No Longer A ‘One Trick Pony’
The term ‘one-trick pony’ means a person or thing with only one special feature, talent, or area of expertise. It is typically not considered a term of affection in the way that words like ‘specialist’ or ‘master’ are used to describe someone. Given this, over the past two decades of working in the sports industry, I have made a conscious effort to develop a diverse set of skills to contribute to the organizations I am employed by and the industry at-large. But now, for the first time, I have realized that for most of my career I was, in fact, a first-class ‘one-trick pony.’ Let me explain. Yes, I worked at a professional football league, ran a professional football club, and held senior positions with three agencies over a period of twenty years. While the city (or country), scope of responsibilities, and context of my work have been unique in each role, the subject matter was primarily the same: football. It has always been football, my best friend, my first love, my companion, ...