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Sports Meets Information Technology

Though athletic games are as low-tech as activities go, the world that surrounds them is on the opposite end of that technological spectrum. The sports business is catching up with other corporate entities in their uses of technology to run their organization and keep athletes at peak performance. The challenge […]

Finding Soccer Jobs in the USA

Soccer, known as football in most of the rest of the world, provides many opportunities for experienced individuals to find part-time or full-time work. Required qualifications vary by country, but here is some information to help you find soccer jobs in the USA. It is important to have an updated […]

Sports Media Hubs

The landscape of sports media is ever-changing. Local newspapers, radio stations, and television broadcasts were once the primary outlets for fans’ sports needs. The ubiquitous internet and growing number of niche television channels have created an almost infinitesimal number of places readers can look to for sports news, analysis and […]

Read This Book: Quitter

While some of us enter the sports industry immediately after high school or college, many of us attempt the career transition after toiling in a different field for years. Jon Acuff’s book, titled Quitter, has application for those of us looking to make that eventual transition. Its subtitle explains its […]

Jobs In Sports Insight: Sports Commentator

The Background… Sports commentators describe on-the-field action and provide analysis throughout a live sporting event over a television or radio broadcast. More commonly called sportscasters or announcers, their goal is to enhance the viewing experience with voice-over commentary as the game unfolds. Though the early 1900s typically saw one announcer […]

Sports Jobs Terminology: Speaking the Lingo

Every industry has its own jargon, and the sports business is certainly no exception. Speaking the language and understanding the terminology will aid you in crafting a well-worded resume, acing a job interview, and overcoming the learning curve of a first job. Simply put, if you don’t sound educated about […]