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FIVB launches landmark athlete career
transition seminar: “Beyond the Court”
May 16, 2025.- In a landmark moment for the Global Volleyball
Movement, the FIVB Athletes’ Commission with support from the FIVB
has launched its first-ever athlete post-career seminar – “Beyond
the Court”. This pioneering program is designed to
guide volleyball and beach volleyball athletes as they transition
from elite competition into post-professional-athlete careers.
Taking place from 6 to 10 October 2025 at the FIVB Volleyball House
in Lausanne, Switzerland, the seminar has been developed by the FIVB
Athletes’ Commission in collaboration with the International Centre
for Sports Studies (CIES), the FIVB and other key partners. The
initiative aligns with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, which is
driven by the motto “Together as One” and anchored in the core
values of professionalism, integration, empowerment and mass
participation. By offering structured support for life beyond the
court, the FIVB is not only preserving the heritage of its athletes
but is also actively building pathways for them to remain at the
heart of the sport – as leaders and mentors.
Over five days, participants will engage in expert-led workshops,
connect with global industry leaders and receive personalized
mentorship opportunities.
The seminar is open to retiring or recently retired high-performance
volleyball and beach volleyball athletes. Applicants must be at
least 18 years old and have represented their national team or club
at top World or Continental level events.
Speaking about the upcoming seminar, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo
stated:
“I am extremely proud that the FIVB is launching ‘Beyond the Court’.
Through the seminar, we are turning another pillar of the FIVB
Strategic Vision 2032 – ‘Athletes, History and Heritage’ – into
reality. Athletes are at the very heart of our sport, and we want to
celebrate them, while also empowering them to create new chapters of
success. Together as One, we are encouraging future leaders and
strengthening bonds across the Global Volleyball Movement.”
FIVB Athletes’ Commission President Louise Bawden added:
“Every athlete reaches a point where the focus begins to shift from
performance on the court to what comes next—and that transition
isn’t easy. ‘Beyond the Court’ is about recognizing the wide horizon
of opportunities beyond playing. It’s great to see the FIVB
supporting athletes in building those new pathways—offering the
tools, networks and confidence needed to thrive in the next chapter,
while staying connected to the sport we love.”
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