Bronx, N.Y. – The Sports Business Institute (SBI) held a weeklong sports career camp for high school students from June 21 to June 24 at the Fordham University Westchester Campus in West Harrison, NY.
Students enrolled in the weeklong event were high school seniors from the New York Metro area and from other parts of the U.S, including two from Florida (including IMG Academy). Speakers included industry executives from the USTA, the Washington Commanders, WFAN, CBS Sports, WFUV Sports, Fordham Athletics, Skyline Conference Commissioner Linda Bruno; sports media personality and former NY Rangers Tom Laidlaw, and the dean of Associated Press NFL sportswriters, Barry Wilner.
Fordham Athletics is an initial partner with SBI. “We are excited about this partnership, and this was just a tremendous event for the students to come and visit our campus and to learn from these fine industry executives,” said Anthony Davidson, the dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Fordham University.
“We are absolutely thrilled with this event”, said SBI Executive Director Dave Torromeo. “The quality of these students was amazing. They were totally engaged asking pertinent questions as they soaked in career tips from the best of the best in the industry.”
This program is one of several and was established for high school students interested in pursuing a collegiate career that would lead to a job in sports. The four-day event covered a wide range of topics and perspectives shared by industry leaders, educators, directors, and other influencers in the sports world.
Highlights included a panel of Athletic Directors including Fordham Athletic Director Ed Kull, who shared insights into various challenges of being a collegiate student-athlete and their roles dealing with Title IX, NIL, and the student-athlete experience as a whole.
“It was a great experience to be a part of SBI’s career camp,” said Ed Kull. “The students were engaging and interactive and it was an honor to be included and share the stage with my industry colleagues. I am looking forward to working even more with SBI in the future.”
The program culminated with a tour and visit hosted by ANC Sports (Learfield/IMG), a worldwide leader in video and LED signage and marketing, and all students were presented with a certificate by Fordham University and SBI.
Former New York Ranger, True Grit author, podcaster and Survivor contestant Tom Laidlaw was a keynote luncheon speaker. WFAN host, Rick Wolff shared his expertise on youth sports and sports psychology.
Other highlights included longtime industry media executive Len DeLuca, and media personalities such as WFUV’s Bobby Ciafardini and Rob Adams.
Fordham University & The Sports Business Institute (SBI)
Sports Career Camp
June 21-24, 2022
Ed Manetta, Managing Director, FASTLANE
Jessica Oliveira, Recruiter USTA
Eugene Doris – Director of Inter-Collegiate Athletic Consulting
Rachelle Paul – Director of Athletics, Saint Peter’s University
Marianne Reilly – Athletic Director, Manhattan College
Ed Kull – Athletic Director, Fordham University
Walter Recher – Sports Management Consultant
Tom Laidlaw – Founder of True Grit Life and Sports Media Personality
Richard Kent – NIL Expert and Sports Attorney
Justin Jacobson – Attorney, Author and E-sports and NIL expert
Linda Bruno – Commissioner, Skyline Conference
Matt Glovaski – Athletic Director, Iona College
Michael Schreck – Co-Founder and CEO of Collegiate Sports Management
Joe DiBari – Director of Sports Media Relations, Fordham University
Seth Cantor – VP Business Development and Broadcaster, Rockland Boulders
Bobby Ciafardini – Sports Broadcaster and Director of WFUV Sports
Barry Wilner – Sportswriter and Head NFL writer, Associated Press
Janine Galiotti – Director of Partnership Marketing, USTA
Maggie Jent – Business Development, League Apps
Zach Swanson – Sales Executive, Outside Interactive
Deijana Lebron – Hype Team, Washington Commanders
Joseph Groglio – Account Executive, Fanatics
Rick Wolff, Author, Sports Psychologists and WFAN Host
David Vanslette, Founder, CEO FAIRWAYiQ
Dave Torromeo, Executive Director, SBI
ANC SPORTS VISIT
Mike Hopkins (SVP Sales Ops/Consulting)
George Fisher (Regional Operations Manager)
Alexis Ventarola (Manager, Client Services)
Kyle Piper (Manager, Contracts)
Daniel Croci (Creative Director)
