When you’re not at work, you’re at your computer trying to figure out the next step in your career. You’ve been working in sales for six years now, and you’ve reached a point where the days run together, you don’t feel recognized, and you have the desire to pursue sports […]
Young women and girls sit on swing sets, run around a playground, play on a roundabout, and toss softballs. They rally off stats on how they can reduce their risk of breast cancer, unplanned pregnancy, and depression if they play organized sports. This scene played across televisions nationwide in 1995 […]
By Daniel G. Kelly II, Ph. D On January 15, 2017, following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, All-Pro Wide Receiver Antonio Brown broadcasted a 17-minute video of the post-game celebration on Facebook Live. Brown, who currently has a 6-figure endorsement deal with Facebook, posted the live […]
Super Bowl 51 established itself as, arguably, one of the best sports games in history, setting several records — the first overtime in Super Bowl history, the biggest comeback, and the most passing yards by any team. It was hard to top last year’s big game, but the Atlanta Falcons […]
Searching for sports careers can be stressful and feel like an unwinnable game for many. You’ve probably submitted hundreds of applications, researched dozens of companies, spent hours on the phone with hiring managers, and you’re sick of ironing that same ‘power’ suit that seems to have lost its magic. But […]
Podcasts have become one of the best resources for consuming information, and they are continually rising in popularity. Edison Research’s The Podcast Consumer study from May 2015 found that almost one-third of Americans say they have listened to a podcast — a big jump from just 11 percent in 2006. […]
Networking is vital for any career field, but when you’re pursuing highly competitive jobs in sports, the value placed on your professional network is even greater. The more people you connect with and maintain an ongoing relationship with, the more opportunities you have to find new jobs in sports and […]
It’s that time of year again. Nothing eases those end-of-summer blues like the kick-off of football season. Whether you’re partial to NFL, NCAA, varsity, or little league, for many, the return of football season means the return of all that’s right with the world. It also means the return of […]
Professional sports teams are flush with money. Salary caps are bloating, broadcasting rights fees are escalating, and franchise values are growing at record paces. New technologies coupled with “internet everywhere” is creating scores of new revenue streams for fans who can now consume games, analysis, and statistics from practically anywhere. […]
The most impassioned “I quit” stories rarely happen. Four-letter-laced resignations and Jerry Maguire-style walk-offs are best saved for the big screen. People do quit jobs, though. When you’re ready, how can you be sure it’s a good idea? Well, most of the time, it just feels right. Analyze your pro-con […]
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