“There’s no single path to a successful career in sports.”
That was one of the biggest themes from Episode
#36 of the TeamWork Online Sports Business Speaker Series, Navigating Changing Career Paths in Sports.
Hosted by TeamWork Online President Davis Filippell, the virtual conversation featured HR and Talent Acquisition leaders from across professional sports who shared lessons from their own career journeys and advice for the next generation.
🎤 Featured speakers:
⚾ Kate Skidmore, Chief Human Resources Officer, Baltimore Orioles
⚾ Sara Renee Sanchez, Vice President, Human Resources, Miami Marlins & loanDepot Park
🏒 Kyle Waymon, Director, Talent Acquisition, St. Louis Blues
💡 A few standout takeaways:
✅ Some of the best learning comes from jobs you didn’t enjoy. Those experiences help you discover what motivates you and where you can provide value.
✅ Don’t get locked into one team, league, or organization. Great opportunities exist throughout the sports industry.
✅ When an o...