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Soft skills are considered crucial for the employability of athletes at the end of their sport career, and the key aim of the ERASMUS+Sport SmartStart4DC project (101133555; https://SS4DC.eu)

On behalf of the EAS Executive Committee, we inform you that the 19th EAS Virtual Cafè on “XXI century skills as a bridge between sport and employability” will be held on Monday November 24, 2025 (from 13:00 CET) zoom meeting: https://uni-lj-si.zoom.us/j/99306210428

13:10 Welcome – Prof. Cristina Cortis, PhD
Cristina Cortis, PhD, is Rector Delegate for Sport and Health at the University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Italy. Her research interests span from determinants of sport performances to dual career of athletes.

13:10 What Sport Has Taught Me About Succeeding in Business and Life – Mrs. Vedrana Malec
Vedrana Malec, Master’s Degree in Journalism, is a three-time Olympian in cross-country skiing. Currently, a project manager in the sports event industry, and a dual career ambassador of the Croatian Olympic Committee. She believes that dedication, discipline, and teamwork are the foundation of personal growth, professional development, and the achievement of long-term goals.

13:20 Dual Careers in the 21st Century: Building a Successful Path Beyond Sport – Mr. Sebastian Harry Lloy Algie
Sebastian Harry Lloy Algie, Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy, is a former basketball player born in Canada who moved to Italy with his family and started playing basketball till two years ago.

13:30 Pursuing Excellence in Life through Sports – Mr. Joseph Tanti
Joseph Tanti, Master’s in Science of Sports Coaching, is a teacher of Physical Education, a handball coach, and Sports Promotion teacher in Malta. He spent three years at the Aarhus Sports Academy in Denmark where he coached a women’s handball team.

13:40 Smart start for DC – the Dual Career Journey Starts Here – Mr. Renato Vuk
Renato Vuk, Bachelor Degree in Media Management, is the Head of the Project Management Office at Sports School PESG, where he aims to provide young student-athletes with high access to additional growth opportunities and support in pursuing their dual careers, as through the European SS4DC educational platform.

13:50 General discussions and concluding remarks