THE NEXT STEP
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FAQ
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP PROGRAMME?
The Next Step is a three-month programme built by ATP to help players prepare for the transition.
WHAT BENEFITS WILL THE PROGRAMME PROVIDE?
Each player in the programme will be provided with a personal career coach, providing confidential and personal guidance and support, to help them discover more about their own personal skills and characteristics, and learn how these can be highly transferable to other professions, in the sports industry and beyond.
IS THERE A COST?
There is no cost for ATP Players - the programme is fully funded by ATP.
WHO IS THE PROGRAMME AVAILABLE TO?
Current Division I Members, and Division I Members that retired within the past five years are eligible to apply.
WHAT ARE SOME SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF SUPPORT THE PROGRAMME PROVIDES?
Support will be tailored based on each player's individual areas of need. Examples of support include:
Understanding how my passions and skillsets translate to a job outside of playing tennis
Learning how to use and benefit from my network I have built up through playing
Putting a CV/resume together
Learning how to apply for jobs and interview well
Building up my identity as more than just a player
Learning how to sell myself off the court, not just as a tennis player
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS PROGRAMME AND THE ATP BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME?
ATP Next Step focuses on coaching sessions, both individual and group, to support and guide players through their career transition. Sessions will be led by professionally trained career coaches.
ATP’s Business Education Programme focuses on improving players’ knowledge of the sports industry through leading industry professionals and is not as focused on personal guidance.
