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So, you want to work in sports? : the ultimate guide to exploring the sports industry / Joanne Mattern

Author
Mattern, Joanne, 1963-
Published
New York : Aladdin ; Hillsboro, Oregon : Beyond Words, [2014]
Physical Description
213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

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Contents
I want to work in sports! but how? -- Keep your eye on the ball : sports players -- A guiding hand : coaches and teachers -- Finding players : sports scouts -- I call a penalty : referees and other officials -- Tell me where it hurts : physical therapists, doctors, and other people in sports medicine -- Sign on the dotted line : agents, lawyers, and other businesspeople -- Coming to you live : broadcasters, writers, and photographers -- Think outside the box : a few more people who work in sports -- Where do I go from here? getting started in sports -- Resources for sports careers -- Glossary.
Summary
"In the spirited fourth installment of the popular BE WHAT YOU WANT series, veteran children's author Joanne Mattern shares the secret to building a career in sports. From star athlete to sportscaster, Mattern outlines the varied positions that keep the ball rolling in the sports arena. Whatever one's skill-- math, art, performance--the perfect sports job is waiting. With tips from successful athletes and professionals, inspiring biographies of young people working in sports today, games, and a huge list of resources-- kids will fi nd everything they need to get up and running in a career in sports! LEARN ABOUT EXCITING CAREERS, SUCH AS : - Coach - Sports wr iter - Agent - Pro athlete - Sports medicine - Photographer - Talent scout - And more!"--
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ISBN
9781582704494 (hardback)
158270449X (hardback)
9781582704487 (paperback)
1582704481 (paperback)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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