Sport is a bubble. When you come out of it, life is different. I tell athletes to look ten years forward and work back

Former professional sailor David McHugh has used his sporting experience to chart out a new career as a sports agent

David McHugh Pic: Fergal Phillips

CV: David McHugh

Role: founder of Line Up Sports

Age:45

From: Ashford, Co Wicklow

Family: married to Geraldine, children Freddie, Annabel, and Alexander

Recently read: Fighter by Andy Lee

Favourite film: Jerry Maguire

Hobbies: boxing, mountain biking, sailing and hockey

It only takes a few minutes in the company of David McHugh to sense his background in high-level sport. You don’t need to know about his six years as a professional sailor and ...