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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 insiders
guide to a wide range of jobs, from becoming an agent or a coach, to
running a stadium or a sports marketing firm, to covering sports as
a journalist or broadcaster. Sports management is one of todays
fastest-growing college majors, and Careers Off the Field will
provide tomorrows sports leaders with the game plan they need to
make it to the finish line. Contributors to the series have written for
the NFL, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, and Mens 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 DOESNT HAVE TO END WITH THE FINAL HIGH SCHOOL
GAME . . . KEEP PLAYING AND EARNING WITH CAREERS OFF THE FIELD.
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
ED I TOR I AL KEY I CONS
In response to the principals of learning, our editorial team has
devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader
with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.
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...this series does an exemplary job preparing readers for careers o
the eld. 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 o er 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 o ered. Dependent questions and research
projects engage readers. Colorful photos are displayed throughout the books
and interviews with important professionals in the eld are available.
— School Library Connection
CAREERS OFF THE FIELD
CAREERS & FINANCE
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.