The following story was submitted by Elizabeth Schulz, a 2011 fellow of The Perfect Game Foundation.

Name: Elizabeth Schulz

School: Undergrad — Concordia College – Moorhead, MN; Grad — DeVos Sport Business Management Program, University of Central Florida

Job or Internship: Ticket Sales and Premium Seating Associate, Minnesota Timberwolves

How did working with The Perfect Game Foundation help you? It was great to know that I had people on my side during the job search. The Perfect Game Foundation was willing to help open doors for me in any way that they could and helped keep me updated on the latest job openings. They helped me to connect and speak with different people in the industry which was a great way to network. Those connections helped me to get my first position.

What advice would you pass on (pay forward !) to others to aspire to work in sports? Surround yourself with positive people who want you to succeed. Find mentors or people in the industry who are willing to help you. Be patient, keep working hard, and do absolutely everything to the best of your ability.