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Become an IE Sports Leader

Sport has the power to connect people, create friendships, and build communities. The Sports Leadership Seminar is your opportunity to become one of the students who makes that happen.

This 6 session sports leadership pathway prepares you to design, organize, and lead sports initiatives that bring the IE community together. Through practical learning and real projects you care about, you'll develop the skills to create experiences that foster participation, connection, and school spirit across campus.

Whether you're organizing an intercampus tournament, launching a recreational league, or leading a new sports initiative, you'll learn how to transform ideas into meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impact.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the seminar, you'll develop practical skills in:

• Leadership and team management
• Event planning and project execution
• Communication and promotion
• Tournament and league organization
• Decision-making and problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Participant experience

More importantly, you'll learn how to create environments where students feel welcomed, engaged, and connected through the sports you love.

Why Join?

As an IE Sports Leader, you'll shape the student experience.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead official IE Sports initiatives throughout the academic year
• Build a stronger and more connected campus community
• Create opportunities for students to meet, compete, and belong
• Develop leadership and project management experience valued beyond graduation
• Work alongside IE Sports staff while expanding your professional network
• Leave a lasting impact on student life at IE

You'll also have the chance to earn more ECTS & IE Sports gear!

Seminar Structure

The seminar consists of six interactive sessions (90 minutes each) combining workshops, practical exercises, simulations, and collaborative projects.

Topics include:

• Building a Sports Community
• Promotion, Engagement & Creating Buzz
• Leadership beyond motivation: influence, accountability, and trust.
• Leading Under Pressure & Conflict
• Kaizen Mentality (& tools) - because True Leaders Never Stop Improving 
• Continuity -  Creating something that lasts beyond yourself.

Schedule

IE Tower

Mondays | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

• September 14, 21, 28
• October 5, 12, 19

Segovia Campus

Wednesdays | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

• October 21, 28
• November 4, 11, 18, 25

Who Should Apply?

This program is for students who are passionate about their sport & committed. And you want to:

• Take initiative
• Connect people through sport
• Grow as leaders
• Help build an active and welcoming IE community

No previous leadership experience is required, just enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to make a difference.

After the Seminar

Students who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to become an IE Sports Leader, taking an active role in organizing tournaments, leagues, recreational activities, and campus-wide events throughout the academic year.
 

Become someone who helps define what it means to be part of the IE Sports community. Seek Your Greatness!