Month: February 2013

The following story was submitted by Kelsy Reitz, a 2013 fellow of The Perfect Game Foundation®.

Name: Kelsy Reitz

School: UNC Wilmington

Job or Internship: Event Coordinator for the NFL

How did working with The Perfect Game Foundation® help you?

Last year I had the pleasure of meeting Del Wilber of The Perfect Game Foundation®. When I met Del I was fresh out of college with the hopes of one day finding a position in the sports industry.

From the moment I sat down with Del I knew that he was going to be a huge asset in helping me develop a successful career path. He was patient, listened and gave me tips and ideas that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Del went out of his way to facilitate meetings and interviews for me all over the east coast, he introduced me to numerous professionals in the industry, wrote recommendation letters, sent me information on where to search for jobs and so much more.

In working with Del an email never went unanswered and a phone call never went unreturned. Del’s commitment and passion to help people grow and thrive in this industry is unlike any other. Del was and still is a fantastic mentor that I would recommend to anyone looking to pursue a career in sports!

What advice would you pass on (pay forward!) to others to aspire to work in sports?

Work hard, stay on top of everything and NETWORK. It is so important to get out there and meet with people.
This day in age it is so easy for your resume to get lost in the bunch. Having the opportunity to develop relationships with working professionals not only will work to your advantage in possibly getting a job but you will have the chance to LEARN from them.

The following story was submitted by Brenton A Nickerson, a 2013 fellow of The Perfect Game Foundation®.

Name: Brenton A Nickerson

School: University of Central Florida DeVos Sports Business Management Program

Job or Internship: Merchandise and Operations Coordinator

How did working with The Perfect Game Foundation® help you?

Working with The Perfect Game Foundation® helped me to expand my personal Network. I was awarded a scholarship to participate in the Orlando Super Sales Combine. After the combine The Perfect Game Foundation® has continued to help me network within the sports business realm. This has been a great experience and I have grown so much thanks to my relationship with Del and The Perfect Game Foundation®.

What advice would you pass on (pay forward !) to others to aspire to work in sports?

Networking is key. Be sure to continue to look for opportunities to grow your personal network. In the sports industry its all about connections and relationships.