On this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience “Alumni Takeover” series, host Arthur McKibben is joined by Chief Operating Officer for UNLV’s Sports Innovation Initiative, Jay Vickers. Vickers is a senior leader with more than 20 years of experience in the areas of management, fundraising, sales, marketing, and customer service with a proven record of measurable outcomes. A graduate of Notre Dame, Vickers was a member of the Fighting Irish football team from 1996-2000 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
In this episode, Arthur and Jay discuss what Jay’s current role as Chief Operating Officer entails, advice for listeners looking to gain exposure to elite athletes, sports teams, and front-office opportunities, what having awareness of good leadership looks like, and the biggest challenges a person could face trying to have a career in sports.
