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Why young star athletes need Plan A, B and C

Australia’s athletic DNA suggests tomorrow’s champions are gripped by the current Commonwealth Games. But sporting careers are notoriously short – and as kids around the country feel the first flush of future hopes and dreams, education experts and former elite athletes agree that youth talent development should include knowledge that translates into later civilian employment.

So how can kids reach for the stars while stockpiling the educational building blocks necessary for a successful Plan B?

MultiLit Research director of strategy Dr Jennifer Buckingham says that communication and…

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