Clubs are increasingly confronted with diverse and ever more complex tasks in their daily work. Running a modern soccer club has long been comparable to running a company in the private sector. More and more clubs are therefore recognizing that the analysis of the club structure and its offerings has become an important task for club management. This is precisely where the club advisory service supports the BFV member clubs, most of which are run on a voluntary basis, with information and advice. While working with the clubs that want to develop further, the club consultancy focuses on a holistic approach in order to optimally support the clubs in their work.
What is the Berlin Football Association's club advisory service?
The BFV's club advisory service is a comprehensive service that supports our clubs in identifying their individual challenges and developing short-term solutions. Our aim is to strengthen club management in Berlin and to help clubs prepare for the future.
What does the consultation cost?
The club consultation is free of charge for BFV member clubs. This currently includes up to two club visits per year.
Who can make use of the association advisory service?
All clubs that are members of the Berlin Football Association can make use of the club advisory service. Whether you are a newly founded club or a large multi-division club - we are there for everyone.
What are the topics of association consulting?
Our consulting services cover the following topics:
Association management
- Recruitment/retention of volunteers
- Qualification measures for association employees
- Introduction of full-time staff
- Club culture
- Association strategy/philosophy
- Infrastructure
- Funding
- Sponsoring
- Public relations/social media
- Digitalization
- Cooperation with schools/daycare centers
Soccer management
- Qualification measures for coaches
- Recruitment and retention of referees
- Qualification of referees
- Children's/youth soccer
- Women's/girls' football
For other topics (e.g. passport system, match operations, social responsibility) we can establish direct contact with the respective BFV department.
Where does the club consultation take place?
The club consultation takes place at your clubhouse. If you don't have one, we can simply meet somewhere else (e.g. at the BFV office in the Haus des Fußballs).
How does a club consultation work?
First contact: Book an appointment using our appointment scheduling tool. You can also enter the topics you would like to discuss there.
First on-site visit: We carry out a club analysis and clarify together exactly what support you need.
Second on-site visit: We develop individual solutions and support you in implementing them.
Follow-up: We establish contacts and support you with further materials (e.g. with our funding database).
What needs to be done in preparation for a club consultation?
In addition to finding a date and specifying your desired topics, it is helpful if you fill out and submit our club analysis query. We also ask you to update your club profile.
*Instructions: Log in to DFBnet with your club's DFBnet ID. There you call up the club profile and update the data.
