A Career in Professional Sport for students
Being a professional athlete is not as easy as it sounds. It
can be extremely rewarding but can also be extremely cruel. Most sporting
disciplines require an extensive amount of time for training and hard work to
be the best. If time is focused here, it could be extremely difficult to
succeed in any studies you were planning for. There are many factors that need
to be weighed up before choosing a career path in professional sports. Profgrad
would like to discuss these factors.
As a future professional, you can use your profession to
generate an income for the rest of your life. If you have chosen to play a
professional sport, you need to be realistic when it comes to the longevity of
your career. It does not matter which sporting code you choose, you need to be
aware that it could be cut short at any moment through physical or mental
impairment. If you then at that time rely solely on your income from your
chosen sporting career, you might land up in trouble. To give an example of the
limitations of longevity, many sports stars in the field of boxing, rugby,
swimming, athletics and cricket to name a few, barely make it to the age of
forty.
In every sport there are many important aspects that play a
role in the success of your career. One of these aspects is the ability to have
a strong head on your shoulders. Your mind plays a very important role. Many
would say more important than the physical aspect. Your mind needs to always be
in the right place. In for example tennis, when the player starts losing
points, it is important that he does not lose focus and give up. This can be
harder than one would expect when the pressure arises. Many individuals in the
sporting community have personal psychologists to make sure their minds are
always in the right place.
The most important thing you can do when considering a
professional sporting career is to educate yourself and ensure that no matter
what happens you are able to provide for yourself. As a student you have the
opportunity to up skill yourself and ensure that your future is bright.
Education is the one thing that no one can take away from you. If you are a
professional sportsman and you get injured your sporting career has come to an
end, where as your education will stand you in good stead. To provide you with a role model, Profgrad
would like you to view the link below and see how Jannie du Plessis managed to
become not only a professional sportsman but also a doctor.
Are you considering a career in professional sport?
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