The Club Management Seminar conducted over two days by FIFA lecturer Jorge S Baptista the past weekend at the Centenary Hall, was concluded successfully, with around 35 club administrators from MFA member clubs gaining invaluable experience in the various aspects of modern club management.

After an insight was given by Mr Baptista on basic requirements for running a club, followed by an exposition of the subject dealing with the transition from a purely amateur to a semi-professional administration, there were questions from the participants followed by discussions on the topics.

Those present were then divided into workshop groups, after which each unit representing the Premier/First Division, the Second and the Third Division clubs made very useful presentations which included suggestions for improving their ‘modus operandi’.

Communication with all stakeholders turned out to be another interesting and useful topic. The subject was thoroughly dealt with as the association/clubs relations with the media was comprehensively looked into when a general discussion ensued.

The activity, held under the auspices of FIFA, was an excellent opportunity for local clubs administrators to continue developing their skills in club management and this in the wake of the course the MFA has been conducting for these personnel in recent months on the initiative of the Association’s Committee for Administrators.

The event was introduced and concluded by MFA Senior Vice-President Carmel Bartolo and co-ordinated by Louis Micallef, the association’s Ass. Gen. Secretary (Admin).