The following story was submitted by Cassie Phillips, a 2011 fellow of The Perfect Game Foundation.

Name: Cassandra Phillips

School: Lynchburg College

Job or Internship: PR Assistant Buffalo Communications, a Billy Casper Golf company

How did working with The Perfect Game Foundation help you?

The Perfect Game Foundation has helped me tremendously by creating new opportunities for my future career. Through the process of obtaining an internship I have gained connections and experience in the world of sports business and the job hunt process. The foundation has provided me with quick feedback, and assisted me in finding a great summer internship through online searches, face to face meetings, and passing along my search to sports businesses. The Perfect Game Foundation broadened my ability to find and obtain an internship that I want.

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

Do not be lazy! Put in the effort to find something you are passionate about and pursue it! An internship will not find you, you must find it. The best way to get what you want is to go after it.