Dec 10
by Jeff Fannell in Career, Sports, Sports Business 0 comments tags: Advice, Career, Sports, Sports business, Sports Careers, Sports management

Get in the Game Part 5: 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. In my fifth and final installment of this series we discuss Tip #5… Tip #5:  Get Plugged In If you want to get into the sports industry make the rounds.  Develop contacts by joining sports groups and associations.  Attend panel discussions, awards ceremonies, trade shows and other events.  In addition to paying attention to the scores and highlights, read the sports business pages.  Look […]
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Nov 26
by Jeff Fannell in Career, Sports, Sports Business 0 comments tags: Advice, Career, Sports, Sports business, Sports Careers, Sports management

Get in the Game Part 3: 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. See part three of my five part series below…. Tip #3:  Develop Relevant Skills When applying for your dream job, make sure you bring the necessary skills and experiences to the table.  If you can’t give away free lemonade on the hottest day of the year, then maybe that sales job is not for you.  If writing is not your thing, then that public […]
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Nov 18
by Jeff Fannell in Career, Sports, Sports Business 0 comments tags: Advice, Career, Get in the game, Sports, Sports business, Sports Careers, Sports management

Get in the Game Part 2: 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. See this week’s second  installment of my five part series of tips to help you GET IN THE GAME! Tip #2: Be More Than A Fan Over the years, I have interviewed a number of students and young professionals desiring to enter the sports industry.  As a lawyer working in professional sports, I cannot tell you how many times some eager applicant told me how much they […]
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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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