Graham Porter may be the hot favorite to take charge of Premier League club West Ham, but the former Chelsea and Brighton boss has a new role in football.
Potter, 49, has been out of the game since he left his role at Stamford Bridge in April 2023.
He has it. Asked. Julen Lopetegui is set to replace Julen Lopetegui at the Hammers but announced a new and different role on Tuesday morning.
We are delighted to announce the addition of Graham Porter. @PFA Football Psychology; Business School as Course Associate Director for the Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Certificate. 🤝
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— PFA Business School (@thepfabusiness) January 7 2025
Potter has become co-director of a graduate course in football psychology run by the Professional Footballers Association.
The course helps students develop leadership skills and is a specialized course for coaches and managers.
“Education has helped me become a better person and a better player,” Potter said.
“It's very exciting that the PFA are doing this and giving me opportunities to improve,” he said. I'm glad you contributed to this. It's an investment now and in the future. My degree is my foundation in management.”
Potter made his name as coach at Swedish club Ostersund, Swansea, Coached at Brighton and Chelsea.