The Importance of a Good Sports Internship Strategy

Networking is a critical component to success in your sports career, and one of the best ways to make connections in the early stages of your search is through sports internships. Of course, that's internships plural as jobs in the sports industry are competitive and having multiple sports internships to put on your resume is a great way to stand out when you are applying for jobs. Kyle Davidson was recently named the Chicago Blackhawks' General Manager, the 10th GM in franchise history. Davidson graduated from Laurentian University in 2009 and got his foot in the door with the Blackhawks' organization as a video assistant intern. Twelve years later, he runs the show and makes decisions about the team's coaching staff, roster, trades, free-agent signings, and drafts. Kellen in Minnesota is taking the first steps in establishing his sports career, and he comes to the WorkInSports Podcast wondering how to get an internship:"Hey Brian, I am a sophomore in college studying sports management and my professor just told us we need to do two internships to graduate and to start thinking about what we want to do. I'm nervous, and I have no idea what to do. Can you help?"Listen to the full episode of the WorkInSports Podcast for more internship strategies that will help you establish yourself early in your sports career. Also, be sure to subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more sports career advice.