Our members create an inclusive community of practice which provides support, connections and development opportunities.
Our Community
The ASD offers a pioneering inclusive environment for leaders to support, connect and develop. Our ambition is to support our members for the future challenges of the game, through to developing creative thinking, promoting diversity in our networks, creating knowledge exchange opportunities for a fresh perspective and the latest insights to add clarity and diversity to decision making. Become part of a powerful global and inclusive community of directors, all from professional clubs and sporting organisations, who share their perspectives to help our members become better leaders, make more informed decisions and achieve greater results.
Challenges
Top problems
we tackle
we tackle
Creating High Performance Environments
Structures, systems, and processes to drive success
Leading Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Purpose, performance and people focused
Recruitment
Strategies and practices to find the best talent on and off the pitch
Communication
Leading with clarity and the ability to influence
Future focused
Anticipating and analysing challenges and opportunities on the horizon
Compliance
Adapting to the introduction of regulations that affect the performance environment
Community
Our members create an inclusive working community of practice and provide support, connections and development opportunities.
What We Deliver
- High quality social and networking opportunities
- Events to connect, support and develop
- Platforms to engage, share, inform and develop solutions
Professional Development
We are committed to ensure members are able to access opportunities to assist in their personal development, job role and career.
What We Deliver
- Access to opportunities to assist with personal development
- Access to leaders in the industry, business and academia
- Insight and analysis on the latest issues facing leaders in the industry
Member support
We want to support our members to make the best decisions in their roles. Offering advice from personal development to recruitment, we are here to help.
What We Deliver
- Based upon individual needs, we develop tailored events and content aimed to support and develop
- We are always available to listen and help members overcome challenges in their roles
- We provide advice and guidance on individual personal development and careers
Legal Guidance
Our experts have developed a deep understanding of the sporting sector so that members can feel safe in the knowledge of having specialists in their corner.
What We Deliver
- We offer expert legal support
- We provide a complimentary legal point of view at member’s convenience
- Our experts specialise in the sporting sector, welcoming contact from any member of ASD
Community
Our members create an inclusive working community of practice and provide support, connections and development opportunities.
What We Deliver
- High quality social and networking opportunities
- Events to connect, support and develop
- Platforms to engage, share, inform and develop solutions
Professional Development
We are committed to ensure members are able to access opportunities to assist in their personal development, job role and career.
What We Deliver
- Access to opportunities to assist with personal development
- Access to leaders in the industry, business and academia
- Insight and analysis on the latest issues facing leaders in the industry
Member support
We want to support our members to make the best decisions in their roles. Offering advice from personal development to recruitment, we are here to help.
What We Deliver
- Based upon individual needs, we develop tailored events and content aimed to support and develop
- We are always available to listen and help members overcome challenges in their roles
- We provide advice and guidance on individual personal development and careers
Legal Guidance
Our experts have developed a deep understanding of the sporting sector so that members can feel safe in the knowledge of having specialists in their corner.
What We Deliver
- We offer expert legal support
- We provide a complimentary legal point of view at member’s convenience
- Our experts specialise in the sporting sector, welcoming contact from any member of ASD
Latest News
Become a member of ASD for unlimited access to all resources, articles and insights.
Membership Enquiry
@ASD_SportDir Jan 2022
Tonight we shared our report with over 350 football leaders worldwide. An excellent resource developed by our membe… https://t.co/iwPNY1107I
Follow Us