HOW CAN one FIND A CAREER IN SPORTS?
I want to return to a guest and a topic that I discussed some months ago on the Sports Edge. Quite frankly, it’s a topic that for many athletes and sports fans that they truly wish they had more information, direction, and guidance about.
I’m talking about how does a sports enthusiast find his or her way into a career in sports once their own playing days are over. Or when they realize that they were not blessed with exceptional athletic skills, but they still want to pursue a career in sports.
Look, we all know that only a very, very tiny fraction of aspiring young athletes ever are good enough to sign a pro contract and to make a career as a professional athlete.
The truth is, lots and lots of youngsters would love to find a way to stay involved in sports in some way for their careers, perhaps as an on-air commentator or in some sports-related business once their own playing days come to an end.
But how does one do that?
Yes, there are several college and graduate programs in sports management in existence. But even if one gets their degree from these programs, it’s still a challenge to find one’s way into a very competitive field – a field that pays very, very little at the start, although we all know that those at the top can make serious big-time salaries.
To that end, I am eager to welcome my guest, Larry Berger, back to talk about a career in sports – with a real focus on those kids who want to find a way to stay close to sports in any kind of sports business. Larry Berger is Senior Coordinating Producer with USA Today Sports, and in his work, he routinely interviews top athletes. He’s held this position for close to a decade, and before joining USA TODAY, he worked at MSG Varsity, and before that for the NBA.
He provides real insights on how aspiring sports fans can really find a way to make that jump, from how to make professional relationships to deadling with rejection, this show is definitely worth listening to. Listen to it here: The Sports Edge With Rick Wolff