This is the second article of the Sports Fan Travel Guide series. In the first article, we covered the best destinations for baseball fans. Jack Tatum, the Oakland Raiders’ safety, slammed into Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiver John Fuqua, knocking the ball away for what was thought to be an incomplete pass. […]
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Why Concussion Awareness Is a Team Sport (And What You Can Do to Help)
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Communicate With Leadership During Your Sports Internship
It’s your first day at your sports internship with an apparel company. You’re going into a meeting and tasked with taking notes for your department manager. Afterward, you report back to her to get her up to speed. This is when you freeze. You feel intimidated. Over your head. Uncomfortable. […]
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 […]