Page 4 of The Game
I’m lucky to have him in my life, and I cherish our relationship every day.
We spend some more time talking, making plans for the weekend, before hanging up.
When I return to my dorm, I make myself a cup of tea before opening my notebook to a blank page.
I pull up the team on my computer and decide to start listing their social media profiles.
The team has around 20 players, so there’s quite a list to go through.
I start with the first players I’ll meet next week.
Luckily, Henry told me he would help me set up meetings with the players since he knows their schedules.
Starting Tuesday, I will meet with the first three players to discuss their social media strategy preferences.
Part of my job involves thorough research, so I have a general sense of most players.
However, I also know that reading about the players in the media and online can be very misleading.
Therefore, it’s crucial to be well prepared while remaining open to the possibility that they may differ from the images portrayed of them.
I begin with Noah Hughes, noting essential information about each player and jotting down suggestions.
Name: Noah Hughes.
Age: 27
Position: Right defence.
Social media presence: Twitter, Instagram
The media loves Noah Hughes, especially for the gossip he supplies about women. He’s often seen with adifferent woman on his arm and clearly lives up to the Playboy image.
I don’t usually read the gossip columns about the players, but even I know that he’s frequently photographed with a new woman every other night.
On the ice, he’s a key player, part of the first line, making him one of the top players on the team.
Despite his reputation as a ladies’ man, the only pictures on his Instagram are of hockey.
I jot down some ideas and suggestions before moving on to the next player.
Name: Caleb Murray.
Age: 24
Position: Center.
Social media presence: None
Caleb is one of the newer players on the team, and little has been written online about his personal life.
When I search for social media accounts, I don’t find anything.
That makes me think he’s either very private or extremely focused on his hockey career, and that he spends little time on social media.
As high-performing athletes surrounded by cameras, fans calling their names, and all the attention theyget, I understand some may prefer to stay away from social media.
That’s why personal assistants and social media strategists can be invaluable to players.
