So You Want to Work in Sports

In this book, industry-leading sports professionals—such as Ted Sobel, Fred Claire, Ari Kaplan, Debbie Antonelli, and Ann Meyers Drysdale—offer practical advice and tips for those wanting to pursue a career in sports, including marketing, publicity, broadcasting, journalism, management, scouting, analytics, and more.

K. P. Wee

Introduction Instructor's Note Acknowledgments PART I: BROADCASTING/PLAY-BY-PLAY Chapter 1: WNBA and College Basketball Play-by-Play: Debbie Antonelli, ESPN College Basketball Analyst Chapter 2: Baseball Radio Play-by-Play: Jeff Levering, Sports Broadcaster Chapter 3: Sports Radio and Podcasting: Ted Sobel, Radio Sportscaster Chapter 4: Minor League Baseball Play-by-Play: Chris King, Sports Broadcaster Chapter 5: Media Relations and Play-by-Play: Steve Granado, Sports Broadcaster Chapter 6: Sideline Reporting: Kris Budden, Sideline Reporter PART II: JOURNALISM AND PHOTOGRAPHY Chapter 7: Sports Photography: Richard Kee, Baseball Team Photographer Chapter 8: Baseball Writer: J. P. Hoornstra, Sportswriter and Author PART III: SPORT MARKETING, PUBLICITY, AND SALES Chapter 9: Sports Marketing: Marsha Collier, Sports Business for Dummies Chapter 10: Publicity: Steve Brener, PR Director Chapter 11: Media Sales: Barry Turbow, Media Sales Professional Chapter 12: Ticket Sales: Russell Robards, Ticket Sales & Fan Experience Chapter 13: Marketing: Pat Gallagher, Consultant & Senior Executive in Sports PART IV: SPORT MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP Chapter 14: WNBA General Manager: Ann Meyers Drysdale, Broadcaster and Former Basketball Executive Chapter 15: Sports Executive: Andy Dolich, Sports Executive for All Seasons Chapter 16: From Batboy to Potential Owner: Ben Hwang, Former Batboy, Biotech CEO Who Made a Bid to Own the Dodgers Chapter 17: Baseball Executive: Charlie Blaney, Former Baseball League President Chapter 18: Baseball Executive: Rick White, Baseball League President Chapter 19: Major League Baseball Team Co-Owner: Peter Seidler, San Diego Padres Majority Co-Owner Chapter 20: Sports Management: Jason Takefman, Sports Consultant PART V: FINDING AND WORKING WITH ATHLETES Chapter 21: Sports Agent: Ronald Shapiro, A Sports Agent "Life by Accident" Chapter 22: Wealth Management: Brandon Averill, Athlete Wealth Management Partner Chapter 23: Scouting in Football: Neil Stratton, Advisor for Aspiring Football Agents and Scouts PART VI: ANALYTICS Chapter 24: Analytics in Baseball: Ari Kaplan, Baseball Analyst Chapter 25: Analytics in Basketball: Marshall Payne, Basketball Operations Analyst PART VII: OTHER CAREERS IN SPORTS Chapter 26: Message Board Operator: Jeff Fellenzer, Former Baseball Stadium Message Board Operator Turned College Professor in Sports Business Chapter 27: Team Historian: Mark Langill, Baseball Team Historian Chapter 28: Digital Media & Advisor: Chelsea Heyward, Sports Industry Professional Chapter 29: International Opportunities: Aggie Dent, International Sports & Sports Media/Sports Marketing Chapter 30: Digital Media Designer: Sydney Noland, Digital Media in Football Chapter 31: Sports Mascot: Ted Giannoulas, The Famous Chicken Chapter 32: International Baseball: Ryan Flynn, International Baseball Program CEO Conclusion: Parting Words of Wisdom Appendix: Websites Bibliography Index About the Author