By Madison Krauss – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s FBLA Club attended the Bridgeport Islanders’ Sports Marketing and Management Seminar on November 12. 

At the seminar, students had the opportunity to hear from business people within the Bridgeport Islanders organization as well as representatives from local colleges. These speakers spoke on careers in both the professional and collegiate sports industries that many students may not have previously known about.

“Many students are interested in playing and watching sports and are unaware of the various business jobs and career options available in sports and entertainment,” FBLA Advisor Mrs. Israelite said. 

The Bridgeport Islanders welcomed business students from across the state to participate in a Sports Marketing and Management Seminar. This event provided students with the unique opportunity to gain insights and advice from industry professionals and learn about careers in the business side of sports.

After hearing from the business professionals, students had the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. This allowed them to ask the speakers questions at the seminar to gain deeper insight into the various career paths explored. 

“I enjoyed the q&a with the amphitheater representatives about the responsibilities the workers have the most, and obviously watching the game,” junior Natalie Rendon said. 

The goal of the Sports Marketing and Management Seminar was to open the doors for students who are interested in playing and watching sports, and who are also unaware of the various business jobs and career options available within sports and entertainment. 

The students learned many lessons from the seminar, including how they can have a future career in sports marketing, along with what goes on in the background of these careers. 

A majority of the student’s favorite part of the field trip was being able to stay after the seminar to watch a minor league hockey game. 

“I enjoyed watching the hockey game after the seminar,” junior Jack Lefevre said.

Another favorite part of the trip for the majority of students was having the ability to enjoy the hockey game alongside their friends.

“My favorite part of the game was watching the game with all my friends,” junior Yeiden Nieves said.

The field trip was centered around the seminar but also offered the opportunity to watch the hockey game which was new for some students. 

“My favorite part was the game when the players had their introduction and outros,” junior Amaya Lewis said.