CIES Talks #09: From FIFA Master to FIFA | feat. Geneva Decker, Daniela Huaman & Lace Hallendorff
Welcome back to CIES Talks, the video podcast series by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES)!
Join us for the ninth episode of CIES Talks, the video podcast series presented by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
In this series, we explore the intersection of sports management, education, and career development through engaging conversations with professionals shaping the global sports industry. In the ninth episode of CIES Talks, host Matteo Tassi brings together three recent graduates of the FIFA Master — Geneva Decker, Daniela Huaman Rodriguez, and Lace Hallendorff — for an insightful and candid conversation about their journeys from the classroom to one of the most influential organisations in world sport: FIFA.
As members of the landmark 25th edition of the FIFA Master, Geneva, Daniela, and Lace share their experiences navigating the transition from academic life into professional roles at FIFA. They reflect on:
how the FIFA Master equipped them with the tools and mindset to succeed in a competitive global environment, the challenges and opportunities of entering the sports industry at an early stage in their careers, what it’s really like to work inside FIFA, and the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and international perspective in building a career in sport.
The conversation also offers valuable insight into the dynamics of the FIFA Master cohort experience, the strength of its global alumni network, and how collaboration and diversity play a key role in shaping future leaders in sport.
Whether you are considering applying to the FIFA Master, starting your career in sport, or simply curious about life inside FIFA, this episode provides practical advice and authentic perspectives from three young professionals at the beginning of exciting international careers.
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Organised by CIES in cooperation with De Montfort University (UK), SDA Bocconi School of Management (Italy) and the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland).
Whether you’re a law graduate considering a transition into sport, a FIFA Master candidate, or simply someone passionate about leadership, education, and international sport, this episode offers valuable insight and inspiration. To learn more about the FIFA Master and the work of CIES, visit https://www.cies.ch .
