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Volunteering at the Pickleball World Championships (Exploring Sports Tourism)
Toronto 🇨🇦 ✈️ Chicago ✈️ Dallas 🇺🇸 My journey to the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships is set to begin. This trip isn't just about professional development; it’s a perfect example of modern sports tourism: blending volunteer access with the excitement of a new city and attending for the first time a new sporting festival. The event grounds at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas As I previously wrote, Why Volunteering Still Wins , these roles offer unpar

Craig Johnson
Oct 30, 20252 min read


The Unexpected Path To A Sports Career: Why Volunteering Still Wins
Students often ask me how to build a career in sports. While working for a professional sports team or aiming to become a sports agent like Jerry Maguire sounds amazing, it undoubtedly demands commitment and a willingness to start at the bottom. Looking back at my early experiences, I was incredibly lucky to collaborate on a school project with sports marketing idol Brian Cooper . Brian is a major influence in the sports business industry, recognized as one of Canada's Top

Craig Johnson
Oct 23, 20252 min read
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