Do Your Parents Need To Be Rich For You To Make It In Sport?
Episode: #001.
Frances & Laura.Your friendly hosts & Almost Pro founders.
From travel costs and training fees to the hidden price of equipment and recovery, we break down the financial reality of chasing a professional sporting dream. In this episode of Almost Pro, we explore the sacrifices families make, the advantages financial backing can provide, and the inspiring exceptions that prove it’s still possible to succeed without deep pockets. Drawing on personal experiences and real-world examples, we reveal how financial stress can shape an athlete’s opportunities, career decisions, and confidence, and why some athletes never get the chance to be seen.
We talk about:
The true cost of pursuing elite sport.
How resources and support influence an athlete’s pathway.
The barriers faced by athletes without financial backing.
Stories of those who achieved success against the odds.
🎧 Join us as we shine a light on the costs, challenges, and inspiring journeys in sport.
Stream Episode. 25:58mins.
