Day 43: When I See You Again

Sanjit Vallabhaneni 2016

Today we had the privilege of hearing from Jim Donofrio, VP of Strategic Partnerships for the NBC Sports Group. He spoke to us on a wide array of topics from his role at NBC, including the deals he’s made and tips for aspiring sports business professionals such as ourselves. My biggest takeaway from Jim’s talk was to make relationships as …

Day 42: On These Tracks

Eliza Daniels 2016

I narrowly miss the aggressively closing doors of the subway and am forced to wait for the next train. Realizing it would be another five more minutes reminded my calves to throb, begging me to take off the heels that bring me back to the days of playing dress up.  When I was five I couldn’t wait until I was grown enough …

Day 41: The Best (and Fastest) Summer of Our Lives

Andy Christensen 2016

If you ever get the opportunity to be a part of this program, don’t blink. It seems like just yesterday that Ben Sturner, Co-Founder of MSBA, was telling the Class of 2016 on Day 1 that this was going to be the best summer of our lives. He wasn’t wrong. MSBA talks the talk and walks the walk. With 41 …

Day 40: Entering the Unknown

Max McGonigle 2016

On Friday, my fellow MSBA 2016 classmates and I had the privilege of touring the MLS offices and hearing from four employees who are tirelessly working to build the MLS brand in the United States. While Soccer is known as the world’s game due to its heavy popularity overseas, its rise in the United States has been relatively slow compared …

Day 39: A Strong Base to Stand On

Casey Madura 2016

It is hard to believe that I have been working for Madison Square Garden and participating in MSBA 2016 for over a month now. I really could not ask for a more incredible summer filled with experiences that I will never forget. One experience that I am looking forward to getting is working my first event. Yes, I have helped …