Includes bibliographical references and index.

The job search in the sports industry. What is it really like to work in the sports industry? --
Preparation, preparation, preparation --
The assessment process --
Mapping the plan --
The educational path --
Networking --
Resources for job and internship seekers --
The internship: getting started --
Internships: be prepared for bumps in the road --
The big step: internship to first job --
Mentors --
Presenting yourself --
Mid-career moves --
Final tips --
The sports industry: segment descriptions. Introduction to the sports industry --
Basketball --
Hockey --
Football --
Baseball --
Soccer --
Lacrosse --
Golf --
Tennis --
Boxing and mixed martial arts --
Auto racing --
Horse racing --
Action sports --
Olympic sports --
Amateur sports --
Event management --
Facility management --
Ticketing --
Concessions --
Multimedia --
Television --
Radio --
Print --
Manufacturers --
Retail --
Licensees --
Sports agencies --
Corporate sponsorship --
Unions --
Professional associations and organizations --
Sports marketing research --
Sports travel --
Corporate law --
Cottage industries --
Career tracks of executives in the sports industry. Introduction to career tracks --
Major league baseball general managers --
Major league baseball executives --
Minor league baseball general managers --
NBA marketing professionals --
NBA executives and general managers --
NCAA football bowl subdivision athletic directors --
NCAA Division III athletic directors --
NCAA football bowl subdivision conference commissioners --
NCAA football championship subdivision conference commissioners --
NCAA marketing professionals --
Organizational charts. Introduction to organizational charts --
College athletics --
Professional sports teams --
Professional sports leagues --
Sports associations and events --
Unions --
Agencies --Facilities --
Amateur athletics --
Manufacturers --
Print and media --
Sports conglomerates --
Job announcements. Introduction to job announcements --
Leadership positions --
Sales and marketing --
Tickets/box office sales and service --
Public relations --
Community relations --
New business and media development --
Game operations and production --
Player personnel --
Administration --
Accounting and finance --
Facility management --
Information technology --
Human resources --
Event management --
Broadcasting --
Licensing --
Legal services --
Compliance --
Development --
Sports agencies --
Corporate sponsorship --
Sporting goods and apparel --
Internship programs.

"Provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them in the sports industry. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, the areas of study available to them, the salary they can expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. This essential guide will help increase students' likelihood of finding careers in the highly competitive sports industry."--

Junior High School

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