Join us for Super Bowl LVII!
February 4 to February 14, 2023
ENROLLMENT IS NOW CLOSED.
Interviews begin SEPTEMBER 1st and applicants will begin filling available spots immediatLey.
Do you want to work in sports? Ready to refresh your ambition? Get ready to pack your bags!
Living Sport's International Sport Business (ISB) Program was created to give passionate sport professionals, recent graduates, and current students an edge over the thousands of job seekers looking to score a gig in sports. Stemming from the popularity of edutainment experiences, Living Sport gives young adults the chance to receive international work experience and explore other countries through sport.
Our Sport Business Program is led by industry professionals who have immense experience in the sport industry and mentoring young professionals. Program participants will interact with sports business professionals creating a lasting network that extends far beyond the program.
Internship credits can be earned for this experience. Study hall sessions will be built in for those still in class.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
SHORT-TERM PROGRAM WITH BIG RESULTS:
Our program extends 11 days/10 nights and includes a full itinerary to make the most of your time traveling with our team. Our short-term program was designed this way for a purpose. We believe it gives us enough time to accomplish what we set out to do, and creates a cost-effective program allowing all deserving participants to get involved.
PLACEMENT WORKING DIRECTLY WITH one of the largest sporting events on the planet:
Secure a spot to work Super Bowl LVII festivities in Phoenix, Arizona! Our team will get to experience the buzz the Super Bowl brings to a town while working hand in hand with Super Bowl staff. The week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday is filled with fan experiences, concerts, autograph sessions, Lombardi Trophy photo sessions, and more! The exciting part about this partnership is our team will get 1-on-1 interaction with the team that has been hired to successfully run Super Bowl LVII. The Living Sport team will work alongside them as we learn what it takes to work on your toes in the sport industry!
EXPLORE LOCAL SPORTS TEAMS & ATTRACTIONS:
Our program includes studying and touring the local area sports teams and stadiums in each city visited. Special accommodations will be developed specifically for our group giving us an incredible learning experience at each sport destination visited.
Included in Itinerary:
· Chase Field – Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB)
· Footprint Center – Home of the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Mercury (WNBA), and Arizona Rattlers (Indoor Football)
· Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass - Home of Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
GUIDED TOURS & ATTRACTIONS:
Experiencing the culture of each city we visit is a very important part of personal growth and of our program. Local group excursions will be included in the overall itinerary. You will experience tours of local landmarks, taste test local cuisine, and take in much of what each city is known for.
SKILLS WORKSHOPS LED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS:
All group tours will be led by sport industry professionals. This allows us to conduct Skills Workshop sessions lead by executives that have years of experience and are willing to pass their knowledge along to you. During the Skills Workshop session, we will direct you on how to best list this experience on your resume, tips for an effective interview, best practices for a career in sports, etc. Having direct access to professionals gives you the chance to ask questions and develop a relationship with them all week-long.
SPORT INDUSTRY NETWORKING:
Networking is a key aspect of any business, but it especially stands true for the sport industry. During this program you will meet industry professionals and fellow participants that are the future of sport business. This is a true networking opportunity for you and a way to form important business relationships. A goal of the program, just like a sports team, is to create a comradery between participants and mentors, thus building lasting relationships far beyond this 11-day adventure.
ITINERARY (PRELIMINARY):
WORK EXPERIENCE
SUPER BOWL LVII WEEKLONG FESTIVITIES
Secure a spot to work with the NFL Super Bowl LVII Committee, as the big show heads to State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona! For four days, the Super Bowl staff will welcome us to their weeklong Super Bowl events as our group will see the innerworkings of one of the largest sporting events in the world!
The Living Sport team will learn directly what it takes to work on your toes in the exciting world of the National Football League’s main event. Living Sport program participants will also attend multiple days of conference style presentations from business professionals to prepare for this experience.
To get a feel for the experience you will receive as part of the Living Sport Phoenix 2023 program, watch our videos that we recorded while we worked past Super Bowls in Los Angeles and Tampa Bay.
LOCAL STADIUMS:
chase field
HOME TO THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (MLB)
Chase Field, formerly Bank One Ballpark, is a retractable roof stadium in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It is the home of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. It opened in 1998, the year the Diamondbacks debuted as an expansion team. Chase Field was the first stadium built in the United States with a retractable roof over a natural-grass playing surface.
The park was built during a wave of new, baseball-only parks in the 1990s. Although nearly all of these parks were open-air, it was taken for granted that a domed stadium was a must for a major-league team to be a viable venture in the Phoenix area. Phoenix is by far the hottest major city in North America; the average high temperature during baseball's regular season is 99.1 °F (37.3 °C), and game-time temperatures well above 100 °F (38 °C) are very common during the summer.
The park's foul territory is somewhat larger than is the case for most ballparks built in the 1990s. With 80% of the seats in foul territory, the upper deck is one of the highest in the majors. The park's suites are tucked far under the third deck, which keeps the upper deck closer to the action, with the exception of their Dugout Suites which sit next to the home and visitor's dugouts.
Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass
HOME TO PHOENIX RISING FC (USL)
Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass is a soccer complex including the Wild Horse Pass Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium in Chandler, Arizona. It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship. The stadium was completed before the start of the 2021 USL Championship season. The first game at the complex was held on April 30, 2021, when Rising defeated San Diego Loyal SC 4–1.
The stadium was built on land in the Gila River Indian Community. The complex has 10,000 seats with a video board, press box, improved sound, a family-friendly general admission section, ticket office, locker rooms, two practice fields, and a on-site administrative office
FOOTPRINT CENTER
HOME TO THE PHOENIX SUNS (NBA), MERCURY (WNBA), AND ARIZONA RATTLERS (INDOOR FOOTBALL)
Recently renamed to Footprint Center in 2021, the sports of basketball, arena football, concerts, ice shows and other events such as wrestling are held in the arena.
Construction began on August 1, 1990, as former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo envisioned a need for a new arena to be built in Phoenix to replace Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. About 27 months later, Footprint Center was officially inaugurated with the Suns' 1992–1993 season opening 111–105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on November 7, 1992. Simultaneously, it also was Charles Barkley's first regular season game as a Sun.
The capacities are 17,071 for basketball, 16,210 for ice hockey and indoor football, 17,716 for in-the-round concerts, 12,565 for end stage concerts, and 4,379 for theater events.
Its most common nickname is "The Purple Palace", though during the Rattlers' season it is known as "The Snake Pit"
The arena has seen its share of basketball moments. Less than a year after its opening, it hosted 3 championship games of the 1993 NBA Finals between the Suns and the Chicago Bulls. The Mercury hosted WNBA Finals games in 1998, 2007 and 2009. The 1995 NBA All-Star Game, 2000 WNBA All-Star Game and 2009 NBA All-Star Game. were played at the arena.
Additional Phoenix TOURS & educational sessions:
los angeles 2022 video:
ADDITIONAL program videos
TAMPA BAY 2021 video:
ADDITIONAL program videos
pHOENIX 2023 Program Information
This program is a sport business school, international travel experience, and global work opportunity with networking, all rolled into one. Think of it as an investment in your future career and life. Space is limited. Apply early to secure your spot.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
All lodging accommodations
Breakfast every morning. Welcome session dinner, opening session lunch, one other group meal, and weeklong snacks. TBD if the Super Bowl will be providing meals during shifts.
Tour of top Phoenix attractions with a certified tour guide
Sport-related tours & activities
Placement on the Super Bowl Host Committee team
Private group shuttle transportation to program events
Career building workshop sessions with industry professionals scheduled throughout the week
Tips for tour guides/bus drivers
A Living Sport swag bag including program t-shirts, backpack, and other gifts for joining the team!
Building a strong network of sport business peers from around the USA
Future sport business and travel opportunities as part of the Living Sport Alumni Network
Complete itinerary is shared once accepted into the program
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Flight costs - Flight costs will be quoted separately or can be booked on your own. You would fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). You can also drive to Phoenix if you wish.
Meals not listed above
Extra activities during your own leisure time
PROGRAM COSTS:
Through our worldwide partners we are able to provide this incredible experience at a great price. See the “What’s Included” section above to see all that is included in the package. Contact us to learn more information.
SAMPLE PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
A deposit of $500 is needed to reserve your spot once you are accepted into the program
A payment plan will be set up for the remainder of the cost
Full program cost must be paid in full by January 4th (check or credit card)
For more information on the application process visit our application page
FUNDRAISING:
The cost associated with the International Sport Business Program can be funded in numerous ways. Read our fundraising page for additional information.
“I can honestly say this was a life changing experience and a great opportunity for young professionals that are looking to be successful in the sport industry. The best advice I could give is if you are looking to get into a program like this, take the opportunity, bet on yourself, and don’t be scared to get out there in the real world and make it happen.”