Malky Mackay's in depth conversation with former Sky Sports News front-man, James Cooper, should be on the 'must listen' list of every football club owner across the home nations.  Scottish Football Association former Technical Director, Premier League and SPL manager takes a compelling deep dive into all things leadership and offers a fascinating insight on how to structure the football side of a modern club. Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations. As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world. VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

Saudi Arabia's mind numbing, multi million dollar investment in football has sent shockwaves through the game.   VSI Executive Education graduate Mark Allen reveals just what it is like to work in the oil rich desert kingdom alongside Steve Gerrard.   Allen is Director of Football Development at El Ettifaq, where the Liverpool and England legend is attempting to resurrect a managerial that began so successfully at Glasgow Rangers.   James Cooper asks the difficult questions and explores Allen’s rise from Manchester City’s all conquering Academy Director to securing some of the most exciting and challenging jobs in the game.    A truly compelling story……..told in his own words!   Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.   As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world. VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

Republic of Ireland World Cup legend and Liverpool favourite, Jason McAteer, was long loved as the dressing room comic and so called 'Spice boy'! Now as he transitions from a post playing career in the media to studying on VSI’s acclaimed MSc in Sports Directorship, he reveals that his famous alter-ego, 'Trigger', was all a front, a cleverly contrived coping mechanism for managing dressing-room stress. This is deep dive into the world of one of football most popular figures. He reveals himself to be smart, insightful and highly innovative.   Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.   As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world. VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

Ed Sulley is the Director of Customer Solutions at Hudl. Leading a dynamic, multi-cultural, global and highly experienced professional consulting team for one of the leading sport technology companies in the world. Specialising in helping Elite sports teams get the most out of high performance culture, processes, workflows and people across Recruitment, Team Performance and Human Performance. Helping CEO’s, Sporting Directors, Heads of Coaching, Recruitment, Sports Science, Analysis and Agents across men’s, women’s and youth Elite sports organisations worldwide.   Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations. As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world. VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

Ben Peppi is Head of Sport Services at JMW. Within his role, Ben runs Barn Door UK, JMW’s award-winning online platform connecting over 200 athletes and investors, with new business (investment) and active commercial opportunities. Ben’s work includes: Advising clients and leading on consultancy projects having built out a commercial advisory division to complement the legal team and enhance the firm’s sports offeringAdvising on the inception, fundraising process and commercial growth strategy for investment companies, consumer facing challenger brands and early stage businessesSourcing, reviewing and evaluating all new investment and commercial opportunities that sit on the Barn Door platform in sectors including: sports technology and health technologyBrokering and negotiating commercial deals with athletes, brands and sports rights holders Ben talks to James Cooper about the process for club acquisition and investment and the future landscape for UK clubs given the interest from oversee investors  Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations. As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world. VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

Stuart Webber is about to take on the challenge of his life climbing Mount Everest  But before he does this he sits down with VSI to discuss his journey from Wrexham Fc to Sporting director at Norwich FC with a few stops along the way at QPR, Wolves & Huddersfield whilst not forgetting his role at Liverpool as head of recruitment working alongside Rafa Benitez and Kenny Dalglish  Not afraid to air his opinion on the contemporary issues in the game Stuart shares his journey and and thoughts for where the game is going with host James Cooper Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations. As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world. VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

As the world's greatest player Lionel Messi takes America by storm, by signing for Inter Miami in the MLS, Chris Henderson, Sporting Director for Inter Miami FC talks to VSI. James Cooper and Chris dive deep on everything Inter Miami past, present and future including: 🌟The Beckham Effect 🐐 Leo Messi 💼 Parting Company with Phil Neville It's not only Premier League clubs that have sporting directors, in fact there is an argument that the lower down the football pyramid you go, the greater the need for a sporting director with a clear remit to oversee the entire football function whilst understanding the business of football. Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have been from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport. For more information, visit www.vsiee.com

Everton sporting director Kevin Thelwell speaks to James Cooper on the VSI Pod at Omnisports  Kevin takes us on a journey of his early years in football At wolves, the multiple positions he’s held and his dynamic rise to one of the most highly regarded SD’s in the game with roles at NY red Bulls and Everton  A must listen to any industry professional and football fan  It's not only Premier League clubs that have sporting directors, in fact there is an argument that the lower down the football pyramid you go, the greater the need for a sporting director with a clear remit to oversee the entire football function whilst understanding the business of football. Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have been from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport. For more information, visit www.vsiee.com

Global football finance experts, Professor Rob Wilson and Dr Dan Plumley discuss Everton's 10 points deduction, and delve into the potential ramifications for clubs such as Man City and Chelsea.    Also discussed why the proposed sale of Man Utd is a bargain for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, along with some frank and honest research based conversation about women's football.   Delegates on VSI Executive Education programmes have been from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport aims to move into a new era of financial sustainability, with enhanced emphasis on compliance and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport. For more information, visit www.vsiee.com

A must listen!  Insightful, educational, and and an inspiration that football clubs do operate with responsible owners capable of leading a football business. Simon Wilson, sporting director for Stockport county FC, sits down with James Cooper.  Simon discusses his journey into the role starting as an analyst with ProZone, before moving into professional football. Simon spent 10 years at Manchester City in a strategic leadership position before moving into the Sporting Director role at Sunderland FC and currently at Stockport County. Simon touches upon his development working in a multi-club ownership model at Manchester City and the vision and philosophy Stockport County are implementing to put the club in a more sustainable position for the community and future owners. It's not only Premier League clubs that have sporting directors, in fact there is an argument that the lower down the football pyramid you go, the greater the need for a sporting director with a clear remit to oversee the entire football function whilst understanding the business of football. Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have been from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport. For more information, visit www.vsiee.com

Kelly Skeggs, Chief Operating Officer and General Council at OmniSports.  Kelly is a football business expert, having spent 12 years working in both legal and operational capacities within the settings of both professional football clubs and player agencies.  Kelly speaks to VSI around the day to day intricacies of running the operations for an established football agency.  Kelly is working closely with organisations, clubs, agents, and players in relation to the proposed change in agent regulations.  "People assume it's the Wild West, with people running around with bags of money and guns.... It's a little bit more civilised than that" - Kelly Skeggs    Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

Paul Fernie is the only 'English Sporting Director' operating in Germany for Wehen Wiesbaden. Paul sits down with host James Cooper to discuss his eclectic journey across a number of roles for clubs such as Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Rovers, New York Red Bull and now in the Bundesliga 2. Paul explains how his journey has taken him into a role where he is accountable for the football department reflecting on some of the challenging and unexpected scenarios that have developed him professionally and personally. Paul has been spoken about in the media as being capable of leading Europe's biggest clubs.     Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

Lee  Dykes, Technical Director at Brentford Football club graduated VSI's MSc Sports Directorship programme in 2019. Listen in for a detailed discussion on the role of the sporting director, transfers as well as his relationship with Thomas Frank and Brentford owner, Matthew Benham.   Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have come from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

VSI founders introduce the research behind the world leading MSc in Sports Directorship programme, developing tomorrow's leaders in sport.  Hosted by Sports Broadcaster, James Cooper; Andy McIntyre and Tony Faulkner discuss the journey they have been on since 2012. Delegates on VSI executive education programmes have been from world leading sports organisations, such as The Premier League, The RFU, Premiership Rugby, The ECB, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Inter Miami FC, MLS, FIFA, and many more global sporting organisations.  As professional sport is moving into a new era of financial sustainability and governance around the globe, there has never been a greater time to develop strategic and operational leaders fit for purpose int he modern world.  VSI Executive Education is behind the world’s first MSc in Sports Directorship and MBA of a Sports Organisation programmes. Pioneering tomorrow's leaders in sport.

VSI founders, Tony Faulkner and Andy McIntyre introduce VSI's Sporting Director's Podcast    For more information, visit www.vsiee.com