“As a professional sports man its hard to imagine you will ever be doing anything else but playing the sport you love for a living. The realisation that you will have to go out and find a new career in your late 20’s early 30’s is a very daunting one.
Sally has offered me great advice, a friendly ear and helped develop a plan for my future. Putting me into contact with some fantastic people, Organising work experience and networking evenings - Sally helped to introduce me to the world of business. A fantastic Lady to work with..”
Thomas Powell - England Sevens Rugby
“I think SFB are doing a tremendous job in introducing sportsmen to the world of commerce! On a personal basis Sally’s introduction of a professional rugby player has worked very well for us and the player, in fact so much so, that we are now in discussion with several other athletes.”
Philip Seaman - Lime Street Insurance Brokers Ltd
“SFB have been unbelievable in the support and advice I have received. They have given me a real focus and drive and helped me obtain a placement one day a week in the city, along with which exams to take. Director Sally has not just been a mentor but is now a great friend. I would advise anyone who is considering their future options to have a conversation with SFB and see how they can help.”
Mike Denbee - London Welsh RFC
“I have known and worked with Sally for over a year now. She combines a very professional approach to her work with a great personal touch. Sally has invaluable experience and knowledge of many different sectors of the city, I’ve found Sally’s input and direction very positive and look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.
I would highly recommend any sportsman looking to transfer into the business world to contact Sally and benefit from the SFB service.”
Chris Bell - London Wasps
“Being a professional rugby player I have found myself with a lot of spare time that I wanted to put to better use. As I haven't yet decided exactly what career course I’d like to take after sport I wanted to find out more about a career in the city and look into doing work experience in my own time. With the help of Sally and SFB I have been able to gain a greater knowledge of what interested me and where I could transfer my skills as a pro rugby player into the business world. I have attended several networking events where I’ve met people from many different industry fields which has led to some great work experience opportunities. I’ve even had a chance to go into Lloyd's of London to see what a day in the life of an insurance broker entails. With Sally's help I'm gradually building a better understanding of what life after rugby could be like. She’s helping me build a network and make connections so that I can hopefully have a successful business career after professional rugby.”
Seb Stegman – London Welsh RFC
“SFB Sport For Business has been instrumental in helping me explore careers in preparation for life after rugby. Sally has invited me to several networking events, arranged meetings with people in the industries I've wanted to explore and set up several days of work experience with some well renowned companies. She's friendly, easy to talk to and goes out of her way to help. I would definitely recommend contacting SFB if you're unsure of what to do when the day arrives and you are no longer a professional sportsman.”
Andrew Fenby – London Irish RFC
“Through her vast network of working professionals, Sally has been instrumental in opening up many work experience and networking opportunities for me and endeavored to help me achieve my goals. She has a great insight for future planning and understands the concerns that rugby players have when planning their future beyond their playing careers. Sally has worked proactively on my behalf to assist in developing my business career alongside playing responsibilities. She has also been influential in helping with personal development and identifying where to focus my energy and what direction I should take. Sally has definitely opened doors that may have otherwise stayed closed.”
Kevin Davis – Ex-London Welsh RFC, now Ealing RFC