How to Develop as a Leader in Football

How to Develop as a Leader in Football

This course is part of Leadership and Talent Development in Football Specialization

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Clarify your leadership purpose, utilize reflective journaling, and master the You-Me-Agree framework for feedback.
Build unshakeable resilience, optimize your wellbeing through lifestyle changes, and master emotional intelligence.
Develop strategic stakeholder relationships, navigate conflict through negotiation, and build trust via vulnerability.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course explores the foundational skills and personal attributes necessary to develop as an authentic leader in football. Learners will begin by clarifying their purpose and values, using reflective practices like journaling to raise self-awareness, and mastering frameworks such as the "You-Me-Agree" method for transformational feedback conversations. The curriculum delves into "the person behind the leader," emphasizing how building unshakeable resilience, optimizing wellbeing through lifestyle changes like sleep and time management, and mastering emotional intelligence drive leadership excellence.

The course also examines the interpersonal dynamics of leading people, focusing on systematic performance management, relationship mapping with stakeholders, and strategies for effective communication and influence. Finally, learners will explore the critical elements of building trust and managing conflict, including mastering negotiation skills, understanding the power of vulnerability, and examining the dynamic between transformational leadership and the art of followership. By completing this course learners will gain a holistic toolkit to lead authentically, manage relationships strategically, and navigate both conflict and performance development within the industry.

This module builds the foundational skills required for leadership development in football. It focuses on clarifying purpose and values, strengthening self awareness through reflection, and developing the ability to give and receive effective feedback. Learners establish the personal foundations needed for intentional and sustainable leadership growth.

What's included

6 videos4 readings3 assignments

6 videosTotal 32 minutes

The Foundation of Authentic Leadership - Discovering Your Core Values6 minutes
Discovering Your Leadership Purpose - The North Star That Drives Excellence5 minutes
The Science and Art of Reflective Practice for Leadership Development5 minutes
Journaling as a Leadership Development Tool - Unlocking Insights Through Free Writing5 minutes
Mastering the Principles of Effective Feedback for Leadership Development5 minutes
The You-Me-Agree Framework for Transformational Feedback Conversations5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Welcome reading10 minutes
complementary ressources on Clarity on Your Purpose and Values30 minutes
complementary ressources on Using Reflection & Journaling to raise Self-Awareness30 minutes
complementary ressources on Giving and Receiving Feedback30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Key Skills Underpinning Development as a Leader30 minutes
Key Skills Underpinning Development as a Leader30 minutes
Key Skills Underpinning Development as a Leader30 minutes

This module explores the personal capabilities that underpin leadership effectiveness. It examines resilience, wellbeing, lifestyle habits, and emotional intelligence, highlighting how leaders manage pressure, energy, and mindset. Learners develop greater awareness of how personal behaviours directly influence leadership performance and decision making.

What's included

6 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 39 minutes

Building Unshakeable Resilience: The Foundation of Elite Leadership6 minutes
Cultivating Inner Strength: Mindfulness, Joy, and Confidence in Leadership6 minutes
The Science of Lasting Change: Transforming Habits for Leadership Excellence7 minutes
Optimizing Your Leadership Operating System: Sleep, Time Management, and Mindset7 minutes
The Heart of Leadership: Understanding and Developing Emotional Intelligence6 minutes
Mastering Emotional Intelligence: Practical Strategies for Leadership Excellence7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 90 minutes

complementary ressources on Resilience– understanding the WHY & WHAT and HOW to develop it30 minutes
complementary ressources on Developing the Basics of Wellbeing through Lifestyle Change30 minutes
complementary ressources on Emotional Intelligence30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

The Person Behind the Leader30 minutes
The Person Behind the Leader30 minutes
The Person Behind the Leader30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

The Person Behind the Leader10 minutes

This module focuses on leading others through effective performance management, communication, and relationship building. It explores how leaders influence stakeholders, build trust, and create productive working relationships. Learners strengthen their ability to manage performance conversations and communicate with clarity and impact.

What's included

6 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 27 minutes

Building Systematic Performance Management5 minutes
Mastering Feedback and Development Conversations4 minutes
Understanding Relationship Principles and Building Trust5 minutes
Relationship Mapping and Strategic Relationship Development4 minutes
Communication Excellence and the Power of Storytelling5 minutes
Mastering Influence Strategies and Overcoming Communication Barriers4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 90 minutes

complementary ressources on Leading and Managing Performance30 minutes
complementary ressources on Relationships and Stakeholders30 minutes
complementary ressources on Influence and Communication30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Leading People and Building Relationships30 minutes
Leading People and Building Relationships30 minutes
Leading People and Building Relationships30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Leading People and Building Relationships10 minutes

This module examines trust, vulnerability, conflict, and followership in leadership contexts. It explores how leaders navigate disagreement, handle negotiation, and foster psychologically safe environments. Learners develop practical approaches to managing conflict constructively while strengthening trust and collective responsibility.

What's included

6 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 26 minutes

Understanding Conflict Handling Modes4 minutes
Mastering Negotiation Skills and Strategic Development4 minutes
The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership5 minutes
Building Trust Through Authentic Leadership4 minutes
Understanding Leadership Styles and Their Impact4 minutes
Transformational Leadership and the Art of Followership4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 90 minutes

complementary ressources on Conflict and Negotiation30 minutes
complementary ressources on Vulnerability and Trust30 minutes
complementary ressources on Leadership and Followership30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Building Trust and Managing Conflict30 minutes
Building Trust and Managing Conflict30 minutes
Building Trust and Managing Conflict30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Building Trust and Managing Conflict10 minutes

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Marisa Sáenz

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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