Administrator

Charlotte Males

Charlotte is a highly motivated recent graduate of Brunel University, with a strong academic background, commercial experience, and excellent communication skills. Charlotte was previously a Marketer Intern at Sports Networker. She is also a Social Media Executive at We Play and owns her own blog, Males on Sports. Charlotte is a firm believer that social media and sport have a lot to learn from each other and is excited to see where this partnership can lead. A lover of all sports, she supports West Ham United FC and plays hockey. Has a degree in Sport Science, but far from being a scientist. She would love to see England win the World Cup in her lifetime. She’s still hopeful.

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George Daniel Leis

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Author

Bryan Mcwilliam

Bryan’s work has been published in The Hockey News, Sports Networker, Mets360, Blood and Thunder Magazine, fiveonfive Magazine, Canadian Baseball Network, Gear Up for Sports, Slam! Wrestling, Miz Rebel Records and more. He has appeared on ESPN Radio and The Score to discuss sports and his sports writing has received mention on Sportsnet.ca. As a sports journalist Bryan provides opinion and analysis on the sports world. His topics range from specific sports such as baseball, hockey, basketball, football, professional wrestling, roller derby and other sports subjects such as social media, sponsorship, ticket sales, marketing, networking, business, jobs and public relations. As a columnist Bryan currently writes a weekly sports column for the popular blog space Mets360 and he formerly wrote a daily sports column for Gear Up for Sports.

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Kendall Moore

Kendall Moore is the Founder and Principal of Official Review Consulting, LLC, a Maryland-based consulting firm focused on strategic and outcomes-driven program development for nonprofit organizations and corporate giving programs, particularly within the sports industry. Kendall holds a Master of Public Administration degree from The George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration and is also an alumna of The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics degree, triple concentrating in Marketing, Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Social Impact & Responsibility.

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Laura Brandes

Hi, Laura Brandes here! I am a business strategist with more than seventeen years of experience, ten of them working in the sports industry, for brands like adidas, Reebok, Nike and Speedo. I am also a successful entrepreneur and very passionate about all kinds of sports. I have created and managed my own sports brand in Brazil, and now I live in Panama.

I love helping aspiring entrepreneurs to overcome overwhelm and fear of failure when starting a new business. I have created a method in 8 steps to go from a Business Idea to a solid Business Plan, so new entrepreneurs can gain confidence and take action towards the business of their dreams. This method is featured on my first book: “Athlepreneurs – 8 Lessons from Athletes to Start Your Business as a Champion”, available on Amazon – paperback and Kindle formats.

I also enjoy to write and share what I have learned from my international working experience in 3 continents. We can connect through social medias and of course, here. If you plan starting a business, you can sign up to my website to receiveI free tips on entrepreneurship – www.athlepreneur.tv. I will be very happy to see your comments below my articles!

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Mark Burns

Mark Burns graduated from the University of Michigan in May 2011 and is two months away from graduating from law school at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mark wrote for SportsNetworker.com in 2012 and 2013.

Currently, Mark is a Fellow with Sports Symposium, Inc. where he is assisting with the planning and execution of the first Global Sports Symposium set to take place on May 15, 2014 in London, England at Emirates Stadium (home of Arsenal FC). Mark also is a Contributor with Sporting News and covers the sports business beat. He is a Contributor with SportsAgentBlog.com as well.

Mark has held a handful of other internships throughout the past few years with the Nashville Predators, Belmont University Athletic Department, Movement Talent Agency, and Leverage Agency.

He has written for roughly a dozen print/online publications including Forbes.com where he was a Co-Contributor. Mark has also worked with Volleyball Magazine, College Hockey News, USCHO.com, The Migala Report, Michigan Hockey Magazine, and others.

Mark was recently named a 2013 “30 Under 30” Award Recipient (Sports Launch Magazine) in addition to being named A Rising Star In #SportsBiz for 2013 and 2014 (SportsNetworker.com). In 2013, The Migala Report also named Mark a Twitter ‘Must Follow’ for #SportsBiz Job Advice.

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Matthew Gray

Matthew Gray — covering all aspects of sports is his calling in life. Matthew has been a resource to the sports business minded individual looking to break through in a sports career. Along with writing for Fansided’s Emeraldcityswagger.com, and Bigleaguefutures.com, Matthew owns a strong managerial and professional background which includes over 25 years of experience as a regional marketing director, author, scout, coach and athlete.
Active in professional youth athletic organizations, Matthew served as a local Louisville baseball scout prior to arriving in Chicago, and currently coaches the 12U Lake In The Hills Pirates travel baseball team located in the Chicago suburbs. Matthew has the distinct honor as well of being a Kids First certified coach. Matthew is also currently pursuing his bachelors degree in sports management at Post University, expected to graduate in December of 2015.
Matthew and his wife, Jeaninne, have two daughters, Shelby, and Michelle.

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Michael Rudd

Let’s just say I’m a sports sales guy with a Hot Dog Marketing Problem!

I’m Mike Rudd and I believe every single one of us has a hot dog stand in our lives. Working in sports might be your hot dog stand and I want to help you find a way to unleash it on the world through my website. What’s on my website?

The Tastiest Blog in the World!

My Books “Hot Dogs, A Little Marketing, and A Lot of Fun!” and “When can I KETCHUP and find my Hot Dog Stand?”

Speaking Info and Kit

Monthly Newsletter

The Hot Dog Stand Chronicles Podcast!

I would love to help you out and hear from you so hit me up, Carpe Diem!

Mike Rudd…Author. Speaker. Sports Marketing Specialist.

Hot Dog Extraordinaire!

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Contributor

Alex Shoemaker

Alex is a graduate of the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. His previous experience includes work with Comcast SportsNet NW, ESPN Radio and Eugene Daily News. Alex believes that sports media is a fast-growing industry with countless markets waiting to be tapped into. Born and raised in Oregon, Alex has a deep passion for all things Oregon Ducks and Portland TrailBlazers. No matter where he lives, Alex will always represent northwest sports. His Brandon Roy jersey will forever hang in his closet as a reminder of what could have been. You can strike up a conversation with Alex on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn. You can also email him with comments, questions or concerns.

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Chandrima Chatterjee

Public health scientist with a passion for soccer and data. Social media maven, freelance soccer writer and soccer outreach advocate. Combining an educational and health initiatives with soccer outreach yields great results! Lives change for the better within weeks…
I love Arsenal, US Soccer, La Liga, candid sports pundits and will happily watch soccer 365 days a year. Contact me for soccer social media or related projects especially in the outreach programing realm! My mindset (adapted from Gandhi) : be the change you wish to see in the world and you’ll never have regrets!

more? http://pinterest.com/chandrima/

writing samples : onelovefc.com

current projects: Street Soccer USA (social media), Street Soccer Philly (progran director), avid proponent of Yuwa (yuwa-india.org), friend to Jeb Brovsky’s Peace Pandemic, supporter of San Diego Flash Soccer Club and advisory board member for JoLi Foundation, Obama for America field data analyst

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Jen Mueller

Jen Mueller, America’s Expert Talker, is rarely at a loss for words. She pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members. She’s honed her speaking skills as a sports broadcaster and sideline reporter and currently works for Root Sports Northwest, as well as, the Seattle Seahawks. Jen launched Talk Sporty to Me in 2009 after identifying a communication void in the workplace that could be filled with sports conversations. Jen provides a practical game plan to productive conversations. Her techniques and insights help business professionals level the playing field at work and understand the value of sports conversations as winning business strategy.

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Joshua Lagan

Joshua Lagan is a rising Junior at the University of Connecticut, where he is a New England Scholar and a member of the Dean’s List. Joshua has already completed three internships and was a member of the inaugural class of the Manhattan Sports Business Academy. In January of 2012, Joshua accepted a position as a Statistics Analyst for ESPN, and he maintains his job there while attending classes full-time. In addition, Joshua is a consultant for the UConn Sports Business Academy, and a founding member of SportsBusinessU. Joshua credits his mentors, the people who invested in him, for his success – namely Mark Zampino, Meghan Hanrahan, Ben Sturner, and Rosalyn Durant. Therefore, Joshua places a huge emphasis on actively networking so please feel free to connect with Joshua by email at joshlagan@gmail.com, or via LinkedIn.

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Katrina Galas

Trusted leader. Creative jedi. Multi-tasking wizard. Play-maker. Dedicated team player. Recognizes and nourishes opportunities. Passionate sports fan. Multi-sport athlete. Olympic enthusiast. Connector extraordinaire. Katrina is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Oregon’s Warsaw Sports Marketing Centre focusing on sport partnerships and sport for social change. A business professional with 7 years of marketing, sponsorship and brand activation experience at top tier companies in the sport industry including Nike, MolsonCoors and VANOC. An integrative thinker who believes in connecting people and ideas to create positive change.
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Lucas Biebelberg

Lucas Biebelberg is a contributing author to sportsnetworker.com, and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Rutgers University. While participating in the Manhattan Sports Business Academy, Lucas interned for 16W Marketing, a talent and event marketing company in Rutherford, NJ. At the conclusion of his internship, Lucas made the jump to the Leverage Agency in Manhattan as a Marketing Coordinator. Lucas strongly believes that mentorship is the key to success in any industry, and credits his accomplishments thus far to the five biggest people who have helped and guided him in his sports endeavors: Lon Rosen, Jason Belzer, Dave Maryles, Chris Chaney, and David Kopelman. Feel free to connect with Lucas on his twitter, @LucasBiebelberg, or via Linkedin.

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Mark Tudi

Mark Tudi is the Founder of SPORTSEARCH and SPORTS CAREERS, with its primary business activities being retained executive recruitment and Career Coaching.

For over 30 years, Mark has established a high-profile track record in sports career management, with over 700 successful placements at all executive levels. He has represented the career interests and managed opportunities for many of the leading executives, personalities and organizations in Sports.

Most recently, Mark has founded the Sports & Entertainment Human Resource Forum (SEHRF) to build professional recognition and a unified Industry association for today’s Human Resource Managers, Hiring Authorities and Employers. In addition, he has developed an online employment resource program, and re-acquired SPORTSCAREERS.com.

At the age of 23, Mark started his own sporting goods sales agency and helped build the annual sales volume to over $100 million for two of the nation’s leading Manufacturers’ Rep firms.

A graduate of Bowling Green State University majoring in Journalism and Business Administration, Mark has written over 150 articles and made over 200 radio, television and speaking appearances. He is an Advisory Board Member, Visiting Professor of Practice and Student Mentor for the Arizona State University MBA Sports Business Program. In addition, Mark is on the Board of Directors and current Chairman of the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission. He is also on the Board of Directors and a Chartered Founding Member of the International Retained Search Association (IRSA).

Specialties:Retained Executive Search; Sports Career Coaching; Speaking, Writing and Teaching on Careers and Sports Business Job opportunities.

For More Info On Sports Search visit -> http://sportsearchonline.com/candidates/greatest-job-in-the-world/

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Matt Crevin

If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the sports industry and want to discover how top level insiders got their start, connect with Matt today. Matt provides a unique look into the careers of many sports industry executives, revealing their success stories, advice and techniques you can put to use as part of your search strategy. Collaborate with Matt and start listening, learning, creating and executing your own action plan!

Equipped with business background and sports insider’s knowledge, Matt is ready to share his passion and knowledge with you! He delivers to his individual clients a unique process and format which gives sports industry hopefuls a unique look into the numerous career opportunities available in the sports industry and more importantly how to position yourself to break in.

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Morgan Rainer

Morgan is the marketing/communications assistant at the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. She is a 2012 Hardin-Simmons University graduate, where she majored in PR and played tennis. Prior to joining the Cotton Bowl team, Morgan interned with the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee in Dallas and spent a semester in Charleston, SC as a public relations intern for the Family Circle Cup, a WTA Premier Level event. Additionally, Morgan has worked with other events such as the 2011 USA vs. Spain Davis Cup tie in Austin, the HP Byron Nelson Championship, and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. She is passionate about mentoring student-athletes and volunteers as a huddle leader and marketing coordinator for TCU FCA. Morgan is a native of Texarkana, Texas.

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Sean Larson

Sean is a senior at the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. While at the University of Oregon, Sean covered Oregon football and track & field for the Eugene Daily News. He also covered the Eugene Emeralds, a minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, while at Eugene Daily News. In addition, Sean covered the 2012 US Olympic Track & Field Trials as well as the 2013 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Sean has also worked on the television side of sports journalsim as a sports anchor for the university's campus TV show, Duck TV.

When Sean isn't writing, he is busy training for his next marathon. Sean has run seven marathons, and is currently preparing for the 2013 ING New York City Marathon in November.

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Editor

Subscriber

Amy Martin

Amy Martin spent eight years living the agency life working with clients such as the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Coyotes and the the Super Bowl XLIII Host Committee. She recently spent three seasons with the Phoenix Suns developing and monetizing their digital media platform. During her time with the Suns, she was responsible for concepting, pitching, executing and measuring digital marketing partnerships (sponsorships).

Digital Royalty, Amy’s Digital Integration and Social Marketing agency, focuses on developing strategies to help corporate brands, professional sports leagues, teams and athletes build, measure and monetize their digital universe. She has developed a proprietary Return on Influence (ROI) measurement formula to demonstrate the value of social marketing. Her most recent example of social media success is the growth of Shaquille O’Neal’s digital brand via social media and implementing measurable strategies which have resulted in securing major endorsement deals.

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Ben Sturner

Ben Sturner is the Founder and CEO of Leverage Agency, one of the most respected, innovative, resourceful and ambitious sports and entertainment branding sponsorship agencies on Madison Avenue. Sturner has taken his multi-million dollar business from a small start-up in his New York City apartment to a premiere agency that has secured deals for clients including: Jimmy Kimmel Live, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, KFC, Gillette, Progressive Insurance, Southwest Airlines, Reebok, Comcast, Anheuser Busch, Fremantle Media, Mark Burnett Productions and NBC’s Prime Time Celebrity Apprentice, Reveille, Radical Media, as well as other top-tier brands. Ben has been named NYC Entrepreneur of the month in TrueNYC.com and has been interviewed and featured on ESPN, NBC, CNBC, USA TODAY and WALL STREET JOURNAL as an expert in sports and entertainment sponsorship.

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Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner is a CEO, sports agent, journalist, entrepreneur, and innovator.

Darren created the first sports agent blog on the internet, SportsAgentBlog.com, which receives upwards of 5,000 unique visits per day from sports agents, athletes, media sources, and the general public. In the blog, everything from contract negotiations to endorsement deals are examined, providing the framework for a great deal of information upon which he has been able to depend. In 2009, Darren created EntertainmentAgentBlog.com, which has the same purpose of SAB, but focuses on the entertainment industry.

Darren is also the CEO and Founder of Dynasty Athlete Representation, a full service sports and talent agency that handles contract negotiations, marketing endorsements, financial planning, legal services, etc.

Darren graduated from the University of Florida in May 2007 with a Political Science Major and was valedictorian of his class. He is a member of many Honors Societies including, Florida Blue Key, Phi Beta Kappa, and Phi Kappa Phi. He is now in his third and final year at the University of Florida Levin School of Law, where he is serving his second consecutive term as the President of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society.

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