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Making Sports Careers Happen
Continuing Our Success, One Student At A Time
Before SMWW came into existence, sports careers for many individuals were nothing more than pleasant dreams revisisted on weekends. But by training every- day people to compete and succeed in the world of athletics, we've gone a long way to change that
SMWW's Athlete Management Course and agent advisor program are revolutionizing the sports agent industry and changing the way in which pro athletes are represented. We're proving every day that it is personal relationships, not massive corporate agencies, which are required to meet the many needs of today's athletes. This is why regular folks like Boston based Andrew Fiori are having so much success. Here is what Andrew Fiori had to say about the course:
"Taking the Athlete Management course was probably the best decision I ever made. It is perfect for anyone who wants to know what being a sports agent is all about or if anyone has ever thought about becoming an agent. This 8-week interactive course covers the history and evolution of the agent industry and how it has affected sports today," said Fiori.
"The online chat hosted by Dr. Lashbrook is the best part. It is where other agent hopefuls can discuss the material as well as the current events in the sports agent industry. I have decided to make this into my career. I currently already have 5 clients including a top prospect in baseball’s minor league system. What you choose to do with it is up to you."
Andrew isn't alone. Students taking all of our courses are realizing their dreams.
John Maynard, currently enrolled in SMWW's Baseball General Manager and Scouting Course, is already an associate scout, which is the first step to scouting in the big leagues and working in a front office. And he hasn't even completed the course yet!
The simple truth is that many of our students don't have to wait eight weeks to see their prospects improve dramatically.
Andy Hollander of Virginia, a 25 year consumer sales vet who is taking Sports Business Management from SMWW instructors Bret Polvorosa and Tom Leip, wants a career change and has always wanted to work in sports. And he has immediately reaped the benefits of SMWW's clout and networking capabilities, earning an internship within a Division-1 athletic department. Andy has also been called to interview with pro sports teams and other organizations. He credits Polvorosa, Leip and SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook with helping him polish his sales skills and for "giving me the confidence to go out and push" for a sports career.
"It's been great working with Dr. Lashbrook, Tom Leip and Bret Polverosa,” says Hollander. “I was tired of my job and decided that it was time to have some fun with my career. I've always wanted to work in sports. This is the first schooling I've had in 25 years, and it's been a great experience."
There's never been a better time to join the SMWW family. We're experiencing tremendous success and would be honored to help you do the same. Please visit www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com for more information.
College credit is available for all of our courses!
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| SMWW Has Something For Everyone |
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Every Sports Junkie Should Take An SMWW Course
Some things in life are just win-win situations. SMWW's vast course offerings are one of them. We've got courses for every kind of sports junkie imaginable. All SMWW courses are eight weeks long, taught online and have weekly audio chats. All you need is a computer, internet connection and microphone. We'll provide the expertise!
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| Athlete Management 400 Course - Starts Dec. 5th! |
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This continues to be our flagship course, and it's an essential first step for those pursuing sports agent careers. The course is facilitated by SMWW President Dr. G. Lynn Lashbrook, who himself is an NFL agent with over 30 years of experience working in college and pro sports. Dr. Lashbrook holds weekly audio chats with students and covers the issues most vital to today's sports agents.
You'll learn about legal and financial issues, as well as recruitment, post-career counseling, business ethics, draft preparation, contract negotiations, marketing endorsements and much more!
"The most rewarding part for me is seeing my students emerge as agent advisors who provide complete and total representation to today's athletes," says SMWW President Dr. Lashbrook. "We're doing it the right way and we're having an impact."
Call us today with questions or to enroll in our next sports agent program:
1-888 95-AGENT
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE COURSE ON THE WEB
College Credit is available!
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| Sports Business Management Course - Starts Jan. 9th! |
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Like our Athlete Management course, Sports Business Management 400 is one of SMWW's most popular courses. Under the instruction of sports marketing sales veteran Bret Polvorosa, a successful sports consultant, and Tom Leip, current Portland State University assistant athletic director, students are learning skills that pro teams, college properties and other businesses seek when hiring new employees.
This is a premiere, unique course for individuals passionate about working in the sports business. Graduates will be catapulted to the top of the hiring lines because they have a specific skill set and will receive multiple interviews and job offers.
"I started four weeks ago and TODAY was offered and accepted a full-time position with the Los Angeles Dodgers," said SBM student Joey Seymour. ".... Through SMWW's contacts with the Dodgers my resume and application went from the rejection pile to getting an interview, being presented a full time offer and eventually accepting the position."
The skills learned will last a lifetime and are transferable to any business or industry. Don't miss out on this chance to change your career forever and for the better!
To find out how SMWW can get you an interview with a professional team, Call us today! 1-877-SMWW-Now
College credit is available!
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| Hockey GM & Scouting - Starts Dec. 12th! |
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The NHL came back this season so we thought it appropriate to offer something for those wishing to work there. A new addition to our curriculum this fall, the Hockey General Manager and Scouting Course promises to be one of our best!
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. Topics covered include hockey operations, personnel management, talent scouting, statistical analysis and many other essential tools modern hockey general managers need to succeed.
For more information please visit www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com or contact us at 1-877-SMWW-NOW. Don’t wait another minute. Begin your hockey career with SMWW. It's a whole new game!
College credit is available!
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| Basketball GM & Scouting - Starts Dec. 5th! |
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Start Your Basketball Career!
If you're interested in thriving in today's hoops world, you're going to need insider knowledge on team operations, talent scouting, player management and overall business acumen of the sport.
The best way to learn it all is by taking SMWW's Basketball General Manager and Scouting Course and inheriting the wisdom and knowledge of ESPN NBA analyst Chad Ford, Denver Nuggets player personnel director Mark Warkentein, and Seattle Supersonics statistical consultant Dean Oliver. Along with Dr. Lashbrook, these guest facilitators will teach general manager duties, contract negotiation, different scouting methods, league relationships and draft preparation.
If you want to further your basketball career, mentoring from those in the game is required. Here is a chance to build your foundation.
For more information please visit www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com or contact us at 1-877-SMWW-NOW. Don’t sit on the bench another basketball season. Enroll today and begin your hoops career tomorrow!
College credit is available!
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| Soccer Management & Scouting Course - Starts Jan. 9th! |
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Dreaming of working in pro soccer? Then look no further. Another new offering from SMWW, the Soccer Management and Scouting Course is a must if you have any desire whatsoever to work in one of the fastest growing sports around.
Students will learn the ropes from Dr. Lashbrook and Derek Bragg, Managing Director of The Scouting Network, located in Birmingham, England. Bragg brings to the table ample experience as a coach and scout, and will share his knowledge of soccer club operations, team and personnel management, and both traditional and new technology scouting methods, and so much more!
If you want to know more about Derek, our program or how you can get into soccer as a career, give us a call today and one of our friendly SMWW representatives will be happy to assist you with your questions! 1-888-SMWW-Now or 503-445-7105!
College credit is available!
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| Football GM & Scouting Course - Starts Dec. 12th! |
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How would you like to learn football scouting from one of the best in the game? Russ Lande, a former scout with the Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Rams, continues to dazzle SMWW students during audio chats with his insight.
The author of "GM Jr," the most comprehensive and thorough NFL Draft Guide ever written, Lande has an unmatched ability to evaluate talent and is renown throughout the league. Students will learn the ins and outs of college scouting and rating talent as it pertains to the draft. They'll also learn about relationships between different leagues, front office operations, capology, contract negotiations, war room strategies and just about everything pertaining to the business of the NFL.
Whether you want to work in the NFL or just want to learn about team and league operations, this course will fuel your passion.
To find out how you can get on board with our course and get yourself qualified to work in football, Call us today! 1-503-445- 7105 or 1-888-95-AGENT
College credit is available!
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| Baseball GM & Scouting Course - Starts Dec. 12th! |
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Under the instruction of Dr. Lashbrook and ESPN baseball analyst Rob Neyer, this course offers the latest theories on developing careers in both college and pro baseball, and helps students understand a whole host of topics, including major league scouting, the effect of sabermetrics and player personnel issues.
The dynamics of the baseball business are ever- changing. General Managers today must learn to balance budgets while remaining competitive on the field. Neyer and Lashbrook analyze both new and old school baseball management techniques, equipping students with an arsenal of knowledge on how to succeed in 21st Century baseball.
This is a truly revolutionary course. This material isn't taught anywhere else. Don't miss out on your chance to get ahead of the pack!
Our course is intended to give you insider information on how you can get into baseball scouting, earn credibility and learn what the pros know. If you want to get into the game, call us today at 888-952-4368!
College credit is available!
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| Auto Racing Management Course - Starts Dec. 19th! |
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If you're a Formula 1 or NASCAR fan, then you know that auto racing is the number one spectator sport in the world. And that's why SMWW is proud to now offer an Auto Racing Management course.
Dr. Lashbrook will join racing expert Jaun Pablo Sanchez in facilitating the course. Sanchez has spent a decade participating, working and teaching in auto racing and sports management, demonstrating a lifelong passion for the sport.
Students will learn daily race car team tasks and the overall management of on and off track personnel. We'll also deal with the history of racing, current developments in series and championships, endorsements and sponsorships, supplemental revenue for drivers and basic concepts for spotters and team managers.
Enroll today and discover life in the fast lane! Call 877-SMWW-Now Today! College credit is available.
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- Athlete Management 400 December 5th
- Basketball GM and Scouting December 5th
- Hockey GM and Scouting December 12th
- Football GM and Scouting December 12th
- Baseball GM and Scouting December 12th
- Auto Racing Management December 19th
- Soccer GM and Scouting January 9th
- Sports Broadcasting January 9th
- Sports Business (SBM) January 9th
- Athletic Director January 16th
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| Sports Broadcasting Course - Starts Jan. 9th! |
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If you often find yourself mimicking play-by-play in front of the boob-tube, it's probably time to do something about it. Your first step is to sign up for SMWW's Sports Broadcasting Course, where you'll learn how to make a living calling games someday!
Dr. Lashbrook and NBA play-by-play announcer Brian Wheeler will teach the course. Among other things, students will learn how to host sportscasts, webcasts and weekly coaching shows. They'll also gain a grasp for calling play-by-play, covering player stats and building and maintaining an audience.
It's difficult to break into sportscasting without prior experience. Every student taking the broadcasting course will participate in a project giving them job experience and an audio resume which we'll post on the web.
It doesn't get any better than that, does it?
Call us today to get your career started at 877- SMWW-Now or visit our course on the web:
http://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com /sportsbroadcastingcourse.asp
College credit is available!
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| Athletic Director Program - Starts Jan. 16th! |
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As resources become more scarce, funding has to drastically change, and with it the role of the athletic director must change.
SMWW's New Era Athletic Director Course is designed to launch you into the future. Its goal is to develop a new generation of athletic directors by creating programs that are unique to high school sports. We examine the old problems in a new light to inspire creative solutions using new technology.
Athletic directors today can't afford to rely on over worked parents to run fundraisers. Technology has made it possible to create new revenue streams by out-sourcing concession stands, selling new age corporate sponsorships and tickets with permission based "e" marketing campaigns.
Current ADs can receive graduate credit for continuing education requirements. Learn from the past and embrace the future!
If you’re willing to do what it takes to become an AD, SMWW has the means to get you where you want to go. Call us today at 1-877-SMWW-NOW or visit us at www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com. Let us help you make your dreams a reality.
College credit is available!
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| Sports Business News Roundup |
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Eagles Say Cowboys Tampering In Owens Situation
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Eagles have filed a complaint with the NFL accusing Dallas Cowboy Jerry Jones of tampering because of comments he made on a radio show about Terrell Owens. Though Jones said he was "deliberately avoiding saying whether or not the Cowboys would be interested," he spoke in general terms that made it obvious whom he was talking about.
Owens' Suspension, Deactivation Upheld
The Delaware News Journal reports on arbitrator Richard Bloch's ruling that the Eagles were within their rights to suspend T.O. for four games then deactivate him -- with pay -- for the final five games of the NFL season.
Sports Agent To Head Up Golf Network
The Scotsman reports that sports agent Jerome Anderson has become chairman of Golfers Connect, a new Scottish golfers' networking company as it looks to raise funds for expansion. The firm has been set up by former top Scottish amateur golfer David Downie to target high-earning players and provide financial support to aspiring young players.
South Carolina Sports Agency Wins Over $2 Million
The Columbia State reports that a jury has awarded $2.7 million to Vortex Sports and Entertainment, a Columbia sports agency that claimed a larger agency illegally lured away an agent who represented NFL players. The jury found that Chicago-based CSMG Inc. interfered with a "contractual relationship" and "fiduciary duty" involving Vortex and R. David Ware, a former co-owner of and agent with Vortex.
SFX Relationship May End Kentucky Basketball Player's Eligibility
The AP reports that the NCAA is expected to hear an appeal from the University of Kentucky next week over the eligibility of basketball star Randolph Morris who, after his freshman season last year, entered the NBA draft. At issue is what sort of relationship Morris had with sports agency SFX -- which issued a June 21 statement on his behalf -- and whether that relationship constituted an agreement with the agency. If it did, that would end Morris' collegiate eligibility. Morris attended an SFX workout at the Chicago Pre-draft combine in which the gym was paid for by the agency. Under NCAA rules, student athletes are not permitted to receive any benefits from a sports agent.
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| Get Your Masters or Doctorate in Sports Management Online! |
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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!
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Derek Watson Gets Activated!
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After spending most of the season on Tampa Bay's practice squard, Running Back Derek Watson was signed for the second time this season to the active roster.
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President of Sports Management Worldwide, received several phone calls from the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, including a call from GM Ozzie Newsome, in an attempt to sign Watson to a contract.
Dr. Lashbrook immediately called Emery Williams, Watson's agent advisor, and asked him to call Watson and notify him of the developments. Dr. Lashbrook then contacted Tampa Bay to give them an opportunity to sign Watson first.
Tampa Bay didn't hesitate and sent a contract within the hour to retain Watson's rights. After discussing the options with Watson and Emery Williams, it was decided that it was best for Derek to stay with Tampa Bay.
It was an exciting day for everyone involved.
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