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Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM
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This is an ideal career for intuitive thinkers. Professional sportspeople are the envy of most young Australians. They earn all or part of their living through participating in sporting events, either as individuals or as members of a team and appear to make considerable money in the process. The professional is either an athlete, coach or sports manager and they are often supported by other professionals such as dietitians, psychologists, physiotherapists and specialist advisors.

Leading Companies & Markets

The most financially rewarding sports are tennis, golf, Moto GP, Formulae 1, soccer, boxing, poker and horse racing  In Australia, despite their national coverage, all the other football codes are financially second tier, as is cricket, Swimming, athletics and basketball players earn less again. Niche sports such as surfing and cycling are equally competitive, but do not enjoy the prizemoney of the major sports.

Environment & Culture

What could be more motivating? Doing something you enjoy and are good at; getting fit, eating right, perfecting your technique, the bonding only teams bring together, a coach and mentor interested in your personal and professional development. It’s an almost surreal life.

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Careernav have written this career profile in consultion with senior industry representatives and industry associations who for reasons of conflict of interest cannot be named. Careernav have also reviewed information available from the public domain and drawn upon their combined 27 years experience in executive recruitment. This profile is a true representation of the career.


Did you know the oldest continuous trophy in sports is the America's Cup. It started in 1851, with Americans winning for a straight 132 years until Australia took the Cup in 1983 ?

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