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Sports Management Worldwide kicks off this fall with more excitement than ever! Football season is here which means many of our Agent Advisors and their athletes are in the headlines every day. In addition to American football we’ll soon be launching our Soccer Management & Scouting Course featuring an international soccer consultant who’s also a former 1st Division European League player!
As you can see we are helping people all over the world launch their careers in sports and we can help you too! We also continue to change the moral and ethical compass of the sports agent business with our Agent Advisor program. In about 8 weeks, you can join the world of sports by enrolling in our professional development programs! Call us today at 877- SMWW-NOW
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| Sports Agent Program - Athlete Management 400 |
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So you're finally ready to reach for your dreams, SMWW is here to grab your hand and lift you up to new heights. Perhaps you've dreamed about being a sports agent for years, or you have a passion for athletics and are wanting to stay involved. Maybe the lucrative income you can make as a successful agent is the draw, or perhaps you're an attorney or financial services representative looking to add to your services. Have you applied at other agencies with no response? Whatever the reason, Sports Management World Wide is here to help you launch you career in sports! We don't see you as the competition, we see you as the future!
After you complete our Athlete Management program, you can do one of three things.
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- You can go out and start your own agency.
- You can work for another sports agency.
- You can become a Sports Agent Advisor with SMWW!
In our Sports Agent Advisor program, you can represent athletes in any sport under our agency's umbrella of licenses. We'll sign your player for you, but YOU are the agent! Basically, we will help you build up your client roster while you're getting started. We will teach you how to become registered in every sport, as well as give you leads of athletes that come to our website looking for an agent.
The Agent Advisor program is intended to help you make an easy transition from wanna-be agent, to super agent! At SMWW, we say, what's the point in paying the NFL or NBA a few thousand dollars and you don't have 1 client! We'll help you get some clients, we'll even fly to you and help you sign someone if we need to! The goal is to make YOU the registered agent and have in our network of quality, ethical people who are passionate about sports.
Call us today with questions or to enroll in our next sports agent program 1-877-SMWW-NOW! 1-877-769-9669 CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE COURSE ON THE WEB
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| Football GM and Scouting Program |
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Football season has kicked off and we are proud to announce that our Football GM and Scouting Program with former NFL scout Russ Lande is really opening the eyes of our current students as to the necessecary information needed to break into fall's most popular sport! Russ, along with our NFL Consultant, former player Matt Brock, is giving our students an insider's perspective on what you need to know and do to get injected into collegiate or pro football.
Football is taking over as America's favorite sport, and opportunities do exist for the individuals that have the credentials and drive to make it happen. Our course is designed to help you evaluate talent on the collegiate and pro levels, teach you the responsibilities of a General Manager, and give you more than just a foundation in football scouting. We will teach you the formulas that big time programs use to evaluate talent; they don't use traditional formulas.
You don't have to be a coach, former player, or otherwise to get into football as a career. You just need drive, mentorship and education as to how things really work behind the scenes. That's what we offer here at SMWW! Your goals are our goals, because when we help you acheive them, everybody wins! Call us today! 1-877-SMWW-NOW
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| Sports Business Management Section: Work in Sports! |
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Sports Business Management Update
Bret Polvorosa, one of our Sports Business Management facilitators and President of sports marketing consulting firm, Grip Training & Development, reports on his travels and projects during the month of August. If you’re looking to break into sports, you have to get connected with our team of sports business professionals. In the following paragraphs, Polvorosa details his trips to Philadelphia, Nashville and Atlanta during his consulting projects.
Philadelphia Flyers: With the trade for Peter Forsberg the phones were literally off the hook in the Flyers offices during the first few weeks in August. We’re not exaggerating when we say some of the ticket sales representaves were making way more money than there bosses during days in August. It’s far and few between when big trades, as this one was, create huge demand for ticket packages, hospitality, suites rentals and sponsorships. The Flyers’ business executives are all now sales and marketing geniuses thanks to that one trade. Oh, and according to Las Vegas odds makers, the Flyers are 5:1 favorites to win the Stanley Cup. At this rate, they’ll sell out of all their home games before Opening Night.
Philadelphia 76’ers: still plenty of excitement marketing and selling the 76’ers during August but not as much as their NHL friends at the north end of the Wachovia Center. The 76’ers sales and marketing staff are doing their jobs the old fashioned way, picking up the phone and reaching out to potential new business partners one at a time.
Polvorosa traveled to work with the Nashville Predators and the following week with the Atlanta Braves in late August. During his trip to Atlanta he also met with executives from the Atlanta Hawks, Thrashers and Phillips Arena.
Nashville Predators: the NHL is alive and thriving in Smashville as they call it. In a similar situation to the Flyers, just before our arrival the Predators signed future NHL Hall of Famer, Paul Kariya. Paul had an off year for him, year two years ago playing through injuries for the Avalanche. According to Predators’ GM Dave Poille, who we and the entire Preds sales and marketing staff had lunch with during our visit, Paul is in great shape and poised to get his offensive numbers back to where they belong which is HOF status. They’re setting new season ticket sales records currently in Nashville and that’s not happening at the Titans’ offices.
Atlanta Braves: the Braves are working hard on trying to change how they generate new customers and retain current customers. People say Atlanta isn’t a baseball town because the Braves don’t sell out playoff games until they reach the NLCS. Give me a break. They’re about to win their division for the 14th CONSECUTIVE YEAR. Playoff games at Turner Field are not a big deal or rare occurrence, they happen every year. My feelings are that Braves fans are spoiled and unless the team wins the World Series, everything else is a non- event. So to combat this challenge, the Braves are making great strides in coming up with alternative and outside the box sales and marketing efforts. Instead of selling like they’ve won the NL East for 40 straight years, they’re selling like they’re in last place and the results are showing. This past off-season season ticket sales were up for the first time in six years, and they won’t stop there. Way to go Bravos!
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| Baseball GM and Scouting Program with ESPN's Rob Neyer! |
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Baseball GM and Scouting program with ESPN's Rob Neyer begins Sept. 19th. Our students that are trying to break into professional baseball at many levels have had great opportunities under SMWW's tutelage to interview some top names in baseball! In our program, we help future scouts gain the credentials they need to become successful scouts. We've had several learners who were already part- time scouts, enroll in our program to help give them an advantage over the competition when it came time to dole out the full-time scouting postions.
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!
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| Learning the Business of Hoops from Those Who Know It Best |
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SMWW’s Basketball General Manager and Scouting Course is truly one of a kind. Taught by SMWW President Dr. G. Lynn Lashbrook, ESPN Insider NBA draft analyst Chad Ford ,and guest course facilitators Mark Warkentein (Cleveland Cavaliers Director of Player Personnel) and Dean Oliver (Statistical Consultant to the Seattle Supersonics) , students will gain a breadth of knowledge about basketball operations that is second to none.
This course leaves nothing to be desired and no rock unturned. Every issue and facet of the game is examined and discussed. Topics covered throughout the course include the responsibilities of a GM, contracts and negotiations, player scouting, evaluation and ratings, and relationships between the NBA and all other basketball leagues. Students will also learn about trades and acquisitions, as well as franchise, stadium and Front Office operations. What more could you ask for?
This eight week course is offered online and affords students the opportunity to participate weekly in interactive audio chats with fellow students as well course instructors, facilitators and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity for networking within the basketball world, and an excellent way to gain the personal attention not often found in a traditional classroom setting. All you need is an online computer with a microphone.
For more information please visit www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com or contact us at 1-877-SMWW-NOW. Time is ticking. Don’t sit on the bench another basketball season. Enroll today and begin your hoops career tomorrow!
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| SMWW Agent Advisor Signs D.C. United Player Tim Merrit! |
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Jason McCleary, SMWW Agent Advisor out of Tacoma, WA has signed D.C. United Soccer player Tim Merrit! Tim is currently playing for D.C. United and hasn’t broke into the main squad yet but has started every reserve game.
Tim’s best position is right back with a four in the back system. Tim is determined and committed to play professional soccer to the highest standard for an ambitious soccer league club overseas.
Tim's History as a player: D.C. United: 1 goal and started all reserve games. Carolina Dynamo: (PDL/USA) captain, 10 goals, 8 assists. Seven out of the 11 starters went pro. Colorado Rapids: (PDL/USA) 3 goals, 2 assist. Seattle Sounders: (PDL/USA) captain, 6 goals, 8 assists. Second youngest player on the team University of North Carolina: (captain, MVP, 2001 NCAA Champions)
Merrit was one of the ACC's top defenders and a two- year starter and is also a great finisher off set plays. He is expected to be one of the team's top leaders. Played this summer with the Carolina Dynamo of the Premier Development League.
We are excited for Jason, and proud to have Tim as one of our valued clients here at Sports Management Worldwide. Contact us to find out how you, too can represent athletes with us! 1-888-SMWW-NOW
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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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| NPI No Pun Intended - Dr. Lashbrook's NEW Column |
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Sports Management Worldwide is proud to publish the second edition of a new column by Dr. Lashbrook, NPI, No Pun Intended! The staff here at SMWW has suggested the column be entitled PTI, Pun Totally Intended. As you will read below, Dr. Lashbrook has an affinity for sports, the ethical compass, and last but not least...puns!
PLAYOFFS A PAYOFF FOR NEW ORLEANS? As we watch the aftermath of the devastation of New Orleans I can’t help but think how sports can play a significant role in contributing more than just financial contributions. Maybe dedicating New Orleans as the permanent host (10 years?) for the Super Bowl, Final Four, and the Future College Football Championship games, yes a Final Four Football Championship game in New Orleans would bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to the economy. Why not?
NO PUN INTENDED (NPI)
Speaking of the New Orleans tragedy unfolding on TV and a huge outcry for help from the victims for water, food, and shoes I was waiting for Nike, the Saint, Phil Knight, to airlift 11,000 pair of shoes to the shoeless victims. Nike Air? (npi) or what about Adidas and their Impossible is Nothing!
Am I the only one who noticed that the family of the late Roger Maris sued and won a defamation lawsuit against Anheiser Busch for $120 million? I never saw it in any sports section. Could it be that the Anheuser-Busch's dominance of advertising in sports sponsorship has intimidated the sports media, if so it is definitely Busch League (npi) or am I just too sensitive to those who broke Roger's homerun record with a cloud of steroid accusations. I hope every one of those records has to carry the asterisk Roger had to carry for all those years when he broke Babe Ruth’s record. Only this time we call the asterisk an assteroid (NPI)
I find it interesting how Hines Ward got a pay raise from the Steelers without holding out and yet Terrell Owens is left with same contract. In Pittsburg, Heinz (npi) Ward is consider a local hero and in Philadelphia Terrell Owens is a hotdog (npi) Speaking of the melee before the Monday Night game between Philadelphia and Atlanta, wasn’t it nice to see Drew Rosenhaus not involved? It looks like he’s been playing ketchup from spending all his time with T.O. (npi)
Derek Watson update: On a serious note, in all my years of being an NFL agent, I never had a Director of Player Personnel call me before a player had cleared waivers. Mark Dominic of Tampa Bay called me Sunday morning to assure me that Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted to keep Derek on the practice squad. I truly believe he will be on the active roster and wish him well. We'll see you next month here in NPI. (No Pun Intended)
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- Athlete Management 400 Sept 26th
- Baseball GM and Scouting September 19th
- Football GM and Scouting September 19th
- Auto Racing Management October 3rd
- Sports Business Management October 10th
- Hockey GM and Scouting October 10th
- Basketball GM and Scouting October 17th
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| Attention Hockey Fans: The NHL Is Back and SMWW Knows Just How to Usher In the New Season |
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Individuals looking for rapid career advancement within ranks of professional or collegiate hockey should look no further. The NHL is back, and SMWW is happy to announce the offering of our Hockey General Manager and Scouting Course October 10th!
This course is perfect for those wanting to work in hockey in any number of capacities. Whether it is player personnel, team management or front office operations, SMWW will give you the necessary skills and then some!
Under the tutelage of ESPN senior writer and former NHL scout E.J. Hradek, and SMWW President Dr. G. Lynn Lashbrook, students will be given unprecedented hands-on instruction and insight to the game.
Students will learn GM responsibilities, contracts, negotiations, trades and acquisitions, as well as the elements of player evaluation, scouting, rating college and Major Junior hockey talent, NHL war room strategies, media relations, marketing and much, much more!
Like all SMWW courses, the Hockey General Manager and Scouting Course can be taken from anywhere in the world. All that is required is a computer, internet access and a can-do attitude! This eight-week online course could be the foundation to becoming the next general manager or scout for a team in your area. 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!
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SMWW: A Proven Record of Sports Job Placement
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Have you been dreaming of working in sports but aren’t sure where to look? Do you feel like the barriers are too high? If you’re looking for a foot in the door, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President of Sports Management Worldwide, can get you there.
“Sports Management Worldwide was created as the first ever online sports management company designed to educate sports agents,” says Lashbrook. “Now we are that and so much more. We are training, educating and placing individuals in just about every facet of sports imaginable. There is not another company out there doing what we are doing, providing the kind of expertise to individuals that our instructors and staff possess.”
SMWW offers varieties of courses designed to mentor and teach individuals who wish to work in any number of capacities in the sports world. These training programs have a proven record of placing newcomers in sports jobs and helping those already working in sports advance their careers. Through intense mentoring and one-on-one attention, we train people to be sports agents, general managers, scouts, athletic directors and much, much more.
Courses provided include Athlete Management, Sports Business Management, Sports Broadcasting, and Baseball, Football, Hockey and Auto Racing Management. Nobody but SMWW offers you this kind of variety and training in sports. The ropes are taught from those who have been there and done it. Doesn’t it make sense to learn broadcasting from a broadcaster, scouting from a scout and sports marketing from someone who has been on the front lines of the sports business world? Of course it does!
In the highly competitive sports industry, business skills, team experience and networking are critical. SMWW provides quality education and a skill set desperately needed in sports. Because our instructors are sports professionals, we know exactly what sports organizations are looking for in new employees. Our eight-week online courses can be taken from any where in the world and at your convenience. Come join Dr. Lashbrook and other sports leaders during weekly chats and enjoy the kind of one-on-one attention that the traditional classroom setting simply cannot offer.
If you’re willing to work hard and do what it takes, 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 come true.
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