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Can a Masters in Sports Business hurt my career in the long run?

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Work Experience: A talent scout and management consultant for the sports industry, Stephen maintains constant communication with hundreds of hiring managers throughout sports, introducing qualified candidates to front-line positions.

Prior to joining Game Face, Stephen recruited for Kforce Professional Staffing, one of the nation’s leading staffing firms. He identified and placed technology consultants throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area with Fortune 100 companies.

Passionate about helping people break into the sports industry, while in college Stephen founded the Sport Business Education Network (www.sben.org), a free networking resource specifically for the sport industry. He still operates the site to this day.

In addition, Stephen’s prior experience includes time with the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Arena Football League, GameDay Consulting, WFAN 660, the YMCA, several years as a top-producing sales representative, and a stint as an award-winning college radio personality.

Education / Training / Certifications: M.S. Sport Management
Slippery Rock University

B.S. Sport Management
York College of Pennsylvania

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Sports Agent internship offered by an SBEN member

Want to be a sports agent? Here is a way to start.

Posted on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:48pm — No Comments (Add)

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 on July 23rd, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment (Add)

$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 on July 21st, 2008 at 10:36pm — No Comments (Add)

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 on July 20th, 2008 at 11:45pm — No Comments (Add)

Game Face Management Seminar at Shea Stadium

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At 8:30am on July 24th, 2008, Andrew Heston said…: Steve,
I just wanted to say hi and see how everything is going? The site is absolutly wonderful and it is very well put together with a lot of information. Congrats and keep up the awesome work.

At 10:40pm on July 23rd, 2008, Matt Hoxtell said…: Wow, pleasure to meet you, definately do have a few questions for you when you have a chance!

At 6:04am on July 21st, 2008, Jeff McRaney said…: Any time at work 813.269.1354 or better yet my work email is jeff.mcraney@usisl.com

At 1:34pm on July 19th, 2008, Rosie Suayan said…: Loved the UD MBA program. I joined the program when it first started so I've only seen it expand and get better. The classes were taught by some of the best professionals in the business. And even better were the networking opportunities available.

At 2:02pm on July 16th, 2008, Tyrone Sylvester said…: Love it! Keep doing what you're doing Stephen! You are helping a lot of people, including myself!

At 7:33pm on July 14th, 2008, Dr. Darius Norton Cooper, NCC, LPC said…: Hello Stephen, I really find this site to be very supportive. Currently, I am in the process of launching Reality & Resolution Professional Counseling Services, Inc. A professional counseling services that is directed for Professional Athletes, Celebrities & Entertainers.

Thank you again for having me.

At 5:40pm on July 12th, 2008, Joe Favorito said…: sure thing

At 12:48am on July 12th, 2008, Baylen said…: Steve,
Thanks for inviting me to the site. I really appreciate what you are doing. My goal is to start working in sports and to start networking with people in the industry. I will soon be graduating with a MA in Sports Administration from APUS. Going to graduate school online has kept my mind on sports business while I have been working on my management skills in the healthcare industry. If you have any advise on how to get my foot in the door please let me know.

Thank again,
Baylen

At 10:10pm on July 10th, 2008, Jonathan Sentineal said…: Hey Steve,
No response yet. I did e-mail him and I am going to take the job if it does get offered to me. I was thinking about it and it does look like a great opportunity. I will keep you updated. As soon as I hear something I will give you a call. Thanks again for all your help!

At 8:29pm on July 2nd, 2008, Ed Sakiewicz said…: Hi Stephen,

Sure, please give me your email address?

Ed

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