Book Title: Internship Playbook

Subtitle: Skills and Strategies for Sport Industry Success

by David J. Kelley

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Book Description: Internship Playbook equips aspiring sport professionals with the essential skills, strategies, and insights needed to prepare for, secure, and excel in sport industry internships. Through clear guidance on résumés, interviews, networking, workplace expectations, and mentorship, the book helps students confidently navigate the internship journey and transition into meaningful careers.

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Contents

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Book Description

Internship Playbook: Skills and Strategies for Sport Industry Success is a comprehensive guide designed to support students entering the dynamic world of sport industry internships. Covering every stage of the internship lifecycle, the book provides actionable advice on crafting effective résumés and cover letters, preparing for interviews, building professional connections, and evaluating internship opportunities. It also explores key workplace topics such as supervisor–intern relationships, professional behavior, mentorship, and the expectations interns should anticipate when entering the sport industry. With chapters dedicated to avoiding pitfalls, developing essential personality traits, and transitioning from internship to full‑time employment, this resource empowers students to approach their internship experience with confidence, professionalism, and purpose. As part of the University of Cincinnati Press Transformational OER Series, it offers accessible, real‑world guidance for anyone pursuing a career in sport management, marketing, events, or athletic administration.

Author

David J. Kelley

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Internship Playbook Copyright © 2026 by David J. Kelley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Subject

Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries

Metadata

Title
Internship Playbook
Author
David J. Kelley
License

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

Internship Playbook Copyright © 2026 by David J. Kelley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Primary Subject
Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries
Additional Subject(s)
Business and Management
Institution
University of Cincinnati
Series Title
University of Cincinnati Press Transformational OER Series
Publisher
University of Cincinnati Press
Publisher City
Cincinnati