tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.comments2011-07-17T00:22:51.541-07:00Life After FootyVowlesyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00542357401828177878noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.post-20345894109136289062011-07-17T00:22:51.541-07:002011-07-17T00:22:51.541-07:00I am the newly appointed Director of Eduction at W...I am the newly appointed Director of Eduction at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, a large reason for my appointment is to ensure that your issues do not happen. I believe I am a unique appointment. We have to look after our players, so that this does not happen. Not only for the stars of the game but for those that do not make it or get injured early in their career. The charities are fine, however to provide an opportunity for players to support themselves, if they get injured or at the end of their career is the self-sustaining ethical way forward. For more information please get in touch. markwinder@wakefieldwildcats.co.ukMark Winderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267933074726514950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.post-57700062755751479632011-07-16T19:00:42.299-07:002011-07-16T19:00:42.299-07:00An interesting and intelligent insight into anyone...An interesting and intelligent insight into anyone who has been so passionate about something. Gutsy first blog mate very impressed, thanks for sharing with us an look forward to the read. fionaFiona Kennedy-Altofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569506796062787147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.post-61281353318053766452011-07-16T11:02:22.815-07:002011-07-16T11:02:22.815-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mark Winderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267933074726514950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.post-27718006729623916492011-07-16T05:16:40.640-07:002011-07-16T05:16:40.640-07:00Excellent article Adrian. Sorry to hear you were i...Excellent article Adrian. Sorry to hear you were in a dark place and have pulled through. You are so right players need to have something after their footy career ends. They need to hear it from someone who has been there and done that, not from their parents etc as what do parents know ! I remember doing a teenager lifestyle event at Belle Vue and 13-16 year old lads who thought rugby was all there was sat up and listened to professional players who said..its important to eat breakfast, to study hard and to have an alternative career to rugby. Parents were so grateful for the event as the lads had finally taken notice of these facts. In the same way it would be useful for former players to educate current players in this way. i know the Rhinos encourage players to do degrees and plan for life after rugby. Studying can also help the players by giving them something else to focus on, so as to not get into the drinking/ gambling habits that can arise. I think people that have long careers in the forces or over 50's that are made redundant and even women who have given their lives to their families and the family flees the nest all probably go through what you went though to some extent and need guidance and to talk.We should write a book !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.post-47573045511465019062011-07-16T03:54:52.223-07:002011-07-16T03:54:52.223-07:00Its quite an eyeopener for a speccy. we cheer on o...Its quite an eyeopener for a speccy. we cheer on our heros whilst they are playing but never give a thought for them afterwards. this speccy will in future.WBK666https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296240252198990915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.post-54375821964138876262011-07-16T03:01:43.057-07:002011-07-16T03:01:43.057-07:00Brilliant piece, Adrian. Fascinating to read, as t...Brilliant piece, Adrian. Fascinating to read, as the truth always is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764116191507435427.post-27291545003863962612011-07-16T00:08:56.840-07:002011-07-16T00:08:56.840-07:00Nice work mate. Interesting. I've got a blog p...Nice work mate. Interesting. I've got a blog post that I think you might like. I'll send it over.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003760522497097680noreply@blogger.com