• Will Carroll to Speak Feb. 25th, at the 2006 Sports Conference
• SBM Continues to Help Graduates Secure Jobs in Sports!
• SMWW Partners with ISS!
• One Stop Shopping For Sports Careers!
• Sports News Notes
• Earn Your Masters or Doctorate Degree!

Each month we like to spotlight individuals who have taken our courses, utilized our contacts, and successfully landed sports careers. We recently caught up with SMWW alum Josh Bannister, who took our Sports Business Management Course (SBM) several months ago, and is now working as an account executive for the Augusta Lynx the ECHL.

Prior to finding SMWW, Josh had worked in sales and was employed at the Carolina Ice Palace, a South Carolina based recreational skating and hockey entertainment complex. He knew he wanted to work in sports, and credits SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook with helping him figure out exactly what part of the business he really belonged in.

"I found SMWW on the internet and gave Dr. Lashbrook a call,” says Bannister, now in his third month with the Lynx. “I thought I wanted to be a sports agent, but after talking at length with Dr. Lashbrook, we both realized that working in a front office environment is what I really wanted to do and where I belonged.”

Bannister says the weekly audio chats were “extremely valuable" because of the expertise of with Sports Business Management instructors Bret Polvorosa and Tom Leip. “The audio chats were amazing. Bret and Tom were able to teach and explain the material better than any book could. I would recommend to every student taking or thinking of taking a SMWW course to take advantage of the audio chats. So much is learned there,” said Bannister.

Josh isn’t the first career seeker SMWW has helped. He certainly won’t be the last. If there is a sports career you’ve been yearning for, we’ve got the experts to help you realize your dreams.

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Sports Management Worldwide is proud to announce a new partnership with Canadian based company International Scouting Services (ISS). ISS provides professional hockey clubs with high quality scouting information through the dynamic integration of hockey experts, scouting procedures and state-of-the-art technology.

Students who enroll in Sports Management Worldwide's Hockey GM & Scouting Course, will now be introduced to the concepts and new technology being used at the highest level of hockey scouting all over the world. As ISS is looking to grow its number of hockey scouts worldwide, some Hockey GM & Scouting Course graduates will be given the opportunity to work as scouts for ISS!

The Future of Scouting

Several NHL, CHL, NCAA teams and others are using new software and hardware devices to enhance their scouting process. Scouts can chart shots, assess players on quickness and effort, and record comments without missing a key play. Immediately after the game, the scout's report, including hockey players assessment, are sent via Internet, rather than the traditional method of writing everything down on paper.

This allows hockey organizations to gather and access information on players 24 hours a day from anywhere. By eliminating the mounds of paperwork associated with the scouting process, scouting has become more efficent and data is collected and shared much easier. SMWW course students will get the opportunity to be exposed to the cutting edge techniques being used by scouts with ISS and NHL teams worldwide.

For more information about how you can starting working as a scout in the world of hockey, select this text

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No matter what sports career you are seeking, we’re betting that we have what you’re looking for. SMWW is growing every day and we are offering expert training in nearly every facet of every sport. All of our courses are eight weeks long and taught online. All you need is a computer with internet hookup and microphone, and you can take our courses from anywhere in the world! You can even receive college credit for any of our courses.

One of the many great things about all SMWW courses is that they are facilitated by instructors who have succeeded in the real life business of sports and are willing to share their secrets to success. Whether you want to be a sports agent, front office executive or sports marketing specialist, we’ve got a track record of success in training and placing future sports professionals.

The worldwide business of sports is rapidly growing and so is the demand for ethical sports agents. If you have any ambition whatsoever to join this profession, our Athlete Management 400 Course beckons you.

This is the course SMWW is renowned for. It was the first course the company offered and it is the lynchpin of what we do.

Through weekly audio chats, SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook shares with students his expertise as an NFL agent and former collegiate athletic director, and tackles the critical issues facing athletes and agents.

Upon successful completion of the course, students can apply for Agent Advisor status within SMWW and have the opportunity to represent professional athletes.

“We are offering to train and educate individuals who want to be agents, and then offer them an agency to work in,” says Lashbrook. “There isn’t another company out there willing to do that.”

SMWW’s global network of Agent Advisors represents professional athletes in all sports and is changing athlete management for the better. If you’d like to be a part of it, don’t wait another second.

Call us today at 877-SMWW-Now or visit our website at www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com

Sports Business Management Course instructors Bret Polvorosa and Tom Leip have collectively worked with hundreds of professional sports teams and collegiate athletic departments. And along with Dr. Lashbrook, they bring to students years of sports business and career expertise.

This course is designed to provide students an industry specific skill set that will increase chances of getting multiple interviews and job offers. These skills will last a lifetime and are transferable to any business or industry.

You’ll enjoy hands-on training with a professional or collegiate sports team in your area, interaction and training from leading sports industry executives, and weekly audio chats with Tom and Bret to discuss the issues you’re facing on the job.

If you’re hoping to get your foot in the door in the world of sports, this course can be your ticket.

Call us today at 877-SMWW-Now.

Our Football General Manager and Scouting Course is a favorite of gridiron fans and career seekers alike. From the NFL war room to the front office board room, this course covers everything. It is a must for those of you seeking a greater knowledge of the pigskin business.

Chat sessions are facilitated weekly by NFL talent guru Russ Lande, a former Browns and Rams scout who leaves students dazzled by his insight. Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of both general managers and scouts and walk away with an understanding of capology, contracts, negotiations, talent evaluation and much, much more!

For more information on our Football GM and Scouting Course, select this text

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This past fall we were happy to ring in the new NHL season by offering the Hockey General Manager and Scouting Course. A new addition to our curriculum, this course is already a big hit with hockey fans everywhere.

Under the tutelage of Dr. Lashbrook and former Dallas Stars scout and current ESPN senior writer E.J. Hradek, students will learn cutting edge theories on how to break into the world of college or pro hockey and succeed. You will also cover hockey operations, personnel management, talent scouting, statistical analysis and many other essential tools modern hockey general managers need to excel!

Other courses we are offering include: Basketball General Manager and Scouting with Chad Ford from ESPN, Baseball GM & Scouting with Rob Neyer from ESPN, Soccer Management and Scouting, Auto Racing Management, Sports Broadcasting with Brian Wheeler, NBA play-by-play announcer, and a New Era Athletic Director course which you can receive continuing education credit for and is designed to revolutionize the way in which today’s high school and college athletic directors do business.

Simply put, there is something here for everybody. Come visit SMWW.com today and discover which of our classes will change your career forever and for the better.

Call us today at 877-SMWW- Now

Will Marlins Remain In South Florida?

The Florida Marlins plan to meet with Hialeah, FL officials to discuss the chances of a new ballpark being built for the team, which has long sought its own facility. Hialeah is just a few miles from Miami.

Other cities the Marlins are planning to visit or have visited include San Antonio, Portland, OR, Las Vegas, and Charlotte, NC. The Marlins have long said they would prefer to stay in South Florida.

Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina: “I’m not looking at it as a long shot. I want to do everything possible to keep the Marlins in South Florida” (AP, 1/19/06).

An In Depth Look At Player Agents

For an interesting and detailed look at player agents, check out BusinessofBaseball.com publisher Maury Brown’s recent two-part series on hardballtimes.com. Click here for part one, and click here for part two.

Players Should Play, Security Should Secure – Any Questions?

Just one year after the big brawl in the stands between Indiana Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans, New York Knick Antonio Davis recently headed to the bleachers to confront a Chicago Bulls fan he felt was threatening his wife. No punches were thrown and Davis was slapped on the wrist by the league for his actions. The point remains, however, that players must never try and play the role of security.

SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, a fan behavioral expert and co-author of “Fan Etiquette,” notes in his daily blog that when a player “goes into the stands the potential for igniting a riot are significant. In my book on Fan Etiquette I state in the preface that Fan Etiquette must start with Player Etiquette, which means ask security to respond for the sake of Security!”

49ers Seeking Administrative Vet For Front Office

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan and team owner John York are looking at possibly hiring an “administrator with NFL experience,” reports Santa Clara Press Democrat’s Maiocco. However, “the issue is not settled.” A 49ers spokesperson said Nolan and York are “exploring different options and having discussions with selected people in the NFL, but no conclusions have been reached.”

Nolan and York recently interviewed Atlanta Falcons executive vice president and chief administrative officer Ray Anderson, who was a sports agent until 2002 when he was hired by the Falcons to be a contract negotiator and salary-cap administrator.

The 49ers also have plans to meet with Seattle Seahawks vice president/football administrator Mike Reinfeldt after the Super Bowl (1/24).

SMWW would like to wish everyone a Happy Super Bowl, and hopefully we’ll be seeing you in Indy later this month!!!

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... all from home. Courses are 16 weeks long, however you may take an 8 week accelerated course.

SMWW President and Founder Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, who is also an NFLPA agent and Sally Sullivan, former 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 is proud to announce a new presenter at our 2006 SMWW Sports Conference which will be held on February 24th & 25th at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Will Carroll is an Author of Baseball Prospectus as well as host of Baseball Prospectus Radio, the nationally syndicated radio show.

Carroll the author of two books, "Saving The Pitcher" and "The Juice," and co-author of "Mind Game." He has been published on MLB.com, ESPN.com, the New York Times, Slate, and Mind and Muscle.

Carroll's column, Under The Knife, is the recognized leader in sports medicine information and education. Peter Gammons of ESPN called it a "must- read."

As the acknowledged leader in his niche, Will consults with several Major League teams as well as several professional pitchers. Carroll is also a columnist at Football Outsiders and FoxSports.

Successful sports agents are successful sales people- “Selling yourself to athletes and teams”

SMWW will also welcome to the conference Sales & Marketing Guru Bret Polvorosa.

Bret Polvorosa, the president and founder of executive training firm Grip, LLC, and also the instructor for our Sports Business Management program, will be on hand to provide his TOP FIVE ways on how to generate more trust and gain more clients.

Polvorosa and Grip focus on helping sports organizations in areas including revenue generation, product development and client retention. Since 2000, Polvorosa has trained thousands of sports executives representing over 200 sports organizations from around the world.

On February 24-25 SMWW will be presenting its annual Sports Agent Workshop at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. It is open to everyone and we hope you’ll join us.

Our speakers will take you behind the scenes and provide the kind of expertise that can only come from those who have worked in the trenches of athlete management.

SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook will address the conference, as well as others such as sports and entertainment attorney Jim Kuzmich, vetern NFL agent Jim Solano and Mark Warkentien, Director of Player Personnel for the Denver Nuggets.

“The Sports Agent Workshop is one of our most successful events because it gives individuals a chance to mingle and network in person with sports management experts,” says Lashbrook.

“There is nothing quite like rubbing shoulders with and learning from professionals all while in the exciting and dynamic environment of the NFL Combine. Nothing beats it.”

If your goal this year is to take a meaningful first step towards a successful sports career, this workshop is a great place to start.

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