The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports / Edition 2

by Glenn M. Wong

Overview

The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports, Second Edition provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them in sports. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, what areas are available to them, what salary they can expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. In the highly competitive field of sports management, it is important for individuals to prepare themselves well and to make the right decisions along the way. Although there are no guarantees of success, this book will increase students’ likelihood of finding success in the sports industry. Encouraging research and realistic expectations, this book has been developed by an author with many years of experience as a respected practitioner, teacher and internship coordinator.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781449602031
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	03/23/2012
Edition description:	1
Pages:	578
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Table of Contents

Section 1 The Job Search in the Sports Industry
Chapter 1 What is it Really Like to Work in the Sports Industry?
Chapter 2 Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
Chapter 3 The Assessment Process
Chapter 4 Mapping the Plan
Chapter 5 The Educational Path
Chapter 6 Networking
Chapter 7 Resources for Job and Internship Seekers
Chapter 8 The Internship: Getting Started
Chapter 9 Internships: Be Prepared for Bumps in the Road
Chapter 10 The Big Step: Internship to First Job
Chapter 11 Mentors
Chapter 12 Presenting Yourself
Chapter 13 Mid-Career Moves
Chapter 14 Final Tips
Section 2 The Sports Industry: Segment Descriptions
Chapter 15 Introduction to the Sports Industry
Chapter 16 Basketball
Chapter 17 Hockey
Chapter 18 Football
Chapter 19 Baseball
Chapter 20 Soccer
Chapter 21 Lacrosse
Chapter 22 Golf
Chapter 23 Tennis
Chapter 24 Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
Chapter 25 Auto Racing
Chapter 26 Horse Racing
Chapter 27 Action Sports
Chapter 28 Olympic Sports
Chapter 29 Amateur Sports
Chapter 30 Event Management
Chapter 31 Facility Management
Chapter 32 Ticketing
Chapter 33 Concessions
Chapter 34 Multimedia
Chapter 35 Television
Chapter 36 Radio
Chapter 37 Print
Chapter 38 Manufacturers
Chapter 39 Retail
Chapter 40 Licensees
Chapter 41 Sports Agencies
Chapter 42 Corporate Sponsorships
Chapter 43 Unions
Chapter 44 Professional Associations and Organizations
Chapter 45 Sports Marketing Research
Chapter 46 Sports Travel
Chapter 47 Corporate Law
Chapter 48 Cottage Industries
Section 3 Career Tracks of Executives in the Sports Industry
Chapter 49 Introduction to Career Tracks
Chapter 50 Major League Baseball General Managers
Chapter 51 Major League Baseball Executives
Chapter 52 Minor League Baseball General Managers
Chapter 53 NBA Marketing Professionals
Chapter 54 NBA Executives and General Managers
Chapter 55 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Athletic Directors
Chapter 56 NCAA Division III Athletic Directors
Chapter 57 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Conference Commissioners
Chapter 58 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Conference Commissioners
Chapter 59 NCAA Marketing Professionals
Section 4 Organizational Charts
Chapter 60 Introduction to Organizational Charts
Chapter 61 College Athletics
Chapter 62 Professional Sports Teams
Chapter 63 Professional Sport Leagues
Chapter 64 Sport Associations and Events
Chapter 65 Unions
Chapter 66 Agencies
Chapter 67 Facilities
Chapter 68 Amateur Athletics
Chapter 69 Retail
Chapter 70 Print and Media
Chapter 71 Sports Conglomerates
Section 5 Job Announcements
Chapter 72 Introduction to Job Announcements
Chapter 73 Leadership Positions
Chapter 74 Sales and Marketing
Chapter 75 Tickets/Box Office Sales and Service
Chapter 76 Public Relations
Chapter 77 Community Relations
Chapter 78 New Business and Media Development
Chapter 79 Game Operations and Production
Chapter 80 Player Personnel
Chapter 81 Administration
Chapter 82 Accounting and Finance
Chapter 83 Facility Management
Chapter 84 Information Technology
Chapter 85 Human Resources
Chapter 86 Event Management
Chapter 87 Broadcasting
Chapter 88 Licensing
Chapter 89 Legal Services
Chapter 90 Compliance
Chapter 91 Development
Chapter 92 Sports Agencies
Chapter 93 Corporate Sponsorship
Chapter 94 Sporting Goods and Apparel
Chapter 95 Internship Programs