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I am a high school Sports Marketing and Entrepreneurship teacher with experience creating engaging, project-based lessons for students. My classes are designed for a wide range of learners, including those who struggle with traditional instruction and need more interactive, real-world applications.
Much of my work focuses on building activities that are both structured and engaging, helping students connect business concepts to areas they are already interested in, such as sports, branding, and media. I aim to create lessons that are clear, practical, and easy to implement in a real classroom setting.
In addition to teaching, I am also a football coach, which influences my approach to the classroom. I emphasize teamwork, energy, and accountability, while creating an environment where students can actively participate and stay engaged.
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NFL Draft Simulation Project | Sports Management | No Prep | Grades 8–12
🏈 NFL Draft Simulation — You're the General Manager Turn your classroom into a LIVE NFL Draft. Students take over as General Managers — building a franchise, managing a $25M budget, and competing in a high-energy draft simulation. No football knowledge required. This is a business decision-making unit disguised as a game.⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED (4 FILES) 📋 Student Packet — complete 3-day workbook (branding, budgeting, draft, reflection) 📖 Teacher Guide — step-by-step setup, timelines, and draft d
7th - 12th
Business, Economics , For All Subjects
NBA Playoffs Business & Marketing Bundle | 5-Activity Simulation Unit
Put your students in the "Front Office" of an NBA Franchise!Step away from traditional textbooks and immerse your students in the high-stakes, multi-billion dollar world of professional sports management. This NBA Playoffs Business & Marketing Bundle features five comprehensive, real-world simulations that challenge students to think like executives, analysts, and marketing directors during the most intense month of the basketball season. What’s Included in this 5-Activity Unit:Activity 1: Tick
8th - 12th
Applied Math, Business, For All Subjects
NIL Simulation Activity | Name Image Likeness | Sports Management | No Prep
🏈 NIL Simulation — You Are the Brand Turn your classroom into a real NIL business experience. Students take on the role of a college athlete — building their personal brand, analyzing sponsorship deals, negotiating contracts, and managing their earnings. No prep required. Just assign and go. ⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED Full 90-minute worksheet/activity Step-by-step NIL simulation Brand-building, negotiation, and budgeting sections Real-world NIL data and scenarios Bonus negotiation challenge
9th - 12th
Business, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
Sports Gambling & Betting Exposed: 2-Day Financial Literacy & Media Unit
Stop the Scroll: A Lesson Your Students Actually Care AboutLet’s be real—our students are being bombarded. Between TikTok ads, celebrity endorsements, and "free money" promos, the sports gambling industry has a massive target on Gen Z’s back. Most of them don't see it as a mathematical trap; they see it as a fun way to make a quick buck. I designed this 2-Day No-Prep Packet to cut through the noise and show them the math and psychology behind the "house always wins". This isn’t a "gambling is b
8th - 12th
Business, Financial Literacy, Other (Social Studies)
Spring Break Sports Travel Project | Budget & Research
Spring Break Sports Travel Adventure ProjectLooking for an engaging, real-world project that combines research, budgeting, and creativity? This multi-day activity has students plan a complete sports travel experience while staying within a $3,000 budget. Students are randomly assigned a destination city using a fun spin-the-wheel activity, then research and plan a trip that includes flights, lodging, transportation, food, and a live sporting event. The project concludes with a Google Slides pres
8th - 12th
Business, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
NIL Debate Activity | No Prep Sub Plan | Sports Marketing Lesson
Paid to Play? Should College Athletes Be Paid?Give your students a highly engaging, real-world look into one of the biggest debates in sports today: NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and athlete compensation. This no prep, full class activity walks students through reading, analysis, decision-making, and opinion writing — all while connecting directly to sports marketing and branding. ⭐ What’s Included: Complete student packet (print and go) Full 90-minute lesson structure Background readin
8th - 12th
Business, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
Back to School Entrepreneurship Activity | Side Hustle Icebreaker Worksheet
Looking for a high-engagement, zero-prep icebreaker for your Business, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship class? Ditch the boring, traditional "tell me about yourself" forms and kick off the year by treating your students like real CEOs with "My Life as a Startup: The First Week Side Hustle Challenge."This 2-page print-and-go worksheet introduces essential Career and Technical Education (CTE) business concepts on Day 1—requiring absolutely zero prior knowledge. Students will audit their own hobbies
6th - 12th
Business, For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies)
March Madness Business Activity | Sports Management Worksheet | NCAA Tournament
🏀 March Madness Business Activity — The Business Behind the Bracket Turn March Madness into a real-world business lesson. Students analyze the NCAA Tournament from a financial and marketing perspective — exploring billion-dollar TV deals, advertising revenue, ticket pricing, and economic impact. No prep required. Just assign and go. ⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED 1 complete worksheet (print or digital) Real-world financial data and scenarios Critical thinking and business analysis questions Optional
8th - 12th
Business, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
End of the Year Entrepreneurship Activity Worksheet | Business Reflection
Looking for an engaging, zero-prep activity to wrap up your Business, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship class? Keep your middle or high school students focused, creative, and reflective during those chaotic final days of the school year with "My Year as a CEO: Annual Founder's Reflection."This 2-page print-and-go worksheet flips the traditional, boring end-of-year survey into a fun corporate review. Students evaluate their own school year through a business lens, using actual entrepreneurship voca
6th - 12th
Business, For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies)
Super Bowl Commercial Analysis Worksheet
Looking for an easy, engaging activity that requires zero prep and keeps students focused? This Super Bowl Commercial Analysis Worksheet is a ready-to-use assignment that works perfectly as a sub plan, filler activity, or low-stress lesson for any class. Students choose a Super Bowl commercial from YouTube and analyze it using clear, guided questions. The worksheet encourages critical thinking without overwhelming students, making it ideal for a wide range of grade levels and subjects. What’s
8th - 12th
Business, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
Entrepreneurship Business Project | Budgeting, Needs vs Wants, Decision-Making
Looking for a no-prep, engaging entrepreneurship activity that actually gets students thinking? In this real-world simulation, students take on the role of a business owner and work through the key decisions required to launch and manage a small business. Students will: • Choose a business idea • Create a startup budget using real-world prices • Sort expenses into needs vs. wants • Calculate revenue and profit • Respond to real-life business challenges • Make strategic decisions involving
7th - 12th
Business, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
3rd Grade Multiplication Mystery | Whodunnit Math Activity | No Prep Worksheet |
Who Stole the Math Trophy? 🏆Turn multiplication practice into a fun, engaging mystery your students will love! In this Whodunnit-style math activity, students solve multiplication problems to check each suspect’s alibi. The suspect whose answer does NOT match is the thief! This is a perfect way to make math review more exciting while still reinforcing key skills. ⭐ What’s Included: 3-page printable activity (including answer key) 5 suspect “clue” problems Student answer/verdict section
2nd - 4th
Mental Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
I am a high school Sports Marketing and Entrepreneurship teacher with experience creating engaging, project-based lessons for students. My classes are designed for a wide range of learners, including those who struggle with traditional instruction and need more interactive, real-world applications.
Much of my work focuses on building activities that are both structured and engaging, helping students connect business concepts to areas they are already interested in, such as sports, branding, and media. I aim to create lessons that are clear, practical, and easy to implement in a real classroom setting.
In addition to teaching, I am also a football coach, which influences my approach to the classroom. I emphasize teamwork, energy, and accountability, while creating an environment where students can actively participate and stay engaged.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered on student engagement and real-world relevance. I have found that when students are not interested, learning quickly breaks down, so I focus on creating lessons that connect directly to topics they care about.
In my classroom, I emphasize project-based learning and interactive activities that allow students to apply business and marketing concepts in practical ways. Many of my lessons are built around current trends, sports, and real-life scenarios to keep students involved and invested.
These experiences have shaped my approach to curriculum design, where the goal is to create structured, engaging lessons that are both meaningful for students and easy for teachers to implement.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Developed classroom activities that consistently improve student engagement and participation.
Created real-world, sports-based projects that help students better understand business and marketing concepts.
Continuously refine lessons based on student feedback and classroom performance.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Master's Degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. This background has helped guide my approach to developing engaging, classroom-tested resources.
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