Careers in Sports Management: 6 Steps to Get You There

[@nuggetthedog1381]

Currently in my 3rd year in sport management, I have been able to do some really cool Internships with the NBA and MLB. Anything is achievable with connections and I believe anyone can do it with the drive. Connections are everything in this field

[@bowie2288]

at where?

[@Henry-py1fd]

@@bowie2288 UCCS

[@bowie2288]

@@Henry-py1fd how did you go about choosing your college?

[@tiaharris3138]

I got a question for you my guy who played basketball so he decided he wanted me to be his manager and I'm new to all this stuff but I learn quickly so what's the key to become a manager I'm new to this my love being around Sports anyway always want to do coaching but give me six things important that needs to know about manager thank you

[@emmanuelfabrepas1777]

Please I need an assistant on professional courses to offer to become a Sport manager and a football coach

[@sherlockhomiex3354]

I’m almost at the end of my sophomore year! Currently trying to get into an internship and my eventual goal is to be an equipment manager for an NFL franchise!

[@sherlockhomiex3354]

Great video btw

[@workinsports]

Sherlock -- we've had multiple podcasti nterviews with pro sports equipment managers, Scott Rego of the 76ers and Joe Cuomo os the Nets -- may be worth a listen!

[@Adens8080]

That’s what o want to do.. do you have anything that I should get into that would help me. Like what are you doing?

[@Adens8080]

@@workinsports I can’t find it

[@DennisSmathers]

I’m like five classes away from finishing my bachelors in general studies with a concentration in sports management. I’ve been in the Navy for almost a decade and I’m looking at a second career in possibly public relations or HR in sports. Love helping people and customer service.

[@souravshaww]

I am about to start my masters degree in sports industry management from Emlyon Business School and this tips are going to really help me. Thanks keep making this kind of videos. 😊

[@annu_ragg]

Sourav, I am planning to do that as well..don’t know how to start..Like the process and other thing…can you help?

[@nikhilalshi7572]

Hi Sourav, I'm also interested in the same course. Is there a way we can connect ? I need help with the process and application.

[@aymanabdulla9165]

Hey bro what’s your insta

[@grangerkitson2545]

I know you might not see this comment, but this has been an awesome video for me to watch! I’m going into my senior year of High School and I’m in love with the business part of sports. I’m still deciding on a college, but I’ve already found some connections with someone who works with the Texans and he’s taught me a lot.

[@workinsports]

I see this comment! Great to hear Granger -- keep watching this channel, and subscribe to our WorkInSports podcast --- tons of great info and advice on there!

[@sheryllowery9921]

Lots of great advice! Curious your thoughts on second career sport industry advice! My degree is in nursing but started a photography business 5 years ago. I floated the first 2 yrs. Then as my kids started playing sports I found my true passion. I’ve spent the past 3 years focused specifically in that area! Most recently I worked for The Spring League in Indianapolis. I was extremely grateful for the opportunity and it just furthered my love of what I do. I feel I’ve hit a roadblock! I have the skills, a great eye and passion. Not opposed to travel and have a high work ethic. How do you get in the door when you’re degree is outside of the industry. I reach out OFTEN to people I admire and work in the field I love. I send emails often, with follow-up emails. Very rarely do they respond even to the ones wanting constructive criticism to make me more applicable to work with their company! HELP!!

[@workinsports]

Hey Sheryl, good to hear from you. We've done a good deal of podcast episodes on advice for career changers, and published a video recently too -- check it out!

[@chrismoran54]

Okay bro, I have a BS in psychology. But I want to work in sports. It’s my passion. I love and follow sports religiously. Where do I even start

[@workinsports]

Choose an avenue within sports you want to focus towards. If it's psychology, teams/leagues/universities are starting to invest in mental health/student-athlete wellbeing, so starting there could be a possibility. If you want to pivot, start by checking in with organizations near you and see where you can offer your services. Be advised, you may need to start by volunteering.

[@ha2272]

Currently doing my masters in sports management in Barcelona and i want to be a football agent the issues im facing are either guaranteed internships cost money or even i have to still have experience to do an internship which makes no sense at all

[@samuelawuku7352]

Hi am Samuel here I would love to know the college u join in Barcelona to do sports management

[@tvmoko5246]

Merci beaucoup Sir BRIAN

[@mohammederrazki5537]

great ..thank you

[@Obeypresh]

I’m a sports Management graduate and unfortunately I graduated in the mist of COViD starting. So I was unable to get the experience of an internship. What do you suggest my next step is? That was a big part of my downfall.

[@davejohnson4311]

Still haven’t found a job?

[@monnaz90]

Hey! I understand that this was aimed for college students, however if I would like to get into the sports industry coming from the hospitality industry, how would I go about doing that? I know its a competitive industry- and I have applied for several positions, but nothing comes of it. Any Advice?

[@ryanandrewmc2403]

I am a junior and highschool this year and am looking into sports management My goal is to be a coach for a D1 college

[@ryanandrewmc2403]

Football^^

[@workinsports]

Awesome! Start doing research now into D1 coaches you like and admire -- check out their path, how did they get to where you want to be? Start focusing on those skills and the steps they took. Good luck!

[@Darkjaws96]

I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies. My dream is to work in sports security. Would Sports Management be a good idea to pursue as a Graduate program? What other Graduate programs should I look into?

[@Haggseeker]

Hey @Brian! I'm an African who plays and likes football. However, due to my situation I couldn't concentrate on balling. Thus,I'm into entrepreneurship and more inclined with Sport management specifically; football Agent. I'm a graduate with a BSc. I see an opportunity in this Field as my country has numerous talented lads who lack an opportunity to play in the best leagues compared to our own League. I'm motivated to help them while helping myself alone as a business. How can I start this journey?

[@philipsebanmichael9540]

I am from Indian and i am baseball, softball and softbaseball player i like to study sports management outside but i can catch any more information from agencys candidate here they are not promote sports that much what will i do

[@jamesdrolet2757]

I want to work in the NFL front office or being something like an equipment manager, however I live in Canada and am very worrysome that this is a risky carrer choice because I may be at a disadvantage to working in the NFL because of me going to a Canadian university. What do you suggest I do to stand out to these NFL teams after I graduate from a sports management degree

[@kevinpham98kp]

Don’t give up. Studying in a Canadian University doesn’t put you in a disadvantage. It’s what you can offer to your employers that matter. Catherine Raîche, she studies in a Canadian university, studies laws at Université de Sherbrooke and a master’s degree in tax. She got in NFL first with the Philadelphia Eagle as their Football operation manager and then promoted to V-P Football operations. Recently, she been hired by the Cleveland Browns as Assistant GM. And she’s only 33 years old. The point is never back down, create your network, and do your best.

[@PastorRoberts]

I want to be a head football coach of a power 5 school

[@workinsports]

Yeah buddy! Good to have goals. Check the resumes of all the power 5 coaches you admire and see how they came up -- a lot started at small schools as assistants, so follow the path!

[@footballshort7444]

After getting this degree can i become a player?

[@Shintube20]

Hi Brian! Great video! I’m a junior in college and my goal is to become a Nba Gm. Bold, but I feel like I can get there. Is there any things you recommend to build up my resume? The internet isn’t super helpful. Thank You

[@kalsangtsering3010]

Hey can I contact u somehow? Instagram, Snapchat?

[@airsoftmaster40]

Try to work as many different nba or sports jobs you can. Get experience working for a team even if it's entry level. Once you get a job in this field, introduce yourself to as many different managers as you can. Speak to them in passing so they know who you are. Usually the people who work these entry level jobs are just trying to make money. You need to do more and offer to do more than what you are expected. Be reliable. If you say you're gonna do something, do it (and do your best) in a timely manner. Show up early and leave late. When you graduate and apply for a managerial position, they'll already know who you are and your work ethic.

[@airsoftmaster40]

Also, if you can't find any entry level jobs, volunteer for these teams. That looks really good on resumes.

[@AxelGarciaCruz-oe2ow]

I Hope you see this comment! Would love advice for this industry. I am a senior and I want to focus my path on soccer but i haven't done no internship at all my resume is not bad at all. What should I continue to do to better prepare myself for a job in the future?

[@krutikpawar6811]

Great video Brian! Thank you for making this video it really help me a lot and definitely I will follow this tips. I want to ask that, I learned german and Spanish languages do you think it will help me to find good job in football industry. I am totally freshers and don't have any experience.😊😊

[@bolloytreeupt7123]

How to contact you?

[@workinsports]

yes, speaking many languages helps, especially depending on what you want to do -- if you want to work on the player side, communicating in a global game is important! I'd say try to focus on what you want to do and target the skills you need to learn.

[@bowie2288]

What colleges would you suggest?

[@The_life140]

Hello, how are you? I hope you respond to my comment. I do not study sports management, and I want to become a football team manager. How can I start without obtaining a degree in this field? I am an anesthesiologist.

[@chuy25]

Would like to be a pro soccer scout not sure what my first step would be

[@workinsports]

Hey Chuy --- network and find some mentors, research scouts on LinkedIn and see how they got started, volunteer at small college programs -- lots of ways to starts getting on the path to your goals!

[@BHenz1006]

This is gonna be a long comment but I hope I can get some advice. I’m currently in my 4th and final year of my Air Force contract. I’m 20 years old and targeting applying to Syracuse University for Sports Management in Fall of ‘24. My dream job is working on the TV/Radio broadcast calling games. Whether that be an announcer, analyst, etc. I feel like that’s a really difficult industry to get into. I’ve gone as far as purchasing a microphone and software on my laptop to play-by-play games and record myself doing it. My hope is I can network with someone in these comments to give me advice on what may potentially be my next step. Will a sports management degree get me opportunities to go pursue a play-by-play announcer/radio broadcast? Am I dreaming of getting into a field that has too few job opportunities? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[@workinsports]

Hey -- check out our podcast interview with Everett Fitzhugh Play-by-PLay voice of the Seattle Kraken...he'll give you great advice! And yes, Syracuse is an amazing program for sports broadcasting, you'll have the opportunity to grow this side of you if you get involved. It is difficult, but not impossible. Continue to work at your craft and take every opportunity you can to get on the mic and perform, you'll learn best by doing. -- Brian

[@BHenz1006]

@@workinsports have its saved to listen to after work today! I’m really excited to finally be actively pursuing the dream I’ve always had as a kid. I always brushed it off thinking it was never possible or I’d have to be extremely lucky but there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to do what I have a passion for. Having my school 100% paid for by the Air Force will make things so worth it. Syracuse is very close with the veteran community and is why its at the top of my list. I’m just super excited that everything is starting to come full circle after a couple years post high school not knowing my plan. Thanks for your advice!

[@sunnysimmons]

cool

[@MixedFactsComedy]

i am from nepal and i have intrest in cricket so where to study sport carrer that will be better for me???

[@UnknownStud]

would being a equipment manager or assistant fall under the sports management umbrella? currently have my associates in supply chain management and not sure if i want to switch over

[@workinsports]

Yes, I believe that would qualify. Anything that you can point to as actual experience would fall under it.

[@UnknownStud]

@@workinsports so would you suggest I change majors to Sports Management instead of continuing for Supply Chain Management if my end goal is to be a Equipment Manager?

[@workinsports]

@@UnknownStud It may be somewhat helpful, but only to a point. If you are getting involved in your athletic department and getting actual experience with the equipment staff, that will hold more sway than one line detailing what your degree is in on your resume.

[@UnknownStud]

@@workinsports got it! thanks for the input !

[@Dlovell1127]

GO PATS!!!!

[@tylermead8589]

Hello I know I’m late but I’m a junior in highschool and I want to specifically work in combat sports, even more specifically than that, I want to work with boxing. Will a degree in sports and entertainment management help me to reach my goal? Thank you!

[@workinsports]

Yes, absolutely the degree would help. I would suggest, however, targeted networking while obtaining that degree as combat sports are something you are probably not going to stumble onto in your college athletic department.

[@COOKIEBOY2013]

I am a junior undecieded major. I am just wanting to coach college football/NFL. I'm having trouble choosing an degree any advice?

[@COOKIEBOY2013]

I am going to volunteer coach for my school they are a D1 FBS school

[@workinsports]

The major doesn't necessarily matter so much as the experience you build up. If you want to roll with sport management (or whatever the exact terminology your school has), roll with it. The type of degree isn't going to hold near as much weight as the experience you gained with the time you had in college.

[@chrisalexander1274]

I currently have five years left in the military until retirement and pursuing a degree in Sports Management. If I’m retiring at 43, is that too late in the game to start a career sports? I know anything is possible depending on who you know, but wanted your opinion or anyone else on this channel

[@workinsports]

The road may be difficult as ageism can be a thing in any industry. However, the discipline you've picked up should still make you a solid candidate if you are willing to start from the entry level and work up. One episode you may like is our interview with Alain Monroy (formerly in the service and now works with the Vegas Golden Knights). go.ihire.com/cmf4n

[@chrisalexander1274]

@@workinsports great, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the response!

[@abhinavshah2931]

hello sir Im from Nepal.... I love cricket and I want to be a cricket player...which field should I choose in sports management ???

[@theconfusedkid6274]

Getting sports management degree will not make u cricketer 🙃.

[@w7lves]

Soooo I’m in Computer Science, sophomore year, and Discrete Mathematics is giving me a hard time… Is it too late?

[@workinsports]

It's never too late to pivot. It may add a little time or energy, but you likely have a lot of your core requirements done, so it's a good time to shift your focus to what is more interesting to you.

[@arobmula8345]

Had to stop watching this video cause this guy thinks including his phone notifications and causing a distraction is ok other than re recording it with the phone on silent. Annoying af

[@workinsports]

Yeah! You tell him! Oh wait, he's talking about me. It happens. Content is still spot on.

[@Princetokio]

Go to bed