TCU Senior Deputy AD for External Affairs/Revenue Generation Ryan Peck sits down with ADU’s Tai M. Brown at the 2024 PacNET Conference to discuss his piece “The Sports Biz Career Plan” and reflect on his own journey to a senior leadership role. Peck and Brown go through the main recommendations from the “Career Plan,” including the importance of defining your core values and assessing the landscape of opportunities with that lens; the necessity of having advocates and mentors along the journey; and how getting clear with your story, including the weaknesses or gaps in your knowledge and experience, is a key to getting ahead.
The conversation is indexed below for efficient viewing (click the time stamp to jump to a specific question/topic).
Made possible by our supportive and generous partners who do great work in the sports industry
We are a Creative Advertising & Development Agency that focuses on developing partnerships with our prospective clients. The purpose of our methodology is to complement and strengthen the impact of each discipline.
learn more
Teamworks, the Operating System for Sports™, powers over 6,000 sports organizations worldwide, including 98% of DI collegiate athletic departments. The Teamworks’ product suite of 13 purpose-built tools supports each stage of the athlete lifecycle, all available through an integrated operating system.
learn more
Game Plan partners with subject-matter experts and business thought leaders to serve as the #1 provider of educational content, mentorship, and career services for athletes of all levels.
learn more
Navigate is a data-driven consulting firm guiding major decisions and deals in sports and entertainment. Founded on best-in-class research, data and analytics, we guide strategies for the largest leagues, teams, brands, networks, and universities in the world. Over the past 15 years, we have been trusted by the industry’s premier decision-makers to provide them with clarity and confidence across a diverse set of challenges.
learn more
Advance offers comprehensive advisory and strategic solutions collegiate athletic programs, including: NIL curriculum, life skills education, recruiting guidance, donor programs, brand resources, as well as labor & employment counsel.
learn more
Used by over 250 schools and 100,000 student-athletes, Teamworks Influencer is the complete NIL solution that helps collegiate athletic departments navigate the NIL era with confidence.
learn more
At Student Athlete NIL (SANIL), it’s our mission to partner with brands and universities in order to empower student-athletes everywhere by equipping them with the tools and resources necessary to maximize their outcomes both in the near term, and well after they are done playing sports.
learn more
In the ever evolving landscape of NIL, ensuring student-athletes are equipped with the best financial education and execution tool is paramount. Scout stands as the definitive solution, offering unparalleled on-site expertise, 24/7 support, and access to our mobile platform.
learn more
