Great Careers in the Sports Industry

Many young sports fans dream of scoring a cool career in the sports industry. Yet, they’re often unaware of the extensive behind-the-scenes—and lucrative—jobs at every level from high school to the big leagues. This series presents the most sought-after careers in the sports industry, including work in sports psychology, equipment design, statistics, and retail. Each book presents an overview of its field and information on career prep, job-specific skill building, and practical work experience readers can start today. Sports enthusiasts will also learn about educational and professional requirements, job responsibilities, and job outlook for their dream career.
• Covers high-interest but often-overlooked careers behind the scenes
• Includes interviews with professionals who offer hands-on, insightful career advice
• Expanded back matter includes lists of university programs, at-a-glance job summaries, and career statistics compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics