THE FOOTBALL BUSINESS ACADEMY: A GAME-CHANGING PARTNERSHIP
- gsajackson07
- Feb 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 19
Elite Skills Arena (ESA) are excited to announce a partnership agreement with The Football Business Academy (The FBA), a global leader in football business education, dedicated to accelerating the professionalisation of the football industry. This collaboration will allow ESA to connect with the next generation of football industry professionals while expanding access to its cutting-edge training technology.
Founded in 2017 and based in Switzerland, The FBA is particularly known for its flagship degree, the Professional Master in Football Business, which equips students with the skills and insights needed to excel in the football industry. This partnership promises to provide The FBA students with exciting career opportunities, while also injecting ESA with new ideas, energy and passion from a wide range of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
“We look forward to collaborating with the Football Business Academy and utilising their internship scheme to work with the future leaders of the football industry. This partnership will assist ESA in taking our business to the next level.”
Sam Freeman
CEO (ESA)
“This partnership with Elite Skills Arena showcases the ever-expanding opportunities within the football industry. Their innovative approach to enhancing player training and development is a testament to how technology continues to shape the game. At The FBA, we are proud to collaborate with such forward-thinking organisations to keep pushing the boundaries of what football can achieve.”
Nicolás Martín
Head of Partnerships (The FBA)
Since our creation in 2014, We have revolutionised individual and small-group training with a range of products designed to accelerate player performance. Our solutions are built on the philosophy of deliberate practice: Repetition, Accelerates, Performance. By providing in-depth data to coaches and players, we enhance both the technical and psychological attributes needed to succeed in modern football.
This collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, as ESA continues to innovate in football training while The FBA strengthens its commitment to providing industry-leading education. Together, ESA and The FBA are shaping the future of football development.
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The FBA collaborates with football stakeholders for tailored workshops, certificates, and diplomas. Its partners include CONMEBOL, NWSL, USL, Belgian FA, Saudi Pro League, Common Goal, SL Benfica, Brighton & Hove Albion, Socios.com, Rangers FC, Sint-Truidense, World Football Summit, and Double Pass.