In the world of sports scouts, Scot McCloughan stands out as one of the best minds for evaluating talent and building a winning team. His time as an executive with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks led to impressive successes for both teams — Seattle won Super Bowl XLVIII, […]
Month: March 2017
MLS is on the Rise: How to Get Soccer Jobs
If you are searching for a job in the sports industry, look no further than the 28 teams playing for the Major League Soccer (MLS) organization. Although soccer more recently caught the interest of sports fans across North America, it has been steadily increasing in popularity year after year since […]
Why These 5 Sports Jobs Are Perfect for Freelancers
Not all awesome sports jobs fall into the nine-to-five office lifestyle. In fact, freelance work is growing in popularity. Intuit’s survey from August 2015 estimates freelancers could make up 43 percent of the workforce by 2020. There are a lot of great benefits to working as a freelancer. You can […]
6 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Networking Event
You’re sitting with a co-worker at a company event when you spot an older gentleman at the table next to you. You met him at the sports professionals networking event a few months ago. “Oh, don’t you know Jeremy?” you ask your co-worker. She turns around to see where you […]
Certifications and Skills Required to Get Your First Basketball Coaching Job
If you love basketball but aren’t an athlete yourself, a coaching career could be a great way for you to earn a living while still experiencing the thrill of the game. Not everyone is cut out to be a coach, but if you have a passion for the game and […]
Monday Motivation – Music to Get Your Week Started On the Right Path
You finished the paper you’ve been working on, you completed the project at work, and now you are prepared to enjoy the weekend. Relaxation, friends, family, whatever you want to do for the next two days. Monday seems so far away. Before you realize it, Sunday night sneaks up on […]
The Ultimate Guide to Digital and Social Media in Sports
Digital and social media are changing the sports industry in radical ways. For one, it’s calling for more creative minds in some of the best sports jobs, such as marketing and PR. It’s also giving athletes unique ways to manage their brands and changing the fan and consumer experience as […]
NFL Draft Analytics Are Taking This Season By Storm
By Michael Fanning The Super Bowl is over, which means pro football teams and fans have just one month to get ready for the National Football League draft, set for April 27–29 in Philadelphia. Reputations of NFL general managers are made and lost by their first-round draft picks. Choose a superstar, […]
5 of the Best Jobs In Sports Management for Non-Athletes
You’re a huge sports fan, but you’re just not an athlete. You’ve always wanted to work for one of your favorite teams — if only you had the sports skills to compete in any of the available positions. If that sounds like you, then good news! There’s a whole arena […]
5 Socially Responsible Companies Job Seekers Should Know
Socially responsible companies prioritize bettering their communities. You should pay attention to what employers are making a difference in your industry. The interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) is growing. The 2016 PwC Global CEO survey found 64 percent of CEOs say that “corporate social responsibility (CSR) is core to […]