Life is not a sport for spectators
I have always been involved and committed in sport – as an athlete, coach, volunteer, researcher, communicator and spectator. My educational background is a master degree in Political Science and Physical Education and I have five chapters of my work life with different perspectives of sport. I have extensive theoretical knowledge and many practical experiences about the value of sport. My knowledge and experiences are obtained from youth education, higher education and research institutions, and the daily life of Danish and international elite sport.
For more than three decades I have worked with top athletes, coaches, high performance managers and researchers. In addition, I have worked with many municipalities, clubs, federations and organizations as well as some of Denmark’s largest private companies. Finally, I have many experiences as chairman and member of boards, voluntary organizations, federations, associations and public institutions. Today I have a number of collaborators whom I appreciate and which I solve different types of tasks for and along with. Because – Life is not a sport for spectators!
Blogs
The unity of sport – a fixed myth or a naive illusion?
Danish sport has changed radically in recent decades. Three central development trends – professionalization, commercialization and bureaucratization – have affected organizations, federations, and clubs, both in Denmark and internationally. All three development trends must be seen in the light of globalization, just as the development trends have a number of mutually reinforcing effects. The development … Read more
ASA, Dalgas Avenue and Frederiksbjerg
Frederiksbjerg in the City of Aarhus has always had a special place in my heart. The reasons are manifold; Almost seven decades ago I encountered this world in Montanagade 55, st.tv. – back then in the 1950s a poor working-class neighborhood with two-room apartments heated with kerosene or coke and with a toilet in the … Read more
Everything can change in a second – about the vulnerability of life
There are dates in one’s life that are burned into the memory – July 25th is one such date for me. On Saturday it will be exactly 15 years since I had one of my greatest experiences as a spectator at an international sporting event: The 14th World Aquatics Championships, which was held in Shanghai, … Read more
Is Aarhus GF ready for success in European club football?
On Wednesday there will be a draw for the 2nd qualifying round for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, where the Danish champions from Aarhus GF are among the 28 clubs. Due to a lack of qualification in three out of the last five seasons and not least a very disappointing defeat against Larne F.C. (Northern … Read more
That’s what my business partners say
“Michael Andersen is one of Denmark’s most experienced and competent CEO’s with a lot of knowledges and experiencies from the international world of sports. In the period as CEO of Team Denmark, Michael renewed the organization, which gave our top-athletes, teams and federations the opportunity to achieve outstanding results in international topsport”
Finn Lund Andersen | Director in AS3
“Throughout recent years, Danish School Sports has undergone an exciting development as an organization. In this connection, we have made use of Michael Andersen’s extensive professional competencies and knowledge within school sports, strategy and organization. His work has given us new perspectives, both on our self-understanding and future potentials. We have greatly appreciated our collaboration and, not least, the way he has shown respect to us. I have always appreciated Michael’s honesty and his direct behavior”.
Finn Kristensen | Dansk Skoleidræt
“Michael Andersen is an excellent manager. His human and professional skills enable him to quickly analyze the situation of human beings and teams, thus giving them the optimal coaching, which is the foundation of good performance. I have had the pleasure of the coaching both in the competitive situation and in a negotiating situation, and in both cases Michael’s analytical skills contributed to good results”.
Kasper Hvidt | Handball
”I know Michael Andersen from his time as CEO of Team Denmark. Michael was an incredibly skillfull manager who also had focus at the individual athlete. He took the time to going into the individual topics and challenges of the athlete and he was also very solution-oriented. Moreover, he is a down-to-earth person who is comfortable with being around ”.
Maja Alm | Orienteering
“Michael Andersen has some unique skills in coaching and to advicing the individual athlete, teams and the federation. He is always very passioned and incredibly well informed. With considerered decisions and clear communication, Michael is able to manage even the most complex negotiations and difficult situations ”.
Thomas Jacobsen | Sailing
“Michael Andersen is one of the best managers I have experienced and been lucky to work with. He was a very active person in relation to optimizing relationships for me and my teammates, so that we were able to win medals at international championships such as the Olympics, the World Championships and the European Championships. In addition, he was a crucial factor when resolving conflicts – and exceptionally good at finding good solutions for both parts in conflicts. As CEO of Team Denmark, Michael has always been aware of our demands, wishes and needs as world-class athletes.
Christinna Pedersen | Badminton