Did you know that when your favorite sports team travels for a game, it’s someone’s job to make sure they get from point A to point B smoothly? That’s what Brynnan Norris does for the Savannah Bananas baseball team.
Although Norris is a lifelong sports fan and travel lover, it took her a while to connect her two interests. But her skills in planning and organization, and her desire to create unforgettable experiences for fans, led her to an exciting career as a sports team travel coordinator (协调员). “The best part of my job is providing a seamless (无缝的) travel experience for our staff, cast, and baseball teams. If I can make their travel days easy, that is a huge win in my book,” says Norris.
Norris grew up in Andover, and was crazy about sports, especially college football. But she never expected to fall head over heels for working with a sports team. At first, she planned events and managed ticket sales. Now, she is devoting herself to creating a smooth travel experience for Savannah Bananas players and staff.
During college, Norris did internships (实习) to gain real-world experience in event planning. Then, in the summer of 2021, she participated in what she describes as an unforgettable internship with the Savannah Bananas. She worked as a group-ticket and hospitality intern, and met lots of dedicated Bananas fans. She had much fun, and this inspired her to make each fan’s experience the best it could be. In 2022, Norris graduated from college, and she reached out to team management to see if there were any full-time job opportunities. Unfortunately, there was nothing available. Eventually, Norris got a job as an event sales coordinator for a restaurant. And it wasn’t long before the Savannah Bananas got back in touch. They asked Norris to return full-time. In June of 2023, she became the team’s travel and accommodations coordinator. The job keeps her busy. Of the 84 events on the team’s 2024 schedule, 61 are “away” games.
If you’re keen on sports and working with people, the industry has numerous opportunities, from marketing, ticketing, field operations and maintenance, broadcasting, and beyond.