Soccer Management and Scouting FAQ

Will the Soccer Management and Scouting Course help me get a job in soccer?

Yes. It will help you get a job in soccer or international football. The keyword here is help. For the entire eight week course you will be in a class speaking with not only Tommy Smyth, Matt Martin, and John Print, but other participants who are interested in furthering their career in soccer and international football. Networking with these types of people on a daily basis should help you.

More importantly, you will be learning techniques and strategies that professional soccer clubs and international football clubs are learning themselves and are looking for in employees. The course content includes cutting-edge theories and the business of soccer management. The course will give you information that will make you an asset to any professional soccer organization. Will it directly get you the job? It might! The knowledge you learn from the course and the contacts that you make might be the clincher to beating out your competition for the job!

Do I really get to talk to Tommy Smyth, Matt Martin, and John Print and other professional soccer executives weekly?

Throughout the eight week course, Tommy, Matt, and John will lead a live weekly video chat via the internet. This hour-long question and answer video discussion with these experienced soccer executives will increase your "insider" knowledge of the business side of the game and help you network within professional soccer. You will enjoy networking with fellow students who are either working in soccer currently or will be in the future. If you miss a live video chat they are archived and you can listen when it is convenient for you.

Will I be able to work in the UEFA, FIFA World Cup, MLS, or the professional league on my continent?

Maybe! The start of any great career begins with passion. If you are passionate about working in soccer and international football and you make smart choices you can make your dream job happen. Job experience and who you know is important. Tenacity and determination is a must. If you want to enhance what you know and who you know the Soccer Management & Scouting Course is a great place to start. If you need an internship at professional or collegiate soccer or international football team you need to look into our Sports Sales and Marketing course.

I currently have my own professional football/soccer club, how will this help me?

As you already know, football is not just a game, it is a business. Specific to the business of soccer and international football are strategies that the most profitable soccer clubs are using. As part of this course, you will learn the cutting edge techniques these profitable teams are making. Even the wealthiest clubs will run out of money if they overpay for expenses, whether it is for players like David Beckham or Zinedine Zidane. There are roughly 400 first division teams from Ireland to Ukraine. Take this course and learn the business side of why some of these clubs are extremely profitable and others struggle. The skills being taught in this course can be used at any level of professional soccer and international football.

What's the difference between Sports Sales and Marketing and the Soccer Management and Scouting Course?

The Sports Sales and Marketing Course assists students in not only learning what they need to know to get an entry-level job in any professional sports organization but also requires that a course project be done with a major or minor league team. It teaches everything from ticket sales and sponsorship sales to creating contacts in the sports field. Students who take this course generally want a job as soon as possible in football, hockey, soccer, basketball, or baseball. The weekly chats focus on who's hiring and the instructors help the students learn skills that those teams are looking for in new hire and strategizing to get the interview. Instructors use their contacts in the sports world to assist students in getting sports jobs.

The Soccer Management and Scouting Course is pure soccer, pure international football. Soccer scouting and the business of professional soccer club management. If you want a job in professional soccer, we recommend you take both! Are you still need some help deciding? Call us at 503-445-7105!

Do I need any special equipment or books for the course?

The books for the course are sent directly to your home from the SMWW office. Some of the books or materials are so specific that they are either out of print or not sold in any bookstore. You will need a computer with access to the internet.

This all sounds too high tech for me, I don't know very much about computer technology.

Don't worry. We have many students who have felt the same way. SMWW has a technical support team that not only knows computers and can get your microphone working, (even if you didn't know you had one), but they love sports! As long as you have a computer and access to the internet, we can help you with the rest!

How old do I have to be to take this course?

18 or older.

Do I need a college degree to take this course?

No.

Do you have more questions?

Call the office and ask! 1-877-SMWW-Now in the US or Canada. In London at +44(0) 871 288 4799. Everywhere else at +1-503-445-7105

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Testimonials:

Ian Millar

I enrolled on the SMWW Soccer Management & Scouting Course as I wanted an insider's perspective on the world of soccer. The course was very comprehensive, with weekly assignments covering key topics like the ethos & philosophy of a soccer club, different playing styles from around the globe, my own dream team, transfers, and the sport's relationship with the media. However, the main focus was on analysing a player from a set match, a team and a goalie in order to write a scouting report. This took up three weeks. The assignments were no push-over and I had to do a weekly study plan so as to submit them on time. Course resources were well written in clear & plain English, supported by diagrams.A DVD was also supplied for the scouting simulations. In addition there was a weekly chat session with a senior professional scout, Derek Bragg. Derek was able to answer any queries as well as give general support. He also kept us all on our toes with his questions! Despite the course expectations, I found following the course fun. In our interactive classroom there were students from America,Africa, Mainland Europe & the UK and it was interesting reading their postings and finding out about Football from different cultures. My footballing poems went down a treat,too! Now the exams are done & the course is over, its time to go out into the field and scout for real. Derek has offered follow-up support with this, & I now feel I have a good foundation, as well as having an insiders perspective on the world of soccer.

Ian Millar

I enrolled on the SMWW Soccer Management & Scouting Course as I wanted an insider's perspective on the world of soccer. The course was very comprehensive, with weekly assignments covering key topics like the ethos & philosophy of a soccer club, different playing styles from around the globe, my own dream team, transfers, and the sport's relationship with the media. However, the main focus was on analysing a player from a set match, a team and a goalie in order to write a scouting report. This took up three weeks. The assignments were no push-over and I had to do a weekly study plan so as to submit them on time. Course resources were well written in clear & plain English, supported by diagrams.A DVD was also supplied for the scouting simulations. In addition there was a weekly chat session with a senior professional scout, Derek Bragg. Derek was able to answer any queries as well as give general support. He also kept us all on our toes with his questions! Despite the course expectations, I found following the course fun. In our interactive classroom there were students from America,Africa, Mainland Europe & the UK and it was interesting reading their postings and finding out about Football from different cultures. My footballing poems went down a treat,too! Now the exams are done & the course is over, its time to go out into the field and scout for real. Derek has offered follow-up support with this, & I now feel I have a good foundation, as well as having an insiders perspective on the world of soccer.
Juan Katrak

This course has taught me so much on the techinical aspects of soccer. For anyone interested in soccer scouting..this is a brillant course.

Juan Katrak

This course has taught me so much on the techinical aspects of soccer. For anyone interested in soccer scouting..this is a brillant course.
Matthew Martin

In the Soccer Manager and Scouting Course, I not only learned fundamentals to get me started on my dream, I developed the awareness that it takes to know that I won't just be a part of this career field - I will be a ground breaker in it!

Matthew Martin

In the Soccer Manager and Scouting Course, I not only learned fundamentals to get me started on my dream, I developed the awareness that it takes to know that I won't just be a part of this career field - I will be a ground breaker in it!
Ricardo De Freitas Araujo

I have enjoyed the SMWW Soccer Management and Scouting course. I have coached soccer for 3 years at Middle School and High School level and this was definitely a different experience for me. I learned good fundamental procedures and steps in order to scout for talent and enhance a team's success. This was definitely worth the money I spent!

Ricardo De Freitas Araujo

I have enjoyed the SMWW Soccer Management and Scouting course. I have coached soccer for 3 years at Middle School and High School level and this was definitely a different experience for me. I learned good fundamental procedures and steps in order to scout for talent and enhance a team's success. This was definitely worth the money I spent!
Brendan Keyes

Brendan Keyes Soccer School

I have taken courses all over the world, including national courses with USSF and FAI. I want to tell you the soccer management course is the best I have participated in. Not only did I learn a lot, I also had the opportunity to make several new contacts. The SMWW team was fantastic. They made themselves available throughout the course. I highly recommend this course to my friends and anyone who loves sports.

Brendan Keyes

Brendan Keyes Soccer School
I have taken courses all over the world, including national courses with USSF and FAI. I want to tell you the soccer management course is the best I have participated in. Not only did I learn a lot, I also had the opportunity to make several new contacts. The SMWW team was fantastic. They made themselves available throughout the course. I highly recommend this course to my friends and anyone who loves sports.
Christos Anagnostopoulos

This was not the first time attending an on-line course with regards to sport industry. I dare to say though, that SMWW provided an opportunity that I haven't experienced before; interactive chats with my fellow students and expert teachers. This unique experience not only made me think even more positively about the on-line education, but also it gave me the chance to exchange views with people from all continents who share the same passion: soccer. The course was very well organised, addressing specific issues from the soccer industry as a whole. Various concerns or inquiries about the course have been easily and quickly resolved not only with the collaboration of tutors, but also with the very helpful "behind the scenes" SMWW staff. Although my passion is football/soccer, having completed the Soccer Management & Scouting I would not hesitate to enroll myself to another course as well, since the quality of SMWW' courses can ensure a career in the sport industry in general. SMWW= Value for money.

Christos Anagnostopoulos

This was not the first time attending an on-line course with regards to sport industry. I dare to say though, that SMWW provided an opportunity that I haven't experienced before; interactive chats with my fellow students and expert teachers. This unique experience not only made me think even more positively about the on-line education, but also it gave me the chance to exchange views with people from all continents who share the same passion: soccer. The course was very well organised, addressing specific issues from the soccer industry as a whole. Various concerns or inquiries about the course have been easily and quickly resolved not only with the collaboration of tutors, but also with the very helpful "behind the scenes" SMWW staff. Although my passion is football/soccer, having completed the Soccer Management & Scouting I would not hesitate to enroll myself to another course as well, since the quality of SMWW' courses can ensure a career in the sport industry in general. SMWW= Value for money.
David Mahdi Koroma

I enrolled for the Soccer management and scouting course with no classroom or formal training in soccer. My soccer experience was from the streets and stadiums of West Africa and the little I gained when I was part-timing as a sports journalist. Though I have a very demanding work schedule (I work twelve hours a day) I decided to go for the soccer management and scouting course so I can help the young folks in my country develop their soccer talents. Since day one when I started the course there was no turning back! I have not only learned a lot about tactics, discipline and scouting but also the management aspect of the game. Derek was very helpful and always at hand to answer our questions. After graduating from this course I would definitely recommend it to all of my friends.

David Mahdi Koroma

I enrolled for the Soccer management and scouting course with no classroom or formal training in soccer. My soccer experience was from the streets and stadiums of West Africa and the little I gained when I was part-timing as a sports journalist. Though I have a very demanding work schedule (I work twelve hours a day) I decided to go for the soccer management and scouting course so I can help the young folks in my country develop their soccer talents. Since day one when I started the course there was no turning back! I have not only learned a lot about tactics, discipline and scouting but also the management aspect of the game. Derek was very helpful and always at hand to answer our questions. After graduating from this course I would definitely recommend it to all of my friends.
Eyiwunmi Dada Oluwajuwon

I`m happy I did this course, because it gave me knowledge about soccer business. When I went to interview a staff of a professional soccer club, it gave me the opportunity to even advertise myself as an undergraduate soccer Scout. I`m happy that I had the opportunity to know Dr. Lashbrook, Derek Bragg, and John Print. I`m just glad I made the right decision to do this course. I am now a FIFA Agent!

Eyiwunmi Dada Oluwajuwon

I`m happy I did this course, because it gave me knowledge about soccer business. When I went to interview a staff of a professional soccer club, it gave me the opportunity to even advertise myself as an undergraduate soccer Scout. I`m happy that I had the opportunity to know Dr. Lashbrook, Derek Bragg, and John Print. I`m just glad I made the right decision to do this course. I am now a FIFA Agent!
Gustavo Moure

FIFA Agent - Argentine Football Association

The Soccer Management and Scouting course was very helpful. While taking this course, I was able to learn more soccer tactics and I've learned more of what it takes to manage a club. This course has given me the opportunity to improve aspects of my sports agency.

Gustavo Moure

FIFA Agent - Argentine Football Association
The Soccer Management and Scouting course was very helpful. While taking this course, I was able to learn more soccer tactics and I've learned more of what it takes to manage a club. This course has given me the opportunity to improve aspects of my sports agency.