Trends in player/athlete development & Networking Evening

This interactive panel discussion and networking drinks brings together people with an interest in sport, law, and business, in a relaxed and professional environment.

The evening hosts an interactive expert panel discussion on how approaches to player development is evolving, and the opportunities and challenges this represents for clubs, athletes, agencies and federations. 

Who should attend?

This event will be of interest to anyone involved and interested in the approaches to player development from a personal, performance and commercial perspective. 

Agenda

17:30-18:00 - Registration & Networking

18:00 - 18:45 -  Trends in Player/Athlete Development in Sport - Personal Development and Commercial Opportunities

• David Hunt, Head of Recruitment, CAA Base and Former Head of Recruitment, West Ham United
• Vicky Irwin, Brand and Community Manager, Sale Sharks and Rugby Player, Sale Sharks
• Alastair Cotton, Head of Commercial - Sport, Mills & Reeve and Former Head of Legal, International Paralympic Committee
• Jonathan Pepper, Head of Academy, Lincoln City FC and Former Academy Manager, Burnley FC
• Carol Couse (Moderator), Head of Sport, Mills & Reeve, and FIFA Mediator 

19:00 - 21:00 - Networking drinks 

Organisations Attending

• 3 Hare Court
• BCL Solicitors
• Birmingham City FC
• Bury FC
• CAA Base
• Centrefield
• City Football Group
• DLA Piper
• Everton FC
• Gowling WLG
• Grayfield Solicitors Ltd
• Harbinger Football
• Kingdom Law Consult
• Lincoln City FC
• Manchester United FC
• Myerson Solicitors
• Parmars
• Newcastle United FC
• Sale Sharks
• Shieldpay
• Slater & Gordon UK
• Switalskis
• UCFB
• University of Law
• University of Manchester

Price

This event is free for LawInSport Plus and Institutional Members and £25+VAT for non-Plus members.

You can register for Plus membership for as little as £25 per month or £156 for the year.

Students, if your institution has academic membership or if you are on a full time course you can receive a 50% discount on membership. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. 

Current and former professional athletes are eligible for free Plus membership and full-time students are eligible for half price Plus membership.

PLEASE NOTE: there are only a limited number of spaces available so tickets will be on a first come first served basis.