I’d add, playing a sport in college can help too. For a lot of reasons, networking being a major one. And if they aren’t good enough to compete at the college level, most college sports programs have all sorts of opportunities for student workers.
SO many career options. I met a guy with an accounting degree who is now CFO of a pro sports team. And I met a woman who started out in marketing for Walgreens who now works as a top marketing person for a pro sports team. Not to mention the many many jobs in college athletics administration, communications and facilities. So many organizations have internal communications and analytics gigs that didn't even exist 25 years ago. I'd think being a social media person for a sports team (college or pro) would be super fun.
You can also work in the recreation side! I have worked for multiple colleges overseeing their recreation sports programs including club sports and intramural sports. You get to be part of people staying involved - no matter their level, and mentoring others.
I'm sending this to my 15-year-old son, now. (We don't think he'll be a professional sports person but your links to careers are useful for any teenager). Thank you.
I’ve had the privilege of working (a bit) with one of the most dynamic women in pro sports. Her story is a testament there are many paths to working in sports if that’s the desire.
And as you said, SO many options outside of sports too. There’s a CPG marketing company out of NYC that openly admits they like hiring college athletes who played team sports. Qualities it takes to be successful are highly sought after by employers.
Also love that your son is going to play for Liverpool. YNWA!
I’d add, playing a sport in college can help too. For a lot of reasons, networking being a major one. And if they aren’t good enough to compete at the college level, most college sports programs have all sorts of opportunities for student workers.
Totally. A very good point.
SO many career options. I met a guy with an accounting degree who is now CFO of a pro sports team. And I met a woman who started out in marketing for Walgreens who now works as a top marketing person for a pro sports team. Not to mention the many many jobs in college athletics administration, communications and facilities. So many organizations have internal communications and analytics gigs that didn't even exist 25 years ago. I'd think being a social media person for a sports team (college or pro) would be super fun.
Omg completely. Agree on social media. Those are definitely the folks I want to get a beer with!
You can also work in the recreation side! I have worked for multiple colleges overseeing their recreation sports programs including club sports and intramural sports. You get to be part of people staying involved - no matter their level, and mentoring others.
I'm sending this to my 15-year-old son, now. (We don't think he'll be a professional sports person but your links to careers are useful for any teenager). Thank you.
I’ve had the privilege of working (a bit) with one of the most dynamic women in pro sports. Her story is a testament there are many paths to working in sports if that’s the desire.
And as you said, SO many options outside of sports too. There’s a CPG marketing company out of NYC that openly admits they like hiring college athletes who played team sports. Qualities it takes to be successful are highly sought after by employers.
Also love that your son is going to play for Liverpool. YNWA!