Join us in London this summer for our In-Person Masterclasses!
City Football Leadership Institute is delighted to launch four exciting new In-Person Masterclasses for Summer 2024.
Aged 18-25? You are eligible for our Career Booster Initiative! Contact our Admissions team at admissions@cityfootball-leadership.com to redeem a significant discount on this Masterclass.
Acquiring and managing talent in academy football is a comprehensive Masterclass designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify, acquire, manage, develop, and retain talent within an academy environment. The programme offers vital insights into how these fundamental areas are priorities for establishing on and off-pitch success.
In a highly competitive world of football, talent is paramount. Throughout this course, participants will explore four critical areas in both an Academy football setting:
At the conclusion of the Masterclass, participants will gain extensive knowledge of the player ecosystem and leave with the confidence and practical skills required to excel in the industry.
Masterclass Delivery
This Masterclasses will be delivered via a one-day in-person experience in central London.
Please note this is an in-person course only. Our Online Masterclass options are listed here.
Check out our free Speaker Series Webinar with Course Leader, Jon De Souza, as he discussed the topic of ‘Acquiring Talent in Football’.
With almost two decades of professional football experience, Jon has held senior coaching, leadership, and director positions at several football clubs. Jon spent over 10 years at Luton Town, working his way from Academy Player to U18 and Reserve Team manager at the club. He moved to Brentford where he worked as Senior Professional Development Coach and Head of Player and Coach development. He also supported the first team during his time at the club, in a period the club got promoted to the Championship and reached the Championship play offs. Following on from his time at Brentford,
Read MoreBy the end of this course, students will be able to:
Masterclasses are open to any individuals looking to develop fresh perspective and understanding of acquiring and managing talent in the football ecosystem.
Whether you are just starting your career journey or are well established within your sector, this immersive masterclass will offer you a learning experience that will be beneficial to both your professional and personal development.
We welcome any individuals who are:
Masterclasses will be delivered via a one-day in-person experience in central London.
The central London location is 30 Bedford Square, WC1B 3EE.
We are offering an Early Bird discount of 33% across all of our Masterclasses. This discount is stacked on top of the Career Booster Initiative discount, saving 18-25 year olds 50%!
All delegates that register for a Masterclass during our Early Bird window will also receive a complimentary Live Stream pass for our CFLI in Focus: Equipping Leaders for the Future Forum on Thursday 9th May, worth £40!
Early Bird:
Early Bird discount ends on Friday 31st May and prices will increase.
Full Price:
For more information and to redeem the Career Booster Initiative discount, please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@cityfootball-leadership.com
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the critical elements in talent identification and scouting in First-Team football. Delivered across four 90-minute sessions, you'll be taught by Premier League Coaching Programmes Manager, Jon De Souza.
ExploreOur one-day Masterclasses are designed to fast track your career development. Delivered via a one-day in-person experience in central London, you will experience four insightful sessions taught by industry leaders. This is your opportunity to expand your network with like-minded individuals.
ExploreOur Online Masterclasses allow flexible learning, wherever you are. Gain practical knowledge and insight that can be applied in your workplace and career. Delivered across four 90-minute sessions, you'll be taught by industry leaders - enjoying a unique level of access to people of prominence in and around the sports industry.
ExploreCity Football Leadership Institute is delighted to launch four exciting new In-Person Masterclasses for Summer 2024.
City Football Leadership Institute is delighted to launch four exciting new Online Masterclasses for Summer 2024.
Streaming Passes are now available for next week's CFLI in Focus Forum.