Welcome to the website of the Professional Players Federation, the national organisation for the Player Associations in the United Kingdom. There are over 17,500 professional sportsmen and women in Britain and the PPF is dedicated to promoting, protecting and developing their collective interests. We have been working for the players since our establishment in 1991.
The PPF currently has twelve Player Associations in membership who are responsible for setting our priorities. We focus on cross-sport issues that affect all the members such as match fixing, Diversity & Inclusion, career transition, mental health and anti-doping.
You will find information on a number of research and education projects we have undertaken to help our members as well as a range of resources available to help individual players. We also provide details of our various Committees which provide forums for our Player Associations to exchange ideas, share best practice and agree the organisation’s goals.
If you have any queries relating to our work or the work of our members, please get in touch.
As netball embarks on its journey to professionalisation the NPA is pleased to share its Strategic Plan 2025-2028 which ensures that the players voice is heard and remains integral to future planning, and that players are properly supported and rewarded for the part they play in growing the popularity and commercial success of the sport.
Daryl Mitchell has been confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of the PCA, following six months in an interim position. The former Worcestershire batter takes up the role immediately and extends his connection with the PCA, following his most recent position as Chief Operating Officer.
Our latest Committee Focus is on Education and Training with a Q&A with Vice Chair Marcia Bailey who is the Technical Lead & Senior Performance Lifestyle Coach at the UK Sports Institute.
The PPF has funded a unique Vulnerability and Integrity education programme for Welsh rugby players. Delivered by Tim Jones and Phil Davies from Professional Together, senior squads and academies have attended sessions throughout December and January.
The Rugby Players Association (RPA) is delighted to announce a collaboration with The Open University (OU), designed to provide elite players with unparalleled access to flexible distance learning opportunities and support.
The leading jockeys in Britain, on the Flat and over Jumps, have been honoured at the Lesters Awards 2024, in association with World Pool, in front of an audience of over 300 guests at Newbury Racecourse.
The NPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Vicki Oyesola and Alex Johnson as Vice Chairs of the Player Representative Committee. Vicki and Alex will join player Chair Ella Clark as part of the Board to keep the player’s voice at the heart of the NPA.
The 2024 PCA Futures Awards, in association with Lodders Solicitors, has been won by The Blaze batter Marie Kelly for her innovative business venture focusing on sports caps designed specifically for female athletes.
Former Essex fast bowler Aaron Beard is the recipient of the inaugural PCA Inclusion Award for his crucial role in Essex’s various initiatives including supporting various disability programmes, empowering girls and children from lower socio-economic background to take up the sport.
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