Lockouts rule the roost in 2011. First, the NFL muscles flex to show us the veins of how money ultimately rules the football kingdom. We know full well it’s not a game we simply watch on t.v. – it’s a multi-billion dollar business that needs a “dollar-driven enhancement drug” to keep it going.
The NBA is also beefing up their legal course for a lockout once the playoffs are complete. Still, it’s all about the almighty dollar. What else is new? Both lockouts will have a long-lasting, trickle-down effect on players, sponsors, vendors, and fans.
These are stressful times in the sports world. High profile players can fare well during the lockout without having to worry about how they’re going to make their mortgage. Rookies and practice squad players on the other hand have had to make major life adjustments during the lockout. One placekicker I know had to move back home with his parents because there is simply no money coming in and no other revenue streams. [click to continue…]
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Most sports professionals who have know how valuable they are.
Things change when you meet people face to face. I don’t know how the chemicals in our bodies transform when we actually see how someone looks, listen to the sound of their voice, touch their hand when we greet, and observe how they interact with others… but somehow you just know when you meet with someone if it will be a mutually beneficial business relationship.
These new connections can help you get to where you want to be in life, and throughout your sports career.
Wouldn’t you agree?
Attending sports conferences is the best way to connect with many of the top sports executives in the industry. However, it can be time consuming, and cost a lot of money along the way.
This is just one of the reasons to join the Sports Executives Association. This will allow you to still meet and stay connected to those top sports professionals, but from the comfort of your home or office and at the time which is most convenient for you.
Watch below to learn more about the pros and cons of attending conferences and write in the comment section below some of the benefits your have seen from attending conferences and meeting sports professionals face to face.
The Sports Executives Association is coming soon. Many of you have asked for more information, and emailing me about the release date. It’s coming soon, and I wanted to thank you for your patience.
I don’t want to spoil all of the goods by sharing with you every last detail, but I wanted to share with you this brief video to prepare you for the launch.
If you have not already signed up on the list to hear about the official launch date, make sure you sign up here and I will be sending out information over the next few weeks.
Everyone loves a top 10 list so I decided to take a poll and generate a list with the top sites to help you in your quest of being the best sports executive possible.
There are many great sports industry websites out there in a variety of niches. Some are fan related, team related, blogs, videos, job boards, career resources, social networking, and beyond. Although there are too many great sites that are not included, feel free to add the sites that were most helpful to your quest over this past year. Here is what I found most useful in 2008:
I did not rank these from 1-10, and that may make some of you a little upset, but I decided to just give you my top 10 overall. Maybe next year I’ll put out a larger poll, get previous winners to vote like it’s the Heisman, and have a real #1. For now, however, feel free to include any additional sites that you think should have made the list, or at least be included as an honorable mention.
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Lockouts rule the roost in 2011. First, the NFL muscles flex to show us the veins of how money ultimately rules the football kingdom. We know full well it’s not a game we simply watch on t.v. – it’s a multi-billion dollar business that needs a “dollar-driven enhancement drug” to keep it going.
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