6 Inside Ticket Sales Managers walk into an Arena… Ok, it sounds like the great start to a joke, but in essence this piece is more about how those managers got into their coveted sports jobs. I often get asked how I got my foot in the door in professional sports and the answer is…
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Who Will Be The Next Sports Networker Intern?
Are you motivated, entrepreneurial, and looking for valuable experience to help you land your dream job in the Sports Industry? Looking to combine your knowledge of and interest in sports with your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress skills? If you answered YES to these questions…..then the Sports Networker Internship could be for you! About Sports…
Interview with Phil Parker, Author of The Athlete’s Bible – Superman All The Time Version
Phil Parker has been a Head Coach in the PAC Ten and Big Ten Conferences, and in the California Community College System, coaching wrestling, a sport he excelled in atIowaStateUniversity. After being widely recruited out of high school, Parker went on to become a three-time All-American, and member of three national championship teams as a…
Interview with Nu Image Protection Security Services
You would think a 250+ lb. athlete wouldn’t need protection of any kind. You would think they could pulverize any person with one punch and maybe that is true to a certain extent. However, they have other things on their minds…things like playbooks, training, and game strategies. They don’t have time to think about stalkers…
Interview with Ranier Rackley – How the Lockout is Affecting Undrafted Free Agents
I met with Ranier this past weekend in Durham,NC, and within five minutes I knew he had maturity well beyond his 24 years. Standing at 6’ and 200 lbs., Ranier has the heart and passion that will make him a force to be reckoned with on any NFL field. He’s laser-focused on his long-time dream…
Womens Football player Jennifer Kadlitz – Houston Power WR/Team Captain Interview
Womens Football Player – Jennifer Kadlitz I’ve covered womens football in previous articles. I’m not talking lingerie football…I’m talking professional tackle football, complete with pads and helmets. I have discovered the women I’ve interviewed in the pro leagues are gracious and good-hearted women from all lifestyles and occupations. They just love playing football. One such…
Sports Insider Interview Series #3: Schuyler Hoversten, Director of Revenue Development with LA Dodgers
Schuyler has a wealth of innovative knowledge in the sport industry, in addition to being an amazing, strategic, out of the box thinker. His ability to think ‘big picture’ helps him land the big deals with major companies around the globe as well as driving huge success for his clients. KRISTEN SONSMA: What…
5 Ways to Deal With the Frustration of Breaking Into Sports
Trying to land a job – any job – can be a challenging experience. And when it comes to the sports industry, that challenge can easily turn into frustration. I get a lot of emails that express that frustration such as, “I feel like I can’t break into sports because there’s nowhere to go!” Or,…
Sports Industry Insider Interview Series #2: Kelly Perdew, CEO FastpointGames.com and Apprentice Winner
On a quest to continue to bring awareness to many facets of the sport business, interviewing Kelly Perdew was on the top of the list. As The Apprentice season 2 winner and sports aficionado, Kelly brings light to his success, how he became a winner, business of fantasy sports, and ‘What is the Apprentice winner…
The “Should I Pursue a Sports Career” Test
I don’t know about you, but taking tests in school wasn’t one of my favorite college pastimes. However, tests are important because they let you know where you are in terms of your mastery of the subject you’re studying. Plus, some tests can also help you make educated decisions. If you’re considering a career in…
Sports Industry Insider Interview Series #1: Chris Quinn, Director of Sales with Santa Anita Park
During a recent trip to California, I had the pleasure to meet Chris Quinn, Director of Sales at Santa Anita Park, and took a tour of their spectacular facility. I have to admit I did have a goal or maybe a wish that Zenyatta would be waiting in a stall to greet me, but unfortunately…
2 Things You Must Do to Break Into Sports
Some people get overwhelmed — even frustrated — when they wrestle with the concept of breaking into sports. That’s understandable. After all, sports is one of the most difficult industries to break into. And to make things worse, there’s not a guidebook that shows you how to do it. Well, I’ve got some good news….