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Accelerating the Growth of Elite Sporting Organisations

Sentinel Sports Group is a provider of strategic advisory, expert insights, and operational support within football. We specialise in supporting club owners, leagues, and investors, driving success and fostering long-term growth. Our mission is to empower football organisations to shape and secure their future, ensuring they thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

About Sentinel Sports Group

Sentinel Sports Group is here to tackle your most significant challenges. Our network of advisors includes experienced leaders with a track record of driving change across football and business.

With deep expertise in the sport, we have first-hand experience navigating the challenges faced by football organisations.

Services

At Sentinel Sports Group, we focus on more than just solving your organisation’s immediate challenges; we help build the foundation for long-term success. Our network of advisors includes leaders with proven success across football and business, bringing valuable experience and strategic insight to guide you through complex situations.

Sentinel Sports Group is dedicated to empowering your leadership and team, ensuring your organisation thrives into the future.

Leadership Strategy

Our Leadership Strategy services are designed to strengthen your organisation’s leadership capabilities. We work with you to develop and implement strategic approaches that inspire effective decision-making, drive performance, and align your leadership team with your long-term goals.

Operations

Our Operations services focus on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of your organisation. We streamline processes, optimise resource management, and implement best practices to ensure smooth and productive day-to-day operations, ultimately driving sustainable success.

Change & Transformation

Our Change & Transformation services support organisations in navigating periods of transition, growth, or restructuring. We help you design and implement change management strategies that minimise disruption, maintain performance, and align your people behind a clear vision for the future.

We've worked with some of the biggest teams and leagues

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