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VOLLEYBALL MANAGEMENT

Start

NOV 2026

Format

ONLINE LIVE

Training

70 HOURS

Max Students

40 SPOTS

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VOLLEYBALL MANAGEMENT MASTER

3RD EDITION - 2026

The Volleyball Management Academic Master, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive training programme designed to develop the professionals who will work in volleyball club management at every level of the sport.

The course takes place online via live streaming and on demand, with schedules compatible with work and study. The program includes a final in-person workshop in Misano Adriatico, where participants meet industry professionals and experience a direct immersion in the world of volleyball.

Upon completing the programme, eligible participants will receive a certificate of attendance and access to internship opportunities at partner clubs.

01

Training

70 hours of online live-streaming training with a final in-person workshop in Misano Adriatico.

02

Elite Instructors

Active professionals from Serie A1 clubs covering management, sport, and marketing roles.

03

Certificate

Completion certificate and final thesis before an examination committee.

04

Placement

Targeted placement within Accademia dello Sport's volleyball partner clubs.

STUDY PLAN

A programme structured across 4 thematic areas to master every aspect of managing a professional volleyball club.

Programme

VOLLEYBALL CLUB MANAGEMENT:

ADMINISTRATION, REGULATIONS AND SPORTS REFORM

Volleyball and its institutions: FIVB, FIPAV and national leagues. Regulatory references: FIVB and FIPAV statutes and regulations, affiliation and competition rules. The Italian sports system: national sports structures, CONI and Sport e Salute. Essential rules: constitutional principles and national sports legislation.

The Italian Volleyball Federation: functions, roles and federation regulations. Related rules: FIPAV statutes, sports justice and registration regulations. Territorial bodies and leagues, regional and territorial committees, and men's and women's leagues. Regulatory references: federation organisational regulations.

Sports clubs and associations: incorporation, financial statements and tax regulations. Essential tax matters: reporting and basic tax obligations. Main rules: tax regimes for amateur sports associations and companies. Sports reform: key changes and their impact on club management. References: legislative decrees implementing the Sports Reform.

Sports employment: roles, protections and obligations. Reference legislation: sports employment regulations. National Register of Sports Activities: purpose, registration and maintenance. Basic rules: regulations governing the National Register of Amateur Sports Activities. Abolition of the sports restriction and training compensation: meaning and general rules. Related provisions: federation rules and national legislation on sports restrictions.

CLUB ADMINISTRATION

  • Sports clubs (incorporation, financial statements and tax regulations)
  • Sports associations (incorporation, reporting and tax regulations)
  • The legal personality of amateur sports associations
  • Sports reform
  • The new sports employment framework
  • The sports activities register
  • The sports restriction
  • Safeguarding and related requirements
Lega Volley Femminile

Institutional Partner

Under the Patronage of Lega Volley Femminile

Lega Volley Femminile is the governing body of the Italian Serie A1 and A2 Women's Championship - the most competitive in Europe. Its patronage of the Volleyball Management Master represents official recognition of the programme's quality and relevance.

Through this partnership, participants gain privileged access to the network of Serie A1 clubs, direct experience in professional volleyball, and internship opportunities at affiliated organisations.

Do you want to work in professional volleyball?

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I NOSTRI DOCENTI:

Beppe Cormio

Dirigente sportivo e consulente con esperienza nel management delle società di pallavolo.

Vittorio Angelaccio

Docente specialista in marketing e sviluppo brand nel settore volley.

Flavia Tortorella

Avvocato esperto di diritto sportivo e docente universitario.

Lorenzo Dallari

Giornalista esperto di pallavolo.

Gio Antonelli

Esperto in comunicazione e contenuti nel mondo sportivo.

Alberto Salmaso

Professionista in data volley.

Francesco Biancalana

Social media manager e responsabile area digitale.

Carlo Perri

Responsabile comunicazione e ufficio stampa.

Francesca Andolfo

Docente di inglese.

Mauro Rech

Esperto nello sviluppo dei settori giovanili nel volley.

Valeria Giangregorio

Esperta di gestione aziendale, bilanci e governance di club sportivi.

Giorgia Rocchetta

Psicologa dello sport.

Requirements

Admission

The number of participants is limited to guarantee a high-quality learning experience. Selection is based on qualifications and motivation.

  • Upper secondary school diploma

  • Minimum age 18 years

  • CV and presentation letter

  • Phone interview within 48 hours of applying

Process

How to apply

01

Submit your application

Fill in the form with your CV and presentation letter.

02

Pre-selection

Our team reviews your profile within 48 hours.

03

Interview

A brief introductory phone call.

04

Admission

Receive confirmation and access the course.

Participation fee

Single payment

Full payment in one instalment

€ 1,800

Instalments

  • € 600 upon enrolment
  • € 600 by 01/12/2026
  • € 600 by 01/01/2027

€ 1,800


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