Sports Community founder, Steve Pallas, hosts a series of 6 self-paced online training sessions. The on-demand training provides a step by step guide on the simplest, easiest and most enjoyable way to become a successful sports club President. Episode 1 - Leadership...
Information for presidents and committees
9 Ways to Make it Easier to Run Your Club
Running a Sports Club isn't always easy - but it can be Sports Community has been working with and helping sports club committees and volunteers since 2012. When working one-on-one with clubs and their amazing volunteers, our focus has always been "how do we make it...
President – All resources (click on link to access)
(MO = Members only - Purchase membership here for as little as $59) (SH = Available for purchase from the shop) Templates and Checklists Implementation Plan Delivering Club Objectives Club Culture Audit Strategic Planning Template Risk Management Checklist Critical...
What is the Role and Responsibility of a Sports Club Committee?
It is not the role of the committee to run the club … it is the role of the committee to ensure the club is run. Most people think that being on the club committee means you have to do all the work but nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is the most...
What does a successful club President actually do?
When we ask presidents "what do you do?", it is amazing how many say “EVERYTHING!”. Often when this question is raised, the answer will be a list of tasks and responsibilities that need to be ticked off. For us at Sports Community we believe to be a successful club...
How to become your club’s next President
Today, becoming your club's next President is really easy. Simply say the words “I might think about becoming President of my club one day". BOOM - before you know it, you are the President. The formal process for a club President will be defined in your club...
How can Presidents and Vice Presidents work as an effective team?
At Sports Community we have the opportunity to work with many club committees. One of the fascinating things to observe are the dynamics between a club President and the club Vice President. The role of Vice President means different things at different clubs. In some...
How to remove the club President
The proper procedure to remove the club President If the President of your sports club is ineffective or unwilling to undertake the role as required, then the last resort is to seek to remove the club President from the role. This is a highly dramatic step and should...
What to consider before becoming a sports club president
So, you are considering becoming a sports club President, or you have been asked to take on the role. Congratulations! it’s a hugely important role and a great honour that can make a positive difference to many people. But before you accept the role make sure you...
Characteristics of successful Club Presidents
Typically, when we ask new Presidents what their primary responsibility or objective is the answer is often: “To leave the club in a better position than when we took on the role of President” While this is a noble sentiment it is also simplistic in its nature because...