Toggle navigation Program DetailsLevel: High SchoolGrades: Enrolled in 9-12Length: 9 daysGet InfoEnroll Now OverviewProgram HighlightsDates & LocationsHands-on SimulationsGuest SpeakersTrips & ToursLeadership TrainingTuitionExplore the business of sports at the NSLC on Sports Management.Join fellow athletes, sports fans, and promoters as you explore how to turn your passion for sports into a viable career off-the-field. Star athletes don’t gain fame and fortune accidentally and big-time sporting events don’t just happen. It’s extremely hard work, and you’ll see why as you get an insider’s view of the twists and turns of the sports world at the National Student Leadership Conference on Sports Management. Program HighlightsClient management simulationGuide your client through career pitfalls and successes during an interactive client management simulationVisit Major Sports VenuesYou'll go behind-the-scenes at some of the nation's biggest sports venues, includng Yankee Stadium or Madison Square Garden.The Business of SportsDiscover the business side of sports as you explore the interaction among entrepreneurs, major corporations, and your favorite teams.Dates & LocationsMarriott Crystal GatewayWashington, DC Sample Schedule Trips & ToursJune 23 - July 1July 5 - July 13 Program activities will take place on the campus of American University as well as at the hotel.Fordham UniversityFordham University has decided to cancel all conferences for the summer of 2021. Therefore, we have been forced to close all programs taking place in New York City this summer.Hands-on SimulationsThe NSLC on Sports Management high school program uses an interactive approach to learning that gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenging complexities of the sports world. You and your team will experience the ups and downs of managing the career of a star athlete during a realistic client management simulation. You will control your client’s fortunes as you negotiate contracts, land sponsorship deals, and manage public opinion.Our college-level lecture series will give you a foundation of knowledge on sports management.Topics include:Introduction to the Business of SportsSports Research and BroadcastingSports LawEvent ManagementSponsorships and Corporate DevelopmentMarketing and Public RelationsMeet Sports Industry LeadersWhile at the NSLC, you will meet with and learn from leaders in the world of sports and entertainment management. In past years, NSLC students have heard from special guest speakers including top executives and managers from the International Olympic Committee, D.C. United and the Staten Island Yankees.Jessica BermanVice President, National Hockey LeagueAaron CohenEmmy Award-Winning Sports Writer and Producer, HBO, ESPNMarc Raiken Senior Director of Athlete Marketing & Sales, Wasserman Media GroupView More Guest SpeakersCarla Varialle Esq.Partner, HRRVNathaniel WalshSenior Director, ESP PropertiesRick ResnickVP for Sports Marketing, UnivisionBehind-the-Scenes ToursAn important part of the NSLC is seeing the sites around some of our nation’s greatest cities. These trips are designed as both sight-seeing tours and exclusive educational trips specifically tailored to the area of Sports Management:Marriott Crystal GatewayTeam Challenge Course | DC United/Audi Field | Washington Nationals or Baltimore Orioles Game | Capitol Hill and the Smithsonian Museums | DC Monuments at Night |Fordham UniversityMetLife Stadium | Madison Square Garden | MLB Studios | New York Yankees or Mets Game | Radio City Music Hall | Rockefeller Center | Times SquareLeadership TrainingAt the heart of the NSLC is a leadership curriculum designed to build concrete leadership skills that will help you succeed. Interactive lectures and small-group workshops will give you an opportunity to build upon your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.Leadership topics tailored to the Sports Management program include:Personality Styles and Group DynamicsConflict ResolutionNegotiationPublic SpeakingIntrapersonal CommunicationTuitionProgram tuition includes housing, all on-campus meals, course materials, academic expenses, and activities. Tuition also includes chartered, air-conditioned motor coaches for off-campus briefings and tours. Note: Students are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the program as well as individual spending money for souvenirs, laundry, and a few off-campus meals during fields trips and tours.Click here to view our cancellation and refund policy.LocationTuitionNew York City$3,395
