Tips on Applying to My University of Iowa Practicum Course (and any Job/Internship)
‘Tis the season for making summer plans if you are a University of Iowa student who wants to get into my summer Sport Management...
The Myth of Work-Life Balance in Sports
I find that a high percentage of college students today are ranking work-life balance as an important consideration when entering the job...
An Evening of Mentoring and Networking at St. Ambrose University
Last week I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at St. Ambrose University’s inaugural “Buzz Into the Sport Industry” event. ...
Stop Telling Sport Employers You Are a “Huge Fan!”
You have been searching for a sport internship and applied to several but have yet to receive any offers. If your application materials...
The UNC Academic Scandal: Examining the School’s Response to NCAA Allegations
A generation of college sports fans have grown up associating the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with “paper classes” as...
Negotiation 101: Students as Sports Agents and General Managers
One of my favorite classroom projects each semester is the contract negotiation in my Sport Business Practices course. Nate Kaeding,...
Awards Night: A Thank You Note To Many
It was an honor to receive the University of Iowa President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence last week during the annual faculty...
Using Informational Interviews To Help Reach Your Full Potential
My father helped me discover the power of informational interviews. When I was in high school and showed interest in any sort of career...
Five Keys to Success in the Sport Industry
All too often I see college students fail to take advantage of the opportunities available to them in sport internships and entry-level...
Sport Business Field Trip Recap – Hawkeyes Invade Indianapolis
I just returned from leading 57 University of Iowa students on an educational and networking field trip to Indianapolis. The two-day...