- Starting on 24th February 2025
Mini MBA Sporting Directorship
Learn the technical dimensions of the running a football club from building and leading teams to forming a successful sporting strategy that creates value for clubs on and off the pitch.
- Live, Online / On-demand
- 8 weeks
- Taught by top pros
- 94% of our members recommend
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You will learn how to...
- Effective internal and external communication.
- Leadership impact through self-awareness.
- Building right teams for high-impact.
- Staff selection and recruitment process.
- Innovating in the academy setup.
- Staff development frameworks.
- Academy-first team transition.
- Positioning as a youth player-selling club.
- Forming and leading a club’s sporting strategy.
- Creating a recruitment strategy.
- Essentials of successful squad planning.
- Legal aspects of negotiation and recruitment.
- Foundations of data department.
- Leveraging the role of data in recruitment.
- Essentials of budget management.
- Understanding Financial Fair Play and salaries.
- 24. February 2025
- 8 Weeks
- Request further details.
- Payment plans available.
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In this unique learning journey, you will go through lectures, weekly live meetings, and numerous case studies that will enrich your learning.
This module aims to instill the fundamental principles of effective leadership and team-building. You will learn strategies for cultivating a robust team culture, mastering communication techniques, enhancing self-awareness, structuring high-performance departments, and executing strategic staff recruitment.
In this module, you will walk away with key learnings including:
- Cultivating a strong team culture and maximizing its impact.
- Mastering effective communication both internally and externally.
- Understanding emotional intelligence and its influence on leadership.
- Structuring departments for optimal performance.
- Strategic approaches to staff recruitment for building high-performing teams.
This module focuses on optimizing academy structures and staff for innovation, sharing successful player development strategies from elite academies, and mastering the transition and integration of youth players into first teams, with a focus on strategic positioning and effective loan management.
In this module, you will walk away with key learnings including:
- Implementing innovation in academy infrastructure and staff.
- Insights from successful player development strategies at elite academies.
- Mastering the transition of youth players to first teams.
- Strategic positioning of youth players in squad planning.
- Assessing and positioning youth players within the seller club context.
- Understanding player pathways and effective loan management.
In this comprehensive module, you will delve into the core principles of strategic sporting management within the context of football. The module encompasses the holistic development, meticulous implementation, and proficient leadership of effective sporting strategies. Additionally, essential tactics for assembling and managing a high-performing squad will be explored in depth.
In this module, participants will walk away with key learnings including:
- Essentials of creating a resilient sporting strategy
- Forming a football club’s sporting strategy
- Implementing a club’s sporting strategy
- Leading a football club’s sporting strategy
- Building a modern recruitment strategy
- Leveraging data/analytics to unlock decision optimization in football
- Legal matters to assess as a seller and buyer club
Designed for high-potential, highly-motivated professionals who are ready to excel.
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The Program includes:
- Live + On-Demand Lectures
- High Flexibility: Learn Anytime, Anywhere
- Taught by Top Professionals
- Case studies, articles and insight stories
- Join A Global Network of Professionals
- Weekly Live Cohort Meetings
- 10% Lifelong Alumni Discount
- Assistant Support
Les Reed started as a three-month consultancy role at the Southampton FC the third-tier club in 2010 turned into an eight-year stay at St Mary’s; during his time the Club had a tremendous sporting growth.
In this program, Les Reed teach on building a team winning both on and off the pitch.
Meet your lecturers
Your esteemed lecturers are change-makers in the football industry who are committed toempowering you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in your professional journey.
Les Reed
CEO,
Reed Consulting
Tommy Wilson
Technical Director,
Charlotte FC
Gregg Broughton
DoF, Blackburn Rovers
Kieran Maguire
Football Finance Expert, Liverpool University & Price of Football
Mads Davidsen
Right to Dream
Warren Engelbrecht
Founder,
We Guide Heroes
Gareth Henderby
Head of Academy,
Right to Dream
Aloys Wijnker
Netherlands FA
Rodrigo Picchioni
Atletico Mineiro
This program is for..
The MiniMBA Sporting Directorship program will give a fresh vision for understanding the technical dimensions of running a football club.
Scouts/Chief Scouts
• Develop unique practical skills.
• Design the winning strategy.
Technical/Sporting Directors
• Sharpen your skills in new ways.
• Leverage strategy in your work.
Club Executives
• Transform your organisation.
• Get better players for a better team.
(Ex) Footballers
• Level up your skill-set.
• Take a step into a management career.
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The Mini MBA Sporting Directorship Course at FOCUS Education is a specialized program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic field of sports management. Tailored specifically for those aspiring to become sports directors, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and intricacies involved in overseeing sporting operations.
Enrolling in the Mini MBA Sporting Directorship program offers a myriad of benefits for individuals seeking to advance their careers in sports management. From gaining invaluable insights into sports operations and strategic planning to honing leadership and communication skills, this program empowers students to excel in the competitive landscape of sports administration.
At FOCUS Education, we believe in providing our students with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights to enhance their learning experience. Our Mini Sporting Directorship Course is meticulously crafted to incorporate the best practices and industry trends, ensuring that students graduate with a comprehensive understanding of sports management principles.
Our Mini MBA Sporting Directorship provides students with the opportunity to learn from industry experts who bring years of experience and knowledge to the classroom. From former sports directors to seasoned professionals, our faculty members are committed to providing students with the guidance and mentorship needed to succeed in their careers.
In addition to our Mini MBA Sporting Directorship Course, FOCUS Education offers a wide range of MBA programs tailored to various disciplines within sports management. Explore our diverse offerings by visiting our programs page and take the first step towards a rewarding career in sports management. Join us at FOCUS Education and unlock your potential in the exciting world of sports directorship.
If you have more questions, please contact us at hello@focussports.education. We’re happy to hear from you!
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