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 […]

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 […]

Sports Management Graduation at the Ministry for Gozo

We recently held a ceremony for the Gozitain graduates in the Award for Sports Management and Administration. Distinguished guests were our lecturers Mark Bonello Ghio, Mauro Gasan and Marvin Spiteri. Our guest of honour was the Hon. Clint Camilleri, Minister for Gozo. After a few words by our Head of Academy, Robert Micallef, Kevin Azzopardi, […]