1st Edition
Working in Sport A Practical Approach to Understanding Your Sport Journey
1. The Business of Sport: A Brief Introduction
2. Working in the Sport Industry: The Skills Needed
3. Why Do You Want to Work in the Sport Industry?
4. Understanding Your Path
5. Growth Mindset and Moving Forward: Accepting “No”
6. Gaining Experience: Importance and Where to Start
7. Your “Career Playbook”: Putting It All Together
Biography
Rocco P. Porreca is Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes Business School, Oxford Brookes University, UK, and a former sport industry professional.
"Working in Sport: A Practical Approach to Understanding Your Sport Journey provides excellent insight into the sector of sport. Including over 20 interviews with sport industry professionals, the book provides a diverse range of commentary and career journey perspectives."
Dr. Stacie Gray, Senior Lecturer in Sport Business and Leadership, University of Northampton, UK
"This book provides essential insights into establishing a career in sports, incorporating perspectives from various industry stakeholders. It offers valuable advice for navigating the complexities of the sports sector and is essential reading for those seeking a career in the field."
Dr. Tom Bason, Assistant Professor in Sport Management, Coventry University, UK
"Working in Sport creates the foundation for anyone’s journey into the sport industry. The author does a great job of incorporating his own viewpoints with those within the industry. A must read!"
Alexander Khilnani, Senior Director of Yield Strategy, Revenue Innovation and Analytics, NBC Sports and Olympics
