The Football Business Academy (The FBA) is joining forces with the Portuguese tech company ISM Improving Sports to become educational partners.
“Proud to partner with ISM Improving Sports, revolutionizing sports management through technology. At The FBA, we understand the importance of connecting tech with education. This collaboration not only grants ISM access to our global network and expertise but also opens the door for them to engage with our talented young professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities for education and industry exposure. Together, we’re paving the way for the future of football, where innovation and talent go hand in hand.”
– Nicolás Martin, Partnerships Manager, The FBA
“ISM – Improving Sports is not only about providing sports stakeholders with performance platforms. It is about helping football and sports generally by providing technology that will allow them to organize themselves, to be more productive and more importantly to have time and focus on the most important: the athlete. With this partnership with the renowned institution that is the FBA, we will not only be able to share our view of the sports world, but also teach and help young students to know and understand all different technologies that exist together with helping them have a bright future after the masters.”
– José Forjaz, Head of ISM Improving Sports
Based in the city of Lisbon, Portugal, ISM Improving Sports was initially born as an Academy tailor-made project for another FBA Partner, Sporting Clube de Portugal. It was not until April 2018 when they launched a worldwide innovative product aimed at football clubs called the ERP System. ISM Improving Sports’ evolution went hand in hand with the new trends and opportunities that technology offered and could be applied to football for further development. Quickly, they added other club names to their portfolio of clients, such as Sevilla FC in Spain, but also kept expanding in Portugal with Vitoria SC and Estoril Praia (an FBA Partner). Moreover, FC SKA Brasil, the MBP School of Coaches, FC Damm, UD Almería, Al Ain, and Venezia FC (an FBA Partner) joined its expanding and worldwide network, among others.
This mutually beneficial alliance seeks to foster collaboration on strategically significant subjects, unlocking valuable opportunities for both The FBA and ISM Improving Sports. The primary objectives include providing a comprehensive learning environment for FBA Master Candidates—future industry professionals—through internships that will expose them to different scopes of applied tech in football, such as big data management, predictive modelling, improving training facilities, and understanding how a scouting platform works. Beyond education, the collaboration aims to cultivate synergies aligned with the clubs’ business plans and development strategies.
The FBA and ISM Improving Sports share a commitment to innovation and education to further develop the industry and the professionals around it. This partnership not only solidifies The FBA’s position as a leader in football business education but also strengthens ISM Improving Sports’ global footprint in the ever-evolving landscape of professional football.
ABOUT ISM IMPROVING SPORTS
ISM Improving Sports comprises platforms aimed at Football Clubs (FootballISM), Football Coaches (CoachISM), and other individual sports (SportsISM). These solutions maximize management and organizational aspects, aimed at supporting football companies with a more accurate decision-making process. In 2024, understanding the need to improve sports also from a fan engagement perspective, the newest product, ISM Fan Engagement, will be launched.
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ABOUT THE FBA
The Football Business Academy is a global leader in football business education whose goal is to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry and develop current and future leaders in the game. Founded in 2017 and based in Switzerland, The FBA is best known for its flagship degree – the Professional Master in Football Business – which is a 12-month program with two intakes each year.
Furthermore, various football-related stakeholders seek the services of The FBA for the creation and/or delivery of a variety of tailor-made workshops, certificates, or diplomas. Other partners of The FBA include CONMEBOL, NWSL, USL, Belgian FA, Saudi Pro League, Socios.com, Rangers FC, SL Benfica, Mazatlán FC, Common Goal, Double Pass and Samba Digital.
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