OK, being a club president can be challenging. Most people who have never been in the role assume it will be daunting. There is a notion that the President must be the hardest working person in the club and solely responsible for the success of the club. The committee...
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...
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...
It is important that, as President, you are empowered with all the information you need. You also must ensure your club committee is too. Very few clubs actually take the time to induct the club committee and empower them with the information and knowledge they need...
Once you have ensured that your committee and yourself have all the information you need to start, the next step is planning the year. Taking time to consider and plan what tasks need to be completed, by when and who is best to undertake them, is a vital task often...
Once the committee has agreed on the final goals and key activities, the next step is delegating effectively for their planning and delivery. One of the following three parties are usually the best place to look for help: An individual or group of individuals within...
One of the most important tasks to be undertaken at the start of the year is to identify who the different stakeholders of the club are, and how do we need to engage them throughout the year. It is amazing how often we talk to sponsors who used to sponsor a club but...
Probably the most important concept club Presidents, committee members and leaders need to understand is, what is volunteering? A very simple question but the ramifications are massive for club because without question, after years of working with all types of clubs...
So... you’re Club President, now what? Where do you start? These are questions we get so often at Sports Community. Presidents asking: what should we do first? We like to start with a few really important definitions that answer the following key questions: What is a...
One of the first tendencies of a new President is to actually go and “do” something. Sometimes this is driven by a club need but most times it is driven by the President wanting to show their value. Let's identify the information club presidents need. Ideally, the...