Founded in the Spring of 2013, Roc Nation Sports is a fledgling American sports management firm owned by Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z). It is a branch of Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s full-service entertainment company. Immediately after announcing the formation of his new venture, Jay-Z also announced the signing of his first player – New York Yankees […]
How are Great Sports Managers Different?
By the very definition of the position, sports managers are leaders, and in order to effectively do their jobs, leaders must have a specific set of personality traits. There are some traits that can be nurtured and cultivated; however, others are innate. If you are considering entering the sports management profession, take a moment and […]
50 Top Sports Management Schools in The US
The field of sports management is one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S. Keep reading to discover the best sports management colleges in the United States for 2017. 1. Farmingdale State College Department: School of Business Website: http://www.farmingdale.edu/business/sport-management/index.shtml Degrees: B.S. in Sports Management About: Farmingdale State College is unique in the fact that […]
Sports Manager or Agent?
Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are actually two separate professions, and each one has its own set of functions and duties. Both require different skill sets, but have similar educational backgrounds; however, both professions report high levels of job satisfaction. If you are considering becoming an agent or a manager, but […]
The Top 20 Sports Agencies in The US
Player salaries in 2015 have reached unprecedented heights, and with hundreds of millions of dollars being pumped into professional sports teams via marketing and television, it is a lucrative time to be involved in the sports agency profession. The firms featured in this list have (collectively) negotiated a total of $37.6 billion in player contracts, […]
Sports Management Resume Tips
Those who are involved in sports management are, by definition, leaders. In order to do their jobs effectively, leaders must possess specific skill sets – regardless of the specific industries they might be involved in. Sports management jobs are no different. Your resume serves as your personal sales brochure. Its purpose is to demonstrate to […]
