GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Certificate in Football Player Intermediation is a three-month online course designed to equip you with the formal skills and knowledge to successfully represent football players and clubs worldwide.
Created in close consultation with some of the most relevant and successful player agents (intermediaries) and sports lawyers in the game, the course will provide you with the practical elements and theoretical background to gain a competitive advantage in this highly-competitive sector.
The course curriculum has been designed with one main objective in mind: to provide you a practical and in-depth overview on how to begin and sustain a successful career as a football agent (intermediary).
GROW YOUR NETWORK OF FOOTBALL INTERMEDIARIES AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS WORLDWIDE
One of the biggest challenges for current and aspiring football agents is a lack of industry contacts. You may have the theoretical knowledge on what it takes to be a successful intermediary in the football industry, however, if you lack a wide network odds are you will struggle to operate on a sustainable basis.
This certificate will not only equip you with the latest information you will require to represent players, but also, provide you a gateway to network with numerous other agents/intermediaries, club professionals, international scouts, sporting directors and former and current professional football players, among others.
You will increase your network in the following three ways:
1. By engaging with your cohort classmates, many who are already working in the football industry
2. Forming part of an alumni community at SBI which spans to over 85 countries
3. Having access to top guest speakers, including industry-leading sports lawyers, agents, professional players, sporting directors and more.
PREVIOUS GUEST SPEAKERS HAVE INCLUDED:
PROGRAM KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Live weekly online classes with top football agents, sports lawyers, professional players and sporting directors. We have assembled a top line-up of guest speakers to put you in front of some of the industry's top decision-makers. All speakers have been carefully selected to provide you a holistic view of the industry to prepare you for a successful career as a football intermediary.
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Up-to-date, real-life training content. As you may know, the regulations to become a registered agent/intermediary are constantly evolving. Our team of experts is well-networked and up to speed on the most recent rule changes proposed by FIFA and the national associations around the globe. You will have the opportunity to have the latest information so you can successfully operate as a football agent.
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Personalized Career Development Mentoring Program. Tailor career mentoring program based on each student's goals, aspirations, age, geographical location, previous experience and motivations. We will map out a career plan together with you so you can begin building your network and setting the bases to start or advance your career as a football agent/intermediary.
COURSE CALENDAR
Live classes are held on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM, local time in Spain. The course starts on March 8th, 2021 and has a duration of 3 months, ending prior to the Summer transfer window.
COURSE CURRICULUM
TERM 1
1. Introduction to the Business of Football
2. Understanding the Role of the Football Agent/Intermediary
3. Football Intermediary Regulations
4. Building a Network of International Agents
TERM 2
5. Contract Negotiations
6. Sports Marketing & Sponsorship
7. Athlete Brand Management & Image Rights
8. International Sports Law and Legistlation
TERM 3
9. Player Scouting & Recruitment
10. Third-Party Ownership and Financial Fair Play
11. Player Career and Wealth Management
12. Final Assessment
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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12 live online classes with industry experts and course tutor - agents/intermediaries, sports lawyers, football scouts and professional football players
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24/7 access to online campus with course learning material - presentations, cases, readings, official documents, reports, videos, articles, etc.
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Virtual access to a tutor/mentor - tutor will answer your specific questions and provide support throughout course
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Digital copy of book "Done Deal", authored by one of the industry's top sports lawyers, Daniel Geey
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Bonus recorded masterclasses with top football executives, agents, sports lawyers, who have been previous speakers at SBI.
NETWORK WITH PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS - PREVIOUS STUDENTS INCLUDE:
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PROGRAM KEY FACTS
Modality: 100% online with live weekly web conferences with top industry guest lecturers
Language: 100% in English
Duration: 12 weeks
Live Classes: Every Monday evening at 8:00 pm, local time in Barcelona. All lessons are recorded.
Faculty: A mixture of top industry agents, sports lawyers, scouts and professional football players.
One-time Payment: 975 Euros (save 225 Euros)
Installment Plan: Two payments of 600 Euros. First payment due at the beginning of program. Second payment due one month later.
THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR:
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Professionals aiming to become football agents/intermediaries
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New agents looking for a framework for success
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Agents/Intermediaries looking to grow their business and have a sustainable practice
COURSE CALENDAR
TERM 1
1. Introduction to the Business of Football
2. Understanding the Role of the Football Agent/Intermediary
3. Football Intermediary Regulations
4. Player Scouting and Recruitment
TERM 2
5. Contract Negotiations
6. Sports Marketing & Sponsorship
7. Athlete Brand Management & Image Rights
8. International Sports Law and Legistlation
TERM 3
9. Building an Network of International Agents
10. Third-Party Ownership and Financial Fair Play
11. Player Career and Wealth Management
12. Final Assessment
The Online Certificate in Football Player Intermediation is designed to equip you with all the required knowledge to prepare you for a successful career as an agent working in the football industry. The course calendar is as follows:
COURSE CALENDAR
November 16, 2020 - General Welcome & Onboarding
November 23, 2020 - Masterclass - How to Become an Agent
November 30, 2020 - Masterclass - Understanding Contract Negotiations during a Transfer
December 7, 2020 - Masterclass - The Role of the Agent/Intermediary
December 14, 2020 - Masterclass - Athlete Brand Management & Commercial Endorsements
December 21, 2020 - Tutorial Session
December 22, 2020 - January 3 2021 - Holiday Break
January 4, 2021 - Masterclass - Negotiating Transfers in Major League Soccer
January 11, 2021 - Tutorial Session
January 18, 2021 - Masterclass - Representation of Minors
January 25, 2021 - Masterclass - Scouting, Talent ID and Player Recruitment inside a Club
February 1, 2021 - Masterclass - The Role of the Sporting Director
February 8, 2021 - Final Session & Conclusion
*To ensure that all course learnings remain updated and relevant, SBI reserves the right to ammend or modify the course curriculum.
The course methodology have been designed to provide you with direct access to football agents, sports lawyers, club professionals and professional players.
Course includes live weekly online classes with an industry expert that will guide and moderate each session.
All of the SBI faculty consists of top industry professionals with direct expertise in the football industry.
We gather a line-up of industry experts to provide you with real-life industry cases to ensure that you grasp the knowledge and key concepts to succeed as a football intermediary.
The course is designed for those seeking to become successful agents/intermediaries in the football industry.
NEXT STEPS
To secure a spot for the course follow these steps:
1. Click on the "Enroll Now" Button on the top right-hand corner of this page
2. Fill out the registration form
3. Select the "Certificate in Football Player Intermediation" from the drop down menu
4. Click on "Continue to Payment" and fill out your credit/debit card details.
5. Once payment is done a member of our team will be in contact with you shortly after to provide you an official course welcome letter along with your access codes to the online campus.
