Description

On this episode, we're joined by Kai Jones, a second-year master of business administration student and a player development graduate assistant for Oregon Athletics. Kai talks about her work behind the scenes of player development and how her experiences have inspired her career aspiration to become a director of player development.

Topics

• Why Oregon? [1:23]
• What is player development? [2:58]
• Education, experience, and player development in action [8:16]
• Mentorship vs. sponsorship [12:21]
• Tips for success [18:16]

Guest

• Kai Jones, second-year MBA student (Sports Business)

Resources

• National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), learn about the professional association serving intercollegiate athletics administrators by offering networking opportunities, professional development, and resources for leadership in player development in college sports.
• National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A), explore the organization under NACDA focused on connecting academics to developing students' interest and abilities for student-athlete development.
• Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA)<, find out more about this organization under NACDA for minority professionals in athletics which offers opportunities to exchange ideas and build a sports culture that supports the values necessary to teach and learn respect for self and others.
• Warsaw Sports Business Center, discover the first-ever Sports Business Center designed to help students gain hands-on experience and develop skills in the growing industry of sports business within the Lundquist College of Business.
• Oregon MBA Sports Business specialization, learn about the unique opportunities to build your network and get hands-on experience in the sports industry.
• Lundquist College of Business, explore opportunities to gain valuable insights into the world of sports business within the Lundquist College of Business.

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