From the Locker Room to the Boardroom: Managing People in Sports Organisations
In the world of sport, success is rarely the result of individual talent alone. Behind every winning team, iconic athlete, or successful club is a network of people working in harmony—coaches, managers, support staff, volunteers, and administrators. Managing this human engine is a skill in itself, and one that’s central to Avanza Training Academy’s Sports […]
How to Break Into the Sports Industry Without Being an Athlete
Think you need to be an elite athlete to have a career in sports? Think again. The modern sports industry is a massive ecosystem that relies on much more than physical talent. In fact, many of the most rewarding and impactful roles are off the pitch, in management, operations, marketing, and planning. If you’re passionate […]
From Homemaker to Childcare Professional: Your Step-by-Step Comeback Plan
Returning to the workforce after time spent at home raising children can feel like a daunting task. Whether you’ve been a stay-at-home parent or a homemaker for a while, the idea of stepping into a new career can raise a lot of questions. However, there’s good news: transitioning into a career in childcare might be the perfect […]
Top Skills Every Sports Manager Needs in 2025
In the fast-paced world of sports, success goes far beyond the final score. Behind every winning team, packed stadium, or flawlessly executed event is a team of skilled professionals making it all happen. At the heart of that operation is the sports manager—and in 2025, their role is more dynamic than ever. Whether you’re managing a […]
Strategy, leadership and teamwork
In my opinion, the triplets, as I am calling them, are fundamental. In general, when we hear these three words our thoughts go immediately to business issues. When entrepreneurs plan their business objectives their ultimate goal is to be unique and different from competition. Winning in the business world is an objective, whether winning market […]
The Importance of Football Development
After every success there is unseen work. We often criticise because we do not know the work that is being done or because otherwise a result does not come immediately. I am one of those who does not sit back so much to address a disagreement but in this circumstance, I have nothing but praise […]
What does it mean to be an adult student?
Returning to education is not an easy decision for anyone, however, a necessity for most. Since the 1970s the notion of lifelong learning remains steadfast within our professional lives. Gaining momentum during the 1990s, higher and further education became accessible to mature students (+21 years) wishing to re-engage with education across a variety of professional […]
Advance your professional career with Avanza
We believe life itself is already your teacher, we simply provide you with space, the necessary tools to advance your knowledge and to invest in your future. Founded in 2019 Avanza Academy is a centre of excellence. With an unwavering commitment to inspire, support and care for all students and members of staff, our mission […]
Sharpening a shared vision of children
World Children’s Day – 20th November 2020 Misconceptions of children and childhood have prevailed since the 17th-18th Enlightenment period. From a puritan view of the child to assuming infants enter the world as blank slates, a passive, inherently innocent and somewhat virtuous positioning saturated an outdated social construct of childhood. Whilst clouding societies vision, the […]
Women returning to education; A journey of transformation and self-discovery
This is the sign you have been waiting for… Women returning to education; A journey of transformation and self-discovery… Have you ever considered returning to education? But unsure if a full-time college or university experience is right for you? Have you considered opting for a course that is designed to fit around your existing responsibilities […]
