Rodney Knox

Rodney Knox (Nike World Headquarters, USA), is currently the Director of Communications for Team Sports (football, basketball and baseball) for Nike, Inc. Knox is responsible for overseeing Nike's multi-media campaigns for its athletes and products. Knox works closely with Nike's executive staff and professional athletes on communicating with the media and the public. Prior to working for Nike Inc., Knox served as the Sr. Director of Communications for the San Francisco 49ers and prior to that as the Public Relations Assistant Director with the San Diego Chargers. Knox brings over 25 years of varied experience in Integrated Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Media & Community Relations, Promotions and Sports Management, Marketing and Governmental Affairs. Knox holds a master's degree in sports management from the University of San Francisco and bachelor's degree in speech & communications from San Diego State University. Knox brings teaching experience from the San Jose State University and the University of San Francisco, where he was the instructor of a course on sports, media and society. Knox has also served on the NFL's Governmental Affairs Committee.

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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.