Football shaped you.
Now let it launch you.
We train you. We place you. You earn.
What is Pitch to Placements?
Pitch to Placements is a training and placement programme built by footballers, for footballers. We prepare professional players for careers in recruitment and sales—industries where the skills developed on the pitch translate directly into success.
This isn't just a training course. We place you into work.
We partner with recruitment agencies and sales organisations across the UK and Ireland who recognise the value that former athletes bring: discipline, resilience, competitiveness, coachability, and an unrelenting work ethic.
Who is it for?
Pitch to Placements is designed for:
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Current players who want to plan ahead while still playing
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Players nearing the end of their careers looking to transition smoothly
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Retired footballers seeking a new direction with real earning potential
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Athletes from other sports who share the same mindset and transferable skills
What You'll Learn
Recruitment Track
Our comprehensive recruitment training covers everything you need to succeed:
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Recruitment fundamentals – understanding the industry, identifying talent, managing candidates
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Business development – winning new clients, building relationships, and strategic networking
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Candidate attraction – marketing roles effectively, engaging top talent
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Account management – growing client relationships, long-term partnership building
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Performance habits – self-discipline, personal leadership, and the mindset for commercial success
Sales Track
For those pursuing a career in sales, we cover the essentials that drive results:
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The art of selling – understanding buyer psychology and building value
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Prospecting – identifying and approaching potential customers
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Tone and communication – how to engage, persuade, and build trust
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Controlling a deal – managing the sales process from first contact to close
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Closing deals – converting opportunities into results
The Programme
Duration: 4–8 weeks, depending on your progress
Format: A mix of online learning and in-person sessions
Outcome: Direct placement into a role with a strong basic salary and high commission potential
When you complete the programme, you're not left to figure it out on your own. We connect you directly with employers who are actively looking for the qualities that athletes bring.
The Pitch to Placements Difference
We don't just train you—we place you.
We work closely with recruitment and sales partners to match you with the right opportunity. It's a two-way process: we invest in your development, and you bring the drive.
Built by people who understand.
Our training is designed with football in mind. We know what it's like to build a career around the game—and we know what it takes to build one beyond it.
A growing community.
Through the Boots to Billing podcast and our network of graduates, you'll connect with others who've made the same transition. You're not alone in this journey.
Where we operate
Pitch to Placements currently supports athletes across the UK, Ireland and Dubai, with plans to expand further.
Phone
07841 430 456
Connect
Boots to Billing Podcast
The Boots to Billing podcast is where football meets real talk about career transitions. The show features former professional players sharing their stories—the highs, the challenges, and how they've built lives beyond the game.
It's a support network for players to hear real stories from people who've been there.
Season 1 guests have included Nicki Paterson, Lee Mair, Scott McLaughlin, Jamie McCluskey, and Kyle Lafferty. Season 2 is in development with more big names and partners already confirmed.
Nicki Paterson
Professional Footballer
Kyle Lafferty
Professional Footballer
Scott McLaughlin
Professional Footballer
Jamie McCluskey
Professional Footballer