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Posted: 2/20/2019
Sports Analytics is all the rage in the sports industry – but what does it really look like to be in research and development? Lewie Pollis, Lead Quantitative Analyst, Amateur Scouting for the Philadelphia Phillies gives us an inside look at the world of sports analytics. Today’s sponsors: Temple University Masters in Sports Business Georgetown [...]
Posted: 2/18/2019
Everyone needs a follow up plan to build relationships. Lucky you, we’re sharing ours. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. We are brought to you this week by WorkinSports.com – the leading job board for the sports industry. We currently have 10,145 active [...]
Posted: 2/15/2019
Every Thursday at 7:30 pm EST, Brian Clapp, host of the Work in Sports podcast, goes live from the Work in Sports facebook page for an hour long session covering important topics that will make a difference for your sports career. This week, Brian had a special guest on the show, Casey Dehart, who recently [...]
Posted: 2/13/2019
The role of corporate social responsibility in sports has taken on a larger profile in the industry, now representing a bigger, more impactful role in sports organizations of all sizes. Learn more about these sports roles from Tiara Brown, Charlotte Hornets Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility. For more information on the Master in Sports Business [...]
Posted: 2/11/2019
What if you get a job offer but aren’t sure it’s the right fit? Here are some scenarios to consider when accepting a sports job. If you’re determined to advance your sports career, the Master’s in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown is the answer you’ve been looking for. Georgetown offers a part-time Master’s in Sports [...]
Posted: 2/8/2019
Every Thursday at 7:30 pm EST, Brian Clapp, host of the Work in Sports podcast, goes live from the Work in Sports facebook page for an hour long session covering important topics that will make a difference for your sports career. This week, Brian covered the techniques you can use to maximize one of the [...]
Posted: 2/6/2019
Tripp Keister is the winningest manager in Potomac Nationals history, but he doesn’t care about that, what he cares about is player development. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… Since the day we started this podcast I have had fans ask repeatedly – [...]
Posted: 2/4/2019
Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… Apparently I am one of the few people in the world actually quite satisfied with last night’s Super Bowl – yes I am from Boston, life long Patriots fan, and yes I enjoyed last nights game. I [...]
Posted: 1/30/2019
Lee De Leon, Purdue University Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Assistant Vice President of Development joins the Work in Sports to discuss working in the big business of college sports! For more information on the the Master in Sport Business Leadership program at Seattle University email them to receive more information at MSBL@seattleu.edu or call 206-398-4610 to [...]
Posted: 1/28/2019
Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast.. I want to say a quick thank you to all of the people who have been coming to our Facebook LIVE sessions every Thursday night at 7:30 EST from the Work in Sports facebook page. The sessions [...]
Posted: 1/25/2019
Every Thursday at 7:30pm EST from the Work in Sports Facebook Page, Brian Clapp our Director of Content and Host of the Work in Sports podcast leads a live session focused on a sports career related topic, and then opened up for questions from the live audience. This week, Brian focused on the type of [...]
Posted: 1/23/2019
It’s one of the hottest topics in all of sports; Diversity and Inclusion. In this episode of the Work in Sports podcast host Brian Clapp welcomes Vincent Pierson, Minor League Baseball Director of Diversity and Inclusion for an insightful conversation on equality in our industry. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for [...]
Posted: 1/21/2019
Wondering what kind of research you should conduct leading up to a job interview? In this Work in Sports podcast episode host Brian Clapp shares seven types of research you should complete for every job interview. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. Before [...]
Posted: 1/16/2019
Melanie Newman is just one of just five women calling play-by-play in professional baseball. Learn more about how she beat the odds and keeps pushing for more on the Work in Sports podcast! Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… I was struck this [...]
Posted: 1/14/2019
Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… As you listen to this episode I’ll be in sunny Phoenix on a business trip with the rest of the Work in Sports crew coming up with new ideas, features and business objectives for our site – [...]
Posted: 1/9/2019
Looking to get a job in sports? Mailynh Vu, Cleveland Indians Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition joins the Work in Sports podcast and shares incredible career advice! Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… There is a mystery that surrounds the hiring practices of [...]
Posted: 1/7/2019
Life isn’t like the movies. Motivation is temporary. Instead of waiting for inspiration to come from someone else, try this instead. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. It’s the first Monday episode of the year 2019 – which means I am obligated to [...]
Posted: 1/4/2019
Every Thursday at 7:30pm EST Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and host of the Work in Sports podcast, presents a LIVE session on our Work in Sports Facebook page. Since many people can’t make the live event, we’ll publish the replay right here on our blog every Friday. During this episode, Brian shares [...]
Posted: 1/2/2019
Learn more about the challenges and opportunities of working in big time college athletics from University of Michigan Associate Athletic Director Kurt Svoboda! Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast – Welcome to January 2019 everybody! This is a pretty crazy time of year [...]
Posted: 12/26/2018
Jeff Altstadter USGA Director, Open Championships Public Relations joins the Work in Sports podcast! Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. You were probably wondering this morning, it’s the day after Christmas will Brian publish a podcast? Alright you probably weren’t wondering that. But [...]
Posted: 12/21/2018
Join us every Thursday night at 7:30PM EST for a live sports career advice session on the Work in Sports Facebook page! Hosted by Brian Clapp, 20-year veteran of the sports industry, WorkinSports.com Director of Content and host of the Work in Sports podcast. Brian starts every show with actionable advice for your sports career, [...]
Posted: 12/19/2018
Gina Miller, FC Dallas VP of Media and Communication joins the Work in Sports podcast Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. As we approach the holiday season, let me remind you working in sports is a different animal. While all off your friends [...]
Posted: 12/17/2018
If you can master this simple concept of reverse engineering your career from the end, backwards, you will find great success in your sports career. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for Work in Sports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast! Gina Miller on Wednesday – which is also my birthday [...]
Posted: 12/12/2018
Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team does things differently, but not just for the sake of being different, he’s pushing for new. Listen in to this episode and get ready for a different perspective on sports business. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work [...]
Posted: 12/10/2018
Each year there are hundreds of sports conferences around the globe which make for great learning and networking opportunities. How do you make the most out of these large scale sports events? We explain on this podcast! Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for Workinsports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. [...]
