Take The Guesswork Out Of How To Build A Successful Career As An Action Sports Athlete
The 4-Week virtual Sports Management Mastermind Intensive provides step-by-step guidance to help action sports athletes and their families learn what it takes to attract sponsors and build a successful career
Do you want to know exactly what sponsors and sports agents look for when signing an athlete?
Is your goal to compete in X Games, WSL, Olympics or be a top freestyle action sports athlete who creates content?
Do you want the roadmap used by top action sport agents to build your dream career as an action sports athlete?
The 4-week live virtual (via Zoom) Sports Management Mastermind Intensive is designed to educate action sports athletes how to attract sponsors, build an athlete brand that stands out, overcome fear as a athlete and improve sports performance (while emphasizing fun and mental health) and educate their parents on how to best support them in their journey.
Each 90-minute class provides an intimate interactive experience that combines education, Q&A's, with leading action sports industry guest speakers including your favorite professional athletes.
Led by veteran action sports agents Sue Izzo and Circe Wallace, and action sports legend Todd Richards, who share their combined 50+ years of experience and proven know-how, along with tools and resources to help athletes build a successful career in action sports.
CLASS IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS!!
Check Out The Winter Sessions"I wish I had this class when I was coming up as a professional snowboarder"
The Sports Management Mastermind Intensive is not what you think it is. It is so much more. Check out what Todd Richards Action Sports Legend, SMM Host, NBC Winter Olympic Analyst, and Co-Host of the Monday Mass Podcast has to say about the SMM 4-Week Intensive.
I feel like years have been removed from the learning curve and the knowledge that we acquired overwhelmingly justified the investment.
- Damon Wyler, Parent of Surfer Luke Wyler
"If there was ever a handbook for parents of action sports athletes, this is it. This mastermind is worth every penny!"
- Shawn Deane, Parent of Surfer Will Deane
"The SMM gave us strategic and thoughtful guidance on how to help our son become a valued athlete and great human being."
- Elisabetta Quaglia, Parent of Snowboarder Alessandro Barbieri
Build Your Athlete Brand
Winning isn't enough, you need to have an athlete brand that resonates and stands out.
Discover how to craft an athlete brand that is true to who you are, identify what you want to be known for, and establish your uniqueness.
Understand the role athlete brands play in adding value and helping to attract (and keep!) sponsors.
We break down what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to your athlete brand.
Hear directly from sports agents, athletes, and brand leaders on what is most important when it comes to an athlete brand.
Social Media & Athlete Pitch Deck
You are most likely doing social media all wrong.
Discover how to use your social media platforms to tell the story of you and what you are all about.
Learn how to use social media to your benefit and not your detriment. And what sponsors are looking for when they look at your profile.
In this session we share simple social media strategies to help you promote your athlete brand the right way.
Learn what to do and what not to do as a athlete and a parent when it comes to content creation. We share how to have a healthy balance when it comes to social for your emotional well-being and how to handle online bullies
You will also learn about athlete pitch decks, what to include, and how to create one to send to sponsors.
Mental Strength, Mindset, & Performance
Mindset, mental strength, and mental health are the name of the game.
As a developing athlete, it is imperative to understand how to cultivate mental strength while prioritizing mental health and why keeping it fun is critical to long-term success.
From growth mindset to sports psychology discover how athletes can harness the power of their thoughts to become top competitors, level up their skills, and overcome injuries.
We discuss how to conquer negative self-talk, deal with fear, to understanding why your self-worth is based on more than just your results in sports.
This includes how parents can help foster this and contribute to the development of self-awareness in a positive and productive way.
And how competition preparation, skillset development, and training plays in your growth and success throughout your career.
Sponsors, Sports Agents, & Contracts
Learn how to develop and nurture relationships with sponsors, team managers, and sports agents.
Understand exactly how to start conversations with people in the industry, what to ask, what to expect, and how to create lasting mutually beneficial relationships.
Gain insights into the role and responsibilities of the athlete, parent, agent, and sponsor and how to create healthy communication and boundaries while navigating relationship building with industry leaders.
We discuss the shifting dynamics and importance of the parent/athlete relationship as a career evolves.
Sponsorship comes with major responsibility for an athlete so it is important to understand the expectations that come with signing a deal.
Hear from top sports agents on what they look for when signing athletes, what to expect, and how to build a successful partnership together.
MEET A FEW OF OUR PAST SMM GUEST SPEAKERS
WHY TRY TO FIGURE IT OUT ON YOUR OWN WHEN YOU CAN LEARN FROM THE AGENTS WHO MAKE THE DEALS
FOR LESS THAN $75.00 PER WEEK YOU GET:
- 4 sessions with over 6 1/2 hours of LIVE virtual instruction, inspiration, and Q&A's
- Class replays included so you NEVER miss a session, 20+ pages of wrap-up notes, and worksheets
- Learn directly from top professional athletes, action sports marketing directors, and industry experts
- Past guest speakers include Rob Machado, Travis Rice, Dashawn Jordan, Ian Walsh, Torah Bright, Red Gerard, Marketing Directors from Red Bull, Go Pro, Rip Curl, The North Face, and Sports Performance coach to Travis Pastrana, Paul Rodriguez, Jagger Eaton
- Access to private SMM Facebook Group and community
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"It’s a blessing that The Sports Management Mastermind class exists. I can’t imagine a better resource for aspiring athletes and parents to help navigate the steps needed to pursue an action sports career."
- Tim Dinofa & son Cruz - Surfer
Why try to go about building your child's career in action sports blindly when the Sports Management Mastermind Intensive gives you the roadmap on how to do it from the experts themselves?
- Irene Navarro & son Titus Santucci - Surfer
From dealing with sponsors, social media, and mental health the Sports Management Mastermind Intensive gave us amazing information and tools on how to handle all aspects of our son's rapid progression as a snowboarder.
- Jill Ruffle - Parent
LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO ATTRACT YOUR DREAM SPONSORS
Learn directly from from the sports agents and action sports industry leaders to help you build your career as an action sports athlete during our LIVE VIRTUAL 4-Week Sports Management Mastermind Intensive.
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