My First Job In Sports

For Episode 38 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G and I talked with Brady Ulloa, Senior Business Analyst at Miller Sports and Entertainment. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Analytics & Statistics with a minor in Business Management. He has advanced his degree by working closely as Business Intelligence Manager for the two professional soccer teams owned by Miller, Real Salt Lake and ...

For Episode 37 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G and I heard the inspiring story of Brian Anderson. Brian, who is currently part of the development team for Corporate Partnerships at DC Scores, a local sports-focused organization, shared a story that went far beyond just landing his first job in sports to simply overcoming challenges that many of us would have just folded our tents and tried to get by.  After facing a mountain of pe...

In this episode of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G and host Neil Schwartz spoke with Sallie Gordon. Sallie is the CEO and owner of World Sports Travel, a company she founded after the COVID pandemic, driven by her passion for sports, travel, and event management. With over 15 years of experience, Sallie's career includes operations in collegiate athletics at the Division I, Division II, Division III, and NAIA levels, and she has...

In this episode of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G. and I spoke with Luca De laPena. Luca currently works for Austin FC of the MLS as a CRM specialist, providing data and analytics support to various business aspects of the team to help generate revenue and maintain their existing customer base. A graduate of the S3 Sports Management program at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, Luca noted that he has always been good with numbers and...

It was sort of a homecoming for Dr. G. on Episode 34 of My First Job in Sports.  Demarieh Wesley, who is currently working for the New Jersey Devils was our guest.  It just so happens that Demarieh attended Hampton University, which is where Dr. G. was an under-grad.  Needless to say there were a lot of inside Hampton references.  

If there was any single message that came from the show is that Demarieh got involved.  Throughout the...

For Episode 33 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G. and I spoke with Carissa Sweigart, the Director of Culture & Wellbeing at Acushnet Company. This episode is part of our Special "Get in The Game" editions of MFJIS. For those who may not be familiar, Acushnet Brands is the parent company of several leading names in the golf industry, including Titleist, FootJoy, Pinnacle, Vokey Wedges, and Scotty Cameron Putters, to nam...

For Episode 32 of My First Job in Sports, Dr G. and I spoke to Blake Fenn, who is currently an Account Manager for Club Services at Hard Rock Stadium.  The stadium is a multi-function facility that has been able to expand out its offerings beyond The Miami Dolphins, The Miami Grand Prix, and the Miami Open Tennis events.  Blake came to us via The S3 Sports Management program at Baylor University.  For Blake, he always knew that he ...

The latest episode of My First Job in Sports from SBRnet features an in-depth discussion with Camryn Cook, Manager of Corporate Partnerships for Austin FC of Major League Soccer.  Camryn graduated from Baylor University's S3 Sports Management program well prepared to take her place in the world of sports business.  During the show, it was apparent that Camryn took a number of bold steps that were instrumental in helping her ge...

In Episode 30, that’s right MFJIS fans, My First Job in Sports celebrated their 30th show with Annie Borovskiy. Most recently, Annie worked as an inside sales rep for BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA, N.Y. Liberty of the WNBA, and owner/operators of the Barclays Center.  Annie is a graduate of the Sports Management program at High Point University in North Carolina.  Annie talked about the value of ens...

In Episode 29 of My First Job in Sports, Gabby Mayo discussed her journey from working with the baseball program at Florida Atlantic University to her current role as a Baseball Operations Analyst for the Cincinnati Reds.  In her current position, Gabby has been able to rely on both the knowledge gained from the classroom and her internship experiences with FAU Baseball.  Gabby talked about how she overcame her own shyness and relu...

In Episode 28 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. Gardiner and I spoke with Alex Halloran.  Alex is a graduate of the Sports Management program at High Point University.  He is currently working as an Account Executive for SportingJax, which operates professional soccer teams for both men and women.  For Alex, sales has been a clear pathway to his first job and current role in sports.  He discussed in detail how sales has suited him wel...

In episode 27 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G. and Neil chat with Emily Bogdanowicz, a membership associate for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Emily discusses her commitment to excellence and the determination to learn, which have been key to her early success in internships and volunteer roles, where she developed skills in sales, marketing, and team collaboration. Bogdanowicz holds a degree from the Sports Management program at t...

SBRnet is excited to welcome Dr. Ashley Gardner as the new co-host of the My First Job In Sports web series and podcast. Now entering its fourth season, MFJIS aims to assist students in securing that all-important first job in the sports industry, should they choose to pursue a career in that field.

Dr. G., as she prefers to be called, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management at Templ...

In this special "Get in the Game" edition of My First Job in Sports, we had two amazing guests who provided inspiration, motivation, and guidance on what it takes for soon-to-be graduates to secure their first job in sports. We first spoke with Jasmine to better understand her focus on financial literacy and related issues. Then, we spoke with Miriam, who is focused on using digital media to build a personal brand and lev...

In the latest episode of My First Job In Sports, Neil Schwartz and Dr. Tim Koba chat with Lisa Anne Higgins, Director of Development at Florida Atlantic University Athletics. With a strong passion for sports and connecting with people, Lisa Anne explains how her role is centered around bringing together diverse individuals and sports. She shares her inspiring college and career journey, offering valuable insights a...

Episode 23 of "My First Job in Sports" started off with a lively discussion between Dr. Lindsay and me, resembling an episode of "The View." We covered a wide range of topics in the world of sports, from the growing prominence of women’s sports to the impact of Caitlin Clark. There was a lot to talk about before introducing our guest.

In Episode 23 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. Lindsay and I had a conversation w...

In the 22nd episode of "My First Job in Sports" web and podcast from SBRnet, Dr. Lindsey and I were joined by Alana Sullivan, a graduate of the Sports Management program at High Point University. After completing her studies, Alana joined Wolfpack Sports Properties, a division of Learfield, where she initially worked in client services and coordinator of partner services. Currently, Alana is responsible for managing the N...

Dr. Lindsey has returned from the Women's Final Four Basketball Championship, and now it's time for Episode 21 of "My First Job in Sports". This episode features an interview with Samantha (Sam) Kinsley, who works as an Account Executive at Bespoke Sports and Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bespoke is a sports and entertainment consulting and experiential marketing agency that helps brands choose the...

"My First Job in Sports" has recently released its 20th episode. The show aims to provide valuable insights from recent college graduates who are focused on their first jobs in the sports industry. In this episode, we talked to Gerard D'Ambrosio, the manager of Ticket Sales for Inter Miami CF of the MLS. Gerard shared his experiences of dealing with the challenges of being the manager of ticket sales for the hottest ...