Day 4: A Look At Fireworks Sports and Entertainment

Mary Somma 2013 Leave a Comment

Connect with Mary on Linkedin. MSBA provides a wonderful opportunity for us to obtain high profile internships that are custom fit for each of us. Being involved in the figure skating world for 15 years, I obviously have a passion for the sport. I was placed in an internship at Fireworks Sports and Entertainment, which is directly in-line with my career …

Day 3: Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn

Justin Vine 2013 Leave a Comment

Connect with Justin on Linkedin and Twitter. The chant of “Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn” replayed in my head over and over since the day I received my offer sheet to work under Brooklyn Nets Chief Legal Officer, Jeff Gewirtz. Less than five years ago, Gewirtz had been selected to the prestigious “Forty Under 40” club as one of the top sports executives under the …

Day 2: 345 Park Avenue, Insight From ESPN’s Darren Rovell

Chris Stathos 2013 2708 Comments

Connect with Chris on Linkedin and Twitter. New. York. City. I would be lying to you if I told you that I didn’t pinch myself today, trying to make sure this was all indeed real. As I ventured out into the rainy Concrete Jungle on the first day of my internship, I couldn’t help but feel like a seasoned New Yorker. Starbucks and …

Day 1: Move In, Sports Business Lessons From Jonathan Blue

Alex Mise 2013 3468 Comments

Connect with Alex on Linkedin and Twitter. Finally! After months of anticipation the day had arrived to start my summer at the Manhattan Sports Business Academy. It took me two long days of flying from Seattle, but I was excited when I arrived in New York despite the hot and humid weather. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the …

Day 37: Closing Thoughts

Athena Liao 2012 3535 Comments

Our last week of MSBA was busy to say the least.  As we made final changes to our Think Tank presentations, I was also finishing up projects at work and tying up loose ends.  It was scary to think that once my internship was over, I’d have to start working the post-internship checklist (which no one ever wants to do). …