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Network and meet fellow SMWW students, faculty, agents, future hires, and sports career minded individuals. All sports career minded individuals are welcome. RSVP to Liz@smww.com required.
Washington DC:
August 7th, 2009 Bethesda Sports Bar to be announced (RSVP to find out when and where!)
Miami, Florida
August 20th, 2009 7pm-9pm
Bokampers Sports Bar,
(Plantation)
Appetizers provided. No host bar.
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| Upcoming SMWW Career Conferences |
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Coming Soon:
Baseball Career Conference:
during the Winter Baseball Meetings
Tentative Date:
December 5-6th, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana
Soccer Career Conference:
during the NSCAA Convention and MLS SuperDraft
Tentative Date:
January 15-16th, 2010
Philadelphia, PA
NFL Career Conference:
during the NFL Combine
Tentative Date:
February 26
-28, 2010
Watch the website for details and early registration discounts!
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| Sports Management Masters & Doctorate Degrees: |
Have you always dreamed about getting your Masters or Doctoral Degree from an institution with a solid reputation, but do not have the time to attend classes or residencies? SMWW has the solution!
SMWW has partnered with Concordia University Chicago (CUC) to offer you a regionally accredited, online and affordable opportunity to earn your MASL, Ed.D, or Ph.D in Education/Sports Management & Leadership. |
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Hear what Larry McReynold's has to say about SMWW...
One of NASCAR's most successful and recognized crew chief's is Larry McReynolds! |
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Need a qualified Scout? Need a Scout in a specific area? |
At SMWW we train scouts in Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball,Hockey, Cricket and Rugby. Each sport has it's nuances and specific technology. Scouting is a learned skill with specific player evaluation, player ratings, and in-depth analysis. We are proud of our SMWW graduates as they have worked long and hard to attain the "eye" to evaluate talent and write a scouting report that meets your requirements.
Where: SMWW scouts are located across the world, therefore we can produce scouting reports on players in a variety of  continents.
What SMWW Scout can do for you:
Find a scout on the map, read their bio, and, look at a sample of their scouting reports. If it meets your criteria, you contact them and give them a "test" scouting project. They will jump at the opportunity to prove their skills.
Fees: COMPLIMENTARY
Why would they do it for free? Because these are new scouts with new skills trying to get exposure. SMWWscout is a directory of scouts who have met our qualifications. We think they will be up to your qualifications! We want you to find scouts that you trust so much you hire them!
How do you become a SMWW Scout?
Take a SMWW 8 week scouting course.
For more information visit www.SMWWscout.com.
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Dion Gales at KC Chiefs Training Camp
Are YOU ready for some FOOTBALL? |
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SMWW clients ready for NFL training camp:
It is that time of the year again. NFL players are gearing up for training camp and like the heat of summer, some SMWW clients will be turning the temperature up as they battle for starting jobs in 2009. Take a look below to see when all SMWW clients report to camp:
Akeem Jordan, veteran linebacker and the Philadelphia Eagles open camp July 26th (Agent Advisor Al Thomas)
Matt Moore, veteran Quarterback and the Carolina Panthers open camp August 2nd (Agent Advisor Joe Aloisi)
Olaniyi Sobomehin, veteran fullback and the New Orleans Saints open camp July 30th (Agent Advisor Marcus Williams)
Dion Gales, rookie defensive lineman and the Kansas City Chiefs open camp July 31st (Agent Advisor Reggie Jackson)
Tyrell Sales, rookie linebacker and the Indianapolis Colts open camp August 2nd (Agent Advisor Al Thomas)
Good luck to all our SMWW graduates taking their NFLPA Exam this week in Washington DC! |
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SMWW Basketball Agency Update:
Basketball Agent Amanda Ely assists client
Carlos Wheeler in getting Hornet Tryout |
We are proud to announce that James Mullins, from Ankara,Turkey, has been named SMWW International Director of Basketball Operations. James joins SMWW Basketball Director and NBA certified agent Elliot Washington to assist you  in learning how to recruit and place overseas basketball prospects. Mr. Mullins and Mr. Washington will be hosting an international basketball audio chat twice a month. This live audio chat will feature international basketball expert guest speakers including coaches and scouts with a wealth of international hoop knowledge. These live audio chats are for SMWW Basketball Agent Advisors only!
Want to become a SMWW Basketball Agent? Visit here... (You could be like SMWW Agent Advisor Ryan Shultze. His SMWW client, Marcus Jennings, has been chosen for the USA Select 2009 European Exposure Tour. Or you could follow in the footsteps of Amanda Ely. Her client, Carlos Wheeler, is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Hornets.
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Are you hiring for your team or club? |
Dear Sports Hiring Professional,
Aren't we always looking for that passionate, pre-trained, fired up, hardworking employee? Don't we wish we could quickly filter out the massive amounts of resumes we receive?
Sports Management Worldwide can help.
Here are a few reasons you should hire a SMWW graduate:
There are no fees to hire our graduates.
Our graduates have invested time and money to work in sports.
Our graduates understand the challenge of a career in sports.
Our graduates are experienced.
Our graduates understand that sports is a business.
Our graduates are second to none in the passion department!
How SMWW can help you:
- Post job openings with us. We can post them in our online classroom at no charge.
- Call our offices, When you consider a SMWW graduate, contact our office. We can research student course work and the quality of their participation. We know how they work within a team environment. (+1-503-445-7105)
- Course projects. Our students need job experience. SMWW students now come from over 100 countries worldwide. We have teams sending us projects from all venues, sports and areas of sports business.
- Guest speak. We have numerous weekly chats on specific sport business strategies for each course. You can easily "guest speak" from your online computer from anywhere in the world.
Questions...visit SMWW.com or email info@smww.com
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SMWW in the UK |
 Dr. Lashbrook has just returned from a successful trip to England. He and John Print, UK Operations Manager and SMWW Soccer Agent Instructor met with several sports executives from around the industry to expand and develop SMWW's professional relationships. Furthermore, Dr. Lashbrook also met with SMWW Faculty including Ken Jacbos (Cricket) Abe Kerr (Rugby) and Derek Bragg (Soccer) to discuss and improve our current training programs.
Whilst in London, SMWW also hosted a very successful meet and greet. Dr. Lashbrook also attended The Ashes Cricket match between England and Australia.
More information about working in Cricket...
More information about working in Rugby...
More information about working in Soccer...
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NBA Summer League Conference Recap: |
The NBA Summer League Conference on July 10th & 11th was a great success, with more than 150 people in attendance. Everyone who came benefited learning from front office executives, sports agents, basketball scouts, sports media, and many more experts to promote their careers on the business side of basketball. Speakers included "NBA Executive of the Year" Denver Nuggets GM Mark Warkentien followed by Phoenix Suns Senior VP of Basketball Ops David Griffin who highlypraised Sacramento Kings Director of Scouting (and legend) Scotty Stirling who in turn honored former Golden State Warriors GM (and legend) Ed Gregory. Attendees heard about the huge opportunities in Asia from Beijing International Group Tom McCarthy, and United States Basketball Academy Bruce O'Neil.
A conference favorite sports agent panel consisted of Tel Aviv, Israel Sports Attorney & FIBA Agent Solly Laniado, (Sacramento Kings Omri Casspi), Goodwin Sports NBA Agent Steve Banks, (Detroit Pistons Rodney Stuckey), and VP of BDA Sports David Mondress, (Houston Rockets Yao Ming) shared their stories and did an insightful Q&A for everyone. Mark Warkentin was quoted as saying SMWW Faculty Frank Burlison is the best high school basketball scout in the world! ESPN writer Marc Stein was stymied to hear Dr. Lashbrook predicts the Trail Blazers will move to Seattle. (But don't worry, Portland fans will get a new team!) And NBA summer league games at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion were once again a big hit.
Don't miss next year's SMWW's Career Conference at the NBA Summer League in July of 2010 in Las Vegas.
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NHL Draft Conference Recap |
SMWW hosted yet another very successful career conference at the NHL Draft in Montreal on June 25th and 26th, 2009. The SOLD OUT conference hosted approximately 150 attendees who gained invaluable insight from front office executives, scouts, agents, coaches and former professional hockey players on how to obtain a career in hockey. Speakers included Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke with son and Philadelphia Flyers Scout Patrick Burke, Former Boston Bruins GM Harry Sinden, London Knights Governor Trevor Whiffen, Edmonton Oilers Assistant GM Rick Olczyk, former Minnesota Wild Asst. GM Tom Lynn, NHL Agent Matt Keator, 2009 Draft Prospects Mike Lee and Chris Kreider, OHL Commissioner David Branch and QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau, and AHL Executive VP Jim Mill, as well as many others shared their knowledge and experiences of their journey into a successful career in Hockey. Moderators included Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, SMWW President and Mike Oke, International Scouting Services Chief Executive Scout.
Don't miss next year's SMWW's Career Conference at the NHL Draft in June of 2011. Location TBA
(Pictures by Amy Florez will be available on the website soon.)
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Richard Whitehead & Tiger Woods |
RICHARD WHITEHEAD SETS NEW STANDARD IN AMPUTEE MARATHON RUNNING
(SMWW Client of UK Operations Director John Print)
Double legged amputee marathon runner, Richard Whitehead capped an amazing week by breaking the three hour barrier at the 2009 Rome Marathon (22 March 2009). (Pictured here with Tiger Woods.) His time of 2 hours 56 minutes and 45 seconds was the fastest ever recorded by a leg amputee.
Just a week earlier, Whitehead ran the Bath Half Marathon in a time of 1h 19m, two minutes faster than the previous leg amputee record.
On his week of achievements Whitehead commented:
"I am ecstatic to run a sub three hour marathon. To be the first leg amputee to do so is amazing.
"My training has been going extremely well this year. The advice and motivation provided by my coach Liz Yelling has given me the confidence, belief and strength to run faster times. After Bath I knew I had a fast time in me, but to finally break three hours in Rome was an awesome experience."
Being the first competitive marathon of the season for Whitehead, he believes that he can run faster, he continues:
"I hope that my time of 2 hours 56 and 45 seconds will give me credibility within the running community. My main ambition is to represent Team GB in the marathon at the London 2012 Paralympics. If preparation and training continue to go well and my times continue to fall, I may even be in contention for a medal."
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