An ideal career would be working for an NBA team in some aspect, preferably in player development or front office
Income
The income level in sports depends on the position or team you work for. I would like to be around $60,000 to $80,000 if possible
Net Worth
After I start my family and get settled in with a job, I want to be very wealthy. My net worth should be a few million with all of my property
Home(s)
I would want to have a home in the indiana/Ohio area to be close to my family, and also have a home in the city that I am working for. It isn’t a big deal to have a lot of homes.
Geography
I plan to move away for work to a larger city. The Chicago Bulls would be my first choice, but other than that I would like to move south and work for a pro team.
Lifestyle
I want to enjoy my life everyday and be happy with the choices that I have made. I want to enjoy going in to work everyday. I want to support my family and make sure we have everything we need. I hope to be able to have free time to do fun things and enjoy life and not constantly worry about work
Health
I of course want me and my family to be in great health. If something happens, I want to have sufficient funds to take care of any expenses.
Family
I hope to be married and have 2 children by the time I am settled in on a career. Family is very important to me and I am looking forward to starting one
Relationship
I plan on being married. Relationships are very important to me, whether its my friends or family members.
Education
I will graduate from Tiffin University with a major in Sports Management. I may decide to get a masters degree from a university in the future if I feel that it is needed.
GOALS SNAP SHOT
Career
Personal
1 Year
1. Finish my degree at Tiffin
1. Keep a 3.0 gpa
2. Apply to jobs in sports field
2. Play in pro golf tournaments
3-5 years
1. Working with an NBA team
1. Be married and ready to start a family
2.Coaching at my high school or with a college
2. Playing competitively in golf tournaments
10-12 years
1. Establish myself in sports field
1. Travel around the world
2. Possibly start own business
2. Have 2 children
Ideal Entry-Level Job Description:
Industry: Sales
Organization: Chicago Bulls
Job Title: Ticket Sales Intern
Reporting Supervisor: N/A
General Responsibilities: Making phone calls, selling tickets
Hours: 9am-5pm
Compensation: $8.25/hour
Benefits: Tickets to home games, free lunch and parking
Opportunities for Advancement: No guarantees but there is consideration
Performance Review Criteria:
Qualifications for Ideal Job: Previous internship prepared me for sales and making phone calls. I have good communication and people skills and used to work in an office.
Identify preparation (past and future) to qualify you for your ideal position:
Philosophy Statement:
Given the growing nature of the sport and recreation industry, my philosophy for what it takes to find a full-time job and succeed in a satisfying career in the field is as follows:
For a person to be successful in the sports industry, one must keep an open-mind and be willing to accept challenges presented to them to prove that they are right for the job.
Six Month Career Goals (After Graduation):
1. Apply to several job openings
2. Apply for the head golf coach position at my high school
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Meet with athletic director at my high school about the upcoming opening in the golf program
Three-Five Year Career Goals:
1. Promotion within the organization or company
2. Be established and recognized highly of in the sports world
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: I will take on the duties expected of me and work hard to exceed expectations
Ten Year Career Goals:
1. Front office position within an NBA organization
2. Traveling across the country for my job
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Same as the five year goals and continuing to show that I deserve my success.
Current Job Prospects
Organization # 1: Parkway High School
a.Industry Sector- Athletics b.Address- 400 Buckeye Street Rockford, OH 45882 c.Website- www.parkwayschools.org d.Phone- (419) 363-3045 e.Contact Person & Title: Doug Hughes- Athletic Director f.Position/Area of Interest- Head Men’s Golf coach
Organization # 2: Limberlost Golf Club
a.Industry Sector- Management b.Address- 207 North Drive Geneva, IN 46740 c.Website- www.limberlostgolf.com d.Phone- (260) 368-7388 e.Contact Person & Title: Rod Ashman- Head Golf Pro f.Position/Area of Interest: Clubhouse Director
Organization # 3: Jamie Farr Toledo Classic
a.Industry Sector: Professional Sports b.Address: 4405 Dorr Street Toledo OH c.Website: jamiefarrtoledoclassic.com d.Phone: (419) 531-3277 e.Contact Person & Title: Sandy White Director of Operations f.Position/Area of Interest: N/A
Current Graduate School Options
School # 1: Tiffin University
Program-
Location: Tiffin Ohio
Format: (Online or Residential) Online
Website Address: www.tiffin.edu
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School # 2: Indiana University
Program- Master of Science in Recreation
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Format: (Online or Residential) Residential
Website Address:
Contact Name and E-mail:
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School # 3: Bowling Green State University
Program
Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
Format: (Online or Residential) Online
Website Address:
Contact Name and E-mail:
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Future Networks
Contact Name / Title: Judd Silverman- Tournament Director Organization: Jamie Farr Toledo Classic Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): Means to develop relationship: Former boss and it is beneficial to keep in touch for future career opportunities in golf
Contact Name / Title: Brian Enterline- College Basketball Official Organization: NCAA Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): (260) 740-6884 Means to develop relationship: Has many contacts in the sports industry and travels around the country for his job. He could help open the door and get me into the sports world.
Contact Name / Title: Bill Peterson- Assistant Coach Milwaukee Bucks Organization: NBA Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): (414) 238-7764 Means to develop relationship: Has been in the NBA for years and could help me get in touch with the right people to achieve my goal of working in the NBA.