This is one we get often, “I want to work in NIL, what should I do?!” You probably all know by now, but NIL stands for “Name, Image, Likeness”. Let’s break that down a little bit. Name refers to an athlete’s actual identity: their given name and how they’re known publicly. Image covers their physical…
Merchandise & Apparel – Athletes have to be outfitted! Think: Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Oiselle. There’s also all that fan merch (I’m sure you have a few in your closet). Think: Fanatics, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker. Collectibles – This is an industry that has been booming recently with great interest in card breaks especially….
You may have missed out on that summer internship you were seeking or you frankly can’t afford to take on an unpaid internship, so you found yourself a part-time role working gamedays. Excellent! You are taking control of your future sports career by being proactive. But the work does not end once you are offered…
Many students may feel a sense of anxiety at the prospect of working in a position that incorporates sales, but the truth is there is a bit of sales in almost every job when you work in sports! You may be interacting directly or indirectly with fans, interacting with stakeholders like sponsors, or engaging with…
It’s easy to get caught up in the traditional concept of sports jobs like being a coach, working in ticket sales or sponsorship, or managing a social media platform. But guess what? That only scratches the surface of possibilities in the sports industry. Let’s get into some of the more interesting possibilities: Groundskeeper – Someone…
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