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SMWW and The Boston Red Sox are teaming up to offer baseball fans the opportunity of a lifetime.
To launch SMWW's new Japanese/ English baseball media relations course, we are teaming up with a fan ambassador and Japanese translator of the Red Sox to offer you a chance to be up close and personal with the Red Sox and Fenway.
Join Dr. Lashbrook in Boston on September 9th 5-7 pm at the SMWW Meet and Greet at Champions Bar at the Boston Marriott Copley Place and you will automatically be entered to win a tour of Fenway on September 10th.
Meet and Greet RSVP required to liz@smww.com (This is a free event, must be 21 to attend)
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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEET AND GREET!
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook invites you to join him when he is in your area for an informal chat at a local sports bar! This is a short informal get-together to network and meet fellow SMWW students, faculty, agents and sports career minded individuals. All sports career minded individuals are welcome. RSVP required to liz@smww.com and let her know if you can attend! (This is a free event, must be 21 to attend.)
Upcoming Meet & Greet's:
Chicago, Illinois
Tuesday, August 12th, 5-7pm
Jaks Tap
Scheduled to appear: representatives from local teams including the White Sox, Fire, and Black Hawks.
Boston, Massachusetts
Tuesday, September 9th,
5-7 pm
Champions Bar at the Boston Marriott Copely Place
New York, New York
Thursday, September 11th
Time and Location TBA |
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Where in the World is Bret Polvorosa?
Over the past Seven weeks SMWW Sports Business Management instructor, Bret Polvorosa, has been meeting with professional teams all over the country.
Not only do these teams use Polvorosa to improve their sales and marketing departments, but many also turn to him when looking for new hires.
"The teams I work with are always looking for new talent," said Polvorosa, "and the students I work with at SMWW are a great pool from which to recommend."
Polvorosa certainly earned his frequent flyer miles meeting with teams all over the nation including:
- Phoenix Cyotes (NHL)
- Harrisburg Senators (AA affiliate Washington Nationals)
- Stockton Thunder (ECHL) and Lighting (AF2)
- Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
- Trenton Thunder (AA affiliate New York Yankees)
- Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
- Lakewood BlueClaws (Single A affiliate Phillies)
- Washington Capitals (NHL)
- Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL)Everett Silvertips (WHL)
Many graduates of the Sports Business Management Course have been placed with professional teams and are working their way to the top. Ben Foster an Account Executive and Paul Epstien, Inside Sales Manager, both work for the LA Clippers and are SMWW grads. Most recently, Sports Business Management grad, Patrick Custer, accepted a position with the new NBA team in Oklahoma City.
The next Sports Business Management Course begins Monday, August 4th. Space is limited. Sign up today!
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| SMWW Instructor Authors Highly Anticipated Book |
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SMWW Instructor Dr. Jim Krause is gearing up for the release of his new book, Guardians of the Game.
With a foreword by Mike Krzyzewski, Guardians of the Game delves into the minds of the men whose stories help chart the fascinating tale of what's become a huge industry.
An official publication of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Guardians of the Game traces the development of college basketball using the words and deeds of those who have lived the experience.
Dr. Jim Krause instructs both the Coaching at the Next Level and Sports Administration Courses for SMWW.
You can learn from an expert on coaching and winning. Coaching at the Next Level and Sports Administration begin Monday, August 4th.
Sign Up Today!
Guardians of the Game is available October 1st, 2008. To reserve your copy, visit Amazon.com
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Are You Ready For Some Football?
Seven SMWW represented athletes are now in training camp with the NFL. This fall looks to be the most successful NFL start for SMWW yet.
Dan Howell, Cincinnati Bengals; Linebacker, #54.
Agent Advisor, Joe Aloisi |
Akeem Jordan, Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker #56.
Agent Advisor Al Thomas
Matt Moore, Carolina Panthers; Quarterback, #3.
Agent Advisor, Joe Aloisi
Mike Potts, Pittsburg Steelers; Quarterback #8.
Agent Advisor, John Oluyole
Olaniyi ("Nee") Sobomehin, New Orleans Saints; Fullback, #33.
Agent Advisor, Marcus Williams
Anthony Armstrong, Miami Dolphins; Wide Receiver
Agent Advisor, Marty Almendarez
Matt Butler, Detroit Lions; Guard, #62.
Agent Advisor, Lyle Masnikoff
Agent Advisors are all graduates of the Athlete Management program. If you would like to represent a professional athletes sign up for the course today. |
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