Recruitment, Squad Building and Transfer Operations
Master the frameworks to design smart recruitment systems, build sustainable squads, and lead transfer operations proactively with confidence.
Taught by :
Devy Rigaux
Les Reed
- Feb 10 - March 04, 2026
- Module 1 - at Club Brugge facilities
- Module 2 - Online, Live
- 1500 CHF | Payable in installments
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Program overview
This executive course equips Sporting Directors, Football Directors, and senior leaders with the frameworks and tools to build robust recruitment systems, plan squads strategically, and manage transfer operations with clarity and confidence.
Through real-world case studies and faculty expertise, you will learn how to define a recruitment philosophy, integrate data and scouting insights, align decision-making across departments, and execute transfers under pressure while balancing sporting priorities with financial discipline.
By the end of the course, you will leave with a practical playbook that connects long-term squad building with short-term transfer operations—ensuring decisions deliver both sporting success and financial resilience.
You will learn how to...
- Define a recruitment philosophy aligned with club identity and long-term value creation.
- Design scouting and evaluation systems that integrate data and live insights.
- Build and manage a sustainable squad plan across multiple seasons.
- Navigate the transfer process from first contact to final signature.
- Lead high-stakes negotiations while managing multiple stakeholders.
- Balance sporting ambition with financial sustainability in player trading.
Who is this program for
- Sporting Directors / Football Directors
- Club and Federation Executives
- Recruitment and Scouting Staff
- Senior Coaching and Performance Staff
- Experienced Player Agents and Advisors
- Athletes transitioning into leadership
- Business Professionals moving into sport
This program includes
- Interactive lessons in an enjoyable set
- Guided feedback & reflection
- Visits to high-performing clubs
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Highly flexible, fits into busy schedules
- Global cohort unlocking new opportunities
- Direct access to professors
- Diploma awarded upon completion
- 10% lifetime Alumni discount
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Through a combination of practical frameworks, case studies, and interactive sessions, you will learn to drive early successes, and set a foundation for both immediate and long-term impact.
This module equips you with the tools and leadership approaches to build and oversee a high-performing recruitment function aligned with the club’s identity and strategy.
You will learn to shape recruitment philosophies, integrate data and scouting insights, and lead collaborative decision-making across technical, scouting, and coaching teams—balancing structured systems with informed judgement.
This module offers a complete playbook for mastering the modern transfer process from first internal discussions to final contract signatures.
You will explore real-world dynamics: stakeholder management, negotiation under pressure, and strategic closure of deals.
Built for leaders who need to get results fast, this module goes beyond theory and into how high-performing clubs navigate complexity, manage risk, and close with confidence.
- Feb 10 - March 04, 2026
- Module 1 - at Club Brugge facilities
- Module 2 - Online, Live
- Lifetime access
- 1500 CHF | Payable in installments
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- Feb 10 - March 04, 2026
- 50% at Club Brugge + 50% Online, Live
Frequently Asked Questions
Women’s Football Directorship program is designed for sporting directors, technical directors, head coaches, club executives, and professionals in football operations, scouting, and player development. It is also suitable for former players transitioning into leadership roles.
You will develop expertise in sporting strategy, recruitment, financial planning, legal frameworks, and leadership, equipping you to make strategic decisions and drive growth in women’s football.
This is a 100% online course with a curriculum covering six modules, each focusing on key aspects of women’s football management. The program combines theoretical learning, case studies, and a final group project where you analyze a real club and present your recommendations.
This is a fast-paced, professional-level program, designed to be manageable for working professionals. Expect to dedicate a 3-4 hours per week for lessons and the final project.
Yes, upon successful completion, you will receive a Professional Diploma in Women’s Football Directorship, certifying your expertise in strategic and technical leadership in women’s football.
Start your application through the application form on this page or feel free to write us at hello@focussports.education
Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive learning experience.