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Start Dates For Our Programs:
Baseball GM and Scouting July 24th
Football GM and Scouting July 24th
Basketball GM and Scouting July 24th
Athlete Management July 31st
Sports Broadcasting July 31st
Sports Business August 7th
Hockey GM and Scouting August 7th
Motor Sports Management August 14th
Athletic Director August 21st
Soccer GM and Scouting August 28th
Rugby Management & Scouting Sept. 18th
Cricket Management & Scouting Sept. 18th
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SMWW's Sports Business Management Course is
a
great place to start for anyone wanting to get a
jumpstart in the sports industry and begin working
immediately. Instructors Bret Polvorosa and
Tom Leip
do an excellent job providing students a timeless skill
set which is transferable from industry to industry.
This one of a kind course is one of our most popular
because of its record of students obtaining positions
with organizations around the world.
Aspiring sports professionals taking this curriculum
continue to be given the skills that businesses,
college and pro teams look for when hiring new
employees.
Brian Gioia is a former SBM student who is
now doing
an internship with the Chicago Bulls in their sales
department. This month, we interviewed Brian to
learn more about his experience with our course and
how things are going with the Bulls.
What was your experience like in the SBM Course?
I enjoyed my experience in taking the SBM course. It
felt just like a
classroom setting with the live chats, despite the
fact you don't get to
see anyone in person. I loved the fact that I was
able
to do the course from
my own home which made me feel more relaxed going
into it. The content of
the course was presented in an easy format for
people to understand, and
with the live chats each week, it really brings it all
together.
How did the course prepare you for your new
position with the Bulls?
SMWW has so many courses to choose from, I
decided to take the SBM Course
to help me get my
career going. SBM helped me understand what to
expect before I arrived at the Bulls. I felt
a lot more comfortable and confident stepping my
foot inside the United
Center to start my new job because of this course.
What is it like going to work for an NBA team
every day?
Walking into the United Center everyday, and
passing the Michael Jordan
statue on the way in is a pretty exciting feeling to
experience. I love the people I work with and seeing
the Bulls brand
everyday, a team I am passionate about, makes
each day even more
satisfying. On July 13th I was able to witness the
Ben
Wallace press
conference live, which is something I didn't even
think I would be able to
be a part of. Just being a part of a successful
organization is something
special, and this course helped me get my foot in the
door with the Chicago Bulls.
Talk about working in sales and what you would
say to someone else who is interested in a position
with a team, but isn't
sure if they want to work in sales
The SBM course really prepares you for a future in
the front office and specifically, it teaches a lot
about sales. The course is in no way
intimidating or should discourage anyone thinking to
start a future in
sports, even if they are not sure if they would like to
do sales. It
gives you great insight on what to
expect once you start your position. I have found my
new position to be different every day and sales is a
great challenge that I look forward to working on
when I get to work every day.
If you are interested in going to work for a
professional team, select this text to learn more
about the Sports Business
Management Course
Or
call us today at 1-
877-SMWW-NOW.
For more information, call us today at 877-
SMWW-
Now or visit www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com
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| New International Sports Business Management Course |
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SMWW has had so much success with its Sports Business Management Course
that it has launched a
new International version of the course. SMWW is
proud to announce that we have chosen
Shaun Graham to head up the program.
Graham has
over 15 years of experience in professional
sports marketing. Graham is active in training
and consulting with over 50 professional clubs and
leagues throughout the UK.
Graham was selected because of his tremendous
experience and the high regard he received from
clubs in Europe. He brings a large list of European
contacts and will continue to be active in working
directly with clubs in Europe. He
has worked with clubs such as Manchester United
FC, Leicester Tigers, NEC Harlequins, Everton FC,
Fulham FC and Llanelli Scarlets, to name a few.
"When Bret Polvorosa approached me about
doing an
SBM International, I was interested right away
because of the success that SMWW has had with its
course," said Graham. "Since I am already working
with many of these clubs in Europe, it felt like a good
fit for me to bring my experience and my contacts to
the course. I look forward to working with those in
Europe who are interested in working with a
professional club. SMWW's course format certainly
provides a wonderful format for teaching and
learning."
Those interested in taking SBM
International can register online on our website by
selecting this text...
Or call us today:
London: 0871284799
US: 1-503-445-7105
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| Motor Sports Course Gets Revved Up |
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SMWW is proud to announce that it has
brought on two new instructors for the Motor Sports
Management Course. Both instructors boast years of
experience and extensive contacts throughout the
motor sports world.
Tom Blattler is a motor sports sponsorship,
public relations and media relations guru with over 30
years of professional experience with major sports
events. Blattler brings unmatched experience with a
variety of race sponsors, racing leagues and media
outlets. His personal clients have included Rahal
Letterman Racing, Don Prudhomme Racing, Tom Gloy
Racing, Duracell, Centrix Automotive, Pioneer, CARA
Charities and the NHRA. He has introduced and
coordinated media relations activities on a national
and international level including: the Nissan
Pathfinder SUV, Nissan "Hardbody" truck, Honda
Racing Program, Miller Lite CART Indy Car,
Motorola's
Indy Car, Icehouse NASCAR Truck Program and Shell
and Argent Mortgage Racing.
Jim Utter has covered NASCAR for The
Charlotte Observer and ThatsRacin.com for the past
eight years. After years of traveling on the NASCAR
circuit, Jim has developed contacts and an
understanding of many areas of the racing business
and the variety of pieces needed to put on a race.
Jim is currently Vice President of the National
Motorsports Press Association and has won awards
for news-breaking stories of NASCAR events by the
N.C. Press Association and NMPA. He is an occasional
guest on Performance Racing Network's "Pit
Reporters" radio talk show.
"It is fascinating to watch the motor sports
industry continue to grow," said Dr. Lynn Lashbrook,
President of SMWW. "The fan base has risen at an
unbelievable rate and we know that there are many
people with a passion to be at the track as much as
possible. We know now that the new instructors for
the course put us in position to educate and assist
those interested in working full time in motor sports.
We are thrilled to have this type of experience and
these contacts before apart of the SMWW team."
Those interested in working in NASCAR or motor
sports should sign up for our Motor Sports
Management Course. To learn more about that
course, select this text...
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| Profiling Agent Advisor Elliot Washington |
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This month we decided to choose an agent advisor
who has known SMWW and its President, Dr. Lynn
Lashbrook, for a long time. Elliot took the Athlete
Management five years ago and after going out on
his own for many years, he has rejoined SMWW and
is bring our experience and added strength to
SMWW's agency.
What has your experience been like working in
the agent field on your own the last five years?
"The experience of being on my own as an agent
for
the past 5 years was definitely educational and
beneficial for my future as an advisor. For most
agents starting off working with any company, they
start you off as a runner and you basically hang
around the locker rooms and chase players for them.
For me, being a former division 1 basketball player at
the University of Alabama, that was degrading and
not a situation I would let myself be involved with. I
was licensed for the past five years as a NFLPA
Contract Advisor."
Since joining SMWW, what has changed, what do
you enjoy, what has been helpful?
"I was with Lynn Lashbrook in his original Sports
Management
Internship, so seeing the company
grow and add more resources
is very exciting. Lynn always stated and
enforced doing business
with integrity, and he has kept that principle in his
company. Finding
someone in this business that is trustworthy is
almost impossible.
Everyone is trying to cheat and lie to gain access to
a player. Lynn has
maintained high integrity in the business and builds
his company on good
relationships with people. That is why I'm back with
the company and I
feel this was the best move I could have made for
my
professional career!"
Tell me how you were able to sign four players
this year?
"I was able to sign the 4 players this year by using
my
everyday
contacts. I rejoined the company in February and
decided that I was going
to deal with basketball players for the first time in my
career. One big
reason for that is because of the strength of SMWW
Basketball. Basketball is a natural for me and next
year will be my first year
recruiting for basketball; I'm really excited about the
future for me in
Basketball!"
Other things that you want to talk about in
regards to SMWW or the agent business?
"Honestly, the agent business is tough and can
be
cut-throat. It is sometimes
hard on a young agent at the beginning but with
patience and
integrity, it can be successful if you align yourself
with the right
company. It is essential that you find good people to
work with so you can compete with other companies
for elite athletes.
I look forward to working with SMWW and having a
major impact on the NBA and European markets in
basketball. So far it is obvious that SMWW has the
expertise and resources to make that goal a reality!!"
Those interested in learning more about the agent
business or interested in working with SMWW as an
agent should take the Athlete Management
Course.
To learn more about that course, select this
text....
Or call us today at 877-SMWW-Now
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| SMWW Launches New Cricket Scouting Course |
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With our global reach continuing to grow, SMWW has
aligned itself with a cricketer with 20 years of
professional experience
to head up its new Cricket Management
& Scouting Course.
Jimmy Adams successfully represented the
West Indies as player and captain during his cricket
career. Jimmy retired from cricket in 2004 after a
twenty year career, ending with a Test batting
average of 41.26 with a highest score of 208 not out
against New Zealand at St. John's, Antigua and
Barbuda in 1995. He currently travels the globe
extensively with cricket and manages the West
Indies Under 19's.
The other instructor for the Cricket Management
and Scouting Course is Roger Barnes.
Roger brings 10 years of experience as an agent and
the business side of the sport of cricket. His
experience involves player representation,
negotiation of contracts, financial management for
cricketers and interaction with the media.
Roger represents a number of past greats such as
Courtney Walsh, Michael Holding, Gus Logie & Phil
Simmons. His current players include Shivnarine
Chanderpaul & Brian Lara.
If you are
interested in learning more about the business of
cricket
and how you can find a career in the sport of
cricket,
select this text...
Or call us today at 877-SMWW-Now
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| Dr. Lashbrook's Lastest Blog Postings! |
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If you haven't had a chance to read Dr.
Lashbrook's
blog, you are missing out on one of the
most punny people in sports!
4.01.2006 Bonds May Need
a Cell Phone(npi) Barry Bonds'
criminal attorney Mike Rains is hoping for a rain delay
(npi) of any upcoming indictment on tax evasion and
perjury charges.
Oregon State Beavers built a dam to Keep Casey
from leaving!
Congratulations to the OSU baseball
program for Fighting the Irish(npi) to keep head
coach Pat Casey. They really went to bat for Casey
(npi).
MLB All Star Game Weakened by Steriod Scandal?
History will always put an Asterisk on
this Era of the steriod scandal.
ASTEROID!(npi)
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| Earn Your Masters or Doctorate Degree! |
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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 a certified 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!
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Two Clients Drafted in the 2006 NHL Draft! |
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SMWW's certified NHL agent, Tim Cranston, had two
of his clients drafted in the 2006 NHL Draft. Tim's top
two clients, Bryce Swan and Ryan Hillier
of the Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Club (QMJHL),
were drafted to the Anaheim Ducks (2nd
Round, #38 Overall) and New York Rangers
(3rd Round, #84 Overall) respectively.
"The Draft is a very exciting time for everybody
involved," said Cranston. "It is the culmination of
years of work from all sides and the fulfillment of
dreams. For my clients, flying 4,000 miles to
Vancouver from Halifax to be drafted was a lifetime
experience that they will never forget."
Before obtaining his law degree and becoming a
certified NHL Agent, Tim spent 15 years as a
professional hockey player. In addition to his work as
an agent and his work in the legal field, Tim
continues to coach
and train young hockey players. His years of
experience around the game helped him create solid
relationships with these clients that were based on
years of hockey training and personal mentoring.
"I have
known
and worked with these players (Swan & Hillier) since
they
have been at the Pee-Wee level (12-13 yrs. old). I
have trained both of these players along the way (on
and off the ice, physically and mentally) in addition
to the personal mentoring and
services I offer directly to the players as a part of
my agent/family advisor service."
Cranston communicated with every NHL club before
the draft and was able to correctly predict
where his clients would get drafted. However, this is
not always an easy thing to do. "There are
never any guarantees from anybody about actual
draft spots but through due diligence and doing your
homework, you can have a pretty good idea. I had
my own instincts based fundamentally on how well
the players have played during the season
and the general scouting buzz around the rinks on
a game-by-game basis." Scouts do not
generally "tip their hand" about where they have your
player rated on their depth chart but they will tell
you some of the things they like and don't like. This
feedback takes serious legwork to get and is very
valuable to the players throughout the season,
especially if they need to make changes to their
game style.
With the rule changes in the NHL when the new
collective bargaining was signed, the game has
changed and has become much more up-tempo. This
effected how every club in the NHL views prospects
and makes their selection.
"By the caliber and skill-sets of the players
drafted
this year it is clear that the new NHL game is
taking roots. Speed is the dominant trait teams are
looking for from a player, followed by the player's
overall knowledge of the game and thought process
(especially under pressure)."
For those interested in working with SMWW as an
agent in hockey or any sport, the Athlete
Management Course is the first step to getting out
there and recruiting and signing your own clients.
SMWW has a core of directors in many sports that
have years of experience and are available to assist
you with high level recruiting and the draft process.
If you are interested in becoming an agent, select
this text to learn more...
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