Most Athletes Don’t Plan for Life After Sport (Until It’s Too Late)

Financial educator Naomi Holmes breaks down the realities of athlete wellbeing beyond training - including income protection, insurance, superannuation and long-term confidence.This conversation explores why financial literacy is part of high performance, how athletes can protect themselves through injury or transition, and why planning for life after sport matters.Essential listening for athletes who want sustainable performance on and off the field.In this conversation, Naomi breaks down:Why super isn’t just about retirement - it’s about control nowWhat happens to your super when you change clubs, jobs or contractsHow insurance can sit inside super and support athletes through injuryWhy many athletes feel 'behind' and why that mindset isn’t trueSimple first steps you can take at any stage of your careerThis isn’t about being good with money.It’s about starting - wherever you are.To support athletes after this episode, we’ve created a free Athlete Super Check-In inside the MatchFit360 Academy.It helps you:Work out how many super accounts you haveSpot gaps from changing clubs, jobs or contractsUnderstand what insurance you may (or may not) haveIdentify your next best step - without overwhelm or numbers👉 Access the free checklist here 👉 Joining the Academy is freeFor practical, confidence-building money education, listen to Her Money Matters, where Naomi makes money conversations human, accessible and judgement-free.👉 Listen to Her Money Matters on Spotify - Episode 21👉 Listen to Her Money Matters on Apple Podcasts - Episode 21