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Sports Career Events Coming Soon

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Diamond Sports career events coming soon at sports facilities in the NY Metro area. Check back for details to be announced soon!

Sports Career Event 11/18 @ Manhattanville College

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Diamond Sports Careers and the Manhattanville College Sport Business Management Program will offer a Sport Business Career Fair on Friday, November 18th, 2011 from 10:30AM to 2PM at Reid Castle on the campus of Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY.

This event offers aspring students with a unique opportunity to review and discuss internship opportunities and entry level positions with over 20 area sports employers. Ross Greenburg, media consultant and former President of HBO Sports is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker.

All attendees will receive a 20% discount on the Fall 2011 Edition of SportsCareers101.com, an online catalogue of presentations, interviews, and recorded seminars from industry leaders.

There is no fee to attend, but you do need to register. For more information and to sign up for the event, visit the Manhattanville College web site www.mville.edu/sportscareerfair

April 26th Women in Sports Event at Manhattanville College

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Diamond Sports Careers, Manhattanville College and WISE Present Women in Sports Career Seminar and Networking Event Reid Castle, Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York Tuesday, April 26th, 7PM This Women in Sports Career Seminar offers a unique opportunity for students to learn how to prepare for a career in sports, from a distinguished panel of industry leaders and "rising stars" in the sports world. *Featured speakers currently scheduled to appear include:

Van Adams, President, Van Adams Sports Group
Renie Anderson, Director Business Development, NFL
Nancy Devaney, Producer, ESPN
Jen Duberstein, Executive, Business and Legal Affairs, CAA
Janine Fortunato, Marketing Coordinator, USTA
Rebecca Shaw, Business Development, MLB Advanced Media
Carol Stiff, VP Programming/Acquisitions, ESPN
Teri Wagner, TV Producer/former EVP, ABC Sports
Stacey Vollman Warwick, President, Zooma Women’s Race Series

Network with fellow students and meet the speakers after the event. We hope you can join us for an informative and engaging evening! Admission is free, seating is limited, you must register here by April 20th. SPECIAL OFFER FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS CAREER EVENT PROGRAM All attendees who register for this event will also be offered a

Free resume evaluation by Diamond Sports
Special introductory offer for the 2011 Baseline Edition of Sports Careers 101
20% off registration fees for the annual Big Apple Sports Career Camp 2011

For up to date information on speakers, visit this site, or call: Dave Torromeo at (914) 323-5301 Directions to Manhattanville College View Larger Map *speakers subject to change

Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week 2011 July 26th to July 29th

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Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Camp

July 26th to July 29^th2011

Diamond Sports Careers invites you to join fellow students this summer at our second annual Big Apple Sports Career Camp , a unique sports education and career development program based in New York, the "Sports Business Capital of the World".

The Big Apple Sports Career Camp 2011 will feature presentations by a distinguished lineup of speakers, including senior executives and “rising stars” in the sports industry, workshops, networking, and seminars on professional development, tours of world- renowned sports facilities, and tips and techniques on how to get your start in a growing, global, $400B market.

Presentations and seminars will include:

Diamond Sports "Baseline" SportsCareers101 presentation on industry trends and developments, and an overview on what employers look for in today's competitive job market
Sports Marketing
Communications/PR
Sponsorship and Sales
Sports Media
Law and Agency
Entrepreneurship in Sports
Digital Media in Sports
Coaching and Athletic Administration

Students will learn first-hand what it takes to get started in this exciting industry.

Speakers scheduled to appear include:

Lonn Trost, Chief Operating Officer, New York Yankees

Doug Perlman, CEO Sports Media Advisors, former SVP NHL digital media

Vince Gennaro, Author "Diamond Dollars", MLB team consultant, president Society for American Baseball Research

Jeffrey Weiner, CEO ESBL Sports Marketing Agency (clients include NY Giants Steve Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison, Indianapolis Colts Pierre Garcon)

Bo Moon, SVP Marketing and cofounder, Bloomberg Sports

Jordan Kern, Cofounder, MySportsDreams.com

Ben Kaplan, Social Media Manager, Sports Illustrated

Kevin Frattura, VP Sponsor Marketing, NY Giants

Rod Mergardt, PR Director CBS/Max Preps, National Director, Bigger Faster Stronger

Rick Cerrone, Media Consultant; former NY Yankees Sr. Director Communications

Steve Olenick, Sports and Entertainment Attorney, Davis and Gilbert, LLP

Barry Wilner, NFL and Professional Soccer Sports Columnist and Author

Janette Martin, Director Human Resources, New York Yankees

Eugene Marshall, Athletic Director, Iona College

Roy Johnson, columnist for ESPN.com; award winning journalist, digital media strategist

Jennifer O’Sullivan, VP Legal Affairs, Octagon

Tim O'Toole, ESPN Analyst; former Basketball Coach

Terry O'Connor, Executive Director, Cardinal Sheehan Center, College Basketball TV Analyst, former College Basketball Coach

Rob Castagna, Director of Athletics, Rye High School

Dave Mingey, founder GlideSlope; former senior executive, Nike and Johnson & Johnson

Matt Crevin, founder, Voice of the Box; former PA Announcer, SF 49ers

Lowes Moore, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Mt. Vernon; former NBA star and motivational speaker

Tara Cresto, Project Manager, USA Sevens

Training Camp Starts in July!

Your ticket to the Big Apple Sports Career Camp 2011 will include tips and techniques from sports executives and industry professionals on career preparation, from communications, to contacts and cover letters, as you take an important step to developing your sports career “Baseline”™ with the Diamond Sports Careers team.

Reserve one of the remaining seats for this year's event online through July 17th 2011 to receive a free trial subscription to FirstJobinSports.com, and a subscription to the 2011 edition of Diamond Sports SportsCareers101.com

Group discounts and sponsorships are also available. Registration options include housing at Iona College, or non-residency.

Seating is limited!

Diamond Sports Careers info@diamondsportscareers.com

or call us at: Diamond Sports Careers @ (845) 531-2359

Sponsored by Barnum Financial Group

Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week 2010 Testimonials

"I have always wanted to work in professional sports, and without your guidance and genuine care for my career path this would not have been possible. I appreciate you being here every step of the way. This is only the beginning of my career in this amazing industry and I will NEVER forget the impact that you've had to jumpstart it.

Tiffany Price, New York Mets, North Carolina A&T Graduate “The Big Appleevent was an amazing opportunity, as I realized that my dream career path was in baseball. I remained in touch with the Diamond Sports Careers team and, thanks to their insight and advice, I’m working in baseball with the Trenton Thunder, a minor league affiliate of the Yankees. I couldn’t be happier!” Jennifer Murphy, Trenton Thunder NY Yankees Affiliate, Hartwick College Graduate " from the minute I arrived at the Big Apple Career Week, I was extremely impressed with every detail--venues were great, speakers even better. It's incredibly valuable to hear the paths these men and women have taken to become some of the most respected, renowned individuals in the industry. I am forever grateful for the opportunity, and can honestly say the week contributed greatly to the relatively quick success I have found to work in sports. I would recommend this conference to any student looking to get a leg up on the competition and learn valuable lessons along the way." Noah Bradley, Lead Dog Marketing Sports Agency, University of Michigan Graduate "It was an amazing experience! I was blown away by the array of speakers and positions they hold. They were sincere and truly wanted to give us advice about how to break into a competitive industry. I also enjoyed networking with the other students in the program, and I have learned a lot about what it takes to market myself and enter this industry." Tyler Beauchea, Rutgers University "great program for kids in high school, an amazing head start for college students on how to position themselves when they graduate, and for graduates, ideas on how to break into the industry. I found the true value in the quality and approachability of all of the guest speakers. The week gave me new drive to find a job, as a unique and invaluable experience. Diamond Sports has the perfect attitude and desire to help students succeed!" Craig Heitczman, Director Social Marketing, American Youth Football, U. Miami Graduate I found the week with Diamond Sports extremely informative, but it wasn't until I got back to school that I realized how much I gained by taking part in the program. I definitely felt an advantage, and believe I am much better prepared for the demands of breaking into the industry, and what it takes to climb the ladder and become successful. I would definitely recommend your program to anyone looking to get experience in and education about the Sport Industry. Katharine Fosina, University of Miami "Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to attend the program. It was an amazing experience! I was blown away by the array of speakers and positions they hold. They were sincere and truly wanted to give us advice about how to break into a competitive industry. I also enjoyed networking with other students in the program, and learned alot about what it takes to market myself and ways to enter the industry." Robert Saarinen, UMASS "Being selected to participate in the week-long "Big Apple Career Week" was an honor – to be able to hear insight from and network with successful executives in the industry visit places like Yankee Stadium, MLB Network, CitiField, Yogi Berra Museum, and Red Bull Arena was a great asset to me and my plan to pursue a career sports. It is an incomparable experience and conveniently packed into one week!" Tina Jain, NYU The speakers were GREAT and venues were awesome. I liked exploring the sports world, and learning about the wide variety of speakers from every angle of the sports industry gave me a good idea of career opportunities to consider. Emily Siegart, St. Francis College “A really great program with fantastic speakers and venues. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who wants to break into the sports world” Kevin McCabe, Tulane University “I really believe the program will be useful in my career development, considering the caliber of people we talked to, and worth every penny!”. Tim Ryan, Fordham University ”I truly enjoyed this program and feel lucky to have been a part of the first Diamond Sports Career week in New York City. I think everything went really well, and enjoyed hearing from women in the sports business and knowing that it is possible to get there.” Trevor Starer, Tenafly High School, Junior “I was very pleased with the outcome of the week and what I got out of it, definitely surpassed expectations, and helped me get a leg up on the competition in positioning for a job in sports”. Jes Sauerhof, University of New Hampshire “I enjoyed meeting the committed individuals who participated, and exciting array of speakers. I feel more confident and ready to prepare for my future, as the Big Apple expanded my knowledge about what I need and really want to do. It is exciting to have a true focus again”. Jennifer Lutz, Grand Canyon University

Baseball Career Seminar

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National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 4PM to 7PM

The Diamond Sports Business of Baseball Career Seminar offers students a unique opportunity to learn about career planning, education programs, internships and opportunities for employment in the business of baseball, from minor leagues to MLB and beyond. Featured speakers scheduled to appear include: Representatives from the National Baseball Hall of Fame Vince Gennaro, MLB team consultant, professor, and Diamond Dollars author featured on Forbes and CNBC Rick Murphy, NY Penn League Minor League Baseball Champion Tri-City Valley Cats VP/General Manager Diamond Sports Careers Coaching Team, including former Sports Illustrated Communications VP Art Berke Event fee includes a networking event after the seminar at the Hall of Fame, where students will enjoy refreshments and meet the speakers. Seating is limited. Registration Fee is $35 for college students, $17.50 for high school students, and includes refreshments, a pass to tour the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and a 50% discount on the new Diamond Sports online sports career development program, featuring webinars from past Diamond Sports career seminars and presentations from the Big Apple Career Week, including sports career tips and techniques, media, mentorship, marketing, entrepreneurship and more from industry leaders and Diamond Sports partners.

Hudson Valley Renegades Seminar

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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 at 5PM

Dutchess Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY

The Hudson Valley Renegades and Diamond Sports Careers have teamed up to offer a Sports Career Seminar and Networking Event for students interested in career opportunities in a growing, global, $400B industry Former New York Yankees PR Director Rick Cerrone will be joined by Renegades GM Former New York Yankees PR Director Rick Cerrone will be joined by Renegades GM Eben Yager and the Diamond Sports Careers Coaching team, to talk with students about what it takes to "play the field" Network After the Seminar with fellow students, as you watch an MLB playoff game on the Dutchess Stadium videoboard Enter the Diamond Sports "Perfect Pitch™" Competition for the 2011 season, and the opportunity to work with the Renegades as an intern, as finalists will be selected to throw their Perfect Pitch® idea to a Dutchess Stadium crowd at a 2011 Renegades game.

Diamond Sports Hudson Valley Renegades Perfect Pitch

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2nd Annual Diamond Sports Develop Your Perfect Pitch™ Event

Thursday, September 2nd, Dutchess Stadium

Wappingers Falls, New York

Damond Sports and the Hudson Valley Renegades have teamed up again to present Developing Your Perfect Pitch™ , a student internship competition developed by Diamond Sports to promote education and entrepreneurship in minor league baseball. This sports career development event has been designed for area students to enter into a competition to develop a marketing idea for the Renegades and join the team as an intern for fall of 2010. Contestants will submit their marketing concept as an essay, to be judged by the Diamond Sports panel of sports education and professional development experts, and the Renegades GM and management team, prior to the deadline of Friday, August 27th, 2010. Diamond Sports Career Seminar at Dutchess Stadium

Thursday, September 2nd at 5 PM

Each contestant will be invited to attend a sports career seminar at the stadium, presented by Diamond Sports. This seminar will feature a presentation on key sports industry trends and developments, career preparation tips, and programs designed for aspiring career-minded students and professionals. Diamond Sports Perfect Pitch™ Competition Renegades vs. Staten Island Yankees, Game Starts at 7:05PM

Enter Now! Students: submit your marketing idea essay in writing via email to to the Diamond Sports panel, describing your idea, program or project. Each entry will be reviewed and judged by the Diamond Sports Careers panel of career development experts, including the GM of the Renegades, and 3 finalists will be chosen to appear at the September 2nd game vs. the Staten Island Yankees, and deliver their Perfect Pitch on College Night at Dutchess Stadium, in front of thousands of fans and the Diamond Sports panel. One winner will be chosen, based on the quality and uniqueness of their concept, and ability to deliver their "Perfect Pitch" to the crowd during the game. The Grand Prize winner will be awarded the internship with the Renegades for Fall 2010, along with a check towards payment for your textbooks, a Lunch and Learn at the Stadium Restaurant and Museum in Garrison, NY with the Renegades GM and Diamond Sports, and post your Perfect Pitch video on the Renegades and Diamond Sports web sites.

Test Event

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Testing Event

Sports Networking Event at Mickey Mantle's

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Thursday, July 29th An outstanding group of sports leaders and media personalities from New York will gather on Thursday, July 29th from 6PM to 8PM, at Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant on Central Park South, to talk sports business and career development for students interested in a career in sports. Join us for food and fun, as you connect with Chris Carlin, SNY and Rutgers, former Yankees PR Director Rick Cerrone, and sports business people from ESPN.com, Sports Illustrated, Edelman Sports, and others, who will join our team from Diamond Sports Careers and students from all over the U.S., for an evening of food and fun, at one of the most famous sports restaurants in the world. The entry fee for this event is $75. All students who attend will be offered an opportunity to enter into a competition for a Lunch and Learn with Diamond Sports at Mickey Mantle’s, a free evaluation of your resume, and participate in the Diamond Sports Perfect Pitch™ Competition at College Night at the Hudson Valley Renegades game on September 4th. Space is limited, to register for this event, or for more information, visit our web site at DiamondSportsCareers.com, email us at info@diamondsportscareers.com, or call Diamond Sports at (914) 872-4036. Mickey Mantle’s is located on 42 Central Park South, NYC, NY.

Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week New York

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July 25th to July 30th, 2010-Sports Business Capital of the World

Have you ever thought of playing a position in sports- off the field? Find out how you can prepare for a career in this growing, global $400B industry, at the Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week. This unique program will provide you with an opportunity to hear from and meet industry leaders during this exciting week of seminars, workshops and networking. Learn what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive job market, as you take a major step forward to developing the necessary knowledge and skills needed to take the field. It all starts here, in the "Sports Business Capital of the World"!

The Playbook

Diamond Sports invites you to join fellow students in taking your first step towards developing a career in sports. The Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week offers a unique opportunity to participate in an engaging, highly interactive career and education development program . The Diamond Sports Big Apple Sports Career Week will feature presentations from senior sports executives and "rising stars", at many of the most famous sports venues in the world. Events will include career seminars, workshops, networking, lively discussions about current sports business trends and futures, employer perspectives, education programs, and inside tips and techniques on how to get started in this exciting and growing industry. Speakers planning to appear include HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg, Bloomberg Sports GM Bill Squadron, ESPN SVP Communications Chris LaPlaca, ESPN Radio's Ryan Ruocco, New York Mets SVP Marketing David Newman, Sports Agent and Entrepreneur Bobb Barad, former New York Yankees PR Director Rick Cerrone, SNY sports personality Chris Carlin, NYC & Company SVP Marketing Andrew Gould, and many more. Presentations will include an overview of Sports Industry Trends and Career Development, How to Establish Your Sports Career Baseline, Sports Marketing, Sponsorships, Sales and PR, Digital Media and Sports Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Facility Management and more.

Training Camp Starts This July!

Your ticket to the Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week Program gets you into the game, as you join fellow students for an unforgettable week, starting with a Welcome to New York-Sports Business Capital of the World” Networking Event and Reception at Mickey Mantle's Restaurant on Central Park, followed by stops at Chelsea Piers, Madison Square Garden, MLB Studios, the Yogi Berra Museum, Citi Field, Red Bulls Arena, and culminating with a tour and private lunch at Yankee Stadium. Hear from senior sports executives and the Diamond Sports career coaching team who will help develop your "Baseline" plan, as you take your first step to fast break your career in sports.

Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week Program Information

• Seats are limited, and available first come, first served • Optional 5 day, 4 night accommodations at Fordham Rose Hill campus or Manhattanville College (optional/subject to availability) • Tour and luncheon at Yankee Stadium • Tickets and seminar at Citi Field for NY Mets/St. Louis Cardinals game • Seminar and Tour at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center • "Tee Off Your Career" Event at Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River • Develop Your Diamond Sports “Perfect Pitch™” video and resume • Commemorative Big Apple Career Week T-shirt • Commemorative gift from the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center • Hands-on sports media production opportunity with sports media professionals • Develop internship opportunities in New York Metro "Sports Capital of the World"

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit our friends at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center and the Miracle League of Westchester

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 Group discounts and sponsorships are available ENTER NOW TO WIN A SEAT IN THE DIAMOND SPORTS ESPN 1050 NEW YORK PERFECT PITCH COMPETITION To enter the Diamond Sports ESPN New York 1050 Perfect Pitch Competition, sign up now, then send us an email to info@diamondsportscareers.com with your promo code! One winning entry will earn a seat at the Diamond Sports Big Apple Career Week, an Apple iPad, a Lunch and Learn at Mickey Mantle's Restaurant on Central Park, and be eligible for an internship with ESPN 1050 New York. Download Full Program

Entrepreneurship in Sports

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Media and Sports: It's A Whole New Ballgame

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Sports Media Production Seminar

Tuesday, April 13th, 5:00 PM

Diamond Sports Careers Training Center

800 Westchester Avenue, Suite 611, Rye Brook, NY

Program Overview The 2010 Super Bowl was the most watched TV show in the history of television, following a record-setting year for sports media, as more fans watched sports on TV on wide screen plasma screens, the Internet and Mobile Media. As the sports industry has evolved into an increasingly global, media-driven market, the opportunities are limitless for aspiring students and professionals to produce sports programming and consider career opportunities in this exciting and challenging market. The Playbook On Saturday, March 13th at 2PM, Diamond Sports will offer a seminar for students, educators and professionals interested in sports media and production. This program will feature a presentation, Q&A, and hands-on demonstration of our state of the art new media recording studio currently used by the NY Giants, MLB, the NBA and the NHL. Diamond Sports will present new media production technology, trends and developments, featuring Mark Jeffers, our resident expert and former NBC and CBS executive. Mark will discuss contemporary sports media technology and production trends and developments, including live streaming technology, and share insight into developing sports programs and career opportunities in this dynamic, growing field. The Diamond Sports team will show you how to produce a professional sports program with virtual studio sets, including live streaming, learn about career opportunities in sports media, and participate in an interactive training session. All attendees will be given an opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration of their integrated media production program, and receive a 30% discount on producing an event or sports program at the Diamond Sports Perfect Pitch studio in Rye Brook. How to Get in the Game Registration fees for this event is $50, students $20. Seating is limited. For more information, or to register for this event, visit Diamond Sports at www.DiamondSportsCareers.com or call (914) 872-4036.

Diamond Sports Hudson Valley Renegades Perfect Pitch

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2nd Annual Diamond Sports Develop Your Perfect Pitch™ Event

Thursday, September 2nd, Dutchess Stadium

Wappingers Falls, New York

Thursday, September 2nd at 5 PM

"So, You Want to Be an Agent?" Seminar

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On Tuesday, April 13th at 7PM, Diamond Sports Careers will present “So, You Want to Be an Agent”, to be held at our training and conference center, at 800 Westchester Avenue, 6th Floor, in Rye Brook, New York. This program has been developed for students and professionals interested in pursuing a career as an agent, and feature a presentation by Bobby Barad, professional sports agent, and Diamond Sports Career partners. Barad’s clients include NY Yankees star Robinson Cano, Tampa Bay Rays AllStar Evan Longoria, and a number of other major athletes from across the spectrum of professional sports. This event will feature a presentation and Q&A with Barad, one of the most dynamic speakers in the game, who will share first-hand tips and techniques about developing an agency, what it takes to get started as an agent, and events and people that “changed his game”. Students discounts are available.

Career and Education Seminar at Bobby Valentine Sports Academy

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Diamond Sports Career Seminar featuring Bobby Valentine

Saturday, March 20th at 3:00PM

Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy, Stamford, CT

Thinking About A Career in Sports?

Meet Us At The PreGame Show!

On Saturday, March 20th at 3PM, Diamond Sports will present “The PreGame Show”, a sports career and education seminar, at the Bobby Valentine Sports Academy in Stamford, CT. This event was developed for students and graduates aspiring to a career in sports. Attendees will hear from a diverse panel with ties to the local area, led by Bobby Valentine, one of the most innovative and successful sports entrepreneurs and educators in the world. Bobby has recently returned from Japan, where he developed an outstanding record, leading his team to a World Series title, and is appearing as a Major League Baseball analyst on ESPN. This program will feature: • A presentation on sports industry trends, employment and education programs • Employer perspectives, career planning and internship opportunities • Panel discussions on career development • Q&A and Networking Opportunity • Drawing for Lunch & Learn @ Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery Cafe’ • Drawings for guided tour of Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center This event is a truly unique opportunity for students, educators, parents, and sports fans to hear about the "Zen" of Bobby Valentine, as he shares his story of success and leadership, on and off the field. Group discounts are available, though seating is limited. Register now to reserve your place!

Test Event

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Testing

New Media in Sports

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On Monday, October 26th at 4PM Diamond Sports and the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center will present Media and Sports- It's a Whole New Ballgame, a seminar developed for students recent graduates and professionals interested in pursuing a career in sports in the New Media. This program will feature a presentation and discussion featuring an outstanding panel of leading sports media professionals. Speakers scheduled to appear include David Gavant, Executive Producer, MLB Productions, Gary Hoenig, VP, GM and Editorial Director, ESPN, Kelly Whiteside, USA Today Reporter, Don Sperling Executive Producer New York Giants, Colleen Duffy-Brace, VP Sales ANC Sports, and Richard Deitsch, Media writer SI.com. The panel discussion and Q&A will be followed by a networking reception and tour of the Museum, "home base" for one of the most successful, accomplished and popular athletes in the history of American sports. Download Event PDF

Diamond Sports Career and Education Seminar at Grand Prix NY - Dec 10th, 2009

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December 10th, 2009 @ 7:00pm A distinguished group of national sports leaders from the Northern Westchester area will meet with student athletes, parents and aspiring employees, to discuss key issues and opportunities in the sports industry, as Diamond Sports Careers presents “The PreGame Show”: A Sports Education and Career Development Seminar, at 7PM on Thursday, December 10th at Grand Prix NY in Mt. Kisco. Diamond Sports developed this program to promote awareness of sports education programs, internships and career development in the growing, global $400B sports industry. Higher education and sports continue to provide career opportunities, despite the challenging economy, as more students consider enrolling in a sports management degree program, as they prepare for a career “after the game”. Featured speakers for this seminar scheduled to appear include: Rod Mergardt CBS/Max Preps Former Athletic Director, Fox Lane High School Jordan Kern, My Sports Dreams Cofounder and VP of Marketing Brian Crowell Head Professional, Glen Arbor CC, Author, Broadcaster and Radio Host Mark Jeffers President MAR$AR, Radio Host, Professor Sports Marketing Walter Recher Managing Partner and Career Coach Diamond Sports Career Consultant, Professor Sports Entrepreneurship Seminar Fees include admission to the panel program, refreshments, a free pass to Grand Prix NY, a copy of "Get Recruited", and an entry into a drawing for a Sony E-Reader. Download Event Brochure For more information, contact Diamond Sports Careers info@diamondsportscareers.com, 914 872-4036, or www.DiamondSportsCareers.com