Milot Mehmeti

...As a student in the 'Xhevdet Doda' high school, I showed excellent success and received high marks for all of my courses. In the mix of various courses that I studied, I developed a particular fondness for Physical Education, which involved sports-related theory and also practical training. My concurrent playing with the junior team of Kosovo's leading football club, 'Prishtina', had an additional influence in this direction. Further, as a very avid and informed follower of the European sports scene, I came to understand the fundamentals and details of the sport business in general. Combination of the above led me to the conclusion that the field of Sports Management was my main interest for further studies, not only because it was appealing to me personally, but most importantly, because my country lacks qualified people, prepared to further professionalize the sports scene and the dealings that it involves.A small soon-to-be-state of two million people, Kosovo has 22 sports federations and just over a thousand sport clubs. It is estimated that about 10% of the population is involved with sports. Football and Basketball are of national importance, while Handball is gaining import, with the first local clubs playing in the international arena. In absence of appropriate government support, the sport scene is mostly dependent on the voluntary support of businesses-sponsors, enthusiasts and innumerable fans. Also lacking are equipped sports managers and professional managerial skills in running the clubs and federations. What Kosovo has, though, are talented young individuals. To fill this apparent void, I believe that we need properly educated people on the field of sports management, and thus I am committed to become one of those future professionals, who will consequently become leaders of a future, and new, Kosovo sports ambiance.