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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027

SOCCER MANAGEMENT

Period

OCT 2026 - APR 2027

Format

IN PERSON AND ONLINE

Training

+ 300 HRS

Location

LOS ANGELES AND ONLINE

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MASTER SOCCER MANAGEMENT

EDITION 2026 / 2027

The Accademia dello Sport Academic Master Soccer Management – Los Angeles is the ideal pathway for those who want to work in sports management and in the world of professional football.

The programme offers comprehensive training in soccer management, with 3 months of guaranteed internship and targeted placement in partner clubs.

The pathway also includes experiences and visits to clubs, academies and sports organisations within the American soccer system, for direct contact with the soccer industry in the United States.

01

Training

+ 300 hours of intensive training between classroom and live streaming.

02

Experience

Exclusive access to Pro Clubs and 3 months of guaranteed internship.

03

Final Thesis

Technical paper in front of the commission in person or online

04

Job Placement

Targeted placement within Accademia dello Sport's partner clubs.

STUDY PLAN

A comprehensive multidisciplinary programme to master every aspect of modern sports management.

October - December

Classes will take place in person, Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at the USC Conference Room – University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

October - December

January - April

Classes will take place online live, Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific Time / West Coast Time, roughly corresponding to:

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rome time

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM London time

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM New York time

01:00 AM – 03:00 AM (next day) in China

International times may vary slightly based on Daylight Saving Time changes in different countries.

From July

Placement is planned with professional partner clubs in Italy, the United States, and abroad, based on each student's profile, skills, and predisposition. The internship will be defined considering several factors, including:

  • the professional role the student will fulfill;

  • the specific needs and requests of partner clubs;

  • the availability and willingness of the student to undergo the experience in the USA or other countries.

The goal is to build an internship pathway consistent with the student's characteristics and the real opportunities offered by professional clubs involved.

International Football & USA System

  • Evolution of global football

  • Differences between the European and American model

  • Soccer structure in the USA: MLS, USL, NCAA, private academies

  • Role of federations (US Soccer Federation)

  • Football as an industry in the United States

  • Career opportunities in American soccer

Club Organisation & Management

  • Organisational structure of a club

  • Sports governance and management

  • Executive roles: General Manager, Sporting Director, Team Manager, Operations Manager

  • Club strategic planning

  • Budgeting and management control

  • Relations between the sporting and business departments

Technical Area & Performance

  • Technical staff structure

  • Training methodology

  • Youth sector and player development

  • Performance analysis

  • Match analysis

  • Sports science & performance

  • Talent identification

  • Communication between management and technical staff

Scouting, Transfer Market & Player Management

  • Traditional and modern scouting

  • Scouting in the USA

  • Scouting databases and tools

  • Talent evaluation

  • Squad building

  • Player contracts (US model)

  • Relations with agents and families

  • Player care & career management

Sports Law & USA Regulations

  • International sports law

  • US Soccer regulations

  • MLS rules (salary cap, draft, trades)

  • NCAA regulations

  • US sports contracts

  • International transfers

Marketing, Branding & Commercial

  • Sports marketing

  • Club and academy brand identity

  • Sponsorship & partnership

  • Fan engagement

  • Event management

  • Media and communication

  • Social media strategy in football

  • Merchandising

  • Football as entertainment in the USA

Finance, Investment & Football Business

  • Financial statements of a sports organisation

  • Revenue models

  • Investors and funds in football

  • Club and academy valuation

  • Sports franchising

  • Sports business plan

  • Football start-ups

Leadership, HR & Career Development

  • Leadership in football

  • Human resources management

  • Effective communication

  • Negotiation

  • Ethics and responsibility

  • Career planning in soccer

  • How to enter the world of football

Workshops, Visits & Guest Speakers

  • Practical workshops

  • Real-world case studies

  • MLS executives / Academy directors

  • Coaches

  • Agents

  • Investors

  • Visits to: Clubs, Academies, Federations, Sports brands

Final Project Work

  • Develop a real project: club creation, academy management, soccer development plan, sports business plan

  • Present it before a panel

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9 PROFESSIONS OF THE FUTURE

DISCOVER WHO YOU CAN BECOME

1

Football Manager

The football manager is a leadership figure with the preparation and skills needed to operate across all areas of the sports world. One of the most sought-after new roles in global football.

2

Sports Agent

The sports agent represents the athlete, negotiates their performance contract with the club, and receives a percentage of the player's wages in return.

3

Football Scout

Combining technical expertise and analytical skills, the football scout's role is to identify new talent and plan their integration into professional teams.

4

Match & Training Analyst

Using specialised software, the Match & Training Analyst studies matches, training sessions, teams and players to provide the information the coach needs to best prepare the Team.

5

Coach

The coach develops athletes, instilling the technical, tactical and psychological knowledge they need to deliver high-level sporting performances.

6

Sports Secretary

The Sports Secretary operates under club management, handling operational, accounting and administrative functions on behalf of the football club.

7

Team Manager

The Team Manager bridges the club and the squad, organising away trips, pre-season camps, athlete participation in events, and coordinating training facility use according to the technical staff's schedules.

8

Sports Marketer

The sports marketer designs online and offline campaigns for engagement, loyalty, revenue management and ticketing on behalf of the sports club. They also organise events such as Camps, Tournaments, Friendly Matches and Tours.

9

Press Officer

The press officer manages the relationship between the media and the technical staff, athletes and club management.

Professional Network

OUR PARTNERS

Hellas Verona
Empoli F.C.
Cesena F.C.
F.C. Sudtirol
Ksport
Football Manager
A.C. Padova
L.R. Vicenza
Vis Pesaro
A.C. Trento
A.C. Perugia
GIBA
Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Famila Basket Schio
Vanoli Cremona
APU Udine
Pallacanestro Cantù
Orange1 Bassano
Megabox Vallefoglia
Allianz Vero Volley Milano
Cda Talmassons
UYBA Busto Arsizio
Fenera Chieri
Honda Cuneo
Emma Villas Siena
Vtb Bologna
Roma Volley
Hellas Verona
Empoli F.C.
Cesena F.C.
F.C. Sudtirol
Ksport
Football Manager
A.C. Padova
L.R. Vicenza
Vis Pesaro
A.C. Trento
A.C. Perugia
GIBA
Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Famila Basket Schio
Vanoli Cremona
APU Udine
Pallacanestro Cantù
Orange1 Bassano
Megabox Vallefoglia
Allianz Vero Volley Milano
Cda Talmassons
UYBA Busto Arsizio
Fenera Chieri
Honda Cuneo
Emma Villas Siena
Vtb Bologna
Roma Volley

PLACEMENT

FROM THE MASTER TO THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL

The Advanced Specialisation Course is not just training - it is the launchpad for a professional career. Discover the success stories.

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IMMERSIVE LEARNING

LIVE FOOTBALL FROM THE INSIDE

The Advanced Specialisation Course goes beyond theory. Through visits and workshops at professional clubs, we offer a concrete immersion in the elite football network.

HELLAS VERONA F.C.

A.C. MILAN

COVERCIANO

VENEZIA F.C.

EMPOLI F.C.

BUFFON

U.S. SASSUOLO

PESCARA CALCIO

A.C. MILAN

SUDTIROL

PARMA CALCIO 1913

TORINO F.C.

K-SPORT

Participation Fees

Invest in your career as a Soccer Manager

The course includes a standard fee and a limited number of scholarships, awarded following evaluation by the Technical Scientific Committee.

Standard fee

Course value

40.000USD

The standard fee can be divided according to the following payment plan.

Payment methods
At enrollment5.000 USD
October 1st 202610.000 USD
January 1st 202610.000 USD
February 1st 202710.000 USD
April 1st 20275.000 USD
20 scholarships available

Scholarship fee

19.400USD

A facilitated solution reserved for students selected based on the required criteria.

Payment methods
At enrollment4.400 USD
October 1st 20265.000 USD
January 1st 20265.000 USD
March 1st 20275.000 USD

Want to apply for a scholarship?

Send your application now, and our Technical Scientific Committee will evaluate your profile and update you on the outcome.

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International Students

Students from outside the United States can evaluate the possibility of attending the USA experience part, based on their path and specific organizational needs.

Operational information for international students will be discussed individually via phone or email, according to each candidate's needs.

Requirements

Admission

The course is open to enthusiasts and anyone who wants to build a career in football management. The initial step is simple to help us get to know you better.

  • Upper secondary school diploma

  • Minimum age 18 years

  • Passion for the football world and strong motivation

Process

How to get started

01

SUBMIT APPLICATION

Fill in the form

02

PRE-SELECTION

Our staff evaluates your profile

03

INTERVIEW

Brief introductory phone interview

04

ADMISSION

Receive confirmation and access the course

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