The questions worth answering before you begin.
Choosing guidance for a child calls for a clear understanding of what the programme does, how the sessions work and where its responsibilities end. The answers below address the questions families raise most often. If your circumstances do not fit neatly into one of them, you are welcome to describe them when you contact us.
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Who is the programme for?
The programme supports children from the final year of primary school through the final year of secondary school. A younger athlete’s questions will differ from those of a student approaching graduation, so the guidance is adapted to age, sport, academic stage and family circumstances. There is no requirement to have already chosen a university/field of studies or a professional sporting ambition.
Why two strategic sessions a year?
The first session establishes a direction and an actionable plan, the second examines what happened after the family had time to implement the plan. This interval makes the review significantly more important than a repetition of the initial conversation. It gives us evidence about progress, existing pressure and changing goals. If an important decision cannot wait for that review, an additional focused session (the Critical Decision session) may address it in the meantime.
Does the athlete need to join a session?
Ideally, yes. The athlete’s wishes, concerns and understanding of the plan are central to its usefulness, and their participation can increase with maturity. For a younger child, or one who does not yet feel ready, the first meeting may begin with the parents. We can then find an appropriate way to bring the athlete’s voice into subsequent conversations.
Is this a recruiting service?
No. The Athlete’s Roadmap is strategic guidance for academic and sporting development. It helps a family assess priorities, opportunities and decisions over time. It does not administer recruiting processes, submit applications or communicate with coaches and teams on the family’s behalf. Those services, where relevant, have a different scope.
Can sessions take place online?
Yes. Meetings can take place by video call or in person, according to the family’s practical needs. The same central work applies in either format: reviewing the circumstances carefully, discussing the decisions that matter and leaving with a clear understanding of the next steps.
What if something important changes midyear?
The programme includes two planned strategic checkpoints, but a young athlete’s year does not always follow the calendar. If a specific choice arises with a deadline, such as a team move or competition invitation, the family can seek an additional targeted session. That conversation concentrates on the immediate question while taking the wider plan into account.
Does the programme guarantee a scholarship or sporting outcome?
No programme can guarantee selection, a scholarship or a particular sporting outcome. These depend on the athlete’s development and on decisions made by others, among many factors. The Roadmap helps the family assess what is possible today, prepare with greater care and adapt when circumstances change. Its promise is thoughtful guidance and a workable process, not control over an eventual result.