So, You Want to Work in Sports?: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Sports Industry (Be What You Want)

Mattern, Joanne

ISBN 10: 1582704481 / ISBN 13: 9781582704487

Published by Aladdin/Beyond Words, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: So, You Want to Work in Sports?: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Sports Industry (Be What You Want)
• Publisher: Aladdin/Beyond Words
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1582704481
• ISBN 13: 9781582704487
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 9 ounces

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Synopsis

Love sports? Make your passion your profession with this guide that can help you score a career in the sports industry.

The sports industry is wide and vast, and there are countless ways to get involved and make sports your job. From the popular careers of professional athlete, coach, sports broadcaster, and photographer, to the lesser-known professions of sports agent, statistician, sports therapist, and scout, So, You Want to Work in Sports? delves into a wide variety of possible futures that are exciting and rewarding.

In addition to tips and interviews from many different professionals, So, You Want to Work in Sports? includes inspiring stories from young adults who are out there exploring different sectors, as well as games, activities, a glossary, and resources to help you on your way to a successful career in athletics.

About the Author

After working as an editor for several major children’s book publishers, Joanne Mattern became the author of numerous nonfiction books for children. She especially loves writing about animals, sports, and interesting people and places. She lives in New York State with her husband, four children, and assorted pets.