The Insider Edge
To Land a Career in Sports
The Proven Playbook From a 30-Year Executive
At the NBA League Office, NIKE, NASCAR, and NBA Team Front Office
The Proven Playbook From a 30-Year Executive
At the NBA League Office, NIKE, NASCAR, and NBA Team Front Office
The Proven Playbook From a 30-Year Executive
At the NBA League Office, NIKE, NASCAR, and NBA Team Front Office



Guide
The Exclusive, Insider Guide
To Land a Job in Sports
The 200 best and most accessible companies in sports your
competitors aren’t pursuing.
The 200 best and most accessible companies in sports your
competitors aren’t pursuing.
The 200 best and most accessible companies in sports your
competitors aren’t pursuing.
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Endorsements
Why The Sports Career Edge
“(Sports Career Edge Founder) Zane is a gifted and experienced sports executive who has the connections and insight necessary to successfully guide the next generation of leaders into the sports industry.”
Erik Greupner,
CEO, San Diego Padres
“Zane has tremendous experience across the sports industry that provides him with a unique perspective for those seeking a path into a career in sports.”
Peter O’Reilly,
Executive Vice President, NFL
"Zane's extensive experience in sports and his ability to mentor professionals make him an invaluable asset for anyone looking to break into the industry.”
Jimmy Spencer
Senior Vice President, LeBron James
The SpringHill Co“Zane is the quintessential sports mentor with incomparable experience and the ability to supercharge the careers of aspiring sports professionals."
Jon Schwartz
Former Senior Vice President,
Big Ten Conference“As one of the few sports industry leaders with deep experience across leagues, brands and teams, Zane brings 30+ years of learnings to bear with his thoughtful and strategic approach to career development in sports.”
Eric Nyquist
Senior Vice President, NASCAR
“Zane has had an incredibly diverse career in the sports world and is a great resource to learn the industry.”
Jacob Ullman
Senior Vice President, FOX Sports
“(Sports Career Edge Founder) Zane is a gifted and experienced sports executive who has the connections and insight necessary to successfully guide the next generation of leaders into the sports industry.”
Erik Greupner,
CEO, San Diego Padres
“Zane has tremendous experience across the sports industry that provides him with a unique perspective for those seeking a path into a career in sports.”
Peter O’Reilly,
Executive Vice President, NFL
"Zane's extensive experience in sports and his ability to mentor professionals make him an invaluable asset for anyone looking to break into the industry.”
Jimmy Spencer
Senior Vice President, LeBron James
The SpringHill Co“Zane is the quintessential sports mentor with incomparable experience and the ability to supercharge the careers of aspiring sports professionals."
Jon Schwartz
Former Senior Vice President,
Big Ten Conference“As one of the few sports industry leaders with deep experience across leagues, brands and teams, Zane brings 30+ years of learnings to bear with his thoughtful and strategic approach to career development in sports.”
Eric Nyquist
Senior Vice President, NASCAR
“Zane has had an incredibly diverse career in the sports world and is a great resource to learn the industry.”
Jacob Ullman
Senior Vice President, FOX Sports
“(Sports Career Edge Founder) Zane is a gifted and experienced sports executive who has the connections and insight necessary to successfully guide the next generation of leaders into the sports industry.”
Erik Greupner,
CEO, San Diego Padres
“Zane has tremendous experience across the sports industry that provides him with a unique perspective for those seeking a path into a career in sports.”
Peter O’Reilly,
Executive Vice President, NFL
"Zane's extensive experience in sports and his ability to mentor professionals make him an invaluable asset for anyone looking to break into the industry.”
Jimmy Spencer
Senior Vice President, LeBron James
The SpringHill Co“Zane is the quintessential sports mentor with incomparable experience and the ability to supercharge the careers of aspiring sports professionals."
Jon Schwartz
Former Senior Vice President,
Big Ten Conference“As one of the few sports industry leaders with deep experience across leagues, brands and teams, Zane brings 30+ years of learnings to bear with his thoughtful and strategic approach to career development in sports.”
Eric Nyquist
Senior Vice President, NASCAR
“Zane has had an incredibly diverse career in the sports world and is a great resource to learn the industry.”
Jacob Ullman
Senior Vice President, FOX Sports
“(Sports Career Edge Founder) Zane is a gifted and experienced sports executive who has the connections and insight necessary to successfully guide the next generation of leaders into the sports industry.”
Erik Greupner,
CEO, San Diego Padres
“Zane has tremendous experience across the sports industry that provides him with a unique perspective for those seeking a path into a career in sports.”
Peter O’Reilly,
Executive Vice President, NFL
"Zane's extensive experience in sports and his ability to mentor professionals make him an invaluable asset for anyone looking to break into the industry.”
Jimmy Spencer
Senior Vice President, LeBron James
The SpringHill Co“Zane is the quintessential sports mentor with incomparable experience and the ability to supercharge the careers of aspiring sports professionals."
Jon Schwartz
Former Senior Vice President,
Big Ten Conference“As one of the few sports industry leaders with deep experience across leagues, brands and teams, Zane brings 30+ years of learnings to bear with his thoughtful and strategic approach to career development in sports.”
Eric Nyquist
Senior Vice President, NASCAR
“Zane has had an incredibly diverse career in the sports world and is a great resource to learn the industry.”
Jacob Ullman
Senior Vice President, FOX Sports
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Resources
The Sports Career Edge Tools
To Break Into Sports

Insider sports career guides for high school, college and international students

Premiere, private 1-on-1 sports career strategy coaching with Zane Stoddard

VIP group Sports Career Edge workshops with Zane Stoddard

Custom Dream Job Roadmap to your select role, market and company

Institutional speaking & partnerships

University sports career curriculum development

The Elite Talent Collective placement program for top job candidates
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Bio




The Sports Career Edge Founder Zane Stoddard
One of the most experienced leaders in the sports industry, The Sports Career Edge Founder Zane Stoddard has spent 30 years at the NBA league office, NIKE, NASCAR and an NBA team front office, leading both the NBA and NASCAR’s Los Angeles offices for 2 decades.
He’s been featured in dozens of major media publications, from USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, to NBC, FOX Sports and ESPN.
A sought-after speaker, Zane has spoken at dozens of major business conferences and universities, including, USC, Texas A&M, UCLA, Arizona State, West Virginia University, University of Arizona, San Diego State and Grand Canyon University.
He sits on/has sat on several Boards, including for the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management Executive Education Program and the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards.
One of the most experienced leaders in the sports industry, The Sports Career Edge Founder Zane Stoddard has spent 30 years at the NBA league office, NIKE, NASCAR and an NBA team front office, leading both the NBA and NASCAR’s Los Angeles offices for 2 decades.
He’s been featured in dozens of major media publications, from USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, to NBC, FOX Sports and ESPN.
A sought-after speaker, Zane has spoken at dozens of major business conferences and universities, including, USC, Texas A&M, UCLA, Arizona State, West Virginia University, University of Arizona, San Diego State and Grand Canyon University.
He sits on/has sat on several Boards, including for the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management Executive Education Program and the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards.
One of the most experienced leaders in the sports industry, The Sports Career Edge Founder Zane Stoddard has spent 30 years at the NBA league office, NIKE, NASCAR and an NBA team front office, leading both the NBA and NASCAR’s Los Angeles offices for 2 decades.
He’s been featured in dozens of major media publications, from USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, to NBC, FOX Sports and ESPN.
A sought-after speaker, Zane has spoken at dozens of major business conferences and universities, including, USC, Texas A&M, UCLA, Arizona State, West Virginia University, University of Arizona, San Diego State and Grand Canyon University.
He sits on/has sat on several Boards, including for the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management Executive Education Program and the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards.
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