Day 42: The Fourth Quarter

Mason Darrow 2017

The fourth quarter is without question the most important time period in sports (for the sports that use quarters, of course). Every sports fan can recall a few of the most famous fourth quarter moments, whether it be triumphant examples like Deshaun Watson driving Clemson the length of the field to win a National Championship, or catastrophic mistakes that cost …

Day 41: The Long Haul

Kristin Kawecki 2017

There are are a few common themes that follow the industry of sports. Many will say, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” while others will say, “always be in rooms you aren’t suppose to be in.” These networking techniques are great for getting you in, but sometimes we forget the importance of continuing the relationship once we …

Day 40: It’s Where You Finish

Angelo Milone 2017

Thursdays tend to be an eventful day in a typical MSBA week; this Thursday was supposed to be an off day from programming, but as I have learned this summer, in the sports industry there are no days off. The day kicked off with one of my Mentors at Starbucks, a place that has hosted quite a few lengthy chats …

Day 39: Thank You Letter

Samir Khoury 2017

As I sit in this Metro-North train departing Grand Central on my way to work, I cannot begin to express my overwhelming gratitude to this program and what it has given me. So, I find it appropriate for this to be a letter of thanks to MSBA for its goal to lead and expose the next generation of sports business …

Day 38: For the Love of the Game

Gray Malias 2017

We’ve all heard the phrase “sports are more than just a game.” This timeless mantra has been used to express the idea that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to win streaks, records, or titles. Through MSBA’s programming, my classmates and I have been exposed to different aspects of the sports industry that offer insight into …