• Hockey Student to Scout For St. Louis Blues, QMJHL Club
• SBM Student Lands at Dodger Stadium
• Agent Advisor Jim Storin Tells Us Why the Surf is Definitely Up
• Join SMWW at the 2007 SMWW Annual Conference!
• Military Benefits Now Accepted At SMWW
• SMWW Box Score News Column:
• New Agent Advisors Join Our Firm
• Earn Your Masters or Doctorate Degree!

If you’re like most people out there, you get up every day, you go to work, and you earn just enough to pay the bills. But do you love what you do? Do you wish you could work in sports, and feed your true passion? If so, this story is for you...

Steve Gallaugher has watched sports his whole life. He tried on his own to get a job with a team, only to discover how hard that can be. After working for years at a job he didn’t enjoy, he decided it was time to do something about it. Steve enrolled in SMWW’s Sports Business Management Course, and good things have been happening since...

SMWW: What’s it like to work for an MLB team?

Steve: I can't describe it. It's like you’re in a dream. I used to wake up and go to work at a crummy job that I couldn’t stand. Now, though, every morning I drive from Fullerton to Los Angeles, and I arrive at Dodger Stadium and my eyes just pop open. I really cherish the opportunity to work with a sports organization, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers.

SMWW: Can you tell us about your new position?

Steve: I'm an Inside Sales Account Executive. I work with several other guys under the direction of our Director, Robert Ruiz. I'm making calls and managing accounts for people who have attended games in the past. I get to talk about the Dodgers all day on the phone.

SMWW: What was your experience like in the SBM course?

Steve: At first, I was a little nervous because I didn't know what to expect or if I was going to succeed. At the same time, I was working in a job I simply couldn’t stand any longer. When the course began, everything just fell into place: I got to meet a lot of great people; Bret and Tom were great instructors; and processing all the information was easy because I prepared myself. When I finished the class, I was sad that it was over, but ready to move forward. Overall, it was an awesome experience.

SMWW: How did it help you gain employment with the team?

Steve: For me, connections were the ice- breaker. I went to a job fair in Carson, California, and I went to different stations, presented my resume to teams and told them about myself. Before taking this course, I didn’t have a lot of sports experience that I could talk about, and so I didn’t get a job. Bret recommended that I go to another one after the course. When I mentioned to teams that I was taught by Bret, the people representing the team knew that I was trained well. They all gave Bret high regards!

SMWW: Anything else that you would like to say?

Steve: I know the person who is thinking about taking classes from SMWW could be skeptical about taking the dive. I want to tell you that it is the best investment you can make. This company cares about sports fans who want to get a job in sports and reach their potential. I now get to experience the dream everyday.

If you would like SMWW to help you with your sports career through the Sports Business Management Course, visit our website to register or call us today at 877-SMWW-NOW or 503-445-7105

SMWW’s Athlete Management Course presents a unique opportunity for successful graduates of the program to become Agent Advisors with SMWW’s Sports Agency, and immediately begin representing professional athletes.

SMWW’s agency grows every month. While most people who have interest in getting into the field of athlete representation think of the traditional sports, our agents have discovered the wealth of opportunity out there to work with athletes outside of the norm. This month we take you to the sandy beaches of South Africa to tell you about agent- advisor Jim Storin and his recent success.

SMWW: Jim, please tell us about your newest client.

Jim: Jim: Nikita Robb, only seventeen, is one of the best young surfers in the world. This young lady just continues to get better and place high in tournaments. She won the Target US Open in California last year. This year she placed third in the 2006 Billabong World Junior Championship in Australia. She is competing all over the world and continues to place in the top three everywhere she goes.

SMWW: What type of sponsorship deals have you been able to secure for her?

Jim: Finding sponsorship opportunities is no easy task. Except when you have a girl like Nikita. As she is from South Africa, she is obviously well known in the South African surfing world. However, being that I live in North America, I have researched industry specific sponsors in the States. I found a small surf apparel and board company out of New Jersey called Ocean Lifestyles. When I contacted the founder of the company, they were just in the infancy stage of starting their surf team.

SMWW: How did the Athlete Management Course help you get into the business?

Jim In retrospect, the course was laid out perfectly for me. The information provided has been useful to me every day. The course teaches the reality of the business. When you start contacting athletes for the first time, it’s vitally important that you’re prepared to immediately help them achieve their athletic and financial goals.

SMWW: Would you recommend the course and the agent advisor program to someone who wants to get into the business?

Jim: Absolutely. For anyone out there who’s on the fence about what SMWW is offering, take it from me: this is fun, first of all, like a hobby, and it only gets better the longer you’re in it. When I first completed the course my goal was to represent an NFL player (and still is) but I never in my wildest dreams thought I would represent a surfer from South Africa. I may never meet her face to face, but it doesn't matter; we have built a trusting relationship, which is exactly what Dr. Lashbrook told me would happen on that first day he called me just one year ago. SMWW has given me the tools to be an agent. Next I know I just have to take the information and give my best efforts.

SMWW: Anything else that you would like to say?

Greg: Jim: The agent business can be a 24/7 operation. Nikita lives in South Africa, so there’s a six- hour time difference between us. There have been times when I’ve rolled out of bed at four in the morning to speak with her or her mother. No complaints, though. I am having a blast with this. I haven’t struck it rich just yet, but it’s something I definitely love.

If you are interested in becoming an agent advisor with Sports Management Worldwide, you should enroll in the Athlete Management Course. To get started today go to our website or call 877-SMWW-NOW or 1-503-445-7105

Join SMWW at its 2007 Annual Sports Career Conference in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine on February 23rd, 24th and 25th.

If you are looking for a great networking opportunity and would like to meet SMWW's staff in person, don't miss this incredible opportunity to advance your sports career. Your fellow attendees will include front-office employees from all the major leagues, writers from ESPN and other media outlets, experienced sports agents, current coaches, and many more!

Talk to anyone who has attended a past conference and he will tell you that it's not only a great way to learn more about the world of sports and make connections, but it's also a lot of fun.

To register, or for more information on the 2007 speakers and other details, select this text.

If you're eligible for military education benefits and have the passion to work in sports, SMWW is happy to announce that we can now accept many forms of military education assistance, including the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Through our relationship with Western Oregon University, servicemen and servicewomen may use their benefits to take any of SMWW's courses.

Those wanting to use military benefits to take SMWW courses will need to obtain the necessary paperwork from SMWW and then submit it to Western Oregon Univ.

To obtain the paperwork, email SMWW at:

studentservices@sportsmanagementworldwide.com

Thanks to the following front-office executives for supporting SMWW students by allowing the students to interview them:

• Zach Wallace, President of the Anaheim Arsenal
• Ruben Amaro Jr., Assistant General Manager, Philadelphia Phillies
• Roy Tanner, Scouting Supervisor for Philadelphia Phillies (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia east of Augusta)
• Matt Tremblay, Assistant Manager for the Columbus Destroyers
• Scott Howson, Assistant General Manager, Edmonton Oilers
• Ken King, President, Calgary Flames
• Scott Ludwig, Director of Player Personnel, Twin Cities Northern Lights (Minnesota Junior Hockey League)
• Kathy Flores, Head Coach, U.S. Woman’s Rugby
• Peter DeBoer, Coach/General Manager, Kitchener Rangers (Ontario Hockey League)
• Steve McNamara, Coach, Bradford Bulls (Rugby Football League)

SMWW In the News:

• Dr. Lashbrook, SMWW’s President and Founder, and Dr. Jim Krause, Sports Administration Instructor, recently commented in the Eugene Register-Guard on Oregon Athletic Director Bill Moos’ recent departure. Select this text to read more...

• Maury Brown, SMWW Baseball GM & Scouting Instructor interviewed Andrew Zimbalist on MLB’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Select this text to read more...

• Sports Management Worldwide’s Hockey GM & Scouting program was recently featured in Hockey News (the issue with Maxim Afinogenov on the cover). The article included comments from NHL General Managers Ken Holland (Detroit) and Doug Wilson (San Jose).

• Former Soccer GM & Scouting course student Vidar Bjarnason continues his great work for Derek Bragg’s company, The Sporting Network. Vidar’s scouting has taken him from his home in Denmark to watch players in Iceland, which recently lead to Vidar securing meetings with the top three clubs there. The clubs are interested in utilizing The Scouting Network to track players for them (something TSN currently does for hundreds of clubs around the world).

• Bret Polvorosa, Sports Business Management Instructor, has been busy in the front office in the past couple months. Here are just some of the teams for whom he has consulted:

Chicago White Sox (MLB)
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Atlanta Braves (MLB)
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)
East Coast Hockey League (three one day presentations servicing all 28 AA hockey teams conducted in Los Angeles; Augusta, Georgia; and Wheeling, West Virginia)
River City Rascals, O’Fallon, Missouri (Frontier League Baseball)

SMWW is proud to announce that four new agent advisors have joined our firm in the last month:

Ronald Cabang - Seattle, WA
Jahelon Bodden - Jamaica, NY
Robert Wittek - Jersey City, NJ
Corey Manago - Seattle, WA

We have high hopes for all of our graduates and we look forward to helping every new agent sign their first client!

If you are interested in becoming an agent advisor with SMWW, you will need to complete the Athlete Management Course. For more information, select this text...

For questions or to enroll in our course, call us today at 877-SMWW-Now

Earn your Masters or Doctorate through Northcentral University online! M. ED, PH.D, ED.D and MBA are all available with a specialization in Sports Management. It is possible to get a masters degree in a little over a year.

There are no residency requirements, you work at your own pace, all online, and all from home. Courses are typically 16 weeks long; however you may take an eight-week accelerated course.

SMWW President and Founder Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, who is also a certified NFLPA agent, and Sally Sullivan, former sports attorney and agent of Venus and Serena Williams, teach many of the courses.

Call 1-877-SMWW-NOW to speak with one of them today or for more information, select this text...

SMWW’s Hockey GM & Scouting Course continues to produce tremendous success stories. This month we bring you the story of Carson Greer. Carson has always spent time around the ice, but this year he’ll be telling the St. Louis Blues and a QMJHL team what he’s seeing.

SMWW: Carson, could you tell us about your new position?

Carson: I am working with two clubs this season: the Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) and the St. Louis Blues (NHL).

SMWW: What is it like to get to scout for the St. Louis Blues?

Carson: It feels awesome. I’ve already gained a lot of respect around the rink at home. People are looking at me as though I have a little more stature than before. Coaches and parents are asking me to check out their sons, and offer any advice that I may have. Both Drummondville and St. Louis have rich histories, and I really appreciate the opportunity to show that I have what it takes to make a positive impact on their organizations.

SMWW: What was your experience like in the Hockey GM & Scouting course?

Carson: Sometimes in life you think you know more than you really do, and I found that out taking this course. Like most Canadians, I have hockey in my blood, and I had formed many firm opinions on a number of topics.

SMWW: How did it help you gain employment with the team? ?

Carson: Denis Fugere of Drummondville was well aware of this course, so it was already a selling point with him. I was able to talk about Dr. Lashbrook’s “ethical compass” as a way to differentiate myself from others in the industry. The St. Louis Blues also have some history with this course, so again, it really helped push that door open for me. They saw that I was willing to do what it took to learn more and achieve my goal of working at a high level in hockey.

SMWW: How did it prepare you for your current position?

Carson: I’m a season’s ticket holder for the PEI Rocket of the QMJHL, and since I started taking the course, I have worked hard at looking at the game from a scout’s point of view, instead of a fan’s. With each reading assignment, I would try to take what I learned into practice. My feedback was almost always positive from my fellow students, so that gave me the confidence that I am on the right track and have the ability to do this very well. My next step is to grow my experience with teams, and both Drummondville and the Blues have given me that opportunity.

SMWW: Anything else you would like to say?

Carson: I would just like to thank Dr. Lashbrook, Dino Caputo, Michael Oke and Annie Shultz. I have the chance to chase my dream and couldn’t have done it without you. I am forever grateful.

If you are interested in learning more about the inside game of hockey, select this text to enroll in SMWW’s Hockey GM & Scouting Course.

Or SMWW today at 877-SMWW-Now to get on your way to an exciting career in hockey!

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