Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and Minerva Academy have joined forces to provide career pathways within football and sport to football and cricket academy graduates in India.
This collaboration between the leading global sports education provider and one of India’s most successful sports academies demonstrates a commitment to providing opportunities on and off the pitch for the next generation of leaders.
Minerva Academy’s former and current players as well as staff will have opportunities to enrol onto GIS’ master’s degrees in subject areas including management and administration, marketing and media, and coaching and analysis. In addition, there will be opportunities to join GIS students at its campuses and hubs in Wembley, Manchester, Miami, New York, Toronto and Melbourne for study tour visits.
GIS students will also have employment and research opportunities with the esteemed academy in the future.
Speaking about the partnership, GIS CEO, Lindsay Henderson commented: “We’re delighted to partner with the Global Institute of Sport to provide pathways for our players and staff to add to their skills and qualifications and to advance their careers on and off the pitch.”
GIS’ Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, Ray Boggiano added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for GIS students to gain experience with a club famed for its academy success, and to learn alongside Minerva’s footballers, coaches and administrators.”
Global Institute of Sport delivers master’s degrees in football and sport online and with access to stadium campuses and hubs in Wembley, Manchester, Miami, New York, Toronto and Melbourne.
Minerva Football Academy is a professional multi-sports club based in Punjab.