Sports management combines athletics with business knowledge for team and event management. Future trends include AI-powered venues and sustainable practices. Career growth expected at 20-31% for coaches, agents, and facility managers
Born in Brooklyn in 1975, Jewish background. Started sending NFL job inquiries during high school. Graduated from Marlboro High School and earned law degree
Born on September 6, 1964, as Luís Filipe Hipólito Reis Pedrosa Campos. Played as a right-back for Esposende and Fão clubs. Started coaching at age 27 with Leiria in Portugal's lower leagues
Born in Adana in 1959, played professional basketball for 7 years. Served as Beşiktaş J.K. vice-president from 1998 to 2000. Led Istanbul's bid for 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Elected as EOC Executive Committee member in 2013
Born in 1973, joined Partizani Tirana at age 9. Moved to Germany in 1992, played for Karlsruher SC and Fortuna Düsseldorf. Scored 15 goals in 75 games for Brescia, 11 for Bologna. Joined Lazio in 2005, played primarily as backup player. Retired at age 34 in 2008 after Lazio contract expired
Born in 1948 in Milwaukee to Sam and Ann Sweet. Originally pursued math teaching at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Became first female athletic director at UCSD at age 27