𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙐𝙥: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

When Bryana Novegil was in college, she had no idea where her career would take her.

She was a student-athlete.

Juggling classes.

Practices.

And whatever little downtime she could find.

Just trying to make it through the semester.

Then her professor made it mandatory to attend a career fair.

Which she didn’t think she had time for.

Of course!

“Looking back, that day changed everything.”

What’d she realize?

Sometimes the opportunities we don’t want to pursue are the ones that shape our future.

Since then, she’s taken a few things that have helped her build a career in the sports industry.

And they can spark yours too:

1. Say yes to opportunities.

Even if they don’t seem like a perfect fit.

The best paths aren’t always obvious.

2. Be confident in the room.

You’re there for a reason.

So show up as if you belong.

And if someone doesn’t choose you?

You can hop into a shorter line somewhere else.

3. Network intentionally.

Shake hands.

Introduce yourself.

And leave an impression.

Bryana went to the least popular booth at the fair.

And pitched them with honesty.

She said, “I’m looking for an opportunity.

And the other lines here …

They’re long.

Nobody’s taking a shot on you.

I want to invest in your organization.

I know I can bring value to it.”

4. Remember your “why”.

For Bryana, it’s family.

Community.

And the joy of working in an industry she loves.

Your “why” keeps you going.

Especially on the tough days.

And finally, don’t be defined by your title.

Your career is what you do.

But it’s not who you are.

If you’re starting out,

looking to transition,

or even wondering if this industry is for you,

you also belong here.

Every experience.

Every setback.

Every step forward.

It’s all part of the journey.

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Know a college student or recent graduate who’s looking to work in sports?

Then repost Bryana’s story.

It’ll be the boost they need to do incredible work with their dream team.

And thank you for your time and valuable insights Bryana!

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