Five Ways Students Can Break Into Sports Business

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"How do I get into sports?" is the question Behind the Game hears most. There's no single answer, but there are places to start.

Start here

• Mentorship first. Find one person doing the job you're curious about and ask for 20 minutes, not a job.
• Internships over prestige. A smaller org that gives you real reps beats a big name that gives you coffee runs.
• Show up to the room. Symposiums, panels, and industry nights exist because relationships still open doors that applications don't.
• Learn the business side. Sports is a business first — contracts, media rights, sponsorship, and operations are where most of the jobs actually are.
• Ask for the follow-up. A good conversation without a next step disappears. Always leave with a name, an email, or a task.

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