How SMWW Helps You Launch a Sports Career While Working Full-Time

How SMWW Helps You Launch a Sports Career While Working Full-Time
July 29, 2025 by Dr. Lynn Lashbrook

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If you’ve ever dreamed about working in sports—but assumed it’s too late because you’re tied to a full-time job—you’re not alone.

At Sports Management Worldwide, we work with professionals from all walks of life: teachers, engineers, retail managers, service members, recent grads, and corporate executives. Most of them are working full-time jobs, raising families, or navigating career transitions.

The good news? You don’t need to quit your job to pursue a career in sports.
You just need a roadmap built for your life.

We Designed SMWW for Busy People—Just Like You

Each SMWW course runs just eight weeks. It’s completely online and built to fit around your workday.

  •  Weekly live video chats (all recorded if you can’t attend live)
  • Self-paced assignments
  • Mentorship from industry insiders
  • Real-world projects that build your résumé

Whether you’re answering emails at your desk or working overtime shifts, you can still move toward your sports career goal—without disrupting your current income or routine.

Build Experience, Not Just Knowledge

A degree or certificate is great—but what gets noticed are the projects you’ve done. That’s why every SMWW course includes career-building deliverables:

  • Scouting reports you can publish under your name

  • Player evaluations or draft strategies

  • Analytics case studies

  • Recorded demo reels and media clips

  • Sports business plans and sponsorship pitches

You’ll leave each course with actual proof of what you know—and a clearer picture of where you want to go.

Career Support That Doesn’t End at the Final Week

After your course ends, the doors don’t close. In fact, that’s often where momentum builds.

Through SMWW-exclusive programs like:

  • SMWW Scouting Services – Build a scouting portfolio that teams, media, and agents can view.

  • Agent Advisor Program – Co-represent athletes under mentorship and earn commissions.

  • Sports Career Conferences – Attend events to network and learn from the pros.

We help you stay engaged in the industry while you continue working your current job.

Flexible Pathways to Degrees, Too

Looking for a graduate degree that understands your full-time schedule? SMWW partners with Concordia University Chicago to offer online master’s and doctoral degrees, including:

  • M.A. in Sports Leadership

  • MBA in Sports Management

  • Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Sports Leadership

Stack your SMWW training with academic credentials to open doors in collegiate athletics, sports administration, leadership, and beyond.

No Experience? That’s Our Specialty

Most people assume they need years of internships or insider contacts to work in sports. SMWW proves otherwise.

We’ve helped thousands of people enter the industry without traditional experience—just a passion for the game and the drive to follow through. Our alumni work in roles across:

  • NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, and NCAA

  • Sports agencies and media companies

  • International organizations in soccer, cricket, rugby, and esports

  • Front office operations, analytics, coaching, and more

It’s Not About Having Time. It’s About Having a System.

Let’s face it—life is busy. But the truth is, most people don’t need more time… they need a better way to use it.

With SMWW, you don’t have to choose between your paycheck and your dream job. You can work full-time and build your next chapter in sports—at your own pace, with real support, and clear milestones.

It Starts with One Course

You don’t need to overhaul your life to take the first step. Just commit to one course. Learn the language. Start the process. Gain confidence. And let your momentum build from there.

SMWW is here to help you get your foot in the door—without stepping away from everything else you’ve built.

This is your next move. Let’s make it count.