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What people in the sports world are saying about SMWW's Sports Business Course!
The Sports Business Management training has been an amazing tool and stepping stone in energizing my sports career. I learned some very helpful information that I still use today in my job as a corporate sales manager for the Tacoma Rainiers. With the SBM class within SMWW you too can achieve your dreams and land that sports job you have been wanting your entire life. Thank you SMWW for helping me get where I am today!
Brett Breece
Tacoma Rainiers
I'd just like to toss a big thank you out to Dr. Lashbrook for his vision in developing such a great company which has enabled so many of us to break into the sports industry. My advice to ANYONE who is on the fence about taking an SMWW course is this: take the plunge! You won't regret it. I am proof that it's not too good to be true. The sports professionals at SMWW gave me the specific knowledge and training to enter this field and to market myself.
Jake Sanders
Kansas City Royals
My decision to enroll in Sports Management World Wide's Sports
Business Management class was the most important decision I made in
relation to my career in sports. The contacts in the sports world that
their instructors have were instrumental in getting my first job as an
Account Representative with the Seattle SuperSonics. Once I had my
first job, the training I received during the course allowed me to hit
the ground running and immediately be successful. I would recommend
the course to anyone who desires a career in sports and would like to
the learn the necessary tools to have one.
G. Patrick Custer
Seattle SuperSonics
I am so happy I decided to take the Sports Business Management course. Being such a huge sports fan and not really knowing how to land a job in sports, SMWW paved the way for my dream of working in sports. The course was so much fun and I learned so much in the 8 weeks. I now work for the NEW YORK METS! I would recommend this class to any sports fan!
Philip Nestler
New York Mets
Enrolling in Sports Management Worldwide’s course in Sports Business Management was easily the best career decision I have ever made. After spending several years in the political sector, I knew that it was time for a change. The SMWW curriculum provided me with the sports marketing skills necessary to break into and succeed in this competitive industry. I was hired as a Sales Consultant with the New Orleans Hornets shortly after completing the Sports Business Management course, and I credit Sports Management Worldwide for helping to open the door for me!
Ari L. Faneuil
NBA New Orleans Hornets
Before, taking the Sports Business Management Course I knew I wanted a career in sports but did not know how to get it. Now, I feel confident in my skills and have more of an understanding that helped me land my first job in sports. Thanks to SMWW I now work for the Florida Marlins.
Matt Hirsch
Florida Marlins
My goal going into my final semester of school was to obtain an internship with a local team so that I could have experience in the sports industry before I graduated. I decided to take the Sports Business Management course with Bret and Tom so that I could learn the skills necessary for success in sports. I learned so much about the sales process, and I also gained the confidence I needed to go out and apply for an internship. And after taking the course, I can now say that I have achieved my goal of landing an internship, as I am now a corporate sales intern with the newly-formed Orlando Sharks of the Major Indoor Soccer League!
Chris Mattox
Orlando Sharks
The Sports Business Management course has really been great for me, helping me to understand how the job market works, and how to get into those job markets. I fully encourage anyone who is intersted in pursuing a career in sports to contact SMWW as soon as possible.
Rowan Meyer
London, Great Britain
SMWW provided an excellent opportunity to network and recieve one on one advice from some of sports business' finest. While participating in the course, I offered and accepted a position in sales with the Miami Heat. Thank you SMWW
Greg Jackson
Miami Heat
My favorite part was getting to know a whole group of new people. Tom and Bret were great and were always there to help, and I feel like they will be there if I need them in the future. I am taking both this course and Baseball GM & Scouting Course.
Nick Kappel
Student, Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, USA
Because of this course I was able to make a great contact. J. P. Lutz, Manager of
Ticket Operations and Premium Seats for the Philadelphia Eagles, has become someone
I can learn from and network with. He is also a fellow Drexel University alumni, so
we have a few things in common.
Jameela Smith
Administrative Director of Fernley & Fernley
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I learned a great deal from SMWW, not only about how to break into sports, but how to operate in the business world in general. The instructors were constantly available for questions and the assignments were very interesting. I learned more
from this class than my whole last semester of college.
Ben Wetzel
Orange, California
I have enjoyed being a part of SMWW since I met Dr. Lashbrook my freshman year of college, 6 years ago. He gave me the confidence to show me that through his courses and great staff support I could live my dream job. I never want to stop
learning through his courses as they're innovative, fun, real life, and they lead
you to jobs, and not just a degree on a piece of paper.
Adam Owens
Medford, Oregon
This course is a great learning tool to have and gives you great insight into the business side of sports.
Joel Petkoff
Acton, Ontario
Canada
One of the most important things I learned while in this class was how to be a successful sales person. That will probably be the way to get into an organization and I've become alot more comfortable being able to talk to people I do
not know because of this course. This has helped crack my shell for public speaking
and improved it dramatically.
Andrew Esten
Cranford, New Jersey
I have taken both the Sports Business Management course as well as the Baseball General Manager & Scouting course at Sports Management Worldwide. My coursework at SMWW allowed me to gain a competitive advantage in a very competitive job market and helped me develop into a great candidate for the Boston Red Sox. In addition the skills I have gained here have allowed me to succeed at work and have provided me with a great foundation for what I hope is a long successful career in baseball.
Ryan Latham
Boston Red Sox
Boston, Massachusetts
SMWW is absoutely wonderful! They have helped me in so many ways! I took the Sports Business Management course and with the excellent knowledge of the teachers and the positive and supportive attitudes of my classmates I am confident that this course is exactly what I needed to help me and my future in sports!
Laura Redden
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Canada
My goal going into my final semester of school was to obtain an internship with a local team so that I could have experience in the sports industry before I graduated. I decided to take the Sports Business Management course with Bret and Tom so that I could learn the skills necessary for success in sports. I learned so
much about the sales process, and I also gained the confidence I needed to go out and apply for an internship. And after taking the course, I can now say that I have achieved my goal of landing an internship, as I am now a corporate sales intern with the newly-formed Orlando Sharks of the Major Indoor Soccer League!
Chris Mattox
Corporate Partnerships Intern
Orlando Sharks
Orlando, Florida
Sports Management Worldwide helped to provide me with the skills and training necessary to secure a position as an Inside Sales Representative with the New Orleans Hornets of the National Basketball Association. I would recommend Sports Management Worldwide to anyone who hopes to hit the ground running with a sports franchise!
Ari Faneuil
NBA New Orleans Hornets
I'm very glad that I decided to take the Sports Business Management course! Thanks to SMWW, I'm now on a better path towards starting a career in the sports industry!
Charles Keeley III
Fort Worth, Texas
The course work was truly fun! Every project and reading assignment kept me busy and entertained. The contacts that Bret and Tom gave to us will help our careers tremendously in the future!
Sean Moore
Student at Western Illinois University
Oak Brook, Illinois
I have not completed the Sports Business course, yet, but it's unbelievable the amount of knowledge I've been exposed to already, in the sports industry. SMWW is the place to be and I mean every letter of every word of this sentence. The resource materials sent were impressive and those books are priceless. Thank you SMWW, Thank you Dr Lashbrook.
Adaeze Igwe
SW Ikoyi, Lagos of Nigeria
The course work was truly fun! Every project and reading assignment kept me busy and entertained. The contacts that Bret and Tom gave to us will help our careers tremendously in the future!
Sean Moore
Oak Brook, Illinois
The reading was incredibly interesting and taught me a great deal. I can
look at the world of sports from a completely different perspective, now . This is a good thing because I understand how and why a lot of things have become the way they are.
Brad Flappan
Umpire of Kansas State High School Athletic Association
Overland Park, Kansas
The materials covered in the Sports Business Management course were extremely relevant and useful for the future placement of jobs in the Sports Marketing field. The required interview has given me the opportunity to "speak the language", which has enabled me to become more accustom to interviews; separating myself from the other candidates.
Jonathan La Bella
Manhattan Beach, California
Throughout, my eight week experience with Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW) I've gained a great deal of skills. The Sports Business Management course has guided me in multiple ways, but mostly I've become closer to pursue my career in the sports business world. Thanks to SMWW, I've been given the opportunity to network with many individuals; who themselves have great experience and knowledge in the sports business field.
Keith Morrissey
Yorktown Heights, New York
Before, taking the Sports Business Management Course I knew I wanted a career in sports but did not know how to get it. Now, I feel confident in my skills and have more of an understanding on how to land my first job in sports.
Matt Hirsch
West Palm Beach
Florida
SMWW not only had the knowledge behind the program, but it also had the type of people that you can really get along with. Brett Polverosa is one of the best instructors I have had. His door (or phone) is always open and he is willing to take the time to help. Mr. and Mrs. Lashbrook are also great mentors and you kust know that it is going to be a great experience when you meet them.
Jordan Anderson
Los Angeles Galaxy
Simi Valley, California
I feel that SMWW showed me ways to be more confident, when trying to break through the workforce in sports. The class showed that there are many ways to break into sports and now I need to put what I learned toward a career in sports management.
Robert Sean Kelleher
El Cajon, California
I enjoyed the Sports Business Management course very much. Even though I did not land a job in sports I met some very nice people as a result of the course. Bret Polvorosa & Tom Leip are excellent instructors who are very good at their jobs. This experience has helped me in life as well as my new job.
Sonny Lindenberger
Centreville, Maryland
The Sports Business Management instructors, Bret Polvorosa and Tom Leip, were great while introducing a wealth of knowledge as well as providing great resources that will, without a doubt, help me in my search for a career in the sports industry.
Bart Madden
Portage, Michigan
Sports Business Management is a great course to learn the basics of the sports management. I never took an online course in college and really enjoyed my first experience with Sports Management Worldwide. I recommend this class to anyone that is truly serious about working in sports and dedicated on a weekly basis to commit themselves to SMWW.
Ryan Mason
Dunwoody, Georgia
Because of the Sports Business Management class I know I feel I have what it takes to enter the sports business world. The materials that the course taught me and how to be successful are tremendous attributes, as well as personal help from the instructors that no other sports class can offer.
Alicia Judy
Albuquerque, New Mexico
I loved the Sports Management course; it provides the solid tools and knowledge in order to start your career in the sports industry. The books that are provided along with the discussions are vastly critical to learn about entering the sports industry and to succeed in it.
Ronald Molina
Silver Spring, Maryland
This course has taught me the knowledge and skill I will need to be successful in the sports industry. It has given me the confidence to apply what I have learned into my every day life. This course was extremely educational and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in getting into the sport field.
Michael Biback
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
The Sports Business Management course gave me a whole new outlook on the professional sports industry. It has changed the way that I view sporting events and I highly recommend it for any sports fan looking to pursue a career in the industry.
Rockie Zinger
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
The Sports Business Management course has provided me with useful skills in the business world of sports. I feel that what I have learned will assist me in my career in sports and allow me to perform my job duty to the best of my abilitites. SMWW is a great tool and a wonderful opportunity for success.
Brandon Zornado
Student
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon
Before I took this course I was never too excited about getting into ticket sales. However, the SMWW Sports Business Management course has given me that excitement and anxiety to get into ticket sales. They have shown me the right way to sell and the proper way to learn about the customer's needs. These techniques that I have learned through SMWW will also be helpful in landing a job in other front office positions as well. The networking and connections that I have made will be instrumental throughout my professional career in sports.
Justin Francois
Bloomington, Illinois
Knowledge is provided in an enthusiastic and professional way, which reflects the real world of the Sports Business. The spirit and atmosphere of the course is a great boost to anyone aiming to get involved in this market. The professional sources offered and the modern method of running this seminar, are also an asset for the student's educational build-up.
Nikos Andreakos
Athens, Greece
I think that this course offers a great starting point for a career in sports by teaching the basic fundamentals needed to land that first job. Thanks to Sports Management Worldwide I landed a job with the Hawks!
Eric Stockman
Atlanta Hawks/Thrashers
I learned a lot in taking the Sports Business Management Course. It taught me a lot about the business side of organization and how they are operated from top to bottom. I would definently recommend this course to people who are interested in a career within the sports industry.
Charles Gryp
Davenport, Iowa
I had a great time taking this course. I learned so much about the business side of sports that I didn't know existed.
Rachel Brunold
Burbank, California
I was surprised by how informative the audio chats were. I found myself taking notes continuously throughout each chat. Listening to fellow class mates perform live sales roll-plays was invaluable.
Paul Scinocca
Winnipeg, Canada
The Sports Business Management course showed how important putting the customer first, how to build relationships and find out what the customer wants, which allows you to find the right package for the customer. This is a win-win situation for both the customer and the seller. The techniques used in this class will help me become a better recruiter.
Pamela Bowden
Anchorage, Alaska
This course was very helpful and the best thing about this course is it helped me to become more proactive. It helped me to look for opportunities in sports and then go after them, instead of just waiting around for things to fall in my lap. In sports, it is fast paced and if we are waiting for the opportunity and doing nothing about it, the opportunity will pass us by.
Wesley Brown
Utah Jazz
I was very cautious of the whole thing but in the end this may have been the best thing I have ever invested in! Tom an Brett were very good instructors and they know everything about Sports Business and how to secure a job in sports!
Michael Wilger
Cincinnati, Ohio
The course instructors were very knowledgable about Sports Business. Bret was the most straight forward professor I have come in contact with. He was very blunt and was a master with constructive criticism. I found it very refreshing!!!
Charlynn Crowe
Fort Worth, Texas
I loved every aspect of the course. From the time I started until the time the course was over, I had a great experience. I am going to be taking more courses in the future. I learned to be confident in my abilities. I entered the course not knowing what I was doing, but I felt very comfortable by the end of the first day. Everyone at Sports Management WorldWide was very helpful. Bret Polvorosa and Tom Liep are excellent instructors.
Jeffrey Rauchut
Sports Center Director
The Sports Business Management course is more then just your run of the mill business course. While I took this course I was building relationships with my successful teachers, meeting front office executives, attending sporting events to observe how sports business operates, and also learn a few things with some very intelligent classmates of mine. I didn't do those things just because I took it upon myself, I did it because it's a part of completing the course.
Richard Enos
Providence, Rhode Island
I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to take Sports Management classes taught by Dr. Lashbrook on my campus at Western Oregon University. This class has really sparked my interest for the sports business industry. I decided to take the Sports Business Management online class through SMWW, which gave me an enormous amount of insight to this industry. Bret Polvorosa, Tom Leip, and Dr. Lashbrook have been my mentors for the past year and a half, and upon my college graduation I received two offers from both the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Coyotes. Thanks to SMWW, I am on my way to a fun and exciting career!
Ashley Holstrom
Business Development Rep
NHL Phoenix Coyotes
Taking the Sports Business Management course has helped me gain valuable information into becoming successful in professional sports. Bret and Tom share lots of real life experiences with you and they also want you to succeed and help you as much as they can. I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to pursue a career in pro sports.
Brian Hale
Fort Madison Iowa
I owe everyone a huge thanks for getting me in touch with your Los Angeles sports team contacts. I started with the Clippers in January. So far, things have been awesome. I'm absorbing as much as I can, am extremely motivated, and am generating revenue at or near the top of my department. The best thing is that I'm loving every second of it.
So once again, I wanted to thank you for allowing me the access to your network, and rest assured that I will represent you, SMWW, and all affiliated with the utmost level of professionalism, dedication, and productivity. I now am in the industry I always wanted to be in and you definitely played an intrical role in that. Once again, thanks.
Paul Epstein
Los Angeles Clippers
SMWW and The SBM class helped me find my dream job. I was leery of an online course because I had never taken one before, but SMWW has a fantastic group of professors and mentors that are available when you need them. It was very hands-on and easy to correspond and work with others involved in this course. The online discussions were helpful and each time very engaging. It gave me the opportunity to speak with the professors, and others involved in the course, ask advice and set weekly goals in order to track my progress.I would recommend SMWW to anyone who is sports-driven and has the desire to work in the sports industry. Thanks to SMWW I am now an Account Executive with the WNBA Houston Comets.
Mandy Love
Houston Rockets & Comets
I was very skeptical about the course, and put SMWW through their paces before I signed on. Thank goodness I made the right decision. After months of beating on the door of the Spokane Shock (AFL2), the skills gained in the Sports Business Management course got me a call back. Within a week I received an offer. As I prepare for my new career, I will continue to use the resources of SMWW to ensure my success. If you want to work in the wonderful world of sports, I would highly recommend SMWW.
David Allendorf
Director of Ticket Sales
Spokane Shock
I had minimal traction in my sports career search until I signed up for SMWW's Sports Business Management program. I started four weeks ago and TODAY was offered and accepted a full-time position with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yesterday I spent fifteen minutes of one-on-one interview coaching with SMWW and went into today's interview confident and more than prepared. Also, SMWW crafted a great letter of recommendation for me which I presented to the Dodgers along with my SBM sports-specific resume. 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. Thanks SMWW!
Joey Seymour
Los Angeles Dodgers
Since enrolling in Sports Business Management I've had an unbelievable turn around in my sports job search. Without SMWW's assistance, I sent out thirty resume and received two rejection letters. One of them was from the Dodgers that suggested I take the SBM program. Since starting the program this summer I've had three job offers and am waiting for the best opportunity. I went from having no leverage in the job search to having multiple teams want me as an employee.
Tucker Brollier,
University of Oklahoma
Now with the Oklahoma City Redhawks
Sports Management Worldwide informed us of openings before they became publicly available. We had an inside path to speak directly to decision makers. SMWW also helped us identify events where we were likely to find people who were hiring in the sport where we wanted to work. The skills I learned help my resume get noticed. For me, the result was that I had more than one offer from which to choose in the region of the country where I wanted to live in the sport where I wanted to work. I'd highly recommend the course.
Amy Noble, Account Executive, Trenton Thunder
I want to thank Bret and Tom for all of their help during the sports business management course and beyond. Bret made it possible for me to connect with the right people in the Philadelphia Sports market. I have lived in Philly for 2 years with no response from any of the teams, and during the course was able to get 3 interviews to meet the right people in the Flyers and 76ers organizations. I am still on the track of getting a job, but without those personal meetings they won't even know who I was. I am confident that when something comes available that I will land the job that I have been searching for. The Sports Business Management Course was not only a great port hole to the organizations, but gave me the structure and confidence I needed to be a great sales person in any industry. Thanks for everything! Will keep you posted...
Ginger Kochmer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I am very excited about Grip's new partnership with Sports Management Worldwide. Damon Shoultz, who worked with Grip this past summer, has been an excellent addition and has proven himself as a member of my staff since he joined us in November. I would advise anyone who is thinking off getting into professional sports to take advantage of this new partnership.
Rich Kuchar
Director of Ticket Sales & Service
Joliet JackHammers
We had Bret Polvorosa and Grip in our offices this off-season to provide training for our business development and client services groups and the feedback was fantastic. If you're serious about getting a job in sports ... or any competitive industry ... I would highly recommend being associated with Bret and taking any course where he's an instructor.
Matt Wikstrom, Director of Ticket Sales & Service, Los Angeles Avengers
Bret Polvorosa and Tom Leip taught me the fundamentals of sports marketing and provided me with a solid foundation to begin my career in sports. I learned more successful sales & marketing techniques in a few weeks working with these gentlemen than I did in my four years in college. Bret and Tom are extraordinary teachers and I recommend being associated with these professionals to anyone who is seriously interested in beginning a career in sports.
Brett Salsbury, Corporate Marketing Manager, Frisco RoughRiders
Sports Management Worldwide provides all of those interested in getting into sports a specialized skill that if taken full advantage of can help open those 'tough to enter' doors within the sports industry. The facilitators are well trained, understanding and passionate about helping their students. The education and training I received from the program helped me get a position in the sports industry.
Jake Squyres, Atlanta Hawks & Thrashers (Atlanta Spirit, LLC)
We'll be keeping an eye out for graduates of Grip's new partnership with Sports Management Worldwide. I'm a big fan of Bret and Grip and if they say I need to meet someone for a potential position with our team, that person's resume will get noticed.
Andy Smith, Director of Sales, D.C. United
I really hope more and more Chinese students take the SMWW Sports Business Management Course. I have studied material of some famous Chinese University's Sports Management programs. They are very different from SMWW. From my personal experience, I benefit much more from the SMWW course than from the Chinese programs. The SMWW course is packed with skills and strategies sports teams use every day. The audio chat part also is a unique one which should help us to deepen the understanding of SBM. I trust all the Chinese sports organizations can benefit from SMWW's theory! I hghly reccommend any Sports Business Management.
Tiefier Ding,
Shanghai, China
Thanks again Bret and Tom for everything you taught me during my involvement with you and your company. You definitely prepared me to be successful in my position with the JackHammers.
Damon Shoultz, Account Executive, Joliet JackHammers Professional Baseball Club
I knew for the longest time that I belonged in the sports industry. The only problem was I had no idea how I would ever get "my foot in the door." I decided to take the Sports Business Management course through SMWW while I continued to work full time. With help from Tom Leip, Bret Polvorosa and Dr. Lynn Lashbrook I was able to complete the course and build relationships with many teams and their staffs. SMWW helped me land an internship with Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment which then lead to a full time position with their new American Hockey League team here in Toronto.
Jamie Martin, Account Executive, Toronto Marlies (AHL Affiliate-Toronto Maple Leafs)
The facilitators for Sports Management Worldwide's SBM program are top notch. When they contact me suggesting I interview one of their candidates, that person can expect to be talking to me within seven days. If you're smart, possess good communication skills and want a job in sports ... don't send me your resume ... take the SBM course with Bret, Tom and Dr. Lashbrook for 8 weeks and then we'll talk.
Mark Washo, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Chicago Fire
At the end of the program I was prepared for success in every facet of working in a front office to interviewing for positions. I was offered two jobs and flew to meet each team and was extremely prepared for the interview process and salary negotiation strategy. I wanted a job in baseball and ended up turning down a job offer from an MLB team to accept a Corporate Marketing Manager position with the Frisco RoughRiders in Frisco, Texas. My dream is complete!
Brett Salsbury, Corporate Marketing Manager, Frisco RoughRiders (AA Affiliate-Texas Rangers)
We're looking to hire multiple people in the next 60 days and anyone that Bret Polvorosa and his organization suggest will definitely get our attention. I first worked with Bret and his firm during my time with the Phoenix Coyotes and most recently with the Cleveland Indians. His organization is the best in the business ... work with him and Tom if you are able.
Jim Willits, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, Philadelphia Flyers
Sports Management Worldwide provides all of those interested in getting into sports a specialized skill that if taken full advantage of can help open those big doors within the sports industry. The professors are well trained, understanding, and passionate about helping their students. I firmly believe that the education and training I received within the Sports Business Management Course helped greatly to put me in a starting position within the sports industry.
Jake Squyres
Baylor University
Texas Atlanta Hawks & Thrashers
After reading the week 2 assignments, I feel very informed about what makes a good Pro Sports Team Account Representative and what not to believe about ticket selling. Also, I found out that with the right marketing strategies, I can sell any product. I also learned that my instructors are trying to tell me that with patience, hard work, and the right frame of mind, I can make my dream job a reality! After less than two weeks into the Sports Business Management course, I already know more about the sports marketing world than I ever thought I would!
Jason T. Lottmann
Maryland
My experience with SMWW has helped me out greatly. It has given me many ideas I look forward to using in the fitness industry. Thanks again for everything.
Brian Goldman
I knew a very long time ago that the sports field is where I wanted to start my career. Before, I took the Sports Business Management class I didn't know exactly how I would ever get my foot in the door in the sports world. One great point about this course is you can work forty hours a week and still complete this course. During the course Bret and Tom not only install rare knowledge about the sport world, but also install great confidence in every individual's skills. The two of them develop your job skills that are directly related to the sports industry. Not to mention, they prepare you for interviews with top decision makers at all levels of sports. Give SMWW a try, it's worth it." 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.
Josh Bannister
Now with the Augusta Lynx
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.
Andy Hollander,
NCAA Division I Norfolk State University Athletic Department
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. 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.
Josh Bannister
Account Executive
Augusta Lynx, ECHL.
I am proud to let SMWW know that I have accepted the job offer from the Dallas Burn of Major League Soccer. I want to thank SMWW for everything you have done for me" said Polito. "Through the Sports Business Management class and all of our personal interaction, I have learned a great deal. All of your help and guidance has allowed me to pursue a career for which I have a great passion. I cannot thank SMWW enough for everything over the past three months.
Ryan Polito
Major League Soccer
Dallas Burn
SMWW provided a great overview of ticketing and marketing as well as all other aspects of sports revenue management. The Sports Revenue Management class at SMWW is an excellent stepping stone for anyone just starting or looking for a career in sports.
Brian Burke
Assistant Ticketing Services Manager
Clear Channel / Broadway In Boston
The Sports Business Management course was both enjoyable and informative. I come from a business sales background, and the course showed me an approach to sports sales that I never imagined. I have gained a new knowledge and approach that will definately further my career in sports.
Stephen Rollins
Atlanta, Georgia
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