AI in Sport

Overview Modules Teaching Methods Who Should Attend

The AI Advantage

Welcome to AI in Sport, brought to you by VSI Executive Education – where the pace of change in sport meets the cutting edge of technology.

As sport evolves at unprecedented speed, your role as a leader, practitioner or innovator demands more than intuition and instinct. It’s time to harness data, insight and artificial intelligence in a way that transforms performance, operations and strategy.

Contact our team at VSI to book your discovery call today, email info@vsiee.com

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Course Information

Attendance:

Online

Start Dates:

February 2026

Duration:

7 Hours

What you’ll study

Course Overview

AI is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s here, transforming how the world’s most innovative sports organisations think, operate, and win.

This 7-hour course guides sporting leaders through the practical and strategic integration of AI into every part of their club’s ecosystem, from the boardroom to the pitch.

You’ll explore what AI is, where the sporting business is heading, and how to merge human intelligence with machine efficiency to deliver a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Course Content

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and the confidence to apply AI thinking across every layer of your organisation. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of AI and its role in modern sports business.
Identify opportunities to optimise both operational efficiency and sporting performance.
Develop a roadmap for integrating human expertise with AI tools.
Create actionable strategies aligning AI adoption with club-wide objectives.
Lead cultural change within your organisation to embrace AI confidently and effectively.

Modules

Focus: Building foundational understanding of AI and its relevance to sports organisations.

Key Topics:

Demystifying AI: What it is (and isn’t)
The evolution of AI in global industries, and why sport is next
AI in scouting, recruitment, medical, fan engagement, and finance
The competitive risk of standing still
Case studies: Leading clubs and federations using AI to gain an edge

“Clubs that see AI as an opportunity rather than a threat will lead the next sporting era.”

Duration: 1 hour

Focus: How AI will shape the sports industry in the next decade.

Key Topics:

Data as the new currency of sport
Hyper-personalised fan engagement powered by AI
Smarter business operations: forecasting, budgeting, commercial strategy
Performance analytics beyond the pitch
Aligning efficiency with sustainability and profitability.

“The future sporting business won’t just play the game better, it will run smarter.”

Duration: 1.5 hours

Focus: Blending human decision-making with AI driven insights.

Key Topics:

Why AI won’t replace leadership, vision, and creativity
Building trust and confidence in AI adoption
Human – AI workflows in recruitment, sports science, and commercial strategy
Decision-making frameworks: human vs. data-driven calls
AI ethics and governance in sport

“The best clubs won’t choose between AI or human insight, they’ll blend both into something greater.”

Duration: 1.5 hours

Focus: Designing a tailored AI strategy for your club.

Key Topics:

Conducting an AI readiness audit
Building the business case: ROI, savings, revenue growth
Aligning AI with sporting and business KPIs
Change management and cultural transformation
Creating a 12-month AI integration action plan

“AI is not a technology project, it’s a leadership decision. The future belongs to those who start today.”

Duration: 2 hours

Teaching Methods

The AI in Sport course combines academic rigour with applied learning, reflecting VSI’s commitment to executive education that drives real-world impact.

You will learn through a blend of:

Interactive lectures with case studies
Scenario-based exercises tackling club-specific challenges
Live Q&A sessions for problem solving
Demonstrations of practical AI tools for sports management and performance

Lewis Grabban

This course has help taught me so much about how AI can help me as a coach on a day to day basis to get the best out of the players.

Former Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa Forward

UCFB VSI AI in Sports Graduate

Who Should Attend

AI in Sport is designed for professionals across the global sports industry who recognise that data, technology, and intelligent systems are becoming central to competitive advantage.