Jonathan Story

(Gulfport, Mississippi, USA), is a former MLB Scout, MLB author and former pro ball player. Jonathan Story most recently a former Major League Scout for the Atlanta Braves. Prior to that he spent 3 years as a scout for the Houston Astros. He provides detailed coverage of the Southern League and selected spring training rosters to aid the club in the selection of players during trades, the Rule 5 draft and six-year free agent signings. His scouting career began with the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club in 1992. His varying roles for several teams during his fourteen years of involvement in professional baseball as a player, amateur scout, professional scout and front office administrator have provided him the opportunity to observe the game from numerous perspectives. His duties within his area as an amateur scout included talent evaluation along with coordinating schedules with supervisors, interviewing players and their families, negotiating contracts and signing players within his area. As the Asst. Director of Professional Scouting with the Cleveland Indians Baseball Club he managed/coordinated the professional scouting staff, provided detailed knowledge and understanding of each MLB organization's minor league system by reviewing and listing preferentially all professional reports and served as a liaison between the front office and professional scouts.

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Soccer Career Conference
at the MLS SuperDraft and
2010 NSCAA Convention
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 14-15th, 2010

Sports Management Worldwide would like to invite you to join us at our Soccer Career Conference at the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and 2010 NSCAA Convention. (Including Soccer’s Largest Trade Show) This one day conference is held so that you can experience the heart of the action and mix and mingle with some of the most prominent names on the soccer landscape. The SMWW Soccer Conference provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about numerous soccer jobs and network with professionals currently working at the highest level of soccer. Head coaches, GMs, Directors of Player Personnel and Scouting, ESPN writers, experienced sports agents, former professional soccer players and many others will be in attendance. For anyone that is looking to work in soccer, you can't miss this opportunity to meet and learn from sports executives and the SMWW staff, all in the atmosphere of a soccer event you have always dreamed of participating. Watch website for more details coming soon!

Soccer Agent Course

For those individuals whose main focus is representing professional soccer players worldwide we offer Athlete Management Course. This course focuses on FIFA certification. Athlete Management offers an academic foundation for individuals interested in pursuing a career as Soccer Agents. This is designed to provide an induction into the rules and regulations set by FIFA and the football agency business. For those interested in becoming FIFA certified, this course will prepare students for the FIFA agent exam. For those already certified it will broaden your network, skill set and recruitment strategies. For more information about becoming a Soccer Agent, visit here.