Le Cercle • Sports Management & Regions
WHAT IS THE CIRCLE?
The "Sport Management & Regions" Circle is an academic and professional think tank and action group focused onanalyzing, forecasting, andsupporting changes in the sports sector and their regional impact.
Its mission: participatory research, support, consulting, and training for sports organizations and local governments.
A STRONG PARTNER ECOSYSTEM
The CERCLE is based on a strategic partnership between:
éklore-ed, a leading provider of training in sports-related professions,
the Pau Béarn Chamber of Commerce and Industry, committed to regional economic development,
and a network of local economic and institutional stakeholders.
This unique synergy brings together education, academic research, and regional economic development to provide concrete, innovative solutions tailored to local conditions.
"This initiative demonstrates the commitment of the Cercle's partners
to foster dialogue between research and practice,
"Territories and Performance, Sport and Society"
THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
The committee is led by three renowned researchers in the field of sports management:
Jean-Philippe SERBERA • Professor of Finance, Associate Dean for Research • éklore-ed
Olivier BESSY • Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Urban Planning • UPPA, Partner at éklore-ed
Bruno LAPEYRONIE • Associate Professor • CEREGE
Alexis GALLICE • Lecturer and researcher in sports management • éklore-ed
ACTIVE MEMBERS
Édouard Cissé • former professional and international soccer player, entrepreneur, and soccer media consultant
Sylvain Langer • Director of the Pau Tourist Office
Nicolas Coulmy • Expert Advisor for Scientific Support and High-Performance Innovation, National Sports Agency (ANS) • Scientific Advisor, French Ski Federation
Philippe Cazes-Carrère • Founder and President of the APR-ÜBI Group • Runner
NEWS
Edouard Cissé, former player for PSG and Pau FC, joins Le Cercle!
Sports are a powerful driver of regional development, social cohesion, and sustainable innovation.
It is with this shared conviction ...
HOW THE CIRCLE WORKS
The Circle's Mission
Produce and disseminate analyses, studies, and recommendations on strategic issues in sports management within its jurisdiction.
The shares
• Research and scientific output: academic publications, research reports, policy briefs
• Market intelligence and foresight: trend analysis, identification of innovations, anticipation of industry changes
• Engagement with stakeholders: organizing meetings, forums, and conferences with public officials, sports leaders, and entrepreneurs
• Promotion and outreach: sharing research through the éklore-ed website, the media, and professional networks
• Training and knowledge transfer: incorporating findings into educational programs, continuing education for professionals
• Regional support : consulting services for businesses and local governments through the Pau Béarn Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Topics
• Sports Economics and Financing : business models of sports organizations, facility financing, sponsorship, philanthropy, taxation
• Active Communities, Resilience, and Sustainability : the regional impact of sports, sports tourism, events, urban planning, and public policy
• Governance and Management of Sports Organizations : strategic leadership, performance, social responsibility, digital transformation
• Innovation and foresight : new sports practices, technologies, emerging business models, environmental transitions
NETWORKING & DEVELOPMENT
In addition to its founding partnership, the circle is building relationships with:
Local governments
Sports federations and leagues
Professional sports clubs and organizations
Companies in the sports industry
National professional networks
