Sporting Moves - Player Relocation and Welfare Services

sporting moves work alongside player liaison officers and agents to ensure the effective relocation of foreign and domestic players and their families to the uk and to assist with their inclusion into their new club and surroundings. this is achieved through the use of a fully managed relocation service combined with our unique induction programme, covering areas such as social integration support, language lessons, cultural training and a personal welfare development plan. a major challenge when recruiting internationally is to effectively integrate players from different cultures to maintain cohesion and instil a fundamental attitude within the club and game. this union requires an understanding of cultural diversity, perceptions, stereotypes, and values. the average professional football player spends 88% of their time outside the club's supervision, leaving them exposed to negative influences and feelings of isolation, home sickness and depression resulting in a slower integration