Tom Savage, the quarterback for the Houston Texans, took the snap. He dropped back into the pocket, and the next thing he knew, he was shaking on the ground. He moved slowly and struggled to get up. After a quick evaluation, however, he came right back into the game. It […]
Author: Meshanda King
Sports Analytics Degrees: Where to Apply to Start Your Career Today
There are so many lucrative sports jobs to choose from. Several of them offer great salaries. However, you want more than just a paycheck. You want a job that matches your personality, and you deserve to work for a sports employer that aligns with your values. If you’re a numbers […]
Money Talks: How to Maximize Your Salary in Your Current Role
This is the second article of the Money Talks series. In the first article, we covered how to determine your value when you work in sports. You finally found work in sports. However, as the years go by, you realize your dream job is holding you back. Every time you […]
It’s Here: Your 2018 Guide to Sports Salaries
When you know you want to work in sports but aren’t sure what path to take, you have to consider a number of aspects. You want a career that aligns with your personality. Your employer should share your values. And you should only relocate to an area you love. […]
4 Career Management Mistakes You’re Making (And How to Overcome Them)
You can’t deny it. Everyone’s experienced it at least once, especially when looking for work in sports. The butterflies before the interview. The mindless scroll through job boards. The shrug when you hear back from a potential employer you’re not excited about. That knot settles when you realize you accepted […]
Fired to Hired: How to Find Work In Sports Again
Following his release from the New York Yankees, former manager Joe Girardi needs some help getting back on his feet. It’s hard losing your dream job, and in the world of sports management, this can be a common consequence of falling short in the postseason. However, it’s important that […]
Be the Next Boss Before You Even Get the Job Offer
On October 21, 2017, the Houston Astros held the New York Yankees to just three hits in a 4-0 victory in a pivotal seventh game of the American League Championship Series. Just five days later, Joe Girardi’s 10-year tenure as the Yankees’ manager ended as his contract expired. Now, without […]
Job Quiz: What Sports Job Is Right for Me & My Personality?
Interested in a Career in Sports? Passionate about sports? Interested in working for your favorite sports team? Discover which sports jobs are right for you with our personality test. It’s simple. We get to know who you are and find the best sports jobs that match your personality. Whether you […]
How to Take Your Resume From Rookie to Champ Status
You picked your template, added your name, tweaked some boilerplate job descriptions, and started applying for sports jobs. If this is how you wrote your resume, chances are you’re still on your job search. No matter where you are in your career, your resume needs to stand out and earn […]
How Do You Address Controversy With Customers? Be Open
No matter where you work in sports, you’re going to hear about the ongoing disputes about NFL players protesting during the national anthem. This is hard to ignore because the issue is so divisive. As a CNN poll found, 49 percent of the 1,037 respondents think professional sports leagues should […]