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Action Plan Similar to Sports Goals

A process similar to setting goals, a sports career action plan could put you on your path to your dream job.

Ideas for Handling a Workload Increase

Puttins forward a top effort when the workload at your sports career increases can help you move ahead in your career.

Sports Psychology Programs

A brief outline of sports psychology programs.

San Diego State Sports MBA

San Diego State University offers students a chance to earn a master of business administration degree with a concentration in sports.

Cheerleader and Dance Squad Profile

Cheerleaders and members of dance squads receive little in pay but typically enjoy being part of the professional sports scene.

Job Profile: Sports Announcer

A look at the sports announcer career with ideas on preparation, career paths, and industry expectations.

Making the Most of Your Sports Career Internship

Selecting the right sports career internship for you can go a long way toward getting your foot in the industry's door.

TCF Bank Stadium Offers Amenities

Whether you're interested in stadium design or ideas in financing an ahtletic facility, you'll be interested to read how the University of Minnesota opened TCF Bank Stadium in 2009.

Focus at Start of New Sports Career Job

Getting off on the right foot in a new sports career job requires focus on work and an effort to communicate with your new team of co-workers.

Schools Offer Online Opportunities for Sports Degrees

More schools are offering opportunities to pursue sports career degrees online.

Fantasy Sports, Real Job Opportunities

A look at some of the job opportunities available working in fantasy sports.

Major League Baseball Offers Umpire Camps

Major League Baseball offers umpire camps for amateur umpires interested in making the jump to the professional level or improving their skills in general.

Athletic Director Job Profile

A look at a career as an athletic director at the high school or college level.

Career Profile: Fitness Trainer

Tremendous growth is expected in the field of fitness instruction through 2016.

Job Profile: Sports Information Director

Sports Information Directors publicize the accomplishments of their school teams or league.

Company Profile: National Football League

A look at the National Football League and some of the various jobs available working for the lucrative league or its teams.

Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Temple University not only offers undergraduate study in sports management, but students can continue their education at the master's and doctorate levels.

UNC Charlotte Offers Motorsports Elective

Located in a NASCAR hotbed, the University of North Carolina Charlotte offers sports management and marketing as part of its MBA program.

Sports Career Lessons From New NFL Coaches

A look at hirings of head coaches by NFL teams provides some lessons for anyone looking for a sports career position or thinking about moving into a new position.

Five Ideas for Improving Your Resume

I have outlined some common problems I have seen in resumes that I have read. Perhaps some of these problems will spark ideas for improving your own resume.

University of Arizona Offers Race Track Industry Program

So you're interested in horse racing school? The University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program prepares students for careers in the pari-mutuel racing sports, like horse racing and greyhound racing.

Marquette Law School Offers Sports Certificates

A profile of the Marquette University Law School's Sports Law program, which offers a broad, well-rounded curriculum in the study of many legal disciplines applied to various aspects of the sports industry.

Links to College Sports Business Programs

Links to colleges and universities that provide sports management programs. Programs include associate degrees, undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, and law school programs. List is broken down by state.

Making a Decision on a Job Offer

Advice on making a good decision after a job offer is received.

Give Yourself a Competitive Edge at Work

Just as athletes compete their hardest through preparation, About.com Career Planning Guide Dawn Rosenberg McKay offers some ideas to put yourself in position to deliver your best each day at work in your career.

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