TESTIMONIALS
COWORKERS
Dustin Fleischman
VP, Brand Partnerships - Whistle
(dIRECT rEPORT FOR INTERNSHIP WITH lAGARDèRE uNLIMITED, MSBA Mentor)
“Lorne was a tremendous asset to our team (at Lagardère). He mixed unique ideas and creative thinking with hard work and a strong passion to produce results. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the sports industry at such a young age. Lorne is also very personable, willingly accepts challenges, and is a great teammate. I hope to work with Lorne again on my team very soon.”
Jakob Gutierrez
Manager, Properties - Wasserman
(MSBA Class of 2015, MSBA Colleague Summer 2016, MSBA Mentor)
“Lorne is a natural connector and people person - truly one of the best I’ve experienced at finding common ground and collaborating with a range of personalities. When I first met Lorne, I immediately felt his love and passion for helping others. He has a great eye for talent, is skilled at empowering others, and delivers results through his unwavering work ethic. I’m forever grateful for Lorne’s guidance and support that kick-started mine and so many of my MSBA peers’ careers. I’m humbled to have been Lorne’s former student, fellow coworker, and continued friend.”
MSBA ALUMNI + CONSTITUENTS
Katie Donnewald
Strategy - Nike
(MSBA CLass of 2014)
“I am so blessed to have Lorne as a life long friend. MSBA was instrumental to getting me to the swoosh - I will never forget that. I have no doubt that every single person who came through the program is a better person & professional having had Lorne’s guidance and support. More importantly, I will always credit my MSBA summer for bringing me friendships that transcend the sports industry and that have pushed me to be a better person for the rest of my life. So thankful for you!”
Suzanne eDElberg
HR Manager, Foot Locker (Former)
(MSBA Internship Partner 2013-2018)
“We trust MSBA's thorough selection process to deliver strong candidates and have experienced the value that comes from introducing their students into our internship program. MSBA students elevate the program's success with their passion and are always among the most engaged and highest-potential within the group. Most importantly, we've had success converting MSBA interns into full time associates upon graduation, where they continue to add value to the Foot Locker team.”
Jeff Farmer
Senior Manager, cORPORATE partnerships - San Diego Padres
(MSBA Mentor)
“Lorne is one of the most selfless people in the industry. Every contact made, event attended, or curriculum built is done with a single purpose: creating the preeminent program for young people looking to enter the sports world. He generously gives his time, calls in favors, and leverages his network for the benefit of his students. Lorne's unwavering commitment to creating a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime experience for those enrolled in MSBA is at the heart of everything he does.”
Grant Norris-Jones
Vice President, Global Partnerships at Ultimate Fighting Championship | Forbes 30 Under 30 - Sports
(MSBA Class of 2012, MSBA Mentor, MSBA Internship Provider)
“Lorne is easily one of the most authentic and genuine leaders you can come across in our industry. I’ve witnessed Lorne’s passion for others firsthand as peers in MSBA ‘12 and in my involvement in the program as a professional; there’s no surprise as to why MSBA has impacted lives and developed leaders like they have under his leadership. Lorne is a talent developer, marketer, operator, and business developer all wrapped into one - he’s a true difference maker for any organization lucky enough to have him.”
Chris Stathos
Manager, Partnership Development - Kansas City Chiefs
(MSBA CLass of 2013, MSBA Mentor)
“My summer in New York as part of the Manhattan Sports Business Academy would not have been the same without Lorne Segall. In just eight weeks, I had the most transformational experience of my professional career while developing great personal relationships that will last a lifetime. Lorne had a huge part in that, managing a star-studded speaker series, matching me with a career mentor, and pairing me with great roommates who have become like brothers to me.”
Jessica Schafer-Thomas
Coordinator, Partnership Activation - Arizona Coyotes
(MSBA CLass of 2018)
“When it comes to being an authentic leader, there are a lot of people that talk a good game, but Lorne is the real deal. He has enabled me, coached me, and given me the confidence to truly follow my passions and dreams. The accomplishments I have achieved in the #sportsbiz industry within the last year are because of Lorne’s ability to recognize and implement game changing skills, such as communication tips and social media presence. Words cannot explain the impact that he has made on my life, but if I had to describe it in one word, it would be grateful. My desire to excel and push myself daily for my dreams is because I have Lorne as a mentor.”