Careers in Sports Management: 6 Steps to Get You There

Brian Clapp, host of the Work in Sports podcast and 20 year veteran of the sports industry, lays out a 6-step plan to get sports management majors on the right path to a career in sports management.

What do you do with a sports management major? We've got the answer to that question, and an action plan to go with it.

Turn that fun sports management major into an actual sports career!

And don't forget to:

[nuggetthedog]

Currently in my 3rd year in sport management, I have been able to do some really cool Internships with the NBA and MLB. Anything is achievable with connections and I believe anyone can do it with the drive. Connections are everything in this field

[sherlockhomiex]

I’m almost at the end of my sophomore year! Currently trying to get into an internship and my eventual goal is to be an equipment manager for an NFL franchise!

[DennisSmathers]

I’m like five classes away from finishing my bachelors in general studies with a concentration in sports management. I’ve been in the Navy for almost a decade and I’m looking at a second career in possibly public relations or HR in sports. Love helping people and customer service.

[souravshaww]

I am about to start my masters degree in sports industry management from Emlyon Business School and this tips are going to really help me. Thanks keep making this kind of videos. 😊

[chrismoran]

Okay bro, I have a BS in psychology. But I want to work in sports. It’s my passion. I love and follow sports religiously. Where do I even start

[grangerkitson]

I know you might not see this comment, but this has been an awesome video for me to watch! I’m going into my senior year of High School and I’m in love with the business part of sports. I’m still deciding on a college, but I’ve already found some connections with someone who works with the Texans and he’s taught me a lot.

[ha]

Currently doing my masters in sports management in Barcelona and i want to be a football agent the issues im facing are either guaranteed internships cost money or even i have to still have experience to do an internship which makes no sense at all

[sheryllowery]

Lots of great advice! Curious your thoughts on second career sport industry advice! My degree is in nursing but started a photography business 5 years ago. I floated the first 2 yrs. Then as my kids started playing sports I found my true passion. I’ve spent the past 3 years focused specifically in that area! Most recently I worked for The Spring League in Indianapolis. I was extremely grateful for the opportunity and it just furthered my love of what I do. I feel I’ve hit a roadblock! I have the skills, a great eye and passion. Not opposed to travel and have a high work ethic. How do you get in the door when you’re degree is outside of the industry. I reach out OFTEN to people I admire and work in the field I love. I send emails often, with follow-up emails. Very rarely do they respond even to the ones wanting constructive criticism to make me more applicable to work with their company! HELP!!

[monnaz]

Hey! I understand that this was aimed for college students, however if I would like to get into the sports industry coming from the hospitality industry, how would I go about doing that? I know its a competitive industry- and I have applied for several positions, but nothing comes of it. Any Advice?

[Obeypresh]

I’m a sports Management graduate and unfortunately I graduated in the mist of COViD starting. So I was unable to get the experience of an internship. What do you suggest my next step is? That was a big part of my downfall.

[Haggseeker]

Hey @Brian! I'm an African who plays and likes football. However, due to my situation I couldn't concentrate on balling. Thus, I'm into entrepreneurship and more inclined with Sport management specifically; football Agent. I'm a graduate with a BSc. I see an opportunity in this Field as my country has numerous talented lads who lack an opportunity to play in the best leagues compared to our own League. I'm motivated to help them while helping myself alone as a business. How can I start this journey?

[ryanandrewmc]

I am a junior and highschool this year and am looking into sports management
My goal is to be a coach for a D1 college

[Darkjaws]

I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies. My dream is to work in sports security. Would Sports Management be a good idea to pursue as a Graduate program? What other Graduate programs should I look into?

[jamesdrolet]

I want to work in the NFL front office or being something like an equipment manager, however I live in Canada and am very worrysome that this is a risky carrer choice because I may be at a disadvantage to working in the NFL because of me going to a Canadian university. What do you suggest I do to stand out to these NFL teams after I graduate from a sports management degree

[Shintube]

Hi Brian! Great video! I’m a junior in college and my goal is to become a Nba Gm. Bold, but I feel like I can get there. Is there any things you recommend to build up my resume? The internet isn’t super helpful. Thank You

[AxelGarciaCruz-oeow]

I Hope you see this comment! Would love advice for this industry. I am a senior and I want to focus my path on soccer but i haven't done no internship at all my resume is not bad at all. What should I continue to do to better prepare myself for a job in the future?

[philipsebanmichael]

I am from Indian and i am baseball, softball and softbaseball player i like to study sports management outside but i can catch any more information from agencys candidate here they are not promote sports that much what will i do

[BHenz]

This is gonna be a long comment but I hope I can get some advice. I’m currently in my 4th and final year of my Air Force contract. I’m 20 years old and targeting applying to Syracuse University for Sports Management in Fall of ‘24. My dream job is working on the TV/Radio broadcast calling games. Whether that be an announcer, analyst, etc. I feel like that’s a really difficult industry to get into. I’ve gone as far as purchasing a microphone and software on my laptop to play-by-play games and record myself doing it. My hope is I can network with someone in these comments to give me advice on what may potentially be my next step. Will a sports management degree get me opportunities to go pursue a play-by-play announcer/radio broadcast? Am I dreaming of getting into a field that has too few job opportunities? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[footballshort]

After getting this degree can i become a player?

[krutikpawar]

Great video Brian! Thank you for making this video it really help me a lot and definitely I will follow this tips. I want to ask that, I learned german and Spanish languages do you think it will help me to find good job in football industry. I am totally freshers and don't have any experience.😊😊