Toggle navigation Program DetailsLevel: High SchoolGrades: Enrolled in 9-12Length: 9 daysGet InfoEnroll Now OverviewProgram HighlightsDates & LocationsHands-on SimulationsGuest SpeakersTrips & ToursLeadership TrainingEarn College CreditTuitionExplore 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 HighlightsNote: Space is limited. Please login to the online application to see up-to-date session availability.Client 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 & LocationsFordham UniversityNew York, NY Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJuly 23 - July 31August 3 - August 11Hands-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: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 CommunicationCollege Credit OptionAmerican University (AU) and NSLC have a unique partnership that enables you to earn college credit by enrolling in a supplemental online course designed to correlate with your NSLC program’s area of study. By enrolling in this credit course, you will enjoy a stimulating, innovative, and personalized college-level learning experience that builds on your NSLC accomplishments. The course is for one credit and is taught in a self-paced, asynchronous format across six weeks, allowing ample time to complete assignments. The course is designed to work within the framework of NSLC; students are not expected to complete coursework while on campus. Students may register for college credit via their personal student portal (myNSLC) once they have enrolled in an NSLC session.Click here to learn more about this opportunity. TuitionProgram 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$3,495
