You finally landed your dream internship. But now that you’re a few weeks in, it’s not what you pictured. Maybe you’re doing more coffee runs than communications plans, or the “hands-on” experience turned out to mean “hands on a spreadsheet all day.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. Let’s talk…
Landing your first sports internship is a big achievement, but stepping into a real-world workplace can feel intimidating. Every new intern wants to impress, but it’s easy to trip over common stumbling blocks – especially when you don’t know exactly what’s expected. The good news? Most early mistakes are easily avoided if you know what…
Applying for sports internships is a crucial step for students who want to break into the sports industry. You spent hours perfecting your sports internship resume, you crafted a tailored cover letter, and you submitted before the application deadline (if the organization provided a deadline!). But then crickets. It’s normal to feel discouraged. If you…
You hear time and time again that “networking” is a way into the sports industry. LinkedIn is a great platform to connect with others but it can be difficult to actually create meaningful connections. The problem? Too many students and recent grads send cold messages that fall flat. We’ve all seen them: vague introductions, copy-and-paste…
Each fall, the University of Michigan becomes the main stage for the sports business world. The Michigan Sport Business Conference (MSBC) is the largest student-run event of its kind in the country, drawing more than 1,000 students, professionals, and industry leaders for a full day of panels, keynotes, and networking. What makes the MSBC remarkable…
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…
One of the biggest growth opportunities in your internship isn’t just the projects you complete, it’s the feedback you get along the way. Feedback can help you sharpen your skills, build confidence, and show your supervisors that you’re serious about learning. Still, asking for it can feel a little intimidating. Here’s how to make it…
Internships are one of the best ways to break into the sports industry. They can give you hands-on experience, valuable connections, and a clearer sense of where you want your career to go. But not every posting you see online is legitimate. In fact, some so-called “internships” are little more than scams, distractions, or free…
Here at The Sports Intern, our goal is to empower students who are putting in the work to break into the sports industry by providing them with real, practical advice. Choosing the right sport management program can be one of the most important decisions you make. It’s about way more than just the class subjects…
If you’re trying to break into the sports industry, here’s a secret that might change the game for you: The people who end up with the coolest sports careers? They try more things. Period. They reach out more. They show up more. They ask more questions. They send the cold emails. They apply even if…
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