ASA Football Agent Education - Level 1

ASA - LEVEL 1

The ASA Football Agent Education - Level 1 could be your first step onto a pathway that leads you into an exciting career as a Football Agent.

In January 2023, after a hiatus of 8 years, FIFA re-regulated Football Agent activity. FIFA's new regulations came into full effect on 1st October 2023, however, they have already reinstated the FIFA Football Agent Exam. The first exam took place on 19 April 2023, the second on 20 September 2023 and the third one is on 22 May 2024.

Anyone who wishes to act as a football agent will now have to be licenced by FIFA. The process is expensive, complicated and the exam is far from easy.

Before even contemplating a career in the football agent business make sure you know what's involved and what to expect.

Taking place Online, the webinar will be led by Tony Sharkey, Football Agent and CEO of the Football Transfer Forum. Tony, a successful Football Agent for over 22 years, will provide you with his own personal account of how he started in the business. Tony will be joined by Ryan McKnight. Football executive McKnight has worked with several football clubs including Wolves, Port Vale and Stockport County as well as being the former editor of FC Business magazine. He has also interests in a private football academy and a non-league club.

The ASA Level 1 is an intensive three hour webinar (in English).

Tony and Ryan will provide you with practical tips, advice and guidance and a wealth of insider knowledge to help you get started, there are also three tasks to complete. Topics include:

The Role of the Football Agent

An introduction to the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)

FIFA Registration process

Working with Clubs and Players

An introduction to the FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)

Key Skills

Q & A

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The course is suitable for: New Football Agents, Close Relations/Friends of Players, ex Players or Players nearing retirement, Managers, Coaches, Scouts, Lawyers, Solicitors, Recruitment Professionals, Sports Journalists and Degree Level Students or individuals thinking about a career in the Football Industry.

Afterwards all delegates will be given free access to the ASA Football Agent Education & Training Linkedin Group where you can network and read various articles, all relevant to getting started in the football agent business.

ASA Courses:

Over 1250 established, new and aspiring Football Agents have now completed ASA courses which first began in 2016. All courses are online and delivered in English with guest speakers from the football industry, practical examples, Q & A, and additional study.

I f you are working at a University or in Higher Education, ASA can offer bespoke 'in person' courses and workshops to inform your students about the football agent business.

ASA - Level 1

A 3 hour introduction to the football agent business

ASA - Level 2

6/8 hours, covering all the key skills including Networking, Scouting, Negotiation and Deal Making

ASA - Level 3

Four months. An intensive programme designed for both new and aspiring agents. The programme provides you with support and guidance in an ongoing and structured way to help you get started or develop as a football agent. You will be working remotely from your home or place of work. This can be done on a part time basis. Tasks are set every month with regular contact, meetings and networking opportunities.

ASA - Football Agent Exam Prep

4.5 hours of practical tips and advice with mock questions, aimed at helping you to pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam.

FAQs

What people are saying about ASA Football Agent Education?

"I really enjoyed the agents seminar with Tony Sharkey. I found the content very interesting and very relevant to the agency industry. Tony's knowledge and experience provided an excellent insight into this area of business." Mark McCutcheon, Lecturer in Sport Management

"The course is fantastic for learning the basics of what is an Agent and what their role is in the world of football. I would recommend this course for anybody wanting a career in a sports agency." Sam Johnson, Law Student, University of Derby

"It's great to see football from the Agents point of view. I've taken the first steps to understand how to get into this side of the game." Jeff Henderson, ex Newcastle Utd player

"It was a great insight into the football world and it has encouraged me to go on and pursue this as a job." Josh Day, Recruitment Professional

"The extremely educational ASA Football Agent - Level 1 course gave me the opportunity to network with industry professionals. Through this networking I managed to secure the opportunity for a young goalkeeper to trial at the North of England Football Academy where he has subsequently been signed." Will Brown, Aspiring Football Agent

"I can 100% advise anybody who wants to learn more about the role of an intermediary, to book onto the course. Even if you are just interested on how it works to attend as it's a fantastic insight, brilliantly delivered by Tony and his colleagues." Liam McDermott, Football Agent

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Over 18's.

What do I need for the webinar?

You will need a laptop, ipad, phone or other device to enable you to connect to the internet. Plus notepad and pen.

Can I ask questions?

There will be plenty of opportunities for questions (typed and spoken in English) during and at the end of the webinar.

Is the webinar accredited?

The webinar is industry-orientated and as such is not affiliated to any academic body. ASA Football Agent Education is the first (and only) of it's kind in the UK. Tony has a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree and has devised the content with the help of academics. Ryan has a BSc in Business Economics.