Overview
Starting out as a high school student who aspired to be a sports agent, Justin Hunt went on to work as a salary cap administrator in an NFL team's front office and serve as a sports agent and attorney for professional athletes and coaches. Justin learned firsthand that sports is a relationships game, and he relied on the lessons he learned while networking with industry executives to develop his own networking plan outlined in this book. From Mascot To Agent highlights the careers of 11 high-level executives occupying very different roles in the sports industry. Justin met individually with his contributors to obtain their career advice and gain an understanding of each role's duties and responsibilities. With this information and the detailed steps outlined in Justin's ASSESS, DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT approach to networking, you will learn to: Conduct a self-assessment to identify which positions in the industry align with your greatest strengths; Develop a networking plan that targets industry executives in a position to help you succeed; Connect with these professionals and make them more inclined to assist in your pursuit of a career in sports. From Mascot To Agent looks at what may be perceived as unrealistic, unobtainable positions in sports and offers a strategic, realistic action plan to launch your career in sports and secure the positions of your dreams.
Full Product Details
Author: Justin Richard Hunt
Publisher: J.H. Strategists LLC
Imprint: J.H. Strategists LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.272kg
ISBN: 9780997830606
ISBN 10: 0997830603
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 03 August 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Want a career in sports? Justin Hunt takes you on a journey into just about every entry point into the sports industry. Justin provides a written seminar that offers hope and motivation for those who want to live the sports dream. This book will help you get there. John Clayton, ESPN Justin's unique story and his quest to to find out how others reached their level of success reveals some universal truths about the sports industry. Anyone interest in working in sports, regardless of the role, will thoroughly enjoy this book. Justin's lessons of self-growth apply well outside the gridiron. Jason La Canfora, CBS Sports
Author Information
Justin Hunt is a licensed attorney, NFL agent, sports consultant and author. He is also the founder of J.H. Strategists, a sports consulting firm with a central focus on maximizing performance for athletes and sports business professionals alike.
