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Learn how to get into Basketball Operations and Scouting
In just 8 weeks, you can learn the scouting and organizational skills needed to launch your career in professional and collegiate basketball.
Our 8-week online Basketball GM and Scouting course you'll learn how to evaluate basketball players, run a front office, and direct a basketball operation. Former 4-time NBA GM Rick Sund and NBA Scout Carl Berman will teach you the skills basketball organizations need. (Includes a weekly one-hour Zoom session with each of these NBA executives!)
Gain a competitive edge by mastering insider scouting & player management techniques from Rick Sund, who has held leadership roles with the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, and Seattle SuperSonics. This knowledge will elevate your player evaluation skills and set you apart in the competitive basketball industry. Plus, you’ll gain experience using the same scouting skills and technology employed by every NBA team. The time is now to pursue your dream of working in basketball!
NEXT START DATE: November 4
NEXT START DATE: November 4
Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats With Carl Berman
Learn the skills the NBA, NBA G-League, & WNBA Teams need in a new hire:
This 8-week online course taught by the former NBA GM Rick Sund & professional basketball scout Carl Berman will open NBA doors for you by teaching:
Traditional Scouting & Player Evaluation: Build expertise in player ratings, in-depth analysis, and performance metrics.
NBA & WNBA Scouting Reports: Learn to create professional scouting reports for both the NBA and WNBA.
College, WNBA, & International Scouting: Gain insights into scouting talent across college, WNBA, and international basketball leagues.
Scouting High School vs. College Players: Understand the differences in evaluating high school athletes compared to collegiate players.
Basketball Contracts & Negotiations: Learn the complexities of contract negotiations, trades, and player acquisitions in professional basketball.
Role of a Basketball GM: Explore the key responsibilities of a General Manager, including player management and long-term strategy.
Running a Basketball Front Office: Discover how to manage the operations of a basketball franchise's front office.
NBA & WNBA Drafts, Free Agency: Dive into NBA and WNBA Draft preparation and free-agent signings.
Synergy Sports Technology: Introduction to Synergy Sports, the analysis platform used by all NBA, WNBA, and international teams.
Building Elite Basketball Relationships: Learn how to cultivate relationships with top professionals in the NBA, WNBA, G-League, and international basketball.
NBA, WNBA, G-League, & International Basketball: Understand the connections between these leagues and how they shape player development.
Opportunity to Scout for SMWW: Gain the chance to work as a Basketball Scout for Sports Management Worldwide.
NetScouts Basketball Opportunities: Explore opportunities with NetScouts Basketball, a global basketball scouting organization.
References & Experience:
Upon completing the course, you’ll have the opportunity to add Rick Sund and Carl Berman as references on your resume. As the saying goes, "It’s not just what you know, but who you know"—and soon, you'll have NBA executive Rick Sund in your professional network!
"The SMWW Basketball GM & Scouting Course was perfect for me. I could learn and complete assignments at my own pace, fitting the course around my schedule. It also provided a great networking opportunity, connecting me with like-minded individuals across the country who share similar career goals. The knowledge and insights I gained have been invaluable for my growth in the sports industry. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at how an NBA front office operates.". - Nick Mazzella, Senior Director, Pro Personnel, Los Angeles Lakers & General Manager, South Bay Lakers
Jobs our Basketball GM and Scouting Course Prepares you for:
Learning from a respected NBA executive like Rick Sund & NBA Scout Carl Berman will give you a leg up against the competition for jobs in professional basketball. Basketball management requires a versatile skill set, not just evaluating players and creating a competitive team and not just budgeting, operations and marketing.
This cutting-edge course will prepare you to enter the world of basketball scouting and management with a diverse array of skills that will lay the foundation in the NBA, NBA G-League, WNBA, NCAA, EuroLeague, Spain's Liga ACB, Germany's Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), and so many more:
Basketball Player Personnel
Basketball General Manager
Basketball Agent
Basketball Scout
Basketball Management
Basketball Front Office
Basketball Game Operations
Basketball Operations
Sports Marketing
Basketball Media & Community Relations
Basketball Account Manager
Basketball Internships
Learn More About Course Mentors Rick Sund & Carl Berman
Rick Sund, former NBA GM
Rick Sund has more than 40 consecutive years of managerial NBA experience spanning five decades. The longtime league executive was the Atlanta Hawks Executive Vice President and General Manager from 2008-2012. Prior to thd Hawks, Rick was the GM of the Seattle Sonics from 2001-07, Sund and the Sonics were the inaugural champions of the Northwest Division in 2004-05, advancing to the semifinals in the Western Conference. Sund held titles with the Detroit Pistons organization as Vice President of Player Personnel, and worked his way up to Executive VP and GM of Basketball Operations. Prior to his time with the Pistons, he served in several executive capacities with the Dallas Mavericks. Sund was part of their expansion season in 1979 until his final season as their Vice President of Basketball Operations in 1994. Sund began his NBA career in Milwaukee under the tutelage of famed basketball executive Wayne Embry, spending five years with the Bucks after graduating with a Master’s in Sports Administration and Management. Rick is excited to share his 40 years of wisdom with you and help you grow in your career.
Carl Berman, NetScouts Basketball Managing Partner
Carl Berman is Managing Partner of NetScouts Basketball, a global leader in international basketball scouting. With scouts worldwide, NetScouts serves NCAA recruiting and consults for professional teams both domestically and internationally. Carl has analyzed basketball talent from grassroots to the NBA and oversees all media and business operations at NetScouts. Carl has traveled the globe scouting internationally.
Carl regularly scouts extensively on the USA West Coast (mainly Pac-12) and attends east coast prep school and high school events. Carl helps manage the National Prep School Invitational in Rhode Island. Carl is one of the top experts on International Basketball in the country and has been a featured columnist for over a decade on International Basketball for Basketball Times. He has coordinated all the international NBA draft profiles for Turner Broadcasting on NBA.com. NetScouts Basketball’s NBA Mock Drafts are featured among the best mock drafts in the world on NBA.com. Carl is excellent in talent evaluation and has worked representing overseas teams. He is a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and has had his work featured in a host of publications and websites. Prior to starting NetScouts, Carl was the General Manager as well as Interim Head Coach and Assistant Coach for the Eugene Chargers of the International Basketball League.
Why our Basketball GM and Scouting Course is Your Perfect Match
The journey to the front office of your favorite NBA, NBA G-League, WNBA, or EuroLeague team starts with mastering the process of player evaluation. Scouting basketball is an art form, meshing statistical and video analysis with a deep understanding of the game to evaluate an athlete’s true professional impact.
Unlike most online classes, our 8-week course focuses on interactive Zoom video chats directly with your course mentors Rick Sund and Carl Berman, allowing you the opportunity to build a personal relationship with a veteran NBA executive and a well respected NBA Scout. After completing our Basketball GM & Scouting course, we will redesign your resume to highlight your new skills and include that you have been taught first-hand by Rick Sund and Carl Berman. The professional resume rewrite is included!
With graduates currently working in the NBA, NBA G-League, WNBA, NCAA, EuroLeague,Spain's Liga ACB, Germany's Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), and so many more, our success ratio is high.
I had an amazing experience taking the Basketball GM and Scouting Course with SMWW. My dreamand passion has always been to work in the NBA and be a GM but I did not know the steps to take to get there. With this course, I was able to learn, make contacts in the industry and receive the necessary encouragement and motivation to pursue my dream. I am now working for the Portland Trailblazers!!! - John Ross, Portland Trail Blazers Assistant Video Coordinator
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, live interactive Zoom video chats with fellow students, former NBA GM's Rick Sund and NetScouts Managing Partner Carl Berman, SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate basketball industry by getting to know your instructors Rick, Carl, and fellow students personally via interactive Zoom chats.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. All course materials and textbooks are included in the course fee.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for economic discounts.
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. Click here for more information.
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our Basketball Front Office Advanced Certificate here.
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please Click Here.
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
Upon successful graduation of the Basketball GM & Scouting Course you'll have many options:
Become an SMWW Scout
Graduates will be invited to join SMWWscouts.com, our network of professional scouts working across all sports and in all countries
You will advertise yourself as a certified scout and trained evaluator. Teams, coaches, and agents use this service to find qualified talent evaluators in areas they need them.
We become your match-makers!
The site will include your own webpage with your picture and biography and samples of your best scouting reports. As a graduate of the Basketball GM and Scouting course, you are eligible to apply for acceptance as an SMWW scout and be featured on this website
Work for a Team
Our goal is to see all Basketball GM & Scouting graduates gainfully employed in basketball worldwide. SMWW will customize a basketball portfolio to assist you with your career, and Rick Sund will be a reference on your resume.
Through our extensive network of professional basketball teams and organizations worldwide, basketball departments, and basketball non-profits, our objective is to prepare you for when the right job opportunities become available. Numerous people that have gone through our programs are now employed in great positions and you could do the same. We want to help you launch your basketball career and help you find a position where you can be the most successful and satisfied.
Scout with the Best
As a Sports Management Worldwide graduate of the Basketball General Manager and Scouting course, you will have the opportunity to be trained in NetScouts Basketball's scouting process and given on-the-job training. This training will allow graduates to be credentialed for college games and will give you experience providing scouting reports on several players from each team. These scouting reports will be critiqued by NetScouts Basketball's Managing Partners.
NetScouts Basketball, "The International Basketball Connection"™, provides consulting and scouting to basketball teams worldwide. They have the largest database of collegiate and International U20 scouting reports and are the experts on International Basketball.
Resume Redesign Service
Acquiring the skills necessary for your dream sports career is only one part of the employment journey. Even with the required skill set, you still have to market yourself properly to attract the attention of sports industry employers.
At SMWW, we’ll teach you the skills you need to thrive AND help you redesign your resume for optimal impact in the sports industry. We’ll help you craft a resume to include your new skills in Basketball Scouting and Management, including a reference from Rick Sund, Carl Berman and Dr. Lynn Lashbrook while optimizing it to reach hiring managers searching online.
We want you to become the next SMWW success story and will go to great lengths to help you get there!
Course Certificate & Resume Reference:
Successful graduates of the Sports Management Worldwide courses will be sent an SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment. This certificate represents not only your achievements in the course but also demonstrates your personal commitment to self-improvement and the ability to "self-train" yourself for higher positions within the sports business industry.
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My purpose and goal for taking this course were to enhance my basketball knowledge beyond pure skill and on-court training. Internally I knew that I wanted to be involved with the game I felt/feel so passionate about, but I had no idea how to begin. In no way did I realize by taking this course would enable me to talk to people I have admired for so many years. For many years I have wondered what and how executives made their decisions on a player. Talking to current and former NBA scouts learning the intangibles with a player on how to make yourself target for the next level. This course has been nothing short of excellent.
My purpose and goal for taking this course were to enhance my basketball knowledge beyond pure skill and on-court training. Internally I knew that I wanted to be involved with the game I felt/feel so passionate about, but I had no idea how to begin. In no way did I realize by taking this course would enable me to talk to people I have admired for so many years. For many years I have wondered what and how executives made their decisions on a player. Talking to current and former NBA scouts learning the intangibles with a player on how to make yourself target for the next level. This course has been nothing short of excellent.
As an SMWW alum of Basketball GM & Scouting, the Basketball Career Conference, and Sports Revenue Mgmt course, I am pleased to inform you that I have gotten my first NBA job with the Brooklyn Nets as Player Development and Video Assistant. I thank you for all of the knowledge and networking that SMWW has imparted to me to this point. Thank you again and I hope to continue to ascend the NBA ladder and represent your company well.
As an SMWW alum of Basketball GM & Scouting, the Basketball Career Conference, and Sports Revenue Mgmt course, I am pleased to inform you that I have gotten my first NBA job with the Brooklyn Nets as Player Development and Video Assistant. I thank you for all of the knowledge and networking that SMWW has imparted to me to this point. Thank you again and I hope to continue to ascend the NBA ladder and represent your company well.
For those interested in getting experience in scouting, I fully endorse the SMWW/ Netscouts apprenticeship. One thing that holds people back from their dreams of working in professional basketball is actually getting the real work experience. Other SMWW classes allow aspiring basketball professionals to learn specific skills this program allows you to actually apply them. The media access that this apprenticeship provides is the real cherry on top, it gave me just what I needed, more access to the Raptor 905.
For those interested in getting experience in scouting, I fully endorse the SMWW/ Netscouts apprenticeship. One thing that holds people back from their dreams of working in professional basketball is actually getting the real work experience. Other SMWW classes allow aspiring basketball professionals to learn specific skills this program allows you to actually apply them. The media access that this apprenticeship provides is the real cherry on top, it gave me just what I needed, more access to the Raptor 905.
Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, The Citadel
The NetScouts Basketball/SMWW apprenticeship program is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in basketball. Being a credentialed member on press row was a dream come true for me. You are given the tools to hone your skills of talent evaluation and get feedback on your reports about how to improve. Mr. Berman is hands on with his feedback and has a great deal of respect and experience in this business. While in the program, I attended several SOCON basketball games in my area and two years later I am now coaching in the same conference. Take advantage of this position by forming genuine relationships with as many people as you can
Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, The Citadel
The NetScouts Basketball/SMWW apprenticeship program is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in basketball. Being a credentialed member on press row was a dream come true for me. You are given the tools to hone your skills of talent evaluation and get feedback on your reports about how to improve. Mr. Berman is hands on with his feedback and has a great deal of respect and experience in this business. While in the program, I attended several SOCON basketball games in my area and two years later I am now coaching in the same conference. Take advantage of this position by forming genuine relationships with as many people as you can
With work and school every day, I found it difficult to expand my knowledge in the sports field and fit a class with a fixed time into my busy schedule.The online Basketball GM course was a great fit for me; I was able to learn and complete my assignments at my own pace and on my own schedule. This course has also been a great tool for networking with individuals across the country that possess the same interests and career goals as I. The information I have obtained and the teachings that this course provides have been invaluable for my growth in the 'sports world' and I strongly recommend it to all those who would like to get a behind the scenes look at how an NBA Front Office functions.
With work and school every day, I found it difficult to expand my knowledge in the sports field and fit a class with a fixed time into my busy schedule.The online Basketball GM course was a great fit for me; I was able to learn and complete my assignments at my own pace and on my own schedule. This course has also been a great tool for networking with individuals across the country that possess the same interests and career goals as I. The information I have obtained and the teachings that this course provides have been invaluable for my growth in the 'sports world' and I strongly recommend it to all those who would like to get a behind the scenes look at how an NBA Front Office functions.
Jerome Williams, had plenty of basketball experience having played nearly 10 years in the NBA. Looking to continue his career, Williams invested in Basketball GM & Scouting course hoping to eventually land a front office job. He is currently a Community Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors and working his way up in the organization. Listen to Jerome rave about SMWW on 590 THE FAN
Jerome Williams, had plenty of basketball experience having played nearly 10 years in the NBA. Looking to continue his career, Williams invested in Basketball GM & Scouting course hoping to eventually land a front office job. He is currently a Community Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors and working his way up in the organization. Listen to Jerome rave about SMWW on 590 THE FAN
Chris Denker, Basketball GM & Scouting graduate, is a 14 year veteran of NCAA Division I basketball coaching. He was a highly successful Head Coach of the Santa Clara University and Colorado State University. Chris has coached professionally and internationally, serving as Head Coach and Director of Operations for the IBL Eugene Chargers. Chris spent the 2008 season abroad as Consulting Director and Coach of the Barnet BBC, London. After completing the course, Chris started his own company, NetScouts, the International Basketball Connection. Chris has helped players find jobs in countries such as Japan, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Holland, and in various domestic minor leagues.
Chris Denker, Basketball GM & Scouting graduate, is a 14 year veteran of NCAA Division I basketball coaching. He was a highly successful Head Coach of the Santa Clara University and Colorado State University. Chris has coached professionally and internationally, serving as Head Coach and Director of Operations for the IBL Eugene Chargers. Chris spent the 2008 season abroad as Consulting Director and Coach of the Barnet BBC, London. After completing the course, Chris started his own company, NetScouts, the International Basketball Connection. Chris has helped players find jobs in countries such as Japan, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Holland, and in various domestic minor leagues.
SMWW served as a springboard for my sports business education and experience that I hope will translate to a career one day. They provide students with great mentors from the industry, a lot is learned and there's a respect factor too.
SMWW served as a springboard for my sports business education and experience that I hope will translate to a career one day. They provide students with great mentors from the industry, a lot is learned and there's a respect factor too.
I owe everyone a huge thanks for getting me in touch with your Los Angeles sports team contacts. I started with the Clippers in January. So far, things have been awesome. I'm absorbing as much as I can, am extremely motivated, and am generating revenue at or near the top of my department. The best thing is that I'm loving every second of it. So once again, I wanted to thank you for allowing me the access to your network, and rest assured that I will represent you, SMWW, and all affiliated with the utmost level of professionalism, dedication, and productivity. I now am in the industry I always wanted to be in and you definitely played an intrical role in that. Once again, thanks.
I owe everyone a huge thanks for getting me in touch with your Los Angeles sports team contacts. I started with the Clippers in January. So far, things have been awesome. I'm absorbing as much as I can, am extremely motivated, and am generating revenue at or near the top of my department. The best thing is that I'm loving every second of it. So once again, I wanted to thank you for allowing me the access to your network, and rest assured that I will represent you, SMWW, and all affiliated with the utmost level of professionalism, dedication, and productivity. I now am in the industry I always wanted to be in and you definitely played an intrical role in that. Once again, thanks.
SMWW provided an excellent opportunity to network and recieve one on one advice from some of sports business' finest. While participating in the course, I offered and accepted a position in sales with the Miami Heat. Thank you SMWW
SMWW provided an excellent opportunity to network and recieve one on one advice from some of sports business' finest. While participating in the course, I offered and accepted a position in sales with the Miami Heat. Thank you SMWW
Basketball Data Analyst and Partner, Stats Perform
The SMWW/NetScouts Basketball Scout Apprenticeship Program was an excellent opportunity to kickstart my scouting growth and development. I gained invaluable in-person scouting experience at DePaul and Northwestern and established a strong fundamental understanding of the international youth basketball landscape through FIBA U16 and U18 video-scouting projects. While there is no tried-and-true path into a career in scouting and basketball operations, this program certainly served as a nice springboard in bolstering my scouting chops and broadening my basketball network.
Basketball Data Analyst and Partner, Stats Perform
The SMWW/NetScouts Basketball Scout Apprenticeship Program was an excellent opportunity to kickstart my scouting growth and development. I gained invaluable in-person scouting experience at DePaul and Northwestern and established a strong fundamental understanding of the international youth basketball landscape through FIBA U16 and U18 video-scouting projects. While there is no tried-and-true path into a career in scouting and basketball operations, this program certainly served as a nice springboard in bolstering my scouting chops and broadening my basketball network.
I had an amazing experience taking the Basketball GM and Scouting Course with SMWW. My dream and passion has always been to work in the NBA and be a GM but I did not know the steps to take to get there. With this course, I was able to learn, make contacts in the industry and receive the necessary encouragement and motivation to pursue my dream. I am now working for the Portland Trailblazers!!!!
I had an amazing experience taking the Basketball GM and Scouting Course with SMWW. My dream and passion has always been to work in the NBA and be a GM but I did not know the steps to take to get there. With this course, I was able to learn, make contacts in the industry and receive the necessary encouragement and motivation to pursue my dream. I am now working for the Portland Trailblazers!!!!
This course gave me the information that NBA General Managers and Scouts should have in order to properly do their job. We also had the opportunity each week to speak with a professional GM and Scout to get an understanding of their career. SMWW has opened the door for me to be educationally competitive in the sports world.
This course gave me the information that NBA General Managers and Scouts should have in order to properly do their job. We also had the opportunity each week to speak with a professional GM and Scout to get an understanding of their career. SMWW has opened the door for me to be educationally competitive in the sports world.
Coach and Director, The Players Edge Basketball Program
The SMMW Basketball GM and Scouting course enabled me to learn more about the business of basketball such as salary cap and statistical information that a General Manager would need to know to run and organization. Thank you SMMW!
Coach and Director, The Players Edge Basketball Program
The SMMW Basketball GM and Scouting course enabled me to learn more about the business of basketball such as salary cap and statistical information that a General Manager would need to know to run and organization. Thank you SMMW!
The Basketball GM and Scouting course was a huge help in me getting started at the Boston Celtics. I had several interviews, and in each case, after my resume was reviewed I was asked to discuss my training through the Basketball GM & Scouting Course. I believe the Celtics knew I was serious when they saw I had taken this course on my own, outside of my regular college courses. The course showed me ways to view the game from different levels beyond a fan's perspective. Each week during the chats, I spoke with influential members of the basketball world, and these conversations taught me how to handle myself in an NBA environment.
The Basketball GM and Scouting course was a huge help in me getting started at the Boston Celtics. I had several interviews, and in each case, after my resume was reviewed I was asked to discuss my training through the Basketball GM & Scouting Course. I believe the Celtics knew I was serious when they saw I had taken this course on my own, outside of my regular college courses. The course showed me ways to view the game from different levels beyond a fan's perspective. Each week during the chats, I spoke with influential members of the basketball world, and these conversations taught me how to handle myself in an NBA environment.
Learning from sports industry professionals is priceless, the classes do not feel like school, they are fun and engaging. The weekly chats and discussion rooms allow you to meet and connect with like-minded students who share your passion. Nowhere else can you get access to the people working in sports than you can with SMWW.
Learning from sports industry professionals is priceless, the classes do not feel like school, they are fun and engaging. The weekly chats and discussion rooms allow you to meet and connect with like-minded students who share your passion. Nowhere else can you get access to the people working in sports than you can with SMWW.
These courses excel the natural mind to accomplish untold things. I have accomplished personal goals that will pave the path for the rest of my life. Thanks to Sports Management Worldwide my dreams have became possibe.
These courses excel the natural mind to accomplish untold things. I have accomplished personal goals that will pave the path for the rest of my life. Thanks to Sports Management Worldwide my dreams have became possibe.
Toyota Center, Sr. Event Marketing & Public Relations Mgr
SMWW and this class helped me find my dream job. I was leery of an online course because I had never taken one before, but SMWW has a fantastic group of professors and mentors that are available when you need them. It was very hands-on and easy to correspond and work with others involved in this course. The online discussions were helpful and each time very engaging. It gave me the opportunity to speak with the professors, and others involved in the course, ask advice and set weekly goals in order to track my progress. I would recommend SMWW to anyone who is sports-driven and has the desire to work in the sports industry.
Toyota Center, Sr. Event Marketing & Public Relations Mgr
SMWW and this class helped me find my dream job. I was leery of an online course because I had never taken one before, but SMWW has a fantastic group of professors and mentors that are available when you need them. It was very hands-on and easy to correspond and work with others involved in this course. The online discussions were helpful and each time very engaging. It gave me the opportunity to speak with the professors, and others involved in the course, ask advice and set weekly goals in order to track my progress. I would recommend SMWW to anyone who is sports-driven and has the desire to work in the sports industry.
Head Coach/Assistant High School AAU Director, 10th and 11th
Through writing scouting reports and working with Synergy, this course gave me good overall knowledge of what it takes to break into the operations side of the NBA.
Head Coach/Assistant High School AAU Director, 10th and 11th
Through writing scouting reports and working with Synergy, this course gave me good overall knowledge of what it takes to break into the operations side of the NBA.
I have learned a lot in the Basketball GM and Scouting course and have been able to carry this forward into the world of high school scouting. The resources and help from experts have shown some new options when it comes to evaluating talent. I loved this course!
I have learned a lot in the Basketball GM and Scouting course and have been able to carry this forward into the world of high school scouting. The resources and help from experts have shown some new options when it comes to evaluating talent. I loved this course!
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"The SMWW Basketball GM & Scouting Course was perfect for me. I could learn and complete assignments at my own pace, fitting the course around my schedule. It also provided a great networking opportunity, connecting me with like-minded individuals across the country who share similar career goals. The knowledge and insights I gained have been invaluable for my growth in the sports industry. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at how an NBA front office operates.".
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, live interactive Zoom video chats with fellow students, former NBA GM's Rick Sund and NetScouts Managing Partner Carl Berman, SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate basketball industry by getting to know your instructors Rick, Carl, and fellow students personally via interactive Zoom chats.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. All course materials and textbooks are included in the course fee.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for 
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. 
Optional Annual Basketball Conferences: All SMWW students are invited to attend the annual 
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. 
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please 
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
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