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Elite league players learn about apprenticeships
Elite league players learn about apprenticeships
Aim high, but prepare for life after sport.
That’s the message The Skills Organisation’s trades ambassador Sam Gascoigne wants NZ’s upcoming league talent to heed.
Mixed Martial Arts fighter Gascoigne will address the New Zealand Rugby League’s national performance camp on July 13 in Rotorua.
“When I got injured, I was so glad I’d given myself other options,” he says of his decision to complete an apprenticeship and gain a roofing qualification.
“I’ve now got a business, an income and a lifestyle - and I can still compete.”
Gascoigne will be joined by Skills Choice manager Shaun Gear.
“It’s important for young athletes to have a plan B. A career-ending injury can be just a tackle away,” Gear says.
“Having an alternate focus can also keep the mind and body fresh for game day.”
Looking for options for the future? Check out Got A Trade, Got It Made, a national campaign celebrating the skills and value of Kiwi apprentices and trainees.
The Skills Organisation is a proud supporter of New Zealand Rugby League.
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