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As more students enter the growing field of sports management, there is a greater need for information informing them about their career choices. The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, what areas are available to them, what salary can they expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. In the highly competitive field of sports management, it is important for individuals to prepare themselves well and to make the right decisions along the way. Although there are no guarantees of success, this book will increase students likelihood of finding success in the sports industry. Encouraging research and realistic expectations, this book has been developed by an author with many years of experience as a respected practitioner, teacher and internship coordinator. ... Read more

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The Green Beret in You is a look at the way Green Berets live there lives through honor, integrity, and discipline. Our organization feels that American men, and men all over the world, could benefit from reading this book. The majority of American men have lost their warriorship and it is time they are reminded of the duties and responsibilities that come with being a man. The modern man has become characterized by doing the easy thing and not the right thing. This problem has become a plague on American society and our enemies all over the world know this. This book examines the mentality of men in our special operations units and the benefits of living your life as they do. This same mind set is not totally absent in our society but it is becoming more and more rare. Warriors are still among us and these are the people that the average citizen runs to in a time of crisis. ... Read more

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A Must Listen.
As soon as the narrarator (Brad Thor) begins your are hooked.It should be required listening/reading to all young men. ... Read more

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People who are fortunate enough to work in sports get paid to do what many sports fans would do for free. The questions then become: 1) what can a person do to get that dream job in sports, and 2) what makes someone successful once in the job? A Career In Sports: Advice from Sports Business Leaders answers these questions and many more. This book captures advice from 31 sports executives working in areas such as college athletics, pro sports, sponsorship, and player personnel. Their insights are valuable to students and young professionals starting careers in sports and anyone who is looking to make a career change into the sports industry. ... Read more

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Describes the responsibilities, salaries, outlook, and educational requirements for a variety of sports-related careers, including player, manager, agent, and sports writer, and includes tips for getting started. ... Read more

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Great book for opportunities in Sport Management
This is a great book if you are looking for career opportunties in sports.I have enjoyed it.

Good, but needs more detail
This is a good starting point for someone looking to get into the sports field.However, I feel that it doesn't provide enough details. ... Read more

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Sports medicine is a sub specialty of the medical field that is somewhat confusing to some people.Because of the fact that sports is not medicine, it is a bit of a misleading term, however, the term is intended to represent the doctors and other medical staff who are in the practice of treating and diagnosing athletes and sports related injuries. The professionals who are actively involved in the sports medicine field range from standard doctors, physical therapists, surgeons, and even athletic trainers and other similar careers. Are you considering a career in the field of sports medicine? Let this comprehensive career guidebook assist you in your contemplation, planning for your education and training, and setting up your career path. Inside this book you will discover:* A short description of sports medicine, including a brief historical account* A guide for self-assessment to help you examine if this is the right career choice for you* Career possibilities and job opportunitiesThe field of sports medicine is vast and there are a lot of opportunities that can be made. As in all areas of life, planning and goal-setting is key. Plan for your career in sports medicine now and get with the many possibilities for personal advancement it offers. ... Read more

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provides information to help decide on what to major in
The book gives you a good overview about the field of sports medicine as a branch of health care that specializes in the treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. There is information on various areas of occupation you can branch out into after obtaining a degree. It is a good basic guide for the student who is looking for course information to help him decide on a program to major in.

clarified the many fields of sports medicine
It gave clarifying information on what the field is all about, that is, the science of medicine that is applied solely to the area of sports and athleticism. It gives a summary ofthe various areas in which you can study on such as sports nutrition, physical therapy and rehabilitation, sports safety, disease and prevention, sports psychology, to name a few.

other career options for medicine
I think this book is a very handy source of information for someone who is considering studying and training into any of the related medical field. The book provides useful insight on the field of sports medicine by evaluating various career possibilities so that a student realizes he has other options to plan his practice other than the clinical setting.

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This is the third edition of the top selling text on sports media and marketing.It has been adopted by over 150 colleges, universities and professional sports organizations.It;s 18 chapters include the responsibilities of a professional sports PR or college SID, media writing, sports photography, broadcast interviewing, press conferences, statistics, creating new sporting events, promotion and marketing, crisis management and creating a web page.The new edition has been acclaimed by PR WEEK magazine as the best in the industry. ... Read more

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Disappointing and outdated
Reading the favorable reviews, I thought this book would be a no-brainer and get me up to speed with the world of sports marketing. Well, it might have in 1999, when the 3rd and last edition was published. For that reason, none of the developments in the past 10 years have been taken into account, most specifically the Internet and how it changed the sports marketing world. In addition, the book is 100% focused on US Sports, but that in every flavor and variation. Care about the biggest sport and sports revenue producer on this planet, soccer? Non-existent in the book. Want to know how event like Olympic games and FIFA World Cup are marketed and organized? Not covered in this book.

more than practical book
I got a very good view of many topics related to sports marketing. I would say that Melvin Helitzer gives us a great overview of what a professional needs to know to perform well in the field. It's really great tour to get acquainted with the dream job. The sports world industry deserves professionals to market, communicate and advertise with the flavor Helitzer gives to us readers.

excellent read
Tis book is applicable inside the classroom and out.I first read it for a business class and then later when I got my first job in public realtions.It really helped me understand and familiarize myself with sports PR and PR in general.If you read only one book about public relations I'd recommend you read Guerrilla PR Wired by Michael Levine, but if you can read two I'd read The Dream Job.

Up to date
Looking for a new job, I was recommended to this book. Maybe it was a coincidence, but within two weeks of reading the book and following some its sports marketing techniques, I landed a job with a major college sports department.Call me lucky, or smart that I found this book.

One of ten best Business Books in 2000
"The Dream Job" is not only a best seller in the United States,it has also been reviewed as "one of the ten best business books in2000" by Kauppalhti, the largest business daily in Nordic countries. The critique, read avidly by thousands of readers, called the book"fantastic." ... Read more

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In his roles as personal manager, TV producer, talent adviser, deal maker, and world-class fundraiser, Ken Kragen is one of the most successful behind-the-scenes operators in show business. Now this master strategist distills the essence of his 35-year career into 10 power-packed strategies that can help readers achieve success in their careers and in their private lives. ... Read more

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Great Guy
I took a class at Art Center with Ken. Basics of Interplanetary Flight. He is an amazing, humble guy. Had his own observatory. I found out he wrote a book through the teacher. The book is great. Very uplifting and very helpful. He is such an honest, all around nice guy so I would way more listen to him than some big smiley agro EST guy.

how to promote yourself or your business
The best thing about Kragen's book is that he gives lots of real life examples of how he promoted people like Kenny Rogers and Trisha Yearwood, and how he created the campaigns for We are the World and Hands Across America.His enthusiasm for his subject makes it an enjoyable read.The format (presenting 10 basic career strategies) makes it easy to read.
The only thing that's a very slight negative about this book is that although he keeps saying that anyone can adapt his principles to their own life, the reader can't help thinking: well, if they have lots of money they can.All of his campaign examples involve very wealthy people with lots of cash to throw into promotion.
Still, I would recommend this book for the marketing strategies he itemizes, and for his enthusiasm for and experience in his area of expertise.

From the producer of We Are The World
and Hands Across America comes a remarkable book. Life is indeed a contact sport, and Kragen shows anyone willing to follow the program how to make contact. Inspired by some housepainters in Des Moines who took him at hisword when he said the same techniques that worked for Kenny Rogers wouldwork for them, the secrets for surmounting seemingly impossible obstaclesto success are laid out here in plain sight, plain language, ready foranyone who is ready to learn to succeed without massive change. I wasfortunate enough to be invited to audit a class at UCLA where Kragenoccasionally teaches this material, and to say it changed my life is anunderstatement. ... Read more

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Offers advice to young adults on how they can achieve their goals by developing a positive attitude and the appropriate drive to succeed. Suggests various study strategies and self-promotion plans. ... Read more

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Describes such sports-related careers as agent, coach, fitness instructor, and sportscaster and discusses how to determine which career might be suitable and how to prepare for it. ... Read more

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The inspiring Careers for You series shows career explorers how to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests--and find new happiness in the workplace. Vital information on each job includes:

• The latest data on training and education
• Stories of success from each field
• Advice on assessing job skills and marketing them well in an interview
• Expert advice on finding and getting the job
• Resources for further career exploration in each specific field

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Sports Nuts
The book Careers for Sports Nuts and Other Athletic Types by Ray Heitzmann is a great informational book. The book tells about occupations in the athletic department. For example the book describes jobs like physical therapy, coaching, sports communication and much more. This book is more for high school students who want to go into athletics for an occupation. I believe this book is a great book. I choose this book because I want to go into athletics; this book helped me narrow my choices.

The book Careers for Sports Nuts and Other Athletic Types reminds me of the lawyers in Inherit the Wind. In Inherit the Wind the lawyers are very successful. For example one of t he charters ran for president three times. I also recommend reading Inherit the Wind.

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Still helpful
Although the book is pretty out-dated it still gives you a basis on what to expect from the sports industry and gives you techniques to use in order to get the proverbial foot in the door. ... Read more

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Written by Boye Lafayette De Mente, internationally known for his 60-plus books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Korea and Japan, this book distills the training that went into making the samurai of feudal Japan ,one of the most remarkable groups of people in history, with emphysis on modern-day martial arts training that is designed to develop all of the traits that are the most desirable in young people (and old!): respect for themselves and others, diligence, honesty, perseverance and the ambition to make themselves and the world a better place. De Mente is also the author of The Japanese Samurai Code and Samurai Strategies [Tuttle Publishing]. ... Read more

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Not everyone can be a rock star, movie star, or TV personality, but that doesn't mean that you can't bask in at least a little limelight. There's just as much going on behind the scenes as in front of the cameras and mikes: acquisitions, legal affairs, production, publicity, talent, marketing—these are just a few of the job areas in which you can make your mark in the entertainment industry. And there are jobs aplenty, though you'll find a lot of competition for them. The reason: entertainment is one of the last fields in which the little guy—or doll—can start at the bottom and claw to the top with hard work, resourcefulness, and a little bit of luck. At least, that's the view of itself that Hollywood projects. Want the inside scoop? Check out Careers in Entertainment: The WetFeet Insider Guide. Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush.

This Insider Guide will tell you everything you want to know about entertainment--and how you can get a job in the industry. Specifically, you'll learn things like:

• Who the players are and what they do
  
• What vertical integration is and how it can make you happy or miserable
  
• Where you should live--New York or LA--and why living anywhere else is a handicap
  
• What the entertainment buzzwords are, and how to use them like the insiders do
  
• What the culture is like and why it varies based on where and who you are in the industry
  
• How much you can earn
  
• How to manage your career
  
• How the recruiting process works and what to do to get ready for your interviews.

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just starting out
if you're a person who's just starting out (24 years old) and really interested in breaking into the entertainment industry (on the biz side of things), then this guide is something you'll want to pick up. my college advisor suggested i look into it, and i did. i've since moved to LA and looked up all of the alums connected to the industry and now have an internship at a big music label. this guide gave me the big picture, got me in the right frame of mind to figure out whether it was movies or music that i wanted to focus on (since i love both on a personal level!) ... i'm still open to moving into film, but for now, i'm happy where i am. thanks to wetfeet for getting me grounded and off to a good start.

Nice General Overview
This guide was helpful in getting a general picture of what behing-the-scenes careers can be had in entertainment. It covers television, music, and the movie industry, so it was really helpful in my decision as to just where in the entertainment industry I want to be. Note that this is not a guide for breaking into the industry as a performer. But for those of you who think you might want to run the show instead, I highly recommend it.

Great for the starstruck!
I've had a couple of showbiz internships but no steady job. This book to helped me get get the big picture on the Biz and refine my career goals. I feel my big break is a lot closer now. Very highly recommended.

Helpful for those who know NOTHING in Entertainment Jobs
For those who are just entering the industry, I recommend this book.I have been in the industry for approx. 2 years now.I didn't learn anything I didn't already know, except maybe the salaries of various job titles. New to the Industry? Buy it!Been in the Industry for a while?Nevermind! ... Read more

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Walking you through the process of exploring the type of health-related career you may want to pursue, this informative supplement helps you prepare for the transition into the working world as well as offers insight into different types of career paths, education requirements, and reasonable salary expectations. A designated chapter discusses some of the legal issues that surround the workplace, including discrimination and harassment, while personal development activities encourage you to focus and develop better insight into your future. ... Read more

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Few realize that some sports were integrated, or even dominated by blacks, before becoming dominated by whites, for example, horse racing, golf, hockey, and tennis. This book provides a lens through which to view the historical context and specific circumstances of African Americans' presence in various sports. The author asks why sport has at times challenged the status quo with regard to race and civil rights, and at other times reinforced it. To that end, he analyzes various sports and asks why and when has each sport responded differently.

Wigginton asks how did blacks break the color barrier? Were they able to maintain representation in the particular sport? And did the entrance of blacks in these sports change the public's perception of the sport? The answers to these questions shed light on why America remains preoccupied with sports, race, and the seemingly integral relationship between the two.

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Career Transitions in Sport was written for sport psychologists and other practitioners who are concerned with the well-being of athletes who are facing the difficult transition from a sports career, and the regret, anxiety, and identity loss that can accompany retirement. Career Transitions in Sport is a groundbreaking collaboration by international scholars, providing an overview of empirical, theoretical, and applied perspectives on sports career transitions. Thirteen chapters are organized into three sections:

Theory and Research on Career Transitions in Sport:
Theoretical Perspectives on Career Transition in Sport/
Self-Identity Issues in Sport Career Termination/
Causes and Consequences of Sport Career Termination/

Career Transition Interventions:
Athlete Lifestyle Programs/
Practical Considerations in Implementing Sport Career Transition Programs/
Transferable Skills for Career Change/
Intervention Strategies for Athletes in Transition/
The Role of the Sport Organization in the Career Transition Process/

Special Populations:
Transitions in Youth Sport: A Developmental Perspective on Parental Involvement/
Sport Transitions Among Athletes with Disabilities/
Career Transitions Among Dancers/
Within-Career Transitions of the Athlete-Coach-Parent Triad/
The End of an Era: The Case of Forced Transition Involving Boston University Football/

In addition, Career Transitions in Sport contains a large annotated bibliography and a position statement on sports career transitions from the European Federation of Sports Psychology. ... Read more