Sport Management Mentor Program

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Sports Management Mentor Program (SMMP)


Created by: John R. Vaughn, Chief Marketing Officer, bLinc Sports
Contact Info: E-mail john@bLincSports.com or call (865) 850-9323

I. Overview


a. Introduction

I’m proud to announce the launch of the Sports Management Mentor Program (SMMP) in March 2008. Why? Because I have a passion to mentor undergraduate and graduate sports management students, and those who have recently secured their first job in the sports marketing industry. Simply stated, I want to put my many years of sports marketing experience to work for a select group of individuals who are interested in forging ahead of their peers and making meaningful contributions in the sports industry.

There’s an incredible need in the marketplace for an effective mentoring program. A mentor who truly cares can provide you with an overwhelming advantage over the competition. For example, University of Central Florida Senior Associate Athletic Director Steve Angelucci has been my mentor for 14 years. He has not only provided me with wisdom and guidance that I wouldn’t have otherwise received, but he has also been directly responsible for helping me secure four (4) jobs. There’s power in having an active mentor in your life.


b. Testimonials

As you consider potential involvement in the SMMP, it’s important for you to know more about me. While I’ve included a biography at the conclusion of this document, there are some testimonials listed below, too.


Quote # 1

“I've had the personal and professional privilege of knowing John for over 14 years. I can say without reservation he is the finest, most responsible and honest person I've ever known. His seemingly boundless reservoir of talent, experience, integrity and good old common sense has made me resolve to someday work with him again." – Steve Angelucci, my mentor and the senior associate athletic director at the University of Central Florida


Quote # 2

“As a first year graduate student in the Ohio University MBA/MSA program, I am currently searching for internship opportunities. I reached out to John to discuss such opportunities and other advice regarding my future in the sports industry. Not only was he generous with his advice and sports knowledge, but within 12 hours (probably less!), he had already contacted 5 people on my behalf who he thought could provide me with further assistance. It's obvious that John truly wants to see me succeed and will do as much as he can to help get me there. We need more John Vaughn's in this industry!” – Janae Laverdiere, sports management student at Ohio University