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.

This course has been both an awakening and an inspiration for me. Since I am a European, I never knew the way they played this game overseas. I was amazed at the amount of information about hockey that I hadn't known about. This course was one of my best experiences so far in the hockey world. I hope I can continue my journey after completing this course. This course introduced me to some new things and helped me to put the puzzle together, so to speak, on a number of issues. I gained a different outlook on the game and learned to train my eye much sharper than I ever did before. The weekly chats were invaluable. The Rink Net program was also enlightening. I was not aware there was a program that enabled you to follow every single player in the league. For the last eight weeks, I felt like a sponge who was soaking up every bit of information I could.

The student service was very effective, each time I had a problem, they answered my questions and solved it fast. The Rinknet software used to scout players was a very useful tool to work with.The readings give you a very good lookinto what the business side of hockey looks like.

I was a Pro Goalie for 21 years and had to retire suddenly due to an injury, without any direction concerning my future career. I was immediately impressed with the SMWW concept and felt that enrolling in their educational programs could be greatly beneficial to my professional future off the ice. SMWW online education is the way of the future bringing the sports world together. SMWW chats provide an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas and relating of experience, and networking with people from all over the globe. I have just completed the Agent Management Course and will stay with SMWW as an Agent Advisor. I have also enrolled in the Hockey General Manger Course and am looking forward to the guidance of SMWW and EJ Hradek. I wish I had come across SMWW 10 years ago. Dr. Lashbrook is a great mentor with impressive knowledge and leadership.

The GM and Scouting course is a great course to who ever has a passion for hockey. This course has given me the knowledge to step in and become an important part of an organization The rinknet scouting is great! I found it to be very easy to use and is a great tool for online scouting.

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.

The course provided me with a strong foundation towards a career in the professional hockey business. In addition to working with the ISS and the accompanying RINKnet scouting software, I am now able to build a strong network with both current and future hockey professionals. Moreover, success with SMWW greatly improved the appeal of my resume and aided in 'getting my foot in the door' with a professional hockey organization.

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.

I recently took the Hockey GM and Scouting course offered by SMWW and was extremely impressed with the knowledge I gained as well as the contacts that I have established in the hockey industry. The course does a tremendous job of allowing its students to get that "foot in the door" and connect with those of great influence in hockey. The hockey world is a tough industry to crack into, but the opportunity to make these initial connections will surely go a long way in my career pursuit.

This course is a must for anyone wanting to get into the hockey industry. The information you get is outstanding. The instructors from ISS help you with the fundamentals of scouting and provide great feedback on all of your work. The course is well known by hockey executives and is a great door opener for opportunities.

If you are someone who is looking to get your foot in the door and make some great contacts in the hockey industry, I highly recommend the Hockey GM Course. Having instructors and guest speakers who are actively working in the industry is an excellent networking system, and that's what this industry is all about.

The Hockey General Manager and Scouting course offered by Sports Management Worldwide was a stimulating adventure in sports management and scouting. I recommend this cousre to anyone who is involved in sports be it professional or amature.

The Hockey General Manager and Scouting course provided me the information to be the ultimate fan of hockey and has opened many doors to my future to find a successful career in hockey.

This course has given me entry level and beyond knowledge on scouting and general manager duties. After playing professional hockey and coaching in Germany it has broaden my horizon of the operating a club.

SMWW's Hockey General Manager and Scouting course has effectively provided me the knowledge and skills I need to pursue my dream of a career in the hockey business. Thanks, SMWW, for making me believe that there is no reason for not pursuing my passion from hockey!

By having access to the CBA and learning what GM's have to go through in order to make sure they are within the guidelines in the CBA. Being able to interveiw the Director of Hockey Operations for the Calgary Flames was a great experience.