The naysayers of esports are biting their tongues as it continues to expand and change the sports industry in big ways. As a 2017 report from Newzoo found, there are 191 million esports enthusiasts worldwide, and just the esports industry alone generated $696 million in revenue. That big money means […]
Author: Meshanda King
Understanding Personal Values: How They Make or Break Your Sports Career
It’s Game 3 of the 2017 World Series. The Houston Astros’ first baseman Yuli Gurriel hits a home run off of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish. While Gurriel celebrates in the dugout with his team, he makes an offensive gesture by ‘slanting’ his eyes and utters a racist […]
The Age of Perfectionism: How to Overcome ‘Not Good Enough’ in Your Sports Career
You made the varsity team as a sophomore. Your coaches were so impressed that they started you at the beginning of the season, but after a few games, you decided to quit. You’re not struggling or playing poorly. In fact, your coaches praise your athleticism. Even still, you quit because […]
The Two-Week Cleanse You Need to Reinvigorate Your Search for Sports Jobs (And Your Career)
You’re burning out from searching for sports jobs and coming up empty-handed. If you continually hit bumps in the road and can’t seem to gain momentum, call a timeout. In the world of NASCAR, this is what pit stops are for — to take a brief rest and refuel to […]
7 Side Hustle Ideas to Give Your Sports Career a Boost
You work in sports because you’re passionate about the industry. You know, when the day gets long, you’re not in your job just for the paycheck. Your love of sports is what drives you. Why not let that passion fuel your side hustle as well? The side hustle is not […]
4 Ways to Simplify Your Search for Sports Jobs When You’re Feeling Stressed
Between job boards, resumes, cover letters, and interviews, the process of searching for sports jobs is overwhelming and stressing you out. The truth is, however, you’re not alone in this feeling. In fact, Hired’s 2017 The Opportunity Index: Perceptions of Mobility & The Job Search report found that 83 percent […]
4 Simple Ways to Create Momentum During Your Search for Sports Jobs
Teams manage major comebacks regularly in the sports world. They can also dominate by outscoring their opponents by a big margin. This is where momentum plays an important role. Psychological momentum is a perception athletes have that changes their levels of performance and behavior. For example, if you win your […]
Money Talks: How to Align Your Future Salary Goals With Career Planning
This is the fourth article of the Money Talks series. In the first article, we covered how to determine your value when you work in sports. The second article offers tips on how to maximize your earnings in your current role. The third article shows how to negotiate for a […]
The March Madness Approach to Finding Sports Jobs That Align With You
You’re scrolling through job boards, applying to all the sports jobs that sound interesting. Every day, dozens of applications go out and you get nowhere. This is exhausting and can lead you to burn out quickly. It’s also inefficient. Odds are, you’re wasting a lot of time and energy on […]
Why Objectification Is Hurting the Sports World (And What to Do About It)
Ding, ding, ding. Round one ends, and the fighters return to their corners for rest and recovery. Within minutes, the hollering from the crowd becomes deafening as a bikini-clad woman circles the ring, holding up a sign signaling the next round is about to begin. The role of ring girls […]