Sports Resources to Land an Offer
Market Research Tools
As a UChicago student, you get free access to the online editions of leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times along with databases for market, industry, and company research.
LinkedIn Learning
UChicago students also have free access to LinkedIn Learning! Utilize this great resource to fill in knowledge and skill gaps in the industries and functions for which you’re recruiting. The Excel Essential Training is a great resource to prepare for sports analytics roles.
Sports Peer Advisers
Sports Peer Advisers
Make an appointment to speak with a Sports Peer Adviser who have who's recently gone through recruiting! These peer advisers can assist with recruiting questions, facilitate mock interviews, and discuss their experiences with specific firms. Sports Peer Advisers are available for meetings during the academic year.
If you are interested in becoming a Sports Peer Adviser, please email Ryan Bedell.
Name and Firm | Additional Firm Interview Experience | Industry Area / Group Experience |
|---|---|---|
Ariel Goldberg (Sports Info Solutions) | Sports Analytics, Data Scout | |
Cara Banks (Detroit Tigers) | Los Angeles Dodgers, UCLA Women's Basketball | Baseball Operations, Sports Analytics |
Wilson Wendt (Miami Marlins) | Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners | Sports Analytics |
Sports Industry Contacts
Arnon de Mello | NBA
Carlos Maluf | ESPN Brazil
Damani Leech | Denver Broncos
Derek Chang | Liberty Media
Farren Lesko | Chicago Bulls
Jaime Faulkner | Chicago Blackhawks
John Clark | Silly Pickles
Lulu Tan | Houston Hammers
Miranda Burt | Colorado Rockies
Pablo Pena | Research
Patrick Bedell | OT Sports Group
Sean Ahmed | Detroit Tigers
Vicente Fernandez | Sportsmanias