Certificate in Player Care
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“The skills that Hugo and Michele taught me have really helped and I’d highly recommend this course to anyone.”
Follow in the footsteps of staff from Premier League, MLS, and leading European clubs and develop your Player Care career at pace with the prestigious Certificate in Player Care from The Player Care Group.
This six-week live online programme gives you all the skills and knowledge you need to understand and implement Player Care best practice.
A third of our graduates are now working in Player Care full-time – and you could be the next to join them.
“One of the best courses I have been on. Not only have I advanced my knowledge, but I felt there was such a sense of identity within the group so that we all got the most individually. I found the whole course so interesting, and you can tell Hugo, Sue and Michele genuinely do care - not just about what they do, but about the people they are teaching as well. It was worth every penny”
Taught exclusively by Hugo Scheckter, Sue Parris and Dr Michele Di Mascio, experienced Player Care experts with over 20 years’ collective experience, you’ll be learning from industry-respected figures from Day One.
By the end of the programme, you will:
- Enjoy an in-depth understanding of the differences between 1st Team and Academy Player Care
- Benefit from practical and theoretical insights from three expert and experienced tutors
- Understand common problems players face and potential ways to solve them
- Understand basic mental health strategies
- Understand the importance of welfare within Player Care and effective signposting policies
- Understand how to develop yourself as a Player Care professional
- Understand the three pillars of Player Care and be able to decide with which one your approach is best aligned
- Be able to discuss and show the value of Player Care within an organisation and gain buy-in
- Have access to a fantastic global alumni network full of experienced Player Care professionals
- Receive exclusive job postings for Player Care roles worldwide (100+ in the last 12 months)
- Receive regular invites to live and exclusive Q&As with industry experts
- Hold an industry-respected Certificate of Completion
“I’d recommend this course to anybody who’s interested in Player Care, whether you work in football or not. I’ve learned so much on a personal level.”
CERTIFICATE IN PLAYER CARE SESSIONS - COHORT 17 [LONDON TIME] - on zoom
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Introduction to Player Care Online [2-3 hours, self-paced online] 9th - 16th April (in your own time)
First Team Player Care [2 hours live] - Tuesday 16th April - 6-8pm
Academy Player Care [2 hours live] - Tuesday 23rd April - 6-8pm
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion [2 hours live] - Tuesday 30th April - 6-8pm
Welfare [2 hours live] - Tuesday 7th May - 6-8pm
Self Development [2 hours live] - Tuesday 14th May - 6-8pm
Unlocking Player Care [2 hours live] - Tuesday 21st May - 6-8pm
Final Presentations [graded privately] - Final feedback by 28th May
CERTIFICATE IN PLAYER CARE SESSIONS - COHORT 18 - IN PERSON, LONDON, UK
SIGN UP DEADLINE: 18th July 2024 - First come, first served!
Introduction to Player Care Online [2-3 hours, self-paced online] 17th - 24th July (in your own time)
Day 1 - Friday 26th July - Exact Times TBC
First Team Player Care [2 hours]
Academy Player Care [2 hours]
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion [2 hours]
Optional Networking Drinks with Alumni
Day 2 - Saturday 27th July - Exact Times TBC
Welfare [2 hours]
Self Development [2 hours]
Unlocking Player Care [2 hours]
Final Presentations [ Submitted by 5th August, graded privately] - Final feedback by 12th August
The course will be hosted at the New Road Hotel, near Whitechapel. Included in the price is all the live sessions, coffee & snacks throughout, as well as a full lunch each day. Accommodation can be sourced at a discounted rate through the hotel but is not guaranteed - though there are plenty of hotels close by as well as the Elizabeth Line tube stop.
Meet The Tutors
Hugo Scheckter - Founder & Managing Director
With Player Care experience from the highest levels of professional football, Hugo is adept at transforming challenging situations into thriving environments. He founded The Player Care Group in 2020 and is now one of the world’s leading authorities within Player Care, having helped over half of Premier League clubs with their provision since launching TPCG.
Hugo has served in senior Player Care roles at Southampton FC, West Ham United FC and, most recently, Brentford FC. He holds a Business and Sport Administration degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., is a qualified football coach and referee, and is the current manager of the second XI at Stonewall FC.
Sue Parris - Head of welfare
Sue was Head of Player Care, Education and Welfare at Brighton & Hove Albion’s Academy, bringing the club into compliance for the newly introduced EPPP and leading the department from transition to Category 1 status. Focusing on the Welfare of players, Sue brings a wealth of experience and runs her own business, Simply Human. Her teaching focuses on mental health and wellbeing within Player Care.
Dr Michele Di Mascio - HEAD OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Holding a PhD in sport physiology, Dr Michele was previously Head of Player Care at AFC Sunderland’s Category 1 Academy, where he was for 7 years. His experience and education, including a spell at Manchester City, enables him to offer a fresh perspective from the only Academy at the Cat 1 level outside the top 2 divisions. He currently works full time in education and is passionate about personal development & player transitions within Player Care.
DAN HARRIS - LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT
Dan brings with him 25 years of experience in Professional Football having worked domestically and internationally in a variety of coaching, sports science & leadership roles with clubs including Coventry City, West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City and Celtic.
Most recently Academy Manager at Oxford United where he spent almost five years, Dan will be leading on our Self Development session and provides a range of experiences from the technical side of the game as well as his history of Personal Development both on and off the pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. The course is designed to give you a full understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with effective Player Care.
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Yes. By completing this course, you will gain an advanced understanding of what is needed in best practice Player Care. You will become more confident in your approach, will have access to expert support from industry leaders, and will be able to share insights with peers around the world.
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Yes. Please email contact@playercaregroup.co.uk to arrange to pay in instalments.
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We will always do our best to provide you with a recording of any missed session, up to a maximum of two sessions. However, it is highly recommended you attend each session live to benefit from the interactive nature of the course.
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If you cancel up to a month before the first session, we will issue a full refund. If you cancel less than a month before, we will only refund you if we can fill your place. Once sessions have started, no refunds will be issued.
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No. It wouldn’t be fair to promise anything. But this course will ensure you’re ready to talk about Player Care articulately and have an idea about what your Player Care philosophy is.
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You’ll receive a confirmation email, the full course schedule, and a Welcome Pack to read through ahead of the first session.
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No. We want you to focus on the live sessions, where our tutors will answer any questions you may have. Between each session, there will be a summary of learning as well as some items to consider for next time. But there’s no written homework due.
Not quite ready to commit? Try Module 1 for just £115!
Get a feel for what we can offer with this introductory three-hour interactive class. Designed to be completed at a time that works for you, you’ll join up to 40 students all starting on the same exciting journey. Enrol today to learn more about Player Care and start to take your first steps in the football industry.