Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs. The New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. Zdeno Chara from the Boston Bruins. These are some of the most highly praised athletes in the world of sports. Their role as team captain speaks for itself. And they have one thing in common — […]
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‘It’s All Worth It.’ Passion for People Drives a Successful Sports Coaching Career
Entrepreneur. Instructor. Coach. Volunteer. Father and husband. QuickSkills owner and director Jerry Concannon wears numerous challenging and invaluable hats. However, he successfully manages a busy schedule that aligns with his biggest passion — coaching soccer. He owns and operates his own coaching business, hosts camps, and clinics, provides private lessons, […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Stay In the Game (Even When You Oppose Your Circumstances)
The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games are underway. Despite the beautiful opening ceremony and excitement, a shadow of controversy lurks over the event. The ongoing political turbulence with North Korea is a major source of contention. The country is sending 22 athletes who will compete in ice hockey, ice skating, […]
Learn About Finding Work in Sports from Orangetheory Fitness’s VP
You’re bathed in orange light. The music is loud and invigorating. The coach gives you the go-ahead. “Let’s push it!” You turn up your treadmill speed and raise the incline as the music picks up. Now, the sweat really starts to break. This is the pace all day, every day […]
5 Must-Have Communication Skills for Sports Marketers
Employers in every industry across the globe are struggling to find employees who have the right skills to meet their needs. In fact, as a 2017 survey from ManpowerGroup found, 40 percent of global employers report talent shortages, which is a two percent increase since 2015. When it comes to […]
Want to Find Sports Sales Jobs? This Is What You Need to Know
When you’re searching for a lucrative career, you might be overlooking one of the best opportunities — sports sales jobs. Several sports employers are hiring, including sports media companies, networks, entertainment groups, and professional teams. In other words, no matter what employer you’re interested in and what sport you’re a […]
3 Experts Share How Their Values and Mission Guide Their Career
What influences the way you make decisions? Can you define your fundamental beliefs? These are your core values; they’re what you consider to be essential in steering the way you live and work. When you work in sports, and your job aligns with these values, you’re naturally more engaged and […]
The Easiest (and Best) Sports Jobs That You Didn’t Think About
When you think about how many jobs there are in different sports, it stands to reason that these jobs are often difficult or require lots of networking connections for you to land them. That may be the case with big jobs like ‘General Manager’ or the player personnel side, but […]