Posts Tagged ‘jobs in sports’
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
I’d like to chime in on this discussion of coaches, but first a statement: At ISPA our mission is to help build and enhance careers for those who work in sports or wish to work in sports. Our passion is for sports and professionals. That being said, let me comment on COACHES. I am going to take a different angle from the previous blog on coaches. I agree with the previous blog entry that coaches shouldn’t be held solely accountable for a team’s success or failure. After all, the optimal word here is TEAM. A coach is but one part of the larger TEAM. To blame a coach for the failure of a TEAM is by definition a falsehood.
Now, on the other hand. What’s up with these outrageous salaries that Division I college football coaches and Basketball coaches are commanding? Are they just inviting this anti-TEAM responsibility for success and failure? Are they warranted in today’s economy? Should they be paid more than the professors and administrators of these schools? Isn’t the mission of the school academics, thus are resources being allocated incorrectly ? Love to hear opinions.
Dr. John Mayer, President-ISPA
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
It seems that us professionals, who serve athletes, come under much scrutiny when the teams (or individuals) we work with do not win. It is very popular these days to fire coaches when a team does not perform. Typically this process starts from the bottom up, a hitting coach may be the first to go and if the team keeps losing not even the head coach is safe. My hometown team the Chicago Bears is one such team where speculation is that coaches are going to start losing their jobs. This begs the question who is to blame? Is Lovie Smith, head coach of the Chicago Bears, to blame? Or are the players who have played less than inspired football to blame? Clearly a great coach can guide a team to victory and a bad coach can steer a team into troubled waters. Poor coaching decisions can hurt a teams chance to win (i.e. Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s decision to go for it on 4 and 2, this is purely an example of a poor decision not a bad coach). However, at the end of the day a coach is only as good as the talent that surrounds him/her and while a great coach can squeeze the most talent out of his/her players there is only so much that a coach can do with substandard talent.
Perhaps, we should not be so quick to blame the coaches and take a step back and evaluate the talent on the field and ask the following questions. 1) What is the talent of the players? 2) Are the players playing to their fullest capabilities? If the players are extremely talented and playing to their fullest capabilities and a team is still losing then it is time to stare at the coaches and say, “what the heck is going on here!”.
Even if the players are the problem the chances that they will get fired before the coaches are slim. More on this tomorrow!
Justin Mayer, Executive Director-ISPA
Tags: careers in sports, Coaches, Dr. John Mayer, International Sports Professionals Association, ISPA, jobs in sports, NFL, Sports Careers, Sportsmanship
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
It seems nowadays you are hard pressed to find an airline flight where “baggage comes Free”. Increasingly you have to pay to bring baggage with on your journeys. However, at the other end of the spectrum, the NFL, apparently baggage comes free. Unlike, in the airline industry this is not a perk! An increasing number of players have baggage. What do I mean by baggage? Arrests, assault, late night carousing, drug use (both recreational and performance), unbecoming language, greed, immaturity, I could keep going but I think you get the point. Modern sports teams not only have to evaluate the talent of a player but they also have to inspect the baggage a player carries with him/her. If a team finds a player with little baggage they are really flying high (I will stop with the airline analogies).
This blog has dedicated several posts to former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, whom could be the poster boy for troubled NFL players. Note the use of “former” above, the Chiefs have decided to part ways with Johnson. I would like to think my blog had something to do with this, but I am not that naive…yet! I applaud the Chiefs decision. It sends a clear message to players that unbecoming behavior will not be tolerated. Now the question becomes which team, if any, will pick up Johnson’s contract? Hopefully, the message that the Chiefs sent will not die quickly with another team indulging Johnson by allowing him to play this season. Let Johnson sit at home for the rest of the season and evaluate his behavior. Perhaps this time away will allow him to appreciate the opportunities he once had and inspire him to improve is off field behavior.
Justin Mayer, Executive Director-ISPA
Tags: Dr. John Mayer, International Sports Professionals Association, ISPA, jobs in sports, Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs, Larry John, Larry Johnson, NFL, Performance Enhancing Drugs, Sports and Media, Sports Careers, Sports Credentials, Sportsmanship
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
At the annual meetings of the American Public Health Association (APHA) in Philadelphia, PA this past weekend (see http://www.apha.org/meetings/) the APHA came out with the results of a survey of teens that stated that teenage boys who played football are more likely than their peers to engage in risky behaviors such as drugs, drinking and violence.
We at ISPA and I independently in my clinical practice (see www.DrJohnMayer.com) have been saying for some time that we must be concerned about the youth culture within sports and how it can be a delicate environment, one where young people can learn negative behaviors just as much as they can learn the positive behaviors that we traditionally think sports can foster.
In my experience the negatives traits and behaviors that can grow out of sports can be prevented and even reversed by those adults who are in leadership roles in sports. It is our passion at ISPA to reach sports professionals in all fields, coaches, trainers, and the media to make a difference in this very issue of the fragile balance in sports at all levels between good values and harmful ones.
We need your help to spread the word about the International Sports Professionals Association-ISPA and our mission to improve the world of sports.
Dr. John E. Mayer, President
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Very well written article on steroids in the Ny Times today. Be sure to check it out! With Series Fever, Steroids issue fades to the Past Do you think it is a good thing that steroids are taking a back seat to the World Series? Is it okay that players such as Alex Rodriguez are forgiven so quickly?
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
ISPA World:
Hi all, I created a word a few days ago associated with Marathons. I did it a bit tongue in cheek, but it seems to be catching on. Here at ISPA we do have a goal of innovation in the field of sports, so bring it on.
Dr. John E. Mayer
President-ISPA
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Last night I spoke to a group of coaches on bullying and teasing. What impressed me about this group was the wide variations in the range of knowledge about working with young people in athletics. It reminded me and energized me that our mission at the International Sports Professionals Association-ISPA is a valuable one. COACHES NEED TO BE CREDENTIALED to assure that they keep continuing to learn and also adhere to high standards of ethics to work with young people.
Here at ISPA we credential coaches. Coaches should also keep in mind that this credential is important for their career advancement. Even if you are a volunteer coach it is important to be credentialed. Look through our web site for more details. www.TheSportsProfessionals.com
Dr. John E. Mayer, President-ISPA
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Hi All;
Well, Sunday was the 32nd running of the Chicago Marathon. I am pleased to say I finished with a PR. On September 13th I ran the Chicago 1/2 Marathon and also set a PR. In June I ran the Seattle Marathon and in January both Justin (Justin Mayer-Executive Director of ISPA.) and I ran the Arizona Marathon. It was the first time we ran together the entire distance as he always beat me in any event we ran in. (Talk about a good example of Family Fit!) All in all it was a good year for running for me. I’m looking forward to next year.
BTW, the crowds lining the streets in Chicago were amazing. There were more people out watching this year’s race than I have ever seen. That was kind of bitter sweet as it reminded me of what could have been for the 2016 Olympics.
John Mayer, President-ISPA
Tags: Chicago 2016, Dr. John Mayer, Dr. Mayer, Family Fit, International Sports Professionals Association, International Sports Professionals Association-ISPA, ISPA, jobs in sports, John Mayer, Motivation, Olympics, President-ISPA, Sports, Sports and Media, Sports Careers, Sportsmanship, the International Sports Professionals Association
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Position Opening:
Title: Recruitment Director- International
Description:
The International Sports Professionals Association-ISPA, has an opening for an individual to solicit professionals in the following categories: Psychologists, Physicians, Social Workers, Counselors, Pastoral Ministers, Ministers, Chiropractors, Nutritionists, Physical Therapists, Coaches, trainers, school counselors, and students in all these areas; to apply to become credentialed through our organization so that they can enhance their careers in serving the field of sports in many aspects or to start a career in sports. The professionals in ISPA serve sports at all levels.
In these trying economic times the field of sports along with the entertainment field have maintained its viability. There is no better time to encourage professionals to look into new revenue streams and professional opportunities.
The model this position is based on is the independent sales representative model that is traditional in many industries.
Qualifications:
- The individual should be capable of working independently with accountability to the main office.
- Ideally, the individual should have strong background in sports and possibly contacts in the sports world.
- The candidate should be self-motivated.
- The candidate should adhere to the highest standards of professionalism in their professional demeanor, appearance and communication skills.
- The candidate should have excellent writing skills, computer and Internet skills, and be experienced in Internet sales techniques.
Compensation:
Negotiable commission commensurate upon experience and skills.
Contact:
Dr. John E. Mayer, President ISPA
JMayer2@aol.com
Email inquires only. Submit resume and letter of interest and qualifications.
~Position Open Immediately~
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Position Opening:
Title: Recruitment Director- International
Description:
The International Sports Professionals Association-ISPA, has an opening for an individual to solicit professionals in the following categories: Psychologists, Physicians, Social Workers, Counselors, Pastoral Ministers, Ministers, Chiropractors, Nutritionists, Physical Therapists, Coaches, trainers, school counselors, and students in all these areas; to apply to become credentialed through our organization so that they can enhance their careers in serving the field of sports in many aspects or to start a career in sports. The professionals in ISPA serve sports at all levels.
In these trying economic times the field of sports along with the entertainment field have maintained its viability. There is no better time to encourage professionals to look into new revenue streams and professional opportunities.
The model this position is based on is the independent sales representative model that is traditional in many industries.
Qualifications:
- The individual should be capable of working independently with accountability to the main office.
- Ideally, the individual should have strong background in sports and possibly contacts in the sports world.
- The candidate should be self-motivated.
- The candidate should adhere to the highest standards of professionalism in their professional demeanor, appearance and communication skills.
- The candidate should have excellent writing skills, computer and Internet skills, and be experienced in Internet sales techniques.
Compensation:
Negotiable commission commensurate upon experience and skills.
Contact:
Dr. John E. Mayer, President
ISPA
Email inquires only. Submit resume and letter of interest and qualifications.
~Position Open Immediately~
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