Do you love having all the latest gadgets and gizmos just to see how they work?
March 21, 2022 2023-10-30 17:34Do you love having all the latest gadgets and gizmos just to see how they work?
If you’re also passionate about tennis, a career in technical innovations is a great place for your inquisitive mind! People who work in this area may focus on making improvements and adaptations to existing tennis equipment. Or, they might come up with ideas for completely new materials, strings, racquet designs, balls, court surfaces, nets, training equipment, or player analysis programs using the latest technological advancements.
In addition to a love of tennis, you’ll need strong computer, research, and problem-solving skills. For a career in technical innovations, you’ll also need a strong interest in STEM subjects (i.e. science, technology, engineering, and math). Who knows? You might be the one to come up with the next great thing that will make the game of tennis even better!
Steps to a career in Technical Innovations might include:
Taking science, technology, engineering and/or math courses
Taking courses in CAD (computer-aided design)
Studying Sports Science
Getting involved in your school’s robotics/engineering club
Getting a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Engineering, Sports Technology, or Mechanical Engineering
Careers in Technical Innovations involve:
Figuring out how things work
Being good at STEM subjects
Collaborating with others
Working to improve tennis equipment, materials, surfaces, training programs, etc.