What to Do If Your Internship Isn’t What You Expected
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What to Do If Your Internship Isn’t What You Expected

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…

Mistakes First-Time Interns Make (And How to Avoid Them!)
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Mistakes First-Time Interns Make (And How to Avoid Them!)

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…

Didn’t Hear Back After Applying? Here’s What to Do Next
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Didn’t Hear Back After Applying? Here’s What to Do Next

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…

Why Your LinkedIn Outreach Isn’t Getting Replies
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Why Your LinkedIn Outreach Isn’t Getting Replies

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…

How to Ask for Feedback in Your Sports Internship
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How to Ask for Feedback in Your Sports Internship

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…

Red Flags in Sports Internship Listings: How to Spot Fake or Shady Opportunities
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Red Flags in Sports Internship Listings: How to Spot Fake or Shady Opportunities

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…

Want to Work in Sports? Put Yourself Out There and Create Your Own Luck
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Want to Work in Sports? Put Yourself Out There and Create Your Own Luck

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…

How can sports interns create a better fan experience?

How can sports interns create a better fan experience?

Sports interns can play a pivotal role in enhancing the in-game experience for fans by bringing fresh perspectives, helping with logistics, and leveraging new technologies. Here are several ways interns can contribute to improving the fan experience during live games: Social Media Engagement and Real-Time Content Creation Real-Time Updates: Interns can manage live social media…

Why a game-day role can be just as valuable as an internship

Why a game-day role can be just as valuable as an internship

Not everyone is in a position where they can afford to take on an unpaid internship, especially for a long period of time such as a summer break. We don’t believe anyone should be left behind just because of their inability to pay their own way through an internship/work experience, so we have an idea:…