Networking through Twitter

When I first out about twitter I was completely against it! Needless to say that has changed and changed quickly especially for individuals who are sports enthusiasts and people like myself who aspire to work in baseball.

Twitter has allowed for networking to happen almost instantly. Now some of those conversations are just through a 140 words, but some have developed to emails, to reviewing numerous blogs and websites to phone calls with others who are just as passionate about baseball as I am.

Because of this, I just wanted to share a thank you to those I've talked to in some length, be it twitter, email, phone, etc. I admire your passion for baseball and together we can all make our specific dreams a reality.

THANK YOU TO:

*SABR
*Sports Management Worldwide
*Maury Brown of Biz in Baseball
*Adam Foster - Project Prospects
*Nate Birtwell - Advocare & NC State Baseball
*Frankie Piliere - Former Texas Ranger Scout & MLB Fanhouse
*Pentagon Sports Management
*Pro Star Management
*Will Carroll - Baseball Prospectus

Opportunities I've had in baseball, sports, athletics, fitness

My dream, my passion is to work in athletics. More specifically, I want to in baseball. I have taken a number of steps in order to make that dream a reality. Below are steps I have taken up to date:

Education:
*Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Johnson & Wales University
*Master's degree in Sports Leadership from Northeastern University (March 2010)
*Certificate in Baseball GM & Scouting from Sports Management Worldwide

Volunteer Opportunities:
*Women's Professional Football League (New England Storm)
*Rhode Island Kid's First Food & Fitness Expo
*Internship with the YMCA - Winter/Spring 2004
*Annual Road Race - Jewish Community Center
*Annual Golf Outing - Jewish Community Center
*Assisted Sam Horn with Baseball Camp in conjunction with Jewish Community Center
*Assistant Baseball Coach Brebeuf Jesuit Prep - Spring 2009
*Assistant Baseball Coach Lafayette White Sox - Summer 2009
*Biz of Baseball - October 2009

Employment Opportunities:
*Johnson & Wales University - Student Assistant Manager at university fitness center; September 2000-May 2004
*Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots) - Information Staff
*Dunkin Donuts Center - Security
*Pawtucket Red Sox
*YMCA - Fitness Center/Membership; 2005-2006
*Health & Physical Education Manager at Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island; March 2006 - June 2007
*Assistant Baseball Coach - Brebuef Jesuit Prep

Professional Networking Opportunities:
*2009 Sports Management Worldwide Career Conference at NFL Combine
*2009 Sports Management Worldwide Career Conference at Baseball Winter Meetings
*2009 Baseball Winter Meetings
*2009 Indiana Baseball Coaches Clinic of Champions
*2009 Butler University Hot Stove Baseball Coaches Clinic
*2010 Indiana High School Baseball Coaches State Clinic

Professional Associations:
*International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) - Student Member in college
*Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
*Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA)
*Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA)
*Society of American Baseball Research (SABR)