"What do I do to get a job in the NBA?"
GET IN THE GAME 101 provides the educational resources and community to break into the highest levels of the game.
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Learn where NBA careers begin at our Summer League Crash Course!
The NBA Summer League Crash Course is a tailored multi-day course designed for aspiring basketball professionals looking to gain practical insight into how NBA Summer League really works behind the scenes. Learn directly from experienced staff, speakers, and industry professionals while exploring the pathways that can help you land your first opportunity in the game.
Through a series of live sessions, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Summer League functions, what roles exist across basketball operations, scouting, analytics, and event operations, and how successful candidates position themselves for opportunities in the industry.
What You'll Learn:
How NBA Summer League operates behind the scenes
The different career paths available within basketball
What teams and organizations look for when hiring
Strategies for networking and standing out in a competitive industry
Real-world insights from professionals working in the game
Who It's For:
Students and recent graduates interested in basketball careers
Aspiring scouts, analysts, and front office professionals
Coaches, players, and basketball enthusiasts looking to break into the industry
Anyone who wants a clearer roadmap to working in basketball
Schedule:
June 29-30
5-7p PT / 8-10p ET
All Sessions are Conducted and Recorded Over Zoom
The Mini-Guide to Working in Basketball is a short, practical e-book for people who want to build a career in the basketball industry.
The guide focuses on three things that matter early in the journey: finding the right mentors, building real relationships, and putting your work where people can see it. Drawing from John Ross’s 15 years with the Portland Trail Blazers, it explains why who you surround yourself with can shape your path, how mentorship can open doors, and why sharing your analysis, projects, and opinions is one of the best ways to get noticed.
It is built for aspiring analysts, scouts, coaches, video staff, front office candidates, and anyone trying to figure out how to take the next step in basketball.
This is a quick read, but it gives clear direction: know your goals, find your people, share your work, and keep building.
The GITG101 Resume Guide is a practical resource for people trying to break into basketball operations, scouting, video, player development, and other roles in the sport.
Built from real experience reviewing resumes inside an NBA front office, the guide walks through what actually helps a resume get noticed: relevant skills, basketball experience, clear formatting, smart outreach, strong references, and a better understanding of how teams evaluate candidates.
It also includes advice from people across the basketball world, plus common mistakes that can cause a resume to get passed over.
This is for anyone who wants a clearer, more targeted way to present their experience and give themselves a better chance at getting in the mix.
“Couldn't say enough good things of everyone at GITG101. Their passion to help others, their advice and willingness to put everyone on the best position possible is unmatched in this industry."
- Antonio Dias
(Head Scout at Eurohoops Scouting)
“The GITG team was instrumental to me for figuring out what I want to do in the basketball world. The connections I made through GITG helped me secure a role with USA Basketball for the summer of 2024. All of the things I learned also came at a very reasonable price."
- Matthew Ho
(USA Basketball Team Journalist)
We Are GET IN THE GAME 101
After seeing so many talented individuals fail to achieve their dreams of working in the NBA, we decided to create a solution. GITG101 is here to bridge the gap between aspiration and reality, offering a unique educational experience for current and recent college students passionate about basketball.
We provide interactive and immersive courses, where you'll learn directly from the experiences of former and current NBA coaches, players, and staff members. Ready to get started?
“GITG101 has seriously been one of the most impactful experiences I've encountered in my young career. John and the gang are so insightful and supportive in my passions and just enjoy hoops talk. I don't have many folks to talk to about the sport and GITG101 has also inspired me to re-pursue my basketball career goals."
- Nicolette Rojo
(Digital Content Leader at FOX Sports)
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