how to find your career in the world of sports

Look, we all know that only a very, very small fraction of aspiring young athletes ever are good enough to sign a pro contract and to have a lucrative career as a professional athlete.

Problem is, lots and lots of youngsters would love to find a way to stay involved in sports in some way for their careers, perhaps as an on-air commentator or in some sports-related business once their own playing days come to an end.

But how does one do that?

Yes, there are some college and graduate programs in sports management or sports media out there. But even if one gets their degree in those areas, it’s still a challenge to find one’s way into a very competitive field – a field that pays very, very little at the start, although we all know that those at the top can make serious big-time salaries.

To that end, I am eager to welcome my guest this AM to talk about life in sports – with a real focus on those kids who want to find a way to stay close to sports in any kind of sports business.

Larry Berger is Senior Producer with USA Today Sports, and in his work, he routinely interviews top athletes. He’s held this position for close to a decade, and before joining USA TODAY, he worked at MSG Varsity, and before that for the NBA.

In other words, Larry has learned first hand how to enter and then scale the world of sports video, and has been most successful. But there was a time not that long ago that Larry was a college undergrad who loved sports and was also trying to carve a career in sports for himself after college.

Here’s the bottom line: If you have a HS or college student who is eager to go into sports after school, Larry Berger is somebody you want to listen to. Listen here: Rick Wolff -The Sports Edge