Choosing the Right Sports Career Path for You

There are many directions you can take a career in sports management, but those options can be overwhelming when deciding where your passion lies in the industry. That is the case for Nasheen in Minnesota, who is looking for career clarity from the WorkInSports Podcast:“Hey Brian, I am just finishing up my junior year of college, and I feel like I am having a bit of a panic attack. I still don’t know what I want to do with my career, and life is right around the corner. I listen to the experts on your podcast and think – how did they even know Partnership Activation or Sponsorship Sales was a thing to pursue? I’m feeling lost – any guidance you can provide?”Finding the Right Sports Management Career Path for YouWorkInSports is all about making your passion your career. Not every aspect of the sports business will appeal to you, and that’s okay. One effective method Brian has found is to conduct a self-analysis of your traits and look at career options that are a natural fit. For Brian, those traits are extroversion and being comfortable speaking to people, and he ended up working as a sports TV producer (and now hosts this podcast!). Since loving sports is why you listen to the podcast and visit WorkInSports, see if your qualities and interests align with categories such as:CoachingFitness/RecreationSales/Business DevelopmentMedia/CreativeMarketing/CommunicationsTechnology/Data Analysis

  Someone extroverted may be more inclined towards sports jobs in sales or communications, while an introverted type can find their niche in data analysis.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about how to find a job in sports that’s right for you. Also, subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more sports career advice. You can catch additional content on our YouTube channel.