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Nov 12
by Jeff Fannell in Career, Sports, Sports Business 0 comments tags: Advice, Breaking through, Career, Sports business, Sports Careers, Sports management

Get in the Game: Tips for Breaking into a Career in Sports

For nearly 15 years I have been blessed to work as a lawyer in professional sports.  From 2000 through 2010, I was a labor attorney for the Major League Baseball Players Association.  In November 2010, I started my own consulting practice where I continue to work in sports in various capacities.  In addition to working on contract issues and other matters for some of the top agents and players in Major League Baseball, I have also assisted the National Hockey League Players’ Association in grievance arbitration and salary arbitration and have worked on a number of high profile sports-related projects.  I count myself fortunate for all of the opportunities and experiences that have and continue to come my way.  Now, I’d like to help you and others fulfill their dream of building a career in sports. What follows is the first installment of a five part series of a few tips that I believe will help you be more effective in finding the sports job of your dreams.  Without question, working in the sports industry can be extremely exciting and rewarding.  It also can be challenging and very competitive.  With a little hard work, ingenuity and helpful guidance, you can break […]
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