ESF History

The Educational Sports Forum (ESF), came into existence in December 2005 at an inaugural meeting with the General Federation of Trade Unions at the House of Commons in London. Members include:

• League Managers Association
• Professional Footballers Association
• Professional Rugby Players Association
• Professional Cricketers Association
• Institute of Football Managers and Administrators
• Jockeys Education and Training Scheme

ESF evolved to promote the interests of affiliate members, assessing their educational needs and delivering a professional package of education and training to support those working in the sports industry to achieve their full learning potential, both during their playing days and when they leave their respective sports.

The ESF aims to make training and education a key focus for those working in the sports industry and working towards equality in sport by bringing sport back into the community. The ESF have developed and delivered a full range of customised courses and community disseminations events, UK wide. They have built progressive national partnership agreements with further and higher education providers and been successful in negotiating government funded project money to promote Lifelong Learning for people working in the sports industry.