Kurs Sayfa Düzeni

Equip yourself with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to become an effective leader in the sports industry.

This course is part of multiple certification programs.

This program is for..

This course is suitable for sports professionals, managers, administrators, and aspiring leaders who are seeking to enhance their leadership skills, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of excellence within sports organizations.

LEADERS

Enhance your leadership skills, build high-performance teams, and create a culture of excellence.

LEADERS

Develop the essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to excel in the sports industry.​

What will you learn

Through a comprehensive curriculum, you will explore key areas such as effective communication, self-awareness, building high-performance departments, and strategic staff selection and recruitment.

Effective communication

Explore the power of clear, concise, and impactful communication in building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational success.

Effective communication

Explore the power of clear, concise, and impactful communication in building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational success.

Effective communication

Explore the power of clear, concise, and impactful communication in building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational success.

Effective communication

Explore the power of clear, concise, and impactful communication in building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational success.

How it works

Fast-paced courses with a min of 2 weekly live lectures taught by top professionals and industry leaders, providing you with the tools, frameworks, and strategies for immediate impact.

Dynamic Lectures

Develop the essential skills and knowledge with fully engaging sessions.

Learn along with professionals

Engage and interact with like-minded professionals.

Put your learnings into practice

Complete the light assignments to earn your badge.

Meet your lecturers

ANNA EDWARDS

Anna Edwards leads EPP's C-suite and board-level searches, whilst also heading up their coaching and mentoring services. She placed senior leaders, globally, at Amazon, LEGO, Bacardi, and IKEA among others. Anna is a Technical Expert for FIFA, a permanent tutor on the English FA’s Technical Director Course, and a guest lecturer for the LMA’s Diploma in Football. She coaches individuals on creating their narrative and consults for clients across football and wider sport on organizational and team design. Anna has an MA in Modern History from the University of Oxford and a Master in Coaching and Mentoring from Oxford Brookes Business School.

DAVE SLEMEN

Dave Slemen founded EPP in 2013 after a successful rugby career, and both run EPP’s senior-level searches within elite sports and head up the advisory practice. Dave regularly speaks at industry events and has been a guest tutor for The FA, Loughborough University, and Salford University’s MSc in Sporting Directorship. Dave completed his Executive MBA from the University of Bath Business School in 2021. He earned his BSc in Sports Science and Physiology from Leeds University.

A learning experience like no other

A dynamic world of continuous professional development along with like-minded professionals and elite-level lecturers.

Weekly Live LECTURES

2-4 dynamic lectures that generates actionable frameworks.

Certificates

Complete courses to earn Professional Certificates.

WEEKLY Cohort Meetings

Engage with weekly reflection sessions built on shared insights.

A Global Network

Connect to a network, fostering new insights and engagement.

Balanced Learning Rhythm

6-7 weeks of lectures, then 1-2 weeks off for optimal balance.

Rich Learning Resources

Pre-session case studies and articles for deeper understanding

Interactive and Energizing

Dynamic sessions filled with interactivity.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Everything is recorded; complete anytime for busy schedules.

Learn with a network of like-minded people from clubs/associations like:

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A truly global platform with Alumni across 6 continents.

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Hear from our members

The testimonials highlight transformative experiences and underscore the various values of our courses, all with a strong commitment to growth and development.

Ceri Bowley

Global Head of Technical Leadership at Double Pass

“A good starting point for those curious about the role with clear pathways to progress for those who want to continue learning.”

Matt Johnson

Head of Recruitment at Portsmouth FC Women

“The network, skills and workflow insight gained on the Sporting Directors  Course has allowed me to obtain a role as a Head of Recruitment for a Women’s team at Portsmouth FC.”

Gabriel Glavan

Sporting Director at Dinamo Bucharest

“Great educational program. From the organisation to the speakers, everything is of great value. The learning spectrum is wide. I would recommend this to anyone in the football business.”

Robert Sabeh

Club Development Manager at UAE Pro League

“The courses bring together accomplished instructors that impart practical knowledge and real-life situations, and a cohort full of experienced practitioners. Well worth the fee.”

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