

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Motivation

A Volleyball Player's Story

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Career Planning

They're Useless

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Mindset

Without a Plan

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Motivation

Want to Know Why I Started This Project?

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Career Planning

Is It Possible to Get a Top-paying Job

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Practical Tips

Athlete Goes to Night Shift

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Motivation

Pracuju na projektu pro sportovce

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Career Planning

A few years ago my boss at work told me

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Career Planning

Collaboration

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Mindset

TOP 5 Athletic Habits

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Mindset

TOP 5 Most Common Myths

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Mindset

I Think About Things Outside Sports Too

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Career Planning

TOP 5 Problems Athletes Face After Their Career

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Mindset

Myth #2

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Career Planning

Energy Management

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Career Planning

Athlete and Housing

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Career Planning

Plan for Your Own Housing

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Career Planning

Higher Monthly Costs for Athletes

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Career Planning

Smlouvy a pohled banky

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Career Planning

Career Length

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Mindset

Fear of Change

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Mindset

Athletes After Career

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Career Planning

Klub a sportovec

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Mindset

New Habits

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Practical Tips

How to Choose a Direction When You're Interested in Many Things

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Practical Tips

How to Use Sports Experience Outside of Sports

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Career Planning

Networking: How to Build Contacts Starting Now

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Practical Tips

Business While Playing Sports: Step by Step Guide

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Education

Sports Scholarship: How to Get It and What It Brings You

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Practical Tips

Personal Brand for Athletes: Build It Now, Not Later

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Mental Prep

Criticism in Sports: How to Handle It and Grow from It

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Mental Prep

Recovery Isn't Laziness: Why Rest Determines Performance

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Practical Tips

How to Talk to Your Coach When Things Are Rough

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Practical Tips

Time: How to Have Enough for Sports, School and Yourself

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Motivation

Sports a vztahy: Jak to skloubit, aby to fungovalo

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Career Planning

Moving Abroad for Sports: What to Consider Before Signing

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Motivation

Why Every Athlete Needs a Mentor

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Practical Tips

Athletes and Taxes: What You Need to Know Before It Hits You

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Career Planning

Dual Career: How to Play Sports and Build a Career at the Same Time

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Practical Tips

How to Find a Mentor Who Really Helps

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Motivation

New Team: How to Adapt Quickly and Not Remain an Outsider

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Mental Prep

Athletes and Psychologists: Why It's Not a Weakness

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Career Planning

First Steps Outside Sports: Where to Start When You Don't Know

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Practical Tips

Investing for Athletes: How to Work with Money Wisely

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Practical Tips

Financial Literacy: What School Didn't Teach You

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