Curt Bergsten, author of #The Power your Quality Thinking and #Power your Time Zones.
The Premier League club Chelsea was put up for sale by Russian owner Roman Abramovich before he was sanctioned following his country’s invasion of Ukraine. The last bid has been the incredible amount of 2.405 million euro (€2,4 billion).
Football has become a lucrative business for the “Big Players”. This will result in a demand of better education and training system in the world of football.
A raising demand for better education and psychological learning, is one of the reasons to the increase in Academic achievement, or University education to be included in the training program for football teams.
Many professional former football players are now establishing Academic learning and training centers to be offered to clubs and players.
Another example is the new program from FIFA; “The 90 Program”, is aimed at retired players with At least one senior international cap to their name and a good command of both written and spoken English. Looking for natural-born leaders and former players who are keen to transfer their on-pitch achievements into a second career, in football or any other field. Candidates should have a curious mind, a strong interest in sharing experiences and knowledge.
Another alternative is private initiative of university education to reach a high level of professional conduct within the football businesses. One of the latest examples is the Velez Club de Futbol in the Malaga area (Spain), now under management of two Swedish professionals in the football world. The club have presented an ambitious challenge to be the “smartest club” in Spain and to develop a new style of football university, #VMFU. www.vmfootballuniversity.com www.velezcf.com
I have been given the opportunity as Project Manager to lead the progress in developing the creation of the university together with the management team in #VelezFC. We will choose partners who understand our philosophy and goals, that can become the solution for players who are still on their way to becoming professionals, as well as for those looking for a different path.
A place to eat, sleep and drink football.
For more info: Mail, curt.bergsten@vmfootballuniversity.com
Thanks for reading, Windmush/Curt
