What should be my undergraduate major? Is law school necessary? What books should I read on the subject? What classes should I take? How do I break into the industry? Those are some of the most common questions I get. There is no answer to any one of those questions, but one thing that I […]
Category: Sports Business
For all the joy that I receive as an agent for very talented athletes, I also feel their pain when at some point in their career, they are told that there is no longer a spot for them on a given team’s roster. My job is to do everything I can do help out players […]
After reading several articles about young people, especially college grads, attempting to break into the sports or entertainment industry, I have come to the conclusion that it may be more beneficial to pursue a degree in anything but Sport. In addition, through a conversation with a notable Athletic Director, I posed the question: Where are […]
A week ago, a reader emailed me the following question: Have you heard anything about Casey Close leaving CAA to start up his own company with David Falk? Apparently, the rumor had been floating around for a month or so, but after doing some research, I had no way to confirm it. Thus, I never ran the story. […]
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Advice For Working In Sports
It has been a while since I last posted something over at SportsNetworker.com, but I broke that drought yesterday with the piece titled, Work in Sports: 6 Tips to Get Ahead. The intro paragraph sets the stage. Graduating from your undergraduate institution in April or May and want to break into the business of sports (particularly in […]
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A Sports Agent And A Teacher?
While the agents listed on the post published an hour ago are all very successful and able to devote their entire time to their agencies, many agents, especially up-and-coming agents, need to supplement the income they receive (if they are even in the black) from their athlete clients. As I am going into my last […]
The most recent Ask The Expert is up at AccessAthletes.com. Matthew Allinson hosted a certified strength and conditioning specialist named Joseph McAuliffe. McAuliffe has been a fitness professional for almost a quarter of a century and is the Program Director of Edge Sports Academy and Health Club in Eatontown, NJ. He has trained over 300 Division […]
Before I go into the details of this event, please realize that it is completely sold out. They do have a waiting list, which you can place your name onto, if you are so interested. The only option on the waiting list is to register as a non-student for $200 (again, only if you are […]
As soon as Torah Bright claimed the Womens’ half-pipe in Vancouver on Thursday, it was clear to see that her profile was sure to rise. The 23 year old Australian literally has the world at her feet. Torah is far from a household name in Australia, with many winter athletes failing to attract any exposure […]
What: 2010 Scholarly Conference on College Sport Where: William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) When: April 21st (Wednesday) – April 23rd (Friday) Blurb: It is the 3rd annual conference for faculty, athletic administrators, students, sport practitioners, and the public interested in research, theory, and critical thinking […]