Personal Development Plan
Arts and Music
Arts and Music
Potential Benefits:
- Be Entertained
- Find Motivation
- Show Appreciation
- Try It Yourself
- Be Intrigued
- Explore New Styles
Business
Business
Potential Benefits:
- Pursue Your Interests
- Be Creative
- Explore Alternative Income
- Try Project Management
- Set Goals
- Prepare For Your Future
Charity, Community and Volunteering
Charity, Community and Volunteering
Potential Benefits:
- Meet New People
- Be Courageous
- Share Your Skills
- Demonstrate Leadership
- Inspire Others
- Feel Valued
Culture
Culture
Potential Benefits:
- Be Respectful
- Ask Questions
- Be Open-Minded
- Learn History
- Experience Different Perspectives
- Discover New Foods and Drinks
Education
Education
Potential Benefits:
- Prepare For Your Future
- Learn Things Of Interest
- Pursue Informal Education
- Challenge Yourself
- Improve Time Management
- Fulfil Your Ambitions
Faith
Faith
Potential Benefits:
- Enhance Self-Discipline
- Be Respectful
- Understand Others
- Meet New People
- Practice Tolerance
- Be Appreciative
Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness
Potential Benefits:
- Push Yourself
- Build Confidence
- Increase Your Knowledge
- Increase Fitness
- Be Social
- Develop Transferable Skills
Hobbies
Hobbies
Potential Benefits:
- Use Spare Time
- Surprise Yourself
- Escape And Relax
- Find Your Passion
- Learn New Skills
- Attempt New Challenges
Meeting New People
Meeting New People
Potential Benefits:
- Make New Friends
- Build Confidence
- Grow Your Contacts
- Develop Interpersonal Skills
- Be Inclusive
- Be Enthusiastic
Practical Experiences
Practical Experiences
Potential Benefits:
- Try Something New
- Building and Mechanical Knowledge
- Enhance Reasoning Skills
- Improve Coordination
- Solve Problems
- Develop Everyday DIY Skills
Relationships and Friendships
Relationships and Friendships
Potential Benefits:
- Show Appreciation
- Share Your Journey
- Practice Listening Skills
- Be Honest And Show Integrity
- Seek Advice
- Be Unselfish
Research Interests
Research Interests
Potential Benefits:
- Share Findings
- Follow Good Examples
- Find New Ideas
- Develop Knowledge
- Use New Technology
- Enhance Reaing and Writing Skills
Technology
Technology
Potential Benefits:
- Be Innovative
- Explore New Media
- Be Curious
- Solve Problems
- Develop Everyday Skills
- Explore Broad Opportunity
Travel
Travel
Potential Benefits:
- Meet New People
- Broaden Your Life Experiences
- Learn New Language(s)
- Practice Organisation
- See the World
- Consider Playing Abroad
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
As an elite athlete, it is a requirement to take responsibility for the demands of your chosen profession. Making decisions which allow you to be in good health and in a condition to perform your role as a footballer is important for your success now and in the future.
You will learn about this during both BTEC and SEP courses but you can ask for support from your club at any time.
Dual Career
Dual Career
Exploring your options for a dual career will help during and after your football career. By discovering your interests and developing your transferrable skills whilst still playing, you will support your performance now and in later life.
LFE provides you with access to START, an online careers tool with information, advice and guidance for over 1,500 job roles including qualifications, salaries and vacancies. To visit START click here.
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PFA Membership
PFA Membership
As an LFE apprentice you will have the opportunity to join The Professional Footballers’ Association. By doing so, you will find further opportunities for personal development and gain access to The PFA’s services, some of which include:
- Education Courses and Grants
- Coaching Qualifications
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Well-Being Support and Counselling
If you have any questions or wish to check your membership contact The PFA on: 0161 236 0575 or email: membership@thepfa.co.uk.
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PFA Safety Net
Safety Net
The PFA Safety Net is a place where you can get individual help and advice. It contains information regarding issues that people and players in particular, may have difficulty with from time to time.
You may be facing these same issues, register and log in to find out what some of these issues are. For confidential support, use the telephone number 07500 000 777 or email wellbeing@thepfa.co.uk.
To find out more click here.
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Support Network
Support Network
Communicating openly whilst giving and taking support from people around you, will provide you with the opportunity to share experiences and maintain your well-being.
Your support network may consist of family, friends, teammates, club staff, education staff, professionals, LFE, The PFA, agencies, medical services, support groups and others.