Lecture notes

1. Xavier University
Sports Administration Seminar
Lecture Notes
October 31, 2018
Jackie Reau

2. Current Event Discussions
Naming Rights in Sports: Matt Markham
ESPN & Growth of Subscribers: Lyndsey Hunnell
Game-day Experience: Sam Frayer
World Cup 2026 Impact: Ryan Foster

3. Group Project Dates
Can Group 1 go on Dec. 5 and Group 4 on Nov. 14?

4. World Cup 2026 Bid
Review of bid submitted by Cincinnati USA and bid
evalution

5. Personal Development Portfolio
Begin outlining
– Mission: Your Primary Objective (career goals)
– Vision: Your Values (beliefs, work ethic)
– SWOT Analysis:
• Strengths (internal)
• Weaknesses (internal)
• Opportunities (external)
• Threats (external, no control)

6. Personal Development Portfolio
Competitive Analysis on Your Dream Job
– List of companies & leaders who have the job now
• Top 10 list to narrowcast your search
– How many of these jobs exist?
– Is there a professional organization in which all are
members?
– What are the market trends in the field?

7. Personal Development Portfolio
Personal Positioning
How will you position yourself?
– Internships (focused approach)
– Volunteer opportunities (focused approach)
– Informational interviews with decision-makers

8. Personal Development Portfolio
Due in Class next week
Typed and collated