Michael Jordan didn’t initially make it onto his high school varsity basketball team. Tom Brady wasn’t a first round draft pick out of college (in fact, he was the 199th pick). In addition to a high level of talent and dedication, these sports mega stars attribute much of their success… Read more >
From negotiating deals on behalf of top athletes to overseeing operations at a stadium, there are many ways to build a career behind the scenes of athletic teams and events. If you’re interested in sports and health leadership, you might be weighing your options for pursuing a graduate degree. A… Read more >
Behind every game-winning run, double-clutch layup or unstoppable running play, there are the individuals who make it all possible without putting on a jersey. Sport management professionals contribute in roles that range from representing athletes in contract negotiations to overseeing facility maintenance and upgrades. If you’re exploring how to get… Read more >
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… Read more >
One of the key advantages available to students taking University of Florida’s online M.S. in Sport Management program is the personalized attention they receive, including access to our expert career coaches and the ability to discuss their goals with industry veterans. Today, we wanted to share some of our coaches’… Read more >
Behind every perfectly executed play, behind every victory and behind every post-victory celebration is a story about transforming potential. The players and teams that win games spend countless hours in practice, elevating their performance to the absolute best it can be. The organizations that promote and support them must also… Read more >
The University of Florida’s online Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management program, in a newly formed partnership with the Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists (PAADS), is proud to offer focused coursework that prepares students to become experts in both athlete performance and athlete development. As the nation’s first… Read more >
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The Athlete Development specialization qualifies students to pursue certification through the Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists (PAADS).