Sport Business Handbook: Insights From 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry

The Sport Business Handbook: Insights From 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry is a comprehensive guide to the sport business industry, featuring insider perspectives from over 100 of the biggest names in the field. It covers everything from breaking into the industry to mastering leadership skills, and includes practical advice and personal stories from industry giants. The book also includes an instructors guide with links to online video and audio clips, as well as a "Breakthrough Moments" list of the 50 most significant events in sport business history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2019
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

The Sport Business Handbook provides insider perspectives from more than 100 of the biggest names in the sport business industry. Plentiful examples and stories,including insiders views of major sports deals,make this book a bible of information for those looking to begin or advance a career in the field or for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes intricacies of sport business. Editor Rick Horrow,an internationally known sport business and sport law expert who has been the architect of more than 100 deals worth more than $20 billion,has teamed up with renowned sport business scholar and practitioner Rick Burton and author Myles Schrag to assemble one of the most unique sport books ever published. You will be both informed and entertained by the personal insights of prominent sport business leaders,including league commissioners such as Gary Bettman,Don Garber,and Paul Tagliabue; team owners such as Jerry Colangelo and Tom Ricketts; executives such as Larry Lucchino and Pat Williams; administrators such as Joe Castiglione and Deborah Yow; professional athletes such as Scott Hamilton and Cal Ripken Jr.; and media personalities such as Jay Bilas and Ann Meyers Drysdale. This all-star team also includes legendary Duke University mens basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski as the foreword author. The Sport Business Handbook gives you guidance for everything from the basics of breaking into the sport industry to the intricate skills required to become an industry giant: Consider the role you want to play,what your values are,and how you can set.
The Sport Business Handbook: Insights From 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry is a comprehensive anthology that offers insider perspectives from over 100 prominent figures in the sport business industry. With numerous examples and captivating stories, including firsthand accounts of significant sports deals, this book serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enter or advance their careers in the field or those interested in the intricate workings of the sport business. Editor Rick Horrow, a renowned sport business and sport law expert with over 100 successful deals worth over $20 billion, has collaborated with sport business scholar Rick Burton and author Myles Schrag to create a truly unique and informative sport book. The Sport Business Handbook covers a wide range of topics, providing valuable guidance for those looking to break into the sport industry or enhance their skills. It covers essential aspects such as considering your desired role, defining your values, and developing the necessary skills to succeed. The book features insights from a diverse range of sport business leaders, including league commissioners, team owners, executives, administrators, professional athletes, and media personalities. These individuals share their personal experiences and offer valuable advice on topics such as negotiation, marketing, branding, and sustainability. The Sport Business Handbook also includes a foreword by legendary Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, adding an extra layer of expertise and authority to the book. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or a business professional, The Sport Business Handbook is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of sport business. It provides a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, and will help you navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of the sport industry.

Weight: 894g
Dimension: 254 x 175 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492543107