Keith McKittrick Assists with NHL Draft Prospects

(Newswire.net — November 9, 2016) Ann Arbor, MI — For many hockey players, joining a professional team in the National Hockey League is a dream come true. Longtime coach and sports management agent Keith McKittrick understands that for many young athletes, those dreams can become a reality with the right coaching and the proper representation. As the Executive Vice President of North American Hockey Operations at the Gold Star Sports Management Group in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Keith has had the opportunity to work with many up-and-coming pro athletes. “Hockey players at the collegiate level can have many opportunities to bring their skills to the pro ranks,” says Keith. “The right representation is critical in securing berths on pro teams and to enhance a player’s professional career.” To learn more about Keith’s work with college and NHL hockey teams, visit https://www.everipedia.com/keith-mckittrick/.

Keith knows that the transition from coach to sports agent can be difficult, but programs like the Denver Broncos Sports Management Institute at Colorado State University in Fort Collins have helped make that transition more rewarding. The program at CSU offers internships with professional organizations like the Colorado Eagles and the NFL Denver Broncos. The institute was established to provide students with enhanced professional networks as well as the skills needed to achieve success in the sports industry. Training in creating, preparing, and hosting special events and promotional activities in the community have given student interns valuable lessons in the professional sporting ranks. Similar programs can be found around the country, and Keith believes such professional preparation is crucial as a student prepares to join the fast-paced professional sports industry. “By preparing students for careers in sport, the Denver Broncos Sports Management Institute and other program in the U.S. are doing those students a great favor,” says Keith. “These rigorous programs are a great way to get a feel for how the industry works and exposes students to some of the many challenges they will face as professional sports management staffers.”

Keith McKittrick joined Gold Star Sports Management Group in early 2016, first as a player agent and then being promoted to Executive Vice President of the firm’s North American Hockey Operations division. He has had a long and successful career as an assistant coach for several NHL teams, including the Minnesota Wild and the Detroit Red Wings. In 2006 and 2007, he was selected as an assistant coach for Team USA’s hockey team, where he helped guide the team’s players to a bronze medal in the World Junior Championships in Leksand, Sweden. For more information on his work and his career, visit https://www.crunchbase.com/person/keith-mckittrick.