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Millions of young people play and love sports, but only a select few will have a shot at the
big money on the playing field . . . but off the field, opportunities abound. In “Careers Off the
Field”, passionate sports fans with an eye on sports business will get an insider’s guide to
a wide range of jobs. Contributors to the series have written for the NFL, Sports Illustrated,
Newsweek, and Men’s Journal;
interview subjects include experts
from top colleges and pro teams.
Each book provides ideas that
readers can take action on right now,
along with a look at what they can
expect in the future.
A LIFE IN SPORTS DOESN’T HAVE TO END WITH THE FINAL HIGH SCHOOL GAME.
Set ISBN ............978-1-4222-3264-4
Hardcover Set Price .............$319.30
$239.50 (S&L)
Hardcover List Price ................31.93
23.95 (S&L)
Multi-User eBook List Price.....39.93
29.95 (S&L)
Full color • Library bound
Trim Size: 7 ¼ x 9 ¼ • 64 pages
Grade Level: 7-12
10 VOLUME SET © 2016
Analytics: Sports Stats and More................. -3265-1 -8523-7
Coaching & Scouting................................... -3267-5 -8525-1
Health Careers in Sports .............................-3268-2 -8526-8
Sports Agent................................................-3270-5 -8528-2
Sports Arena and Event Management ......... -3266-8 -8524-4
Sports Broadcasting ................................... -3271-2 -8529-9
Sports Marketing .............................................-3272-9 -8530-5
Sports Media Relations ...............................-3269-9 -8527-5
Sportswriting and Sports Photography.........-3273-6 -8531-2
Working in College Sports ...........................-3274-3 -8532-9
HBK ISBN E-ISBN
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...this series does an exemplary job preparing readers for careers off
the field. Each volume contains four chapters—“Getting Started,” “Hard at
Work,” Realities of theWorkplace,” and “The Nitty-Gritty”—that deliver an
honest, realistic perspective on the profession, including an eye-opening
look at job opportunities. Text-dependent questions and suggestions for
research projects extend the content.
• Emphasizing a strong background inwriting andmath, the books don’t shy
away fromasserting the importance of education and even offer examples
of colleges where students can develop the skills they’ll need to pursue their
sports-related careers.
VERDICT: Interesting& informative reads that will
appeal to both sports enthusiasts and a general audience.
— School Library Journal
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Advice such as how to get internships, interview tips, the future of
the job market, logistics, and skills are offered. Dependent questions
and research projects engage readers. Colorful photos are displayed
throughout the books and interviews with important professionals
in the field are available.
— School Library Connection
Series Consultant:
Al Ferrer, founded the sports management program at the
University of California, Santa Barbara, after an award-winning career as a
Division I baseball coach. Along with his work as a professor, Ferrer is an
advisor to pro and college teams, athletes, and sports businesses.
CAREERS & FINANCE
CAREERS OFF
THE FIELD
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