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Handwritten Notes: The Unexpected Pro-Dev Game-Changer!

Mikey Carpenter

Sep 27
7 min

Handwritten Notes: The Unexpected Pro-Dev Game-Changer!

Writing a simple note on cardstock doesn't seem like a big deal, right? Wrong! Find out why handwritten notes are a pro-dev game-changer!

Uncommon Sports Group

Sep 23
4 min

Book Recommendations from Our Staff

Check out some of our staff's best book recommendations!

If you're in the Sport Industry, You Need to Get Involved with These Organizations!

Noah Weiss

Sep 21
4 min

If you're in the Sport Industry, You Need to Get Involved with These Organizations!

If you're in the sport industry, you need to check out these organizations to further your growth and professional development!

Top 5 Sport Industry Conferences to Attend

Suzanne Snyder

Sep 8
2 min

Top 5 Sport Industry Conferences to Attend

Attending sport industry-specific conferences and conventions are great opportunities for growth. Check out some of our recommendations!

How To Write a Sport Industry Specific Resume

Uncommon Sports Group

Aug 23
3 min

How To Write a Sport Industry Specific Resume

Writing a resume for the sport industry isn't an easy task. Discover how to do it well in this blog!

Uncommon Sports Group Hosts Ambassadors at First-Ever Members Retreat

Noah Weiss

Aug 12
3 min

Uncommon Sports Group Hosts Ambassadors at First-Ever Members Retreat

At our first-ever Members Retreat, we were able to host a group of our ambassadors, as well as partner alongside AD's 4 Christ.

How to Discern Job Offers in the Sport Industry

Seth Ralston

Jul 13
4 min

How to Discern Job Offers in the Sport Industry

It can be difficult to discern job offers in the sport industry. In this blog, we provide you with four key things to consider.

USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship Runner-Up Essay- Sara Smith

Uncommon Sports Group

Jul 8
4 min

USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship Runner-Up Essay- Sara Smith

Check out Sara Smith's runner-up scholarship essay from USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship.

Amanda Roth

Jun 30
5 min

How to Avoid Burnout

Burnout is a reality for many young professionals in the sport industry. Find out how to avoid burnout as you pursue a career in sports.

How Do I Manage Stress in the Sport Industry?

Noah Weiss

Jun 22
5 min

How Do I Manage Stress in the Sport Industry?

Stress is a shared feeling in the sport industry and can be difficult to manage. Find out how to manage stress from a Biblical lens.

USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship Winner Essay- Nash Newberry

Uncommon Sports Group

Jun 7
4 min

USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship Winner Essay- Nash Newberry

Check out Nash Newberry's winning scholarship essay from USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship!

Lucas Marroquin

Apr 27
1 min

USG Event Recap: SEME Conference

USG sends two of its members to the Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME) 2022.

USG Event Recap: National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Convention

Josiah Filegar

Apr 14
2 min

USG Event Recap: National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Convention

USG Member and College Hoops Coach, Josiah Filegar, shares the impact that the 2022 NABC Convention Had On His Walk With Christ and Career.

USG Event Recap: Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)

Cody Taybron

Apr 13
2 min

USG Event Recap: Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)

USG Member and aspiring Collegiate Women's Basketball Coach, Cody Taybron, reflects on his experience at the WBCA.

USG Attends NFL Equipment Manager Meetings

Drew Boe

Apr 5
1 min

USG Attends NFL Equipment Manager Meetings

USG recently attended the 1st annual NFL Equipment Manager Meetings in West Palm Beach, Florida.

How Do I Get Started in the Sport Industry?

Daniel McIntosh

Mar 28
4 min

How Do I Get Started in the Sport Industry?

How do you start a career in sports? Daniel McIntosh, sports business professor, shares his journey through sports and how to get started.

Michael Parson

Mar 21
6 min

How to Deal With Unexpected Transitions

Former Director of Equipment Services with the Houston Texans, Michael Parson, shares his advice on how to deal with job transitions.

Noah Weiss

Feb 21
4 min

How Do I Write a Cover Letter?

It can be difficult to write a good cover letter. In this blog, we will show you how to easily and effectively create a cover letter.

Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment Introduction

Mikey Carpenter

Feb 14
2 min

Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment Introduction

A Brief Background On The Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment

Suzanne Snyder

Feb 3
3 min

Fall '21 Scholarship Runner-up Essay

Mark showed not only professionalism within the sport industry but a deep level of spirituality, reflecting their relationship with God.

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