Essential Question

My essential question is as follows. What does it take to most effectively handle the finances of a client in the sports business? I want to know this specific area of the industry, because I believe that will be the hardest conquer in the obstacles that will arise. It was quite difficult to find one question that I would focus an entire paper on, because it's such a large industry. I am looking forward to getting very specific information on this question and writing a great paper,

Social Innovation Camp

This Wednesday our iQuest class took a field trip to the Social Innovation Camp. This is a camp where wise mentors guide intelligent kids to creating something amazing. I thought this was going to be a boring camp to be honest. Although immediately when I stepped in the door, I knew it was going to be a special experience. We started off by being put into groups. I got put into a group with three monte vista students that didn't know. I was shy and timid at first but as the event progressed we really got to know eachother. We had to create a PowerPoint on an idea or product that we came up with to solve a social issue. We chose the subject of puppy mills. This was a very sad subject that I thought moved some people. We did a great job collaborating and thinking as one. This whole thing reminded me of the movie "The Internship". I got a lot from this feild trip and I wouldn't mind doing it again.

Semester Book

This semester we had to read a book for our iQuest class, and I chose the book Sports Management by Phil Schaaf. This book relates directly to my passion which is sports management. I don't think I could have picked a more perfect book. This book have me an inside look into the vast world of the sports business. There was a lot of detail as to how it started and how it has transformed into one of the largest entertainment industries in the world. There are also many facts on how there are so many businesses that aren't focused on sports but are still connected. All of these aspects of the industry fall right under the area and field of management I am working towards. I see how as a sports manager you need to look everywhere for possible business opportunities or else you won't have success. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in entertainment, management, or just plain sports. Good read.