The Sports Career Playbook

The Sports Career Playbook #6 - The Final Chapter (for now...)

Join Elliott Stockdale and Professor Bob Heere in Episode 6 of The Sports Career Playbook. This week, we go through any questions that I have been left unanswered, and look ahead to the future. Professor Heere - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/] Elliott Stockdale - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/]

The Sports Career Playbook #5 - Alumni Special (David Costlow, Ryan Howard, Dexia Smith)

Join Elliott Stockdale, Professor Bob Heere and special guests David Costlow, Ryan Howard and Dexia Smith in Episode 5 of The Sports Career Playbook, we sit down with 3 UNT SEM alumni as they discuss their journeys in sports! New episodes drop every Monday - so make sure to follow and listen to keep building your career in sports! Professor Heere - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/] Elliott Stockdale - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/] David Costlow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/costlowuntmba/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/costlowuntmba/] a00978169/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-howard-a00978169/] Ryan Howard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-howard-a00978169/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-howard-a00978169/] Dexia Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexiasmith/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexiasmith/]

The Sports Career Playbook #4 - Resumes, Interviews, and DEI in Sports

In Episode 4 of The Sports Career Playbook, we dive into resumes, interviews, and DEI in the sports industry! Elliott Stockdale, Professor Bob Heere and special guest Professor Jeff MacCharles cover everything you need to know about preparing for your career. We discuss building a strong resume, how to stand out in interviews, what DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) means in today’s sports job market, and how to navigate the competitive world of sports careers. Packed with real advice and insider tips, this episode is essential listening for students and applicants ready to level up their careers. New episodes drop every Monday - so make sure to follow and listen to keep building your career in sports! Professor Heere - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/] Professor MacCharles - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-maccharles/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-maccharles/] Elliott Stockdale - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/]

The Sports Career Playbook #3 - The First 100 Days

In Episode 3 of The Sports Career Playbook, we dive into the first 100 days as a student in a Sport Entertainment Management MBA program! Elliott Stockdale is back once again with Professor Bob Heere to break down how to survive (and thrive) when starting your MBA journey. We cover why your mindset matters, how to balance coursework, networking, and life, what mistakes to avoid, and how to build meaningful relationships with professors, peers, and industry professionals. Plus, hear tips on how to stand out on LinkedIn and create opportunities right from the start! New episodes drop every Monday - so make sure to follow and listen to keep building your career in sports! Professor Heere - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/] Elliot Stockdale - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/]

The Sports Career Playbook #2 - How to Pick the Right Program

In Episode 2 of The Sports Career Playbook, we dive into how to pick the right sports management program! Elliott Stockdale and Professor Bob Heere break down the real steps you need to take to find a program that fits you - not just one that shows up in Google rankings. We talk about why online rankings can be misleading, how location impacts your career opportunities, why class size and faculty background matter, and how to dig deeper into a program’s philosophy and job placement support. New episodes drop every Monday - so make sure to follow and listen to keep building your career in sports! Professor Heere – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobheere/] Elliott Stockdale – https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottstockdale/]