Most people think “working in sports” means working for a team or league, but that’s only a small piece of the picture. Sports rely on many different industries to operate, and those intersections create more career paths than most students realize. Here are some areas that might not have come to mind when thinking of…
With the growing reliance on data and technology in sports, internships in this area have evolved to address the increasing need for data-driven decision-making. Here are some ways this trend is shaping sports internships: Rise of Data-Driven Decision Making in Sports Performance Analytics: Many internships now focus on helping coaches, trainers, and teams optimize athlete…
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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