For Employers
Driven Talent, Ready to Perform for Your Business
At Crossover Partners, we connect businesses with high-performing individuals shaped by elite sport
Former athletes bring a mindset built on discipline, resilience, and a deep commitment to growth — and we help you harness it. From sales to operations, leadership to client-facing roles, these are candidates who thrive under pressure and show up with the attitude to win.
The Qualities You Can’t Teach
Why Hire Former Athletes?
Athletes spend years developing what most businesses struggle to find:
- Discipline and accountability
- Teamwork and coachability
- Adaptability under pressure
- Competitive edge and mental toughness
- Leadership in fast-paced environments
What We Offer
A Recruitment Process That Works
We understand how to match talent with ambition. Our tailored process ensures you get people who fit your culture — and hit the ground running.
01.
Tailored Talent Matching
We don’t just send CVs — we send candidates who align with your business goals and values.
02.
High-Performance Profiles
Our candidates are vetted for mindset, adaptability, and drive — not just past roles.
03.
Ongoing Support
We stay connected post-placement to support onboarding and ensure success on both sides.
Real Results
"Football Gave Me the Mindset. Recruitment Gave Me the Platform."
After 13 years at West Ham United, Louis Riddle transitioned from professional football into recruitment — and eventually launched his own successful firm. The discipline, resilience, and team ethic he developed in sport became the foundation of his success in business.
Crossover Partners exists to find more individuals like Louis — talented, driven, and built for performance. These aren’t just hires — they’re high-impact contributors shaped by years of elite competition and real-world pressure.
For employers, it’s proof: when you hire athletes, you’re hiring mindset.
— Louis Riddle, Ex-Professional Football Player | West Ham United, Stevenage & BraintreeWe’re Ready When You Are
Looking to Hire?
Whether you’re filling a specific role or looking to build a long-term talent pipeline, we’ll help you find people with more than just experience — we’ll help you hire mindset.
Crossover Partners: Built by Athletes, Trusted by Business
This isn’t just recruitment. This is about helping ambitious businesses grow through people who know how to work, adapt, and succeed — because they’ve done it at the highest level before.