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E4 Athlete Management

E4 ATHLETE MANAGEMENT · INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

LEARN THE
BUSINESS
BEHIND THE GAME.

Build practical experience in sports recruiting and athlete NIL with the team that works for athletes.

EXPLORE THE TWO TRACKS

Experience-based learning. Opportunities for performance-based Intern Bonus Bucks.

E4 team members and athletes together at an athlete event
ONE TEAM. TWO WAYS TO LEARN.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

GET A CLOSER LOOK
AT THE WORK.

For college students, recent graduates, and career-changers interested in the business of sports. Bring curiosity, follow-through, and a willingness to learn. Explore the recruiting process, athlete branding, and the preparation behind professional communication.

01 / CHOOSE YOUR FOCUS

TWO TRACKS.
ONE ATHLETE-FIRST STANDARD.

Explore the work behind recruiting and NIL. Your learning plan and assignments will be discussed with E4 before you begin.

01

SPORTS RECRUITING

Understand the path
to the next level.

Explore how E4 organizes athlete information, researches college programs, and prepares for recruiting conversations.

  • Athlete profiles and film organization
  • College and program research
  • Recruiting trackers and accurate records
  • Draft coach outreach for E4 review
EXAMPLE LEARNING PROJECT

Prepare a sample athlete profile and a researched program-fit brief for team feedback.

Jacob Smith
Jacob “J5” SmithRecruiting + Athlete Management
02

ATHLETE NIL

See how athlete
brands take shape.

Explore the research, storytelling, and planning behind an athlete’s name, image, and likeness opportunities.

  • Athlete branding and positioning
  • Potential brand-partner research
  • Media kits and content concepts
  • Campaign planning and organization
EXAMPLE LEARNING PROJECT

Build a sample athlete media-kit outline and a brand-partner concept for team feedback.

Nicole Mathews
Nicole MathewsNIL + Brand Strategy

All outreach, athlete information, and public content must follow E4’s approval and confidentiality process. Interns do not independently negotiate deals or promise offers, roster spots, or NIL earnings.

02 / HOW YOU LEARN

LEARN.
PRACTICE.
GET FEEDBACK.

Build professional habits through guided practice and team feedback.

  1. 01

    Start with the standard

    Onboarding, confidentiality, athlete privacy, and E4’s communication expectations.

  2. 02

    Practice with direction

    Guided research and draft materials tied to your track’s learning goals.

  3. 03

    Review and improve

    Team feedback, revisions, and opportunities to explain your thinking.

  4. 04

    Show what you learned

    A final sample project for E4 review. Any portfolio use requires permission and must protect private information.

03 / UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAM

EXPERIENCE FIRST.
PERFORMANCE RECOGNIZED.

E4’s internship program is unpaid and focused on gaining experience, with opportunities for performance-based Intern Bonus Bucks.

Intern Bonus Bucks are performance-based opportunities. No bonus amount or award is guaranteed; details will be discussed with E4.

Schedule + location
Discuss your availability, schedule, and work location with E4 before you begin.
Academic credit
School approval is required if credit is sought. Academic credit is not guaranteed.

Program terms and applicable wage requirements must be confirmed before a placement begins.

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

COME PREPARED
TO LEARN.

What makes a strong applicant?

Reliability, organization, clear communication, curiosity about sports, and the ability to follow directions and respond to feedback. Explain how your interests connect to the track you choose.

Can I be interested in both tracks?

Yes. Identify your primary interest and explain why both tracks appeal to you. Final assignments and placement depend on E4’s review.

Can I contact athletes, coaches, or brands on my own?

No. Outreach and public content require E4 approval. Training does not grant authority to represent an athlete, negotiate a contract, or make promises on E4’s behalf.

What should I prepare to apply?

Keep it simple: your name, best phone number, and résumé. The button opens your messaging app. Add the résumé yourself and press Send when you’re ready.

YOUR NEXT STEP

TEXT TO
GET STARTED.

Send Nicole your name, best phone number, and résumé. That’s it.

TEXT TO GET STARTED

Nicole Mathews · 713-282-2664

The button opens your messaging app with a starter message. Add your name, attach your résumé yourself, and press Send. Nothing is sent automatically.

No messaging app opened? Text GET STARTED to 713-282-2664. If your app cannot attach a résumé, send your name first and arrange to share it with Nicole.