Jacco van Sterkenburg +1 more instructor

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Erasmus University Rotterdam

Fare Network

A Guide to Diversifying and Transforming Football Leadership

Erasmus University Rotterdam

About this Course

Football is a globally followed and revered sport. In recent years, concerns over diversity and discrimination in the beloved sport have made international headlines. This has put a spotlight on the lack of representation both on and off the football pitch. The disparity in football leadership representation is even more apparent when gender, race and ethnicity comes into play. This MOOC aims to understand, explore and ultimately address the exclusion of women and people of ethnic minority background (WEM) in football organizations. Resources and practical tools are provided for aspiring football leaders and governing body members. Ultimately, the course looks to the future of football leadership and asks what needs to be done to transform the football world from the inside out.
This course consists of 4 modules or ‘weeks’. In each module, a different theme will be addressed in short expert videos. Furthermore, each week will have supplementary reading material and a brief quiz or discussion topic to apply the knowledge gained from the videos and readings. Participants are invited to relate the gained knowledge to their own experiences, personal development or ambitions to create social change within the football world. Participants are expected to watch the videos before doing the small exercises.

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

Jacco van Sterkenburg

Prof. Dr.

Department of Media and Communication (Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication)

146 Learners

1 Course

Palesa Mashigo

Lecturer

Department of Media and Communication (Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication)

146 Learners

1 Course

Offered by

The fare Network is an umbrella organization that brings together individuals and organizations to tackle all forms of discrimination including racism, far-right nationalism, sexism, trans- and homophobia, and discrimination against disabled people. Its members are diverse including fan groups, NGOs and amateur clubs, and grassroots groups, among others, who contribute with their expertise and actions. Fare is an international organization with more than 150 members in nearly 40 European countries.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Gender and ethnic minority exclusion in football cultures and structures

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 20 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

3 videos

Gender and ethnic exclusion in practice10mGender and ethnic minority exclusion in numbers part 15mGender and ethnic minority exclusion in numbers part 24m

5 readings

Instructor's note10mOutraged (UEFA Racism Documentary)10mGlass ceiling report 201410mGovernance Index Report 202010mWomen in Leadership Positions in Sports10m

1 practice exercise

Racial and gender diversity in European football leadership30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Structures and governance in football

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 42 min), 3 readings

4 videos

Changing from the inside: How can football officials assist WEM in their professional development? 21mThe structural line-up in football governance (part 1): What do the governing structures in football look like?5mThe structural line-up in football governance (part 2): What do the governing structures in football look like?5mMoving up the leadership ladder8m

3 readings

Governance models across football associations and league10mWhat role can men play in facilitating Football Governance?10mFare Network Discussion: Diverse Sports Boards Meet The Leaders: Ethnic Minority Women At The Top10m

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Navigating race and gender based discrimination in football organizations

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 14 min), 2 readings

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Transforming football leadership

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 43 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Being the change you want to see8mFacilitating structural change (part 1)4mFacilitating structural change (part 2)5mDribbling past obstacles24m

4 readings

English FA Diversity Code10mInclusion and Diversity in Workgroups10mThe operational implementation of the English Football League’s voluntary code of coach recruitment and its effectiveness in addressing the underrepresentation of minoritised coaches10mCongratulations!10m

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