Work in Sports: 6 Tips to Get Ahead

by Darren Heitner | March 10th, 2010 | No Comments »

Canadian Veggie Graduating from your undergraduate institution in April or May and want to break into the business of sports (particularly in the representation of athletes) but have no idea where to start? Here’s a list of options. There is no “right” path to success, but the following list provides some insight into ways that you can better prepare yourself for the life as a sports agent and possibly get your first foot through the door.

1. Don’t stop learning. Have you taken the LSAT or GRE? If not, it may be too late to take either standardized test in order to be admitted into a law school or masters program this Fall. If you have taken one of the 2 tests, you may want to consider getting a graduate/law degree. For one, the NFL requires that you have one if you wish to be certified by the players’ association. But even if you just want to focus your practice on basketball, baseball, or some other sport, the knowledge, tools, and connections you will gain from a masters program or law school are very valuable in this field. My own two cents – Go to law school and see if the school allows you to take some out-of-law classes like Sport Marketing.

Sports Executives Association and Your Sports Career

by Lewis Howes | February 26th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The best way to take your game to the next level in sports is to train and compete with the top athletes in the world.

The best way to advance your sports career is to work with and be mentored by the top sports executives in the world.

Simple as that.

Watch below to hear my take on this at Wimbledon Park in London while I was there last month during my London Sports Networker Event.

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What other ways can help you take your sports career to the next level? Feel free to include your thoughts in the comments below, or add them to the Sports Business Survey.

Mental And Physical Training – The Keys of a Champion

by Lewis Howes | February 16th, 2010 | 5 Comments »

Sports Executives Association

In order to be an elite athlete and win championships, you need to be strong both physical and mentally.

Having pure athleticism isn’t enough, as the visual and mental side of sports is the difference between sinking the last second shot to win the game, or chocking at the line and falling short of success.

This is true in your business or your career as well. Staying in great physical shape gives you the confidence you need to take on all of your challenges and projects throughout the day. And staying crisp on the mental side of things, while constantly educating yourself and your team on ways to improve your business is essential for achieving your own level of success.

Watch me try to catch my breath after a workout and share with you how the Sports Executives Association will help you achieve one of the two keys of being a champion in the sports industry.

Want to learn more about the S.E.A.? Make sure you sign up to stay informed about the launch date, and how you can get involved.

What are some other keys to being a champion? Could you fit them under one of these two keys, or can you add another key to this equation?

Interview with Paul Tonelli

by Matt Crevin | February 8th, 2010 | No Comments »

This week on Voice of the Box, Matt interviews one of the most recognized radio personalities in California. Paul Tonelli from the famous Lamont and Tonelli Show is also the stadium PA announcer at Candlestick Park. Paul shares how he got his start in radio and what key factors led to his success.

Interview with Ryan Leong, Radio Correspondent

by Matt Crevin | January 28th, 2010 | No Comments »

This week Matt Crevin from Voice of the Box interviews veteran radio correspondent Ryan Leong. Ryan discusses his role, how he got his start and pearls of wisdom on how to break into a career in the sports radio business.

Find a Job in Sports: Be Your Own PR Agent

by Gail Sideman | January 26th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

a natural sound I’ve decided to take a detour from writing about current issues and events surrounding sports public relations to provide some simple tips to young people entering the business.

I recently read a query from a college-age man who is set to graduate this spring. He asked for advice from the panel about how to get a job in sports the sports industry. I asked myself, “What took you so long to ask?”

My post today is an effort to help people who are preparing for this stage of education not have to ask that question. You’re read it right – as a second-semester senior in college, you will hopefully not have to ask how to break into your field of choice because you’ll have already done your research, laid a foundation for your own brand and even completed an internship or two. In essence, you must create your own public relations campaign and pitch yourself.

Interview with Mike Eaby of Westwood One Radio

by Matt Crevin | January 21st, 2010 | No Comments »

Matt Crevin from Voice of the Box interviews One of Westwood One’s top radio producers Mike Eaby. Mike details what exactly happens in the radio booth during an NFL broadcast. Mike is one of the best in the business and describes his behind the scenes role and how he got his start.

Interview with Jeff Chapman, NFL Statistician

by Matt Crevin | January 14th, 2010 | Comments Off

This week Matt Crevin from Voice from the Box interviews Jeff Chapman. Jeff is a top flight statistician for radio and TV broadcasts. With most sports being so numbers driven, Jeff provides detail about his role and what it takes to crunch the numbers and provide the information to the broadcasters.

Interview with Kevin Lynch, Sports Writer

by Matt Crevin | January 7th, 2010 | No Comments »

This week Matt Crevin from Voice of the Box interviews writer Kevin Lynch. Kevin has been covering the NFL for 21 years and explains his role as well as the keys to staying current in the ever changing world of sports journalism.

Top 9 Ways To Break Into Sports

by Lewis Howes | January 5th, 2010 | 5 Comments »

star5112 (This is a guest article by Mark Washo)

I host a weekly online Sports Management chat as an Adjunct Professor for Sports Management Worldwide where I’m able to invite guest speakers from within the sports industry to participate. Over the past few months the students have learned from executives at many top teams, companies and agencies.

I also have been on the sports conference circuit in the past year, participating in numerous sports business panels. Whether I am sitting on a panel or facilitating chats, I hear the same reoccurring advice about how to break into the sports industry. Here are some tips from recent calls to help give sports job seekers a head start.

1. Network, network, network- build your pro sports Rolodex

One of the most important things you can do when trying to break into sports, is to build your Rolodex of professional sports contacts. Learfield’s Mary Lee Gilliland comments “Job seekers should seek out events and opportunities to meet as many sports executives and people working in the industry as they can. The first place sports executives look when they have open positions, is within their own network. I receive dozens of e-mails a year from my friends in the business asking me if I know of candidates that would be qualified for their open positions.”