Michael Jordan, Patrick Mahomes, and Serena Williams all have something in common and it’s not just their athletic prowess. It’s the fact that throughout their careers, each of them has worked side by side with experts in sport law. From sports agents to athletic directors, there are many paths to...
For many aspiring to support athletes as they work toward championships, global renown, and personal peak performance, two main career paths that stick out include coaching roles and athletic directorships. But for those who aspire to become true leaders and want to coordinate all aspects of an athletic department rather...
“The world is changing a lot,” says University of Florida Athletic Director Emeritus Jeremy Foley. “Not everyone wants to attend [sporting events] in-person. There’s an entire culture around watching them on TV. People need to be aware of those shifts and how to be successful as the habits of fans...
There is an incomparable excitement to watching your favorite sports team win a high-stakes game. It’s natural to want to help make these moments possible — and you don’t need to be a professional athlete to do so. With hard work, dedication, and passion, anyone can pursue a career in...
Sports teams and franchises operate in a very similar way to major corporations. They employ financial experts and operational leaders to help keep the organization running as efficiently and effectively as possible, for example. They also, as any company might, prioritize outreach to consumers, and aim to ensure that public...
