Mark is a former Portsmouth FC and Republic of Ireland International footballer, whose successful playing career was devastatingly cut short, and he was forced to retire at the age of 24.

The lack of empathy and support at the time is what drives Mark’s passion and ambition. To empower young sports professionals to plan their own future. With guidance and support from former professionals who have all had to plan their way through the treacherous, what’s next `scenario’. After a twenty-two-year career as an academy manager, nurturing young aspiring professional footballers and overseeing many transitions into the professional game.

Mark is still, identifying the lack of decisive education and support for these young professionals who are navigating their way through their careers. In creating Empower Sports Management, the player agency that empowers you to take control, and ESEA our One- year Education program. We hope to revolutionise the way sports professionals are guided and supported; we will prove the concept of the power of the sporting community.