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CHAMPIONS LAB

The winning formula for professional athlete development

WHY

At Champions Lab, we know talent isn’t enough to make it in professional sports.

Young athletes are not just training hard—they juggle intense training, seek sponsors, admin tasks, and the pressure to stay at their best. While coaches guide on the field, off-field challenges like finances, contracts, and career planning often go unsupported. Parents try to help, but even they can feel overwhelmed. Without the right support, many promising careers never take off. This is what you need to upgrade your professional athlete development.

"The greatest you'll ever be is asking for help because we can't do this alone."

– Simone Biles, AIMS25 Conference, March 2025

"I have a whole team, from my agent to my nutritionist to my mental health coach, because I know that to succeed, I need more than just tennis skills. I need the right people supporting me in all areas."

– Serena Williams, on the importance of a multidisciplinary support system

"It took a lot for me to be able to ask for help when I needed it, but it's the most important thing I could've done. Having a mental health team, a nutritionist, and a great support system around me really made a difference."

– Michael Phelps, on seeking help for mental health and the importance of a well-rounded support system

"You don't want to feel like you're alone in your struggles. It's great to have people who help you when things aren't going the way you want them to."

– Usain Bolt, emphasizing the role of support networks in his career

"At the beginning, I was very angry, then I quickly learned that little details are important and that if I continued on this path things would have been very bad for me (...). I did not know how to find a balance between the two mental status, the anger and calmness."

– Roger Federer, 2019, Clique Dimanche interview

HOW

Champions Lab works alongside coaches and parents to give young athletes the additional support they need to take the next step in their careers. While coaches focus on training and parents provide emotional and financial support, we bridge the gap by connecting athletes with the right industry professionals and career opportunities.

50+

PROFESSIONALS IN OUR NETWORK · GROWING 15% PER WEEK

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REPRESENTED IN 1 INDUSTRIES

5

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY

With the coaches and parents support and our expertise, we ensure athletes receive mentorship, career guidance, and exposure — helping them turn their potential into a professional future.

Professional Athlete Development Starts Here!

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide a comprehensive range of services designed by professionals to guide young athletes on their path to becoming successful professionals.

We work with skilled professionals in the market that can offer a wide range of services, which include (but not limited to):

Performance Support – Off-Court Coaching (Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Mental Coaching…)
Career Support – Career Management & Representation
Visibility – Build personal Brand (Social Media, Media Training…)

Jessica Illingworth — Co-Founder

From managing high-level sports events to supporting young athletes on their journey, Jessica is passionate about creating real opportunities through structure, strategy, and care.

Philippine Robert — Co-Founder

She fell in love with her heart from a young age. Philippine knows firsthand what it takes to chase a dream. Today, she uses her experience in sport and sponsorship to help the next generation thrive.

WHERE

CONTACT US

Email Us

info@championslab.eu