Workshops

Each day, scholars will embark on an intense workshop which will be held in the Henley Boardroom at the Mosher Alumni House  on the campus of UC Santa Barbara.  These intense workshops, moderated by Director, Walter Boggan, will be composed of group projects, individual presentations, mock negotiation exercises, and take-home assignments. 
2018 workshops topics include the following:
Navigating Your Future and the Keys to College Admissions 
Elroy Pinks – Associate Director, Admissions/CEO
University of California, Davis - Archer Greenwood Consulting

This exclusive workshop, led by Education Consultant, Elroy Pinks,  will provide scholars with the skills to discover their true passion and to navigate the University Admissions process, including writing a “winning” personal statement.
​Sports Agents & Team Operations
Damon Jones – Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, Baseball and Business Operations
Washington Nationals Baseball Club

Have you ever wanted to know what it took to be a successful sports agent?  Maybe learn how a professional sports franchise is ran?  Well, Mr. Damon Jones will take you on a journey of his experience as a sports agent/attorney as well as his current role within the Washington Nationals Baseball Club.  From negotiating marketing and sponsorship deals to signing top baseball players such as Cy Young award winner, Max Scherzer and young phenom, Bryce Harper.  After this workshop, scholars will be sure to know exactly how their favorite team operates from behind the scenes.
The Role of an Athletic Director 
Carlos Reed – Director of Athletics
Drew School, San Francisco, CA

You have probably played in or attended a high school or college sporting event.  Did you ever think about how the two teams on the field or on the court were determined to compete on the that specific day.  How about the decision to hire the head coach or even how the playing facility is being managed.  In the this workshop, you will learn how athletic directors on the high school and college levels provide guidance for their respective sports programs.  From determining the budget of the athletic department to working with governing boards such as the CIF and NCAA, you will be sure to get an in-depth look at the duties of an athletic director.
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​A Behind the Scenes Look at Sports Radio and Television
*Tara August – Vice President - Talent Services
Turner Sports

So you're probably listening to your local sports radio stations and wondering how the show is produced.  Or you're watching "Inside the NBA" on TNT and wondering what it takes to put on this popular show.  Tara August will give you an inside look on her experience working with Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley and also the day to day business decisions she has to make as the Vice-President of Talent Services.
​How to Provide Public Relations for a Professional Athlete
Livis Freeman – Lecturer & CEO
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communications
4 Our Fans, Inc.

So you just read an article on Twitter about your favorite player.  Or you probably saw the latest news on ESPN about your favorite team.  Well, this is all part of the “umbrella” of Public Relations. Mr. Livis Freeman will teach scholars the techniques of coordinating the flow of information and generating public interest of your future sports client or team employer.  
Independent Video Production within the Sports Industry 
Brandon James – Owner & Creative Director
C2R Productions, Inc.

Professional athletes like LeBron James and Alonzo Ball are taking it upon themselves to hire professionals to produce their own content to enhance their brand via television, social media and the world wide web.  Companies such as Nike and Under Armour are following suit to promote their products on a grassroots level.  Mr. Brandon James will provide scholars with his blueprint on what it took to start C2R Productions and create opportunities to produce video content for the likes of C.C. Sabathia of the New York Yankees and former NBA great, Antawn Jamison.  Mr. James will also provide the scholars with an opportunity to get behind the camera and on the editing bay to produce their own video content.
The Professional Athlete - From the Hardwood to a Sports Television Analyst and NBA Scout
Antawn Jamison – 17 Year NBA Great and Scout, Los Angeles Lakers

This exclusive workshop will provide you with an opportunity to discuss all aspects of what it takes to be a professional athlete and beyond with Mr. Antawn Jamison.  From picking his agent to negotiate his player contract, to even learning the offensive playbook of a NBA team.  How about the process of preparing for life after basketball?...you'll get all that and more in an intimate conversation with Antawn Jamison.
Community Relations in Professional Sports 
Janet Sevilla – Community Affairs Manager,
 Atlanta Braves Baseball Club

So you probably know that professional teams sign professional athletes to play on their respective teams.  Did you know that teams also produce community relation programs within their respective cities.  In this sessions, Janet Sevilla will provide scholars with information on how to execute productive community relations programs on the team level.
More Workshops to be Added Soon!
* Indicates Speakers That Will Present Via Video Conferencing