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Sports Agent internship offered by an SBEN member

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Posted by Stephen on July 23, 2008 at 11:48pm — No Comments

New Concept

I want your feed back on this new concept im sharing with my clients it is the first ever talking business card www.bizcallingcards.com thank you Continue

Posted by Dan Barrett on July 23, 2008 at 11:35pm — No Comments

In a few short months, the SBEN has grown from 0 member to nearly 600. Our pageviews have gone from 0 to several thousand per day. Thank you! This site is designed for members and I wanted to take a second and see if you had any feedback/thoughts/ideas/or suggestions to improve the site. Are you finding it useful? I look forward to reading your suggestions in the comments section. Also, would your friends/fellow classmates/colleagues/coworkers/professors appreciate learning about the SBEN? Wou… Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 23, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

$100k for a degree and you can't find a job?!

Over the last 20 years, the cost for a college degree has gone up, while the degree's actual value upon graduation has gone down (supply of college grads vs. demand for college grads). The Wall Street Journal put together an article chronicling what some colleges are (and aren't) doing to assist graduates land positions after graduation. As a veteran of the staffing industry and a recruiter for the sports industry, this article hits home. I've included the full text below if the link does n… Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 21, 2008 at 10:36pm — No Comments

SBJ examines how top sports execs landed their positions

The Sports Business Journal put together an excellent piece on how top sports executives landed their positions. Some of the insights in this article might surprise you! I've included the full text below if the link does not work. Source: http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=article.printArticle&articleId=59504 Path to the corner office… Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 20, 2008 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Game Face Management Seminar at Shea Stadium

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Posted by Stephen on July 18, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Latest sports jobs and internships

This was passed along to me by TeamworkOnline: The following jobs were posted in the last 7 days by organizations using TeamWork Online software: Jobs posted by AEG Worldwide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Part Time Positions Available - Event Presentation Department - The Home Depot Center (Carson, CA) URL: http://AEGworldwide.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=19267 Title: EIS Coordinator - AEG (Los Angeles, CA) URL: ht… Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 18, 2008 at 9:20am — No Comments

Bloomberg News reports on the difficulty of breaking into sports...

Brian Kladko with Bloomberg News reports on the difficulty of breaking into the sports field. Being that it is my job to assist people land in the industry, I can state with confidence, "You are preaching to the choir!" I included full text of the article below in case your have trouble following the link. This is a must read. The Sports Agent Blog does a nice job addressing the topic as well. Source:… Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 16, 2008 at 8:01am — 7 Comments

500 Members!

Thank you to everyone who has joined! Remember, a network increases in value with each new member. Do your part and invite any friends, colleagues, professors, or students who would find the SBEN useful, valuable, or interesting using this link: www.sben.org/invite Thank you in advance! Steve M. Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 15, 2008 at 8:14am — No Comments

Game Face invited to present at Drexel University

Drexel University (located in Philadelphia) has invited Game Face to be the featured presenter at the three-day sports career conference they'll be holding. The event takes place in September from the 15th through the 17th. You'll gain sports industry-specific insights, skill training, and it is a great place for us to get to know you. Keep in mind, we only introduce people to teams that we know. If you are curious, feel free to drop me an email...stm at gamefaceinc.com Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 14, 2008 at 6:45pm — No Comments

New international masters program in Erlangen/Nuremberg, Germany

This was passed along to me. I thought some of you who are seeking to break into international sports management might find it useful. The Institute of Sports Science and Sports of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) in Germany will start a new international master program at the upcoming winter term 08/09: “Physical Activity & Health (M.A.)” The international Masters “Physical Activity and Health” programme is open for students with a college or university d… Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 12, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

It may get harder to break into sports...

For those not following this case, a group of former New Orleans Hornets employees who claim they were coerced into working overtime without being paid for it or were unfairly denied commissions may bring the NBA team to trial. Below is what you need to pay attention to... "Although the ruling deals specifically with the lawsuit against the Hornets, it could call into question employment practices of other major pro sports teams — if they have sales personnel who work more than 40… Continue

Posted by Stephen on July 11, 2008 at 8:25am — 4 Comments

Does this seem accurate?

I was recently asked to define the "sports industry." My niche(s) is the academic side of sport management and sales and marketing in team sports. The sports industry as a whole is MASSIVE -- over $200 billion by some estimates. Below is an article...does it seem accurate to you? Source: http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/663/Sports-Management-Professional.html Education and Training Bac… Continue

Posted by Stephen on June 24, 2008 at 6:12pm — 1 Comment

Next Jordan = Tiger Woods?

The article below highlights Tiger's recent injury and the effect it will have on golf. Much was made about Kobe being the "next Jordan." Is Tiger the "next Jordan?" Or, is this an unfair comparison? Is Tiger actually bigger than Jordan? I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Source: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hqVZRZ3OpBgRFNrKv-FNFzkB8WpQD91CM96G0 Tiger Woods is done for the year, but not without one last major that he said might have been his best ever. Woods… Continue

Posted by Stephen on June 21, 2008 at 9:41am — 1 Comment

The World Leisure International Student Scholarship Program

This is an interesting opportunity that was passed along to me. The World Leisure International Student Scholarship Program is designed to support a small number of students to attend and participate in World Leisure Congresses for the purpose of gaining a broader perspective of international leisure trends, issues, philosophies and problems. In addition, successful applicants are provided an opportunity to present a paper at the Congress and participate in special events. Eligibility:… Continue

Posted by Stephen on June 17, 2008 at 7:27pm — No Comments

A Strategy for Internship-Seeking Sport Management Students

This was posted recently on the SMART Journal. It is a scholarly paper on how to land a sports internship. I've included the intro below. You can find the free PDF of the entire paper at the link below. Source (PDF): http://www.thesmartjournal.com/internships.pdf The purpose of this paper is to describe a strategy for undergraduate sport management students to obtain… Continue

Posted by Stephen on June 10, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Internship Behavior You Might Live to Regret!

Since the reality is that many people looking to enter sports will have to do an internship, I think the article below proves relevant and provides some useful insights. Enjoy! Source: http://youngurbanprofessionals.blogspot.com/2008/06/internship-behavior-you-might-live-to.html Denning McTague, the 40-year old intern who stole more than 150 Civil War documents -- i… Continue

Posted by Stephen on June 4, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Blog doing well, let us know what u think...

The best practices blog we started in November is doing well at joefavorito.com, as well as the sports marketing and pr pros LinkedIn list which we are sending to every week...anyone we can help feel free to check them out and let us know your thoughts, or hit me up on facebook as well... Good luck to all... Joe Favorito jf@ifl.tv Continue

Posted by Joe Favorito on May 31, 2008 at 12:53pm — 1 Comment

Soccer Interns Wanted in Tampa - (Paid)

United Soccer Leagues offers quarterly internships for qualified individuals. USL pays a monthly stipend for interns to use as they see fit, but living arrangements must be made individually. Learn more about our opportunities by visiting this link - http://www.uslsoccer.com/aboutusl/122908.html or through our main website at www.uslsoccer.com. Feel free to contact me directly. Continue

Posted by Jeff McRaney on May 28, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

I'm trying to get my foot in the door also!

I am interested in working in college athletics. .. maybe something like the NCAA or Big Ten Network. Do you have any suggetsions on how I might be able to get my foot in the door? Continue

Posted by Ivy on May 26, 2008 at 10:42am — 7 Comments

Sports Industry. I'm trying to get my foot in the door! Any ideas?

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Posted by Lakesha on April 23, 2008 at 8:46am — 3 Comments

College athletics: development, marketing, sales & sponsorship, etc

I'm starting this topic as a means to spark dialog about various jobs available in college athletics. I realize that some people's knowledge in particular areas maybe better than others, so lets share our individual experiences in college athletics jobs. I've worked in marketing and promotions and event management, both are very tedious, high energy jobs! You def must get your fix of whatever gets you going in the mornings b4 setting out for work each day, lol. But I enjoy both, they give you a… Continue

Posted by Alan Thornton on April 18, 2008 at 9:39am — 4 Comments

International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) Internship Opportunities

The International Junior Golf Tour is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve as Operations, Membership Service and Communication interns. For more information, please contact Mark Plevyak at 843-785-2444, or mark@ijgt.com. You may visit us online at www.ijgt.com. Continue

Posted by Mark Plevyak on April 8, 2008 at 10:32am — No Comments

Ovechkin

Did anyone see the Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes game last night? Alexander Ovechkin might be one of the fiercest competitors I have ever seen in professional sports. He seems to be internally driven to win and lift up his team no matter what the circumstances of the game. I can't think of a single player in any sport that I would rather watch. If you have the chance to follow a game, pay attention to the way he finishes off plays and checks, throws his body around the ice, defends… Continue

Posted by Allen Hermeling on April 2, 2008 at 5:16am — 3 Comments

Booing the President at the opening of Nationals Park

3/30/2008 Look, I am all for people exercising their right to free speech. I went to the Naval Academy at the age of 17, and have spent the last 10 years of my life defending that right. However, when the President of the United States goes out to make the first pitch of the baseball game, you would think as Americans we could exersize some restraint. I don't think that is the appropriate platform for people to express their displeasure. To think that there are people watching in 100 other coun… Continue

Posted by Allen Hermeling on March 30, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Blogs and Forum

We hope you didn't miss these two useful features! You can use the Forum to start a discussion, introduce yourself, or post jobs and internships for all to see! You can find the Forum on the bar above between Members and Groups or directly at this link: http://www.sben.org/forum Do you want to share your thoughts on a given subject? Everybody has a blog they can use! The options to manage your blog are on your Page. You can also use this link: http://www.sben.org/profiles/blog/new Please leav… Continue

Posted by Stephen on March 19, 2008 at 1:34pm — 1 Comment

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