DOC Talks: Real Careers in Sports, From the People Who Hire

How to Build a Career in Baseball Operations

Want to know what it really takes to land a job in an MLB front office?

Go behind the scenes of Major League Baseball operations with Dan Evans, who started as an intern and worked his way up to General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, building more than 40 years of experience in professional baseball.

Join this free SMWW Doc Talk to discover:

• How MLB front offices make decisions on scouting, trades, player development, and roster construction.
• How to break into baseball operations and what MLB teams look for when hiring.
• How scouting and baseball analytics influence player evaluations and team-building strategies.
• Career advice from a former MLB General Manager who knows what it takes to succeed behind the scenes.

Your dream job in baseball could start right here. Don't miss this opportunity to learn directly from a former MLB General Manager. Register now for this FREE Doc Talk and take the first step toward a career in professional baseball!

How to Develop Football Players Like an NFL Head Coach

What separates championship football teams and elite coaches from everyone else?

Step inside the mind of Marc Trestman, a former NFL head coach and three-time Grey Cup champion whose 40-plus-year coaching career has taken him through the NFL, CFL, XFL, and college football.

Trestman will reveal how professional coaches evaluate and develop players, coach quarterbacks, build winning cultures, lead locker rooms, and make decisions under pressure. He’ll also share lessons from decades of coaching at the highest levels of football.

Whether you want to become a football coach, scout, player personnel professional, or sports leader, this is a rare opportunity to learn how championship-level football organizations develop players and build winning teams.

How to Build a Career in Sports Social Media & Digital Content

How do you turn social media and content creation skills into a career with an NFL team?

Go behind the scenes of NFL digital content with Bri Gazmarian, former Director of Social Media for the Indianapolis Colts. Discover how professional sports teams create content for millions of fans, tell athlete stories, react in real time, engage fans, and build their brands across social media.

Bri will share what it’s really like working in NFL social media, what teams look for when hiring, how to build experience and a portfolio, and what it takes to stand out in sports digital media.

If you want to work in sports social media, digital content, marketing, or communications, this is your chance to learn from someone who has done it inside the NFL.

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The Future of Cricket in America

Cricket in America is entering a new era, and understanding where the sport is headed takes insight from someone who has experienced the game at its highest level. 

Join us for this free Doc Talk session as 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Champion Liam Plunkett shares his perspective on the future of cricket in the United States, the growth of Major League Cricket, and what it will take for the sport to build lasting momentum in America. After nearly two decades as a professional cricketer, more than 100 international appearances for England, and a key role in England’s historic World Cup victory, Liam has brought that experience to the U.S. as both a player and entrepreneur. 

Through his work with Major League Cricket and Liam Plunkett Cricket, he is now helping develop the next generation of players, coaches, and cricket communities. It’s a rare chance to learn directly from a World Cup Champion who is helping shape the future of the sport in America.

Inside the Business of Cricket: Athlete Management, Deals & Opportunity

The business of cricket goes far beyond what happens on the field—it takes strong relationships, smart negotiation, brand development, and a deep understanding of how opportunities are created for athletes. 

How Veterans Can Turn Military Skills Into Sports Careers

How to Build a Flag Football Program

Building a flag football program from the ground up takes more than plays and practice plans, it takes real systems for recruiting, culture, and long-term growth. Join us for this free Doc Talk session as Amanda Ruller shares how she built Eastern University's program from scratch into a nationally ranked team with a 35-8 record in just two seasons, and what it actually takes to launch and sustain a competitive program. It's a rare chance to learn directly from a coach who's done the exact thing you're trying to do.

Ready to Move to Sunny Southern California and Launch Your Sports Career?

Only 5 spots remain for the October 26 start of Concordia University Irvine’s in-person MBA in Sports Business—located in the heart of Southern California’s thriving sports industry.

Earn your MBA at night while building experience by day with access to MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLS, NWSL, and NCAA organizations. Be mentored by NFL Agent Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and Dean Karl Hoenecke—a winning combination of sports-industry expertise and business leadership.

If you’re ready to relocate to Southern California and invest in your future, register for this free information session and discover how to claim your spot.

How to Break Into Esports

Esports has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in the sports industry, but breaking in takes more than knowing the games, it takes real business skills in event management, sponsorship, and content creation. Join us for this free Doc Talk session as Michael Brooks, who built the largest collegiate esports association in North America and now leads university partnerships for Nerd Street, breaks down what it actually takes to build a career in esports business. It's a rare chance to learn directly from one of the people shaping how esports and college athletics come together.

How to Break Into Sports

Breaking into a front office role at a growing sports property isn't about sending out a hundred resumes and hoping one lands. Join us for this free Doc Talk session as Stuart Sokoloff, author of "Breaking Into Sports: The Real Guide to Landing Your Dream Job," shares what actually gets people hired and why he points to programs like SMWW as one of the real paths in. It's a rare chance to hear directly from someone who's studied what separates the people who break in from the people who just keep applying.

SMWW NFL Draft Educational Seminar

The NFL Draft process can be difficult to navigate if you’re not prepared. Join us for the SMWW Free Educational Seminar and get ahead of the curve as we discuss the agent selection process, training facilities, the all-star games process, NIL and more.

How to Lead in Global Sports

Running a sports organization on the world stage takes more than passion for the game, it takes real skill in fundraising, operations, and governance. Join us for this free Doc Talk session as Mushtaque Mohammed draws on 35+ years leading federations and four Olympic Games to break down what it actually takes to run, grow, and fund a sports organization at the highest level. It's a rare chance to learn directly from someone who's done it at the highest level.

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Doc Talk with Mike Stoeber

Doc Talk with Joel Corry

Doc Talk with Deb Ness

Doc Talk with Rick Curran

Doc Talk with Gordon Kljestan

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Entering the New Era of NIL with Greg Glynn

Doc Talk with Danielle Prescott

Dei Lynam, Larry Riley, Irv Roland, and Dr. Lynn Lashbrook

Ray Haija and Lynn Lashbrook

On the Ice

Dan Evans, Oscar Suarez and Lynn Lashbrook

DOC Talk with Ana Ives Test

Doug MacLean

Al Unser Jr.

Lynn Lashbrook, Brian Lowe and Perry Boler

Liam Ridgewell

Rick Curran

James Kerti and Lynn Lashbrook

Andy Dolich and Lynn Lashbrook

Jeremy Henderson

Dan Evans

Steve Fairchild

Michael Brooks

Marc Isenberg

Lee Fraser

Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier

Jen Mueller

Mark Dominik

Mick Hogan

Rafael Souza

John Print

Joel Corry

Dan Duquette

John Ross

Career Strategies with Dr. Lashbrook

Dan Evans

Dei Lynam

Bryan Harper

Mike Johnston

Ken Jacobs

Kristen Kuliga

Marc Trestman

Philip Hamilton

Sky Andrew