Darren Long, owner of Vitae Sports and super agent whose clients include Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Reeza Hendricks, Roelof van der Merwe and other stars stresses the importance of planning early, ideally five to ten years before retiring, if a player wants a coaching career. Long advises getting coaching badges and gaining experience, possibly through youth setups, to build a solid CV for a smooth transition from player to coach.
Darren also suggests considering an earlier end to playing career to ensure enough options for the future, urging players not to wait until the last minute to plan their next steps.
Name of Author: Zee Zaidi
