About us

Wisdom in action. Keeping you ahead.

Who is HELEGS?

HELEGS (Higher Education in Law, Economics, and Geopolitics of Professional Sports) was born from a shared vision among world-class academics and active experts in sports law, economics, and geopolitics, including Program Directors Jean-Louis Dupont, Simon Chadwick, Thomas Peeters and Sinisa Petrovic.

Recognizing the limitations of traditional sports law master's programs—often classroom-based, overly academic, confined to a single country's legal system, and expensive—they partnered with Baker McKenzie, Droitdusport.fr, and Football Legal to create a 100% online, practical, internationally oriented, and affordable alternative.

Today we take pride in having a world-class faculty composed of internationally renowned academics and leading experts. Participants learn directly from the leaders who have shaped—and continue to shape—the industry’s most significant transformations.

Reason Why

We created this Executive Program because we believe that expertise, independence, and affordability are powerful forces for change and empowerment.

In a world where the sports industry is shaped by complex legal, economic, and geopolitical forces, we want to give professionals the tools to navigate, improve, and redefine the system with integrity and vision.

At the same time, we believe that those who create value for the sports industry should be able to build a prosperous career. Our ambition is therefore not only to help professionals make a meaningful impact on sport, but also to equip them with the knowledge, recognition, and network necessary to achieve lasting professional and financial success.

Vision

A sports industry led by professionals with strategic acumen, ethical clarity, and innovative thinking, driven by a sustainable and fair success of all stakeholders in the industry.

Mission

Our mission is to simplify, accelerate, and amplify success for graduates and professionals willing to thrive in the sports industry by providing the most direct and effective program in law, economics, and geopolitics applied to professional sports.

Our mission is not just to educate, but to inspire a generation of leaders who will act with excellence, independence, and fairness—ensuring that sports remain a space of opportunity, justice, and progress for all.

Values

Expertise

We rely on the most updated, relevant, practical and authoritative knowledge, delivered by the industry’s top minds.

Independence

We offer a critical and objective look at the sector, where the point of view of all stakeholders is expressed.

Efficiency

We prioritize accelerated, high-impact learning tailored to busy professionals.

Global and Local

We equip participants to thrive in both national and international sports contexts.

Accessible

We provide affordable access to highly effective learning and a network of influential contacts in the sports industry.

Truly world-class experts

Simon Chadwick, Jean-Louis Dupont, Alexandra G. Bruinewoud, Kieran Maguire, Delphine Verheyden, Daniel Rascher, Alexander Jobst, Michele Roberts, Thomas Peeters, Siniša Petrović, Javier Tebas, Martyn Ziegler...

The perfect balance between

the most internationally renowned academic professors & active experts in Law, Economics and Geopolitics in professional sports.

Representing all industry stakeholders

which ensures you learn all sides of law, economics and geopolitics in sport, and not just those inspired by the necessarily biased interests of sports governing bodies.

In collaboration with trusted partners

Baker McKenzie, Droitdusport.com and Football Legal to provide valuable certification and recognition on top of cutting-edge expertise and pedagogy.

Who
will teach you?

Know your lecturers

Is this the right program for me?

This Executive Program is NOT about packaging up information. It's about career transformation and game-changing results.

The WHY of this Executive Program is: Master the rules of the sports industry. Use them. Or change them.

It equips you with a sense of anticipation—the ability to discern what is likely to come next—enabling you to stay ahead of the curve and lead rather than follow.

The curriculum has been carefully identified and developed to cover the knowledge and skills participants need to achieve their professional goals in the sports industry.

The lecturers are not just university professors or academics but also and mainly, each one in his field, among the most respected, renowned and successful professionals in the sports industry. They practise what they teach, at the highest level, every day.

The lecturers represent all stakeholders in the sports industry which ensures you learn all sides of law, economics and geopolitics in sport, and not only the one inspired by the interests of sports governing bodies. You learn all points of view.

Hence, our aim is to provide you with the tools that will enable you to learn more objectively, to think more accurately and to act more effectively. Our final ambition is to enable you to flourish in a complex but exciting sector.

If this is what you are looking for, this Executive Program is right for you.

Is this program as valuable as a one-year master in sports law?

We think so and have designed it to be so. There are many “masters in sports law”, which usually include one economics subject or another. Some of these masters are excellent. But those that are worthwhile generally last one academic year and represent a considerable investment of time and money.

“Law, Economics and Geopolitics of Professional Sports: How to be successful, globally and locally” is a very high-quality, time and cost-effective alternative to the traditional approach: in 46 hours of curated online Lectures and 4 hours of Live Sessions, world-class lecturers and key players in the sector will highlight and summarize for you the essentials of their knowledge and expertise.

In addition, at the end of each module, they will provide you with a detailed list of the best readings and sources, which will enable you - if you wish - to delve deeper into a particular aspect of the subject.

In short, in 50 hours of curated, dense and practical Masterclasses, you will acquire a comprehensive and effective knowledge of law, economics and geopolitics applied to professional sport. At the highest level. Faster.

Will it be financially worth it?

This Executive Program has been designed so that each participant has strong chances to reach their desired end outcome:

Get a job within the sports industry
Obtain a senior/executive level position
Get a salary increase
Manage people and projects
Change job function/occupation
Change job industry
Be self-employed/entrepreneur
Expand network

As long-time professionals in this sector, we have already gone through these challenges and know from firsthand what is necessary to succeed in them.

Career Trajectory

One way this Executive Program provides a return on investment is the expansion and acceleration of your career. The program provides the hard and soft skills to be an effective contributor and leader in sports business. You’ll learn how to solve complex problems and make decisions. These skills are highly valued in leaders and can not only help you land roles with increasing responsibility but lead your team through difficult challenges.

Earning Potential

Along with career acceleration comes increased earning potential. There’s an investment on your part, but the return on investment from a purely financial standpoint can be compelling. Especially in an industry that’s used to managing important amounts of money. The program sets you up to earn more than you would without it.

Connections

Finally, this Executive Program provides immense value in the form of connections. It is a transformative experience. Any time you go through a transformative experience with others, it creates bonds that will last a long time. The connections you’ll make in this Executive Program, both with participants and lecturers, can lead to professional opportunities to advance your career.

So yes, if you aim to accelerate your career and become a well-connected professional in the sports industry, this Executive Program will definitely help.

What if I find out that it's not the right program for me?

If you don’t enjoy the program, you will enjoy our unconditional money-back guarantee! We are so confident that this program will transform your career that if you eventually decide that it's not for you, no hard feelings.

Here's the deal:

Attend the first Live Session and complete the first module of the program. Then, If you decide it’s not for you, just let us know before starting the second module of the program.

We'll refund 100% of your investment.

No questions.
No conditions.

Why?
Because if you're not happy,
we are not happy.