Overview
The Future Leaders of Sport Coaching in Higher Education Programme is a 12–18-month leadership development initiative designed for early to mid-career academics who aspire to take on significant leadership roles within higher education institutions. The programme aims to cultivate a new generation of academic leaders in sport coaching who are strategic, inclusive, and equipped to shape the future of teaching, research, and governance.
Programme Objectives
- To develop participants' leadership identity, confidence, and capability
- To build strategic awareness of the higher education landscape
- To provide insight into key academic leadership roles (e.g., journal editor, Dean, research leader)
- To foster inclusive leadership practices and collaborative cultures
- To support participants in designing and executing a leadership project with real institutional impact
- To build a sustainable network of future academic leaders within and across sport coaching and other disciplines
Target Audience
Early to mid-career academics (typically Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, or early Associate Professors) with:
- Demonstrated interest or potential in leadership
- Desire to shape institutional and disciplinary futures
- Commitment to inclusive and ethical leadership
Interested in the Programme?
The 2026 cohort for the Future Leaders of Sport Coaching in Higher Education Programme has already been selected. If you would like to express your interest in future cohorts, or have questions regarding the programme, please contact us at info@cricsportcoaching.com or in our Discord server.