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Sports Business Academy at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

On August 11-13th, Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is hosting a Sports Business Academy for high school & college students.



The Sports Business Academy at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, presented by Lunar Sports, is for high school and college students looking to gain insight into the business of sports. This three day event, taking place August 11-13, 2014, will educate students to the wide range of jobs that exist within the sports world. We provide students an opportunity to learn about the business from executives who have practical experience in the field.



Here’s our current lineup and we’ll be adding more speakers:

  • Ernie Accorsi – Former NFL GM & Executive (35+ years as an NFL Executive)
  • Brian Cull – NHL, Vice President of Integrated Marketing
  • Brian Dailey – Showtime Sports, Vice President of Digital Media
  • Greg King – New York Yankees, Assistant Director of Marketing & Advertising
  • Kevin Manahan – NJ.com, Sports Director
  • Andrew Robinson – Asst AD Creative Services & Fan Experience
  • Pat Capra – Lunar Sports Group, President
  • Dave Kaplan – Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, Executive Director



What:   Sports Business Academy at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

Who:    High School & College Students interested in the business of sports

When:  August 11th – 13th , 2014 (Monday-Wednesday 9am – 3pm)

Where:  Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center (on the Campus of Montclair State University)

Cost:     $299 per student

**Register by August 1, 2014 to receive the Early registration price of $275



Register online via LunarSportsGroup.com

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