It's not talent. It's not connections. It's three fixable mistakes — and most people never figure out what they are.
They're chasing the industry, not a role
"I want to work in sports" is not a career plan. Sports employs people in ticketing, operations, marketing, analytics, partnerships, media, and more. Each requires a different path. Without a specific target, everything you do — your resume, your networking, your experience — is too vague to land anywhere.
They network only when they need a job
Most opportunities in sports move through networks before they ever get posted. If you only reach out when you're job hunting, the relationship doesn't exist yet. Start building before you need anything — and keep it consistent.
They wait to be hired before building experience
By the time you're interviewing, you need something to show. It doesn't have to be a paid role at a major org — managing social media for a local team, running an event, or even writing about the industry counts. Hiring managers want evidence, not just passion.
All three of these are fixable. None of them require connections you don't have or experience you haven't built yet. They require clarity, consistency, and starting before you feel ready.
That's what Momentum Shift is built around. If you want to talk through your specific situation, book a free kickoff call.