Get In The Game

Providing HBCU students & college students of color the chance to learn more about the sports business.

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Head ice hockey coach for @TSUedu @blkhky gave light to playing “Hockey Our Way” when answering questions about being the first HBCU hockey program. He’s excited to grow their identity using this slogan to increase overall participation and awareness of hockey across Tennessee.

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Day 2️⃣ Underway
Al Hutchinson from Visit Baltimore on companies looking for 5 star players

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Mallory Zikeli of @DICKS says knowing yourself is the key to finding success and getting what you want within the sports industry. #gitg2024

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Mid-morning update from #gitg2024

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Former Raven @Obafemi30 kicks things off talking about how to recognize trauma, and the places that it comes from, so students can understand and power through any hardship that they might face. #gitg2024

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Students had the opportunity to explore the @UnderArmour campus and meet with professionals from almost every department through 10 minutes rotational meet and greets. Great Segway into the opening reception tonight for #GITG2024

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Panel Series: Saturday morning kicks off with Femi Ayanbadejo! Ayanbadejo has a great story from how he transitioned from an NFL player into a CEO. He will highlight the importance of higher education and the value that advanced degrees can have for any inspired professional.

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Check out this article from @FootwearNews! https://t.co/hOFCmtfIiD

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Our Saturday night off-site will now be at M&T Bank Stadium. The event will include a full stadium tour along with meetings and discussions with different professional stadium personel. Be sure to register, as we will cap the event at 200 participants.

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100 students have already signed up for this year’s conference! Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to learn, network, develop, and grow as a young professional.

Registration link: https://t.co/3EJXg3Ecn5

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After a long day of listing, learning, and networking, elevate your heart rate with Brooks and Charm City Run!

They will help get you moving before the day starts, so you can sore through the rest of the event feeling fresh.

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SBRnet and First and Pen would like to thank Kaylah Myers for sharing their experience at last years Get in the Game Conference! We appreciate her kind words.

Registration for the 2024 Get in the Game sports business career conference for students of color is live.

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GITG 2024 is picking back up and we’re excited to bring the heat in November. The best opportunity to see the sports industry from top professionals. Share X post or register here: https://t.co/JVulMpvLxD… #GITG2024 #GetInTheGame2024 #IndustryPowerPlay

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

We're partnering with SBRnet again to bring the 2nd annual "Get In The Game Sports Business Career Conference " back to Baltimore Nov. 8-10.

The event educates HBCU students & students of color about the sports industry.

Release: https://t.co/k4pjo15YtI

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Such a great panel that really gave students a deep insight on what being a conference commissioner entails.

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Shoutout to @GITG_Conference for putting on a great conference last weekend and providing an opportunity to speak on the importance of cherishing the HBCU culture and the impact it has on sports.

#MEACPride

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Honored to have had Morgan Stanley as one of our incredible sponsors for @GITG_Conference and to have the team discuss the importance of financial education and responsibility with students.

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“You are the best investment you can make. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength.” - Sherry Thompson #gitg_2023

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“Progress over perfection. Don’t let the fear of taking a misstep keep you from taking the next step.” - Elise James-DeCruise #gitg_2023

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“It’s ok to not be ok.” Wise words from Elise James-DeCruise from the Ad Council as we kick off our mental health panel. #gitg_2023

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Career Expo and breakout sessions in full swing! Great networking opportunities for everyone. #gitg_2033