On October 7th I completed my event management with our Sports Information Director, Steve Ruthsatz. It was a women's soccer match against Tennessee Wesleyan College from Athens, Tennessee. I never dreamed of how much work he does to prepare for each and every game.
We met at the soccer field at 12:15 to begin the pre-game process. Basically the pre-game is nothing but setting up audio and electrical equipment. We placed the game brochures in the media guide box before the game for the fans and spectators to pick up if they wanted to. He had several boxes of media equipment to set up including microphones, speakers, internet connection, and the scoreboard.
During the game Steve did the PA and I pretty much just watched and learned.
Post-game is nothing but cleaning up and tearing down what we put up before the game.
I learned a lot during this event management assignment. Like I mentioned before I never dreamed of how much is required for a soccer game to run smoothly.
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Friday, December 3, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
ICE 16-20
16) PGA Tour Internship
- This internship is offered in Ponte Verda, Florida. The PGA TOUR Diversity Internship Program is open to all qualified college students, regardless of ethnicity and is committed to attaining greater diversity within our organization, as well as, the golf industry. Our internships are designed to expose college students to the business side of golf that supports one of the world's leading sports brands -- the PGA TOUR. While a love of the game is certainly appreciated, knowing how to play is not a prerequisite for the internship. Your internship experience will be enhanced by activities and projects that will allow you to gain a full picture of how the PGA TOUR and other golf organizations work together to support our players, charities and events on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
10-12 week, full-time, paid internship
Subsidized housing in some locations
Networking with PGA TOUR/Golf Industry staff
Up to $500 for travel expenses to intern orientation in Florida, or to initial worksite
Access to play TPC Sawgrass courses
Discounts on golf club merchandise
A rising junior, rising or graduating senior, or graduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.
Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
Eligible to work in the United States. International students must obtain all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of an internship. Contact the international advisor at your school several months prior to the start of an internship for work authorization requirements.
Carry a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.8 or better on a 4.0 scale.
17) Asheville Tourists Baseball Club Internship
This internship is offered in Asheville, North Carolina
- Description/Responsibilities: The General Intern will place a large emphasis on sales while gaining experience through the following three rotations: Food & Beverage, Marketing and Merchandise, and Stadium Operations. Team Members that we hire perform many different tasks to ensure our guest's experience at McCormick Field. Some of the task you will be asked to perform as a General Intern are less glamorous and exciting than others, but as a General Intern with the Asheville Tourists, you realize they all need to be done.
18) Peninsula Pirates Baseball Club Media Relations Internship
-This internship is offered in Hampton, Virginia
Assist with researching, writing and editing portions of the team?s publications.
Assist with preparing stats and information for press releases.
Assist with the maintenance and updating of team website on a daily and nightly basis.
Assist with the preparation of game notes on a game-by-game basis.
Assist with the setup and operation of the press box during games.
Assist other departments with special projects as requested or needed.
Candidates should either be in the process of obtaining a bachelor?s degree, or have recently acquired one.
Candidates currently pursuing a degree should be receiving college credit while conducting the internship.
Candidates must be available for 40 hours per week and will be required to work weeknights and weekends.
The internship begins no later than May and lasts until the end of the season or until the individual candidate needs to return to school. However, fall and spring semester internships are available as well.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through the start of the season.
19) Washington Mystics Corporate Partnerships Internship
This internship is offered in Washington, DC
Assist Corporate Partnerships team with promotional item organization and distribution.
College student; junior or senior with a Business, Marketing or Sales related major.
Desire to pursue a career in sports.
Self motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Flexibility to work long days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
20) Octagon Event Coordinator
This internship is offered in Charlotte, North Carolina
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge and understanding of sports and telecommunication marketing techniques.
Prefer a candidate with an interest in or major/degree in Sports Marketing or related field.
At least one previous marketing related internship/position preferred.
Ability to lift 25 lb. boxes/items and stand for up to eight hours at a time.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
Strong ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrate initiative and solve problems independently.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
Responsibilities and Duties:
On-site event operations, production, and execution of a mobile marketing program at motorsports events.
Drive lead generation and brand awareness for the client's products and services.
Demonstrate the latest telecomm products/technologies while distributing collateral materials to consumers.
Participation in presentation of show aspects and messaging as needed.
Management of on-site promotional staff, premium and collateral inventories.
Weekly reporting to management
Assist with implementation of special projects associated with the mobile marketing program, national and regional sponsorships, etc.
Extensive weekend travel and some holiday work required.
Minimum of seven hours of office work per week and attendance at weekly team meeting required.
Assist Customer Hosting and Activation teams as needed
Other related duties/projects as assigned.
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- This internship is offered in Ponte Verda, Florida. The PGA TOUR Diversity Internship Program is open to all qualified college students, regardless of ethnicity and is committed to attaining greater diversity within our organization, as well as, the golf industry. Our internships are designed to expose college students to the business side of golf that supports one of the world's leading sports brands -- the PGA TOUR. While a love of the game is certainly appreciated, knowing how to play is not a prerequisite for the internship. Your internship experience will be enhanced by activities and projects that will allow you to gain a full picture of how the PGA TOUR and other golf organizations work together to support our players, charities and events on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
17) Asheville Tourists Baseball Club Internship
This internship is offered in Asheville, North Carolina
- Description/Responsibilities: The General Intern will place a large emphasis on sales while gaining experience through the following three rotations: Food & Beverage, Marketing and Merchandise, and Stadium Operations. Team Members that we hire perform many different tasks to ensure our guest's experience at McCormick Field. Some of the task you will be asked to perform as a General Intern are less glamorous and exciting than others, but as a General Intern with the Asheville Tourists, you realize they all need to be done.
18) Peninsula Pirates Baseball Club Media Relations Internship
-This internship is offered in Hampton, Virginia
19) Washington Mystics Corporate Partnerships Internship
This internship is offered in Washington, DC
20) Octagon Event Coordinator
This internship is offered in Charlotte, North Carolina
Required Qualifications:
Responsibilities and Duties:
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6) Tennessee Titans MBA Sports Management Fellow- Lipscomb University
-I would be required to work 30 hours a week for the Titans. I would receive a stipend of $1,500 a month for the 11 months of the program. I have always been a Titans fan, and would absolutely love working for them while earning my MBA in Sports Management. While working for the Titans I would be taking classes two nights a week at Lipscomb. In the end I would have great working experience and have earned my MBA in just one year.
7) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ Nicholls State University
8) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ University of the Cumberlands
9) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ The Lovett School
10) Graduate Assistant @ Villanova University
-I would be required to work 30 hours a week for the Titans. I would receive a stipend of $1,500 a month for the 11 months of the program. I have always been a Titans fan, and would absolutely love working for them while earning my MBA in Sports Management. While working for the Titans I would be taking classes two nights a week at Lipscomb. In the end I would have great working experience and have earned my MBA in just one year.
7) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ Nicholls State University
-Nicholls State University, a NCAA Division I institution, is offering one graduate assistantships responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses of student athletes participating in 14 varsity sports. This position will have a dual appointment between the Intercollegiate Athletics Department and the Department of Allied Health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: team travel obligations, athletic training department coverage, and approved clinical instructing (ACI) training in the clinical supervision and proficiency assessment of student enrolled in Nicholls’ undergraduate CAATE accredited athletic training educational program.
Term of assignment is a 2 year position, approximately January 17th to May 31st. (The second 10 month contract will be renewed at the conclusion of the first, based upon evaluation of the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Training Science Program Director). Full tuition waiver for fall and spring semesters and a stipend of $9,000 will be provided.
8) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ University of the Cumberlands
-Graduate Assistant providing coverage within a competitive NAIA athletic program. Possible assignments might include: Football, Soccer, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Softball or any other of our 21 Sports. Sport coverage will be provided in conjunction with a full-time staff member or as assigned. This Tuition Remitted position includes a living expense and salary stipend which can be discussed upon inquiry. Masters Degree Opportunities: MA in Education (requires a teaching certificate); MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching)(Allows for completion of a teaching certificate)
9) Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer @ The Lovett School
-Lovett's athletic facilities are among the best in the Southeast, and include a stadium, three gymnasiums, a natatorium, baseball and softball fields, 10 tennis courts, a 400-meter track, four practice fields, and a wellness center. Top-quality coaching, sports medicine, and training staff encourage our athletes to perform to their best of their abilities, both on the field and in the classroom. Personal traits--including commitment, discipline, team cooperation, individual leadership, sportsmanship, and consideration of others -- are emphasized and vital to the success of The Lovett Athletic Program. Stipend $9,600 plus Full Tuition Waiver. Summer Camps available for extra income.
10) Graduate Assistant @ Villanova University
-Villanova University,a founding member of the Big East Conference,offers 2- graduate assistant positions and 3-(one year) internships for the 2011-12 academic year.These positions include tuition(for GA's only),a $10,000. stipend,Nike team apparel,meal money,health insurance,and summer camp employment.Duties include,but are not limited to;game and practice coverage,travel,injury documentation,as well as serving as the primary athletic trainer for assigned sport(s).Sport assignments will include football(assistant),women's soccer,field hockey,volleyball,women's lacrosse,baseball,softball,water polo,and rowing.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Site Visit #3 Turner Field
Our Sports Administration class took a tour of Turner Field on November 11, 2010. I had previously been on a tour but that had been about 8 years ago. Our tour was pretty in depth, however not as in depth as I would have liked. We got to visit the Sun Trust level, the luxury suites, Sky Field, and even got to stand outside of the Braves' locker room and look in. The only things that would have made this tour better would have been if we were able to actually go in the locker room, view the workout area, and view the batting cages underneath the stadium. My favorite part had to be the locker room even if we did not get to go inside it. Just seeing where the guys that I love to watch play the game of baseball get ready for the games I watch on TV was pretty cool. I would have loved to be able to sit in the same locker that Chipper or B-Mac sits in everyday.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Human Resource Management
Case: "You are seeking a JV women's basketball coach at Sprayberry High School in Cobb County; the person may also need to coach other sports."
Job Description includes but is not limited to:
-Be able to hold a successful tryout
-Help create a schedule
-Run efficient practices and be able to set times
-Make a roster
-Attend conferences and clinics
-Help maintain trip budgets
Job Specification includes but is not limited to:
-Undergraduate degree
-Basketball and other sports experience/knowledge is preferred
-Some type of coaching experience is preferred
-Knowledge of rules
Application Instructions:
-Apply through the school board
-Include a resume and past coaching experience
-Go through the interview process with head coach, principal, and athletic director
-Application is due by the end of the school year leading up to the season applying for
Candidate Evaluation Form includes but is not limited to:
1) Sports Knowledge/Experience
2) People Skills
3) Interview Process
4) Knowledge of Rules
5) Money Management Skills
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Job Description includes but is not limited to:
-Be able to hold a successful tryout
-Help create a schedule
-Run efficient practices and be able to set times
-Make a roster
-Attend conferences and clinics
-Help maintain trip budgets
Job Specification includes but is not limited to:
-Undergraduate degree
-Basketball and other sports experience/knowledge is preferred
-Some type of coaching experience is preferred
-Knowledge of rules
Application Instructions:
-Apply through the school board
-Include a resume and past coaching experience
-Go through the interview process with head coach, principal, and athletic director
-Application is due by the end of the school year leading up to the season applying for
Candidate Evaluation Form includes but is not limited to:
1) Sports Knowledge/Experience
2) People Skills
3) Interview Process
4) Knowledge of Rules
5) Money Management Skills
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Group Presentations/Order of Presentations
November 16th:
1) Wes, Jay, Ethan: Gold's Gym/Sports Facility Management
2) Ben, Monique, Jemere: Leadership Interviews
November 18th:
1) Haley, Bailey, Cali, Andrea: Sports Information
2) Tim, Stephen, Brandon: Personnel Management
1) Wes, Jay, Ethan: Gold's Gym/Sports Facility Management
2) Ben, Monique, Jemere: Leadership Interviews
November 18th:
1) Haley, Bailey, Cali, Andrea: Sports Information
2) Tim, Stephen, Brandon: Personnel Management
Site Visit Summary #2: Georgia Tech/Georgia Dome
On November 2, 2010, our Sports Administration class took a trip to the Georgia Tech Student Rec. Center as well as the Georgia Dome. The bus departed around 9:30 a.m. and we were headed first to Georgia Tech. I must say that my jaw dropped when we pulled in the parking lot of the Rec. Center. This place is unbelievable! It was home to the 1996 Summer Olympics swimming/diving competitions. With that being said they had three pools, a diving pool, and even a lazy river with a slide. The place also has an incredible amount of workout equipment including a rock wall. Above the pool/diving area are the basketball courts and the indoor soccer/hockey field. The tour guide told us about a kid who kicked a basketball and it hit a sprinkler eventually causing a flooding and it totaled to about $1,000,000 in damages. He also told us that they do not offer graduate assistantships, but they do offer internships. He told us that he is the contact we need if we are interested in obtaining an internship at the Rec. Center.
After we left Georgia Tech we went to lunch at the CNN Center. The Georgia Dome is right next door to the CNN Center. Wally was our tour guide at the Dome. We got to see more than I could ever have possibly imagined. He showed us the "ins and the outs" of the stadium. We got to see everything from the SuperSuites to the Falcons locker room. The field itself was not painted because they had a Georgia State football game and a motivational speaker seminar over the weekend. It was pretty cool seeing them clean the turf and wipe off the college hash marks to prepare for Sunday afternoon's home Falcons game. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the fact that the field/stadium was not prepared for a Falcon's game. The endzones and half line were not painted, the goal posts were not up, and the locker room had no name plates or chairs out. Other than that, this trip was awesome. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I would just like to thank Dr. Epling for allowing us to go.
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After we left Georgia Tech we went to lunch at the CNN Center. The Georgia Dome is right next door to the CNN Center. Wally was our tour guide at the Dome. We got to see more than I could ever have possibly imagined. He showed us the "ins and the outs" of the stadium. We got to see everything from the SuperSuites to the Falcons locker room. The field itself was not painted because they had a Georgia State football game and a motivational speaker seminar over the weekend. It was pretty cool seeing them clean the turf and wipe off the college hash marks to prepare for Sunday afternoon's home Falcons game. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the fact that the field/stadium was not prepared for a Falcon's game. The endzones and half line were not painted, the goal posts were not up, and the locker room had no name plates or chairs out. Other than that, this trip was awesome. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I would just like to thank Dr. Epling for allowing us to go.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Speaker Summary #4 Bob Pearson
On October 28, 2010, Dr. Bob Pearson of Berry College came to speak to our Sports Administration class. Dr. Pearson has a great personality and is a fabulous speaker. He told us that he came bearing gifts and passed out three items to each and every one of us. The first item was a whistle. The whistle stands for safety. It can be used in times of need to get people's attention. He also pointed out a scenario of a referee blowing his whistle during a basketball game. If he barely breathes in to the whistle, it will let out a weak sound; however, if he is assertive with blow then it will get everyone's attention and prove that he knows he made the right call. The next thing was a clip. It had multiple meanings. Last but not least he passed out a bright yellow notecard. He said he uses these cards on an everyday basis to help him remember things. Pearson stated that he has them all over his car, on his desk, and even at his house. Dr. Pearson is the Athletic Director at Berry College. He is in his 29th year at Berry. He is also the head of the Department of Kinesiology for the school. He has trained many high school coaches in his day, and many of them are now coaches and thank him for everything that they now know. In closing, he recommended that we see four movies: Miracle, Rudy, Mr. Holland's Opus, and The Rookie. Pearson said that he loves all of these movies and finds inspiration in all of them.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
ICE 11-15
11) Comcast Spectacor/Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center
- The first one is for the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia. I believe this internship would be a great thing for me because I have always been interested in working with the media in some way, shape, form, or fashion. It could be a great building block for my career and provide much needed work experience. However, it is an unpaid internship. Basically, I would be performing any duties that the Marketing Department needed for me to do. These duties could include anything from writing press releases to representing the arena at festivals and fairs.
12) Turner Sports Sponsorship and Marketing Intern
- The second one is for Turner Sports Broadcasting in Atlanta, Georgia. This internship would be a great way to start a career that some day could end up in the television business. Atlanta is not too far from my hometown and I have always had dreams of working in television. I would not mind to live in Atlanta and i possess all of the skills required for this job including the preferred major. I would be assisting with the execution of on-air sponsorships and promotions for the Sports Sponsorship and Marketing department.
13) Atlanta Braves Ticket Sales Trainee
- The third one is for the Atlanta Braves organization in Atlanta, Georgia. Working in the Atlanta Braves organization would be a dream job. I could hopefully use this internship to help work my way up through the organization. I would have no problem working any and all Braves games including games on weekends and holidays. I would be helping with the promotion of ticket sales and packages, as well as actually making sure the tickets and packages get sold.
14) Atlanta Braves Ticket Operations Trainee
- The fourth one is for the Atlanta Braves organization in Atlanta, Georgia. Any job in the Atlanta Braves organization would be an incredible experience. This job would give me great experience with customer service both face to face and over the phone. I would be assisting in the processing, printing, and mailing of tickets to both companies and individuals.
15) Atlanta Braves Special Events Trainee
- The fifth one is for the Atlanta Braves organization in Atlanta, Georgia. If I was able to land a job in the Atlanta Braves organization, I would consider my life successful. This job in the Special Events department would just be an added plus. Special Event management is something that I could possibly be interested in pursuing. I am already up to date on professional sporting events, and this could possibly help me land this job in the near future. I would be assisting in updating weekly availability of rental space, distribution of the monthly calendar to the Braves Front Office personnel and producing Special Events MLB reports for the legal department.
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- The first one is for the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia. I believe this internship would be a great thing for me because I have always been interested in working with the media in some way, shape, form, or fashion. It could be a great building block for my career and provide much needed work experience. However, it is an unpaid internship. Basically, I would be performing any duties that the Marketing Department needed for me to do. These duties could include anything from writing press releases to representing the arena at festivals and fairs.
12) Turner Sports Sponsorship and Marketing Intern
- The second one is for Turner Sports Broadcasting in Atlanta, Georgia. This internship would be a great way to start a career that some day could end up in the television business. Atlanta is not too far from my hometown and I have always had dreams of working in television. I would not mind to live in Atlanta and i possess all of the skills required for this job including the preferred major. I would be assisting with the execution of on-air sponsorships and promotions for the Sports Sponsorship and Marketing department.
13) Atlanta Braves Ticket Sales Trainee
- The third one is for the Atlanta Braves organization in Atlanta, Georgia. Working in the Atlanta Braves organization would be a dream job. I could hopefully use this internship to help work my way up through the organization. I would have no problem working any and all Braves games including games on weekends and holidays. I would be helping with the promotion of ticket sales and packages, as well as actually making sure the tickets and packages get sold.
14) Atlanta Braves Ticket Operations Trainee
- The fourth one is for the Atlanta Braves organization in Atlanta, Georgia. Any job in the Atlanta Braves organization would be an incredible experience. This job would give me great experience with customer service both face to face and over the phone. I would be assisting in the processing, printing, and mailing of tickets to both companies and individuals.
15) Atlanta Braves Special Events Trainee
- The fifth one is for the Atlanta Braves organization in Atlanta, Georgia. If I was able to land a job in the Atlanta Braves organization, I would consider my life successful. This job in the Special Events department would just be an added plus. Special Event management is something that I could possibly be interested in pursuing. I am already up to date on professional sporting events, and this could possibly help me land this job in the near future. I would be assisting in updating weekly availability of rental space, distribution of the monthly calendar to the Braves Front Office personnel and producing Special Events MLB reports for the legal department.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Speaker Summary #3 Coach Bill Popp
On October 19, 2010, Bill Popp came to talk to our Sports Administration class. Popp is the Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director at Reinhardt University. He has been at Reinhardt since 2004 when he built the baseball program from the ground up. He has been the Athletic Director for six years. He said that the job basically fell into his lap. Popp came in as the Assistant A.D. and the year after he came the Head A.D. left and he was offered the position.
Before Reinhardt, Popp attended West Georgia and was undecided about a major. He then went on to Kennesaw State University and graduated with a B.S. in Sport Management. He played baseball at KSU when they were a NCAA Division II powerhouse. After graduating from KSU he became the Assistant Baseball Coach at Oglethorpe College in 1994. The head coaching job at Oglethorpe also fell into his lap. The year after he became assistant the head coach resigned. He was then offered the head job. He was there for 13 years. Popp also coached at East Cobb for 14 years with his assistant at Reinhardt, Coach John Ihlenberg.
He came to talk to our class about the things that an Athletic Director does.
As an Athletic Director he has several administrative tasks that he has to do on a regular basis. Some of the things that he does include:
- He works with the budgets of both scholarships and athletic operations
- He deals with eligibility issues of student-athletes
- He on committees for both the NAIA and the AAC (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- His hours are basically 9:30-5:30 or 6:00 during the summer
- When school is in session he pretty much sets his own hours as long as he gets his things finished.
Coach Popp also gave us some statistics about Reinhardt University and the NAIA.
- There are more than 240 student-athletes at RU. This totals to about 1/3 of the population on campus.
- Reinhardt started off in the GCAC (Georgia Collegiate Athletic Conference). This conference was every school in the state of Georgia besides Division I schools. Reinhardt then spent six years in the SSAC (Southern States Athletic Conference).
- This past year RU moved into the AAC. Scholarships played a major role in the move. The schools in the AAC offer around the same amount of athletic scholarships as RU. However, due to the move RU's teams have longer travel times to face conference opponents. There are currently eight schools in the conference and they are pursuing the idea of adding more in the near future.
Coach Popp also mentioned the fact that Reinhardt is talking about adding a football program in the future.
- He said that in six months he should know more details about whether or not it is a real possibility.
- The reasons they are pursuing a football program include the fact that it will pay for itself in the long run and the recent success of football programs at schools the same size as RU.
Bill Popp's visit was very informative and we really appreciate him taking time out of his busy schedule to spend a few minutes with our class.
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Before Reinhardt, Popp attended West Georgia and was undecided about a major. He then went on to Kennesaw State University and graduated with a B.S. in Sport Management. He played baseball at KSU when they were a NCAA Division II powerhouse. After graduating from KSU he became the Assistant Baseball Coach at Oglethorpe College in 1994. The head coaching job at Oglethorpe also fell into his lap. The year after he became assistant the head coach resigned. He was then offered the head job. He was there for 13 years. Popp also coached at East Cobb for 14 years with his assistant at Reinhardt, Coach John Ihlenberg.
He came to talk to our class about the things that an Athletic Director does.
As an Athletic Director he has several administrative tasks that he has to do on a regular basis. Some of the things that he does include:
- He works with the budgets of both scholarships and athletic operations
- He deals with eligibility issues of student-athletes
- He on committees for both the NAIA and the AAC (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- His hours are basically 9:30-5:30 or 6:00 during the summer
- When school is in session he pretty much sets his own hours as long as he gets his things finished.
Coach Popp also gave us some statistics about Reinhardt University and the NAIA.
- There are more than 240 student-athletes at RU. This totals to about 1/3 of the population on campus.
- Reinhardt started off in the GCAC (Georgia Collegiate Athletic Conference). This conference was every school in the state of Georgia besides Division I schools. Reinhardt then spent six years in the SSAC (Southern States Athletic Conference).
- This past year RU moved into the AAC. Scholarships played a major role in the move. The schools in the AAC offer around the same amount of athletic scholarships as RU. However, due to the move RU's teams have longer travel times to face conference opponents. There are currently eight schools in the conference and they are pursuing the idea of adding more in the near future.
Coach Popp also mentioned the fact that Reinhardt is talking about adding a football program in the future.
- He said that in six months he should know more details about whether or not it is a real possibility.
- The reasons they are pursuing a football program include the fact that it will pay for itself in the long run and the recent success of football programs at schools the same size as RU.
Bill Popp's visit was very informative and we really appreciate him taking time out of his busy schedule to spend a few minutes with our class.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
ICE 6-10
6) Nashville Predators Finance Internship
- The first one is for the Nashville Predators hockey team in Nashville, Tennessee. This internship would be great for me because I went to school in Nashville for my first year and a half of college. I love the city and would not mind living and working there. However, it is an unpaid internship. I would be performing general office duties for the Finance department of the Predators' organization.
7) Baseball Operations Intern - Cal Ripken Experience
- The second one is for the Cal Ripken Experience program in Charleston, South Carolina. This would be perfect for me because I love the game of baseball. I have always wanted the opportunity to work in the game and help younger people learn and develop the skills to be successful. I would serve as a tournament official for the organization, perform grounds crew duties, and work with the staff in whatever area they need.
8) Memphis Grizzlies Marketing Intern
- The third one is for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team in Memphis, Tennessee. I love the city of Memphis and have family and friends in the area. I definitely would not mind living and working in this area. If I got this internship I would pretty much be helping the Marketing department with their daily tasks. These tasks include working with advertisements and creating and distributing promotions for the organization.
9) Tennessee Titans Athletic Training Intern
- The fourth one is for the Tennessee Titans football team in Nashville, Tennessee. As i mentioned earlier I love the city of Nashville. I also love the Tennessee Titans. It would be a dream to be able to working in the area of Athletic Training with professional athletes. If I got this internship I would be assisting the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers with anything and everything that they need.
10) Memphis Grizzlies Broadcast Intern
- The fifth one is for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team in Memphis, Tennessee. This internship would be my first choice above the other Memphis Grizzlies Marketing Internship. Working in the Broadcast industry has always been a dream of mine. It would be awesome to be able to learn under professionals while working with a professional sports team such as the Grizzlies. I would be helping the broadcasters with anything that they needed done. This could include anything from lighting to helping set up the booth and sound equipment.
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- The first one is for the Nashville Predators hockey team in Nashville, Tennessee. This internship would be great for me because I went to school in Nashville for my first year and a half of college. I love the city and would not mind living and working there. However, it is an unpaid internship. I would be performing general office duties for the Finance department of the Predators' organization.
7) Baseball Operations Intern - Cal Ripken Experience
- The second one is for the Cal Ripken Experience program in Charleston, South Carolina. This would be perfect for me because I love the game of baseball. I have always wanted the opportunity to work in the game and help younger people learn and develop the skills to be successful. I would serve as a tournament official for the organization, perform grounds crew duties, and work with the staff in whatever area they need.
8) Memphis Grizzlies Marketing Intern
- The third one is for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team in Memphis, Tennessee. I love the city of Memphis and have family and friends in the area. I definitely would not mind living and working in this area. If I got this internship I would pretty much be helping the Marketing department with their daily tasks. These tasks include working with advertisements and creating and distributing promotions for the organization.
9) Tennessee Titans Athletic Training Intern
- The fourth one is for the Tennessee Titans football team in Nashville, Tennessee. As i mentioned earlier I love the city of Nashville. I also love the Tennessee Titans. It would be a dream to be able to working in the area of Athletic Training with professional athletes. If I got this internship I would be assisting the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers with anything and everything that they need.
10) Memphis Grizzlies Broadcast Intern
- The fifth one is for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team in Memphis, Tennessee. This internship would be my first choice above the other Memphis Grizzlies Marketing Internship. Working in the Broadcast industry has always been a dream of mine. It would be awesome to be able to learn under professionals while working with a professional sports team such as the Grizzlies. I would be helping the broadcasters with anything that they needed done. This could include anything from lighting to helping set up the booth and sound equipment.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
GAE 1-5
The Graduate Assistantship assignment (1-5) was very helpful in finding places that are possibilities to apply for graduate school. I found four schools that are pretty close to my hometown and in the great state of Tennessee, then i also found one that is in south Florida. All five of the schools basically had the same requirements for admission and the same application procedures.
1) Belmont University
- An undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 is required for admission. Two letters of recommendation from people that are not related to you are also required. A professional resume along with a letter of professional aspiration stating your purpose for applying must be sent in with the application. An online application is required and the application for the program admission is the same as the graduate school application. I would love to go to Belmont because I have always wanted to pursue a career in the Nashville area. It is a highly prestigious academic institution. Nashville is only about three hours from my hometown.
2) Barry University
- A resume with a personal interview and letters of recommendation are required to apply for Barry's graduate program. The application process for both the graduate school and the program are both done online. I have always been interested in Athletic Training. Barry is located in South Florida and I love that area of the country. It would help me gain contacts from a different area to help me start my career.
3) University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- There were not as many requirements to get in to UTK's graduate program. The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and a couple of letters of recommendation. Online applications are required for both the graduate school and the actual program. The program offers a study of sports organizations and an application of management theory and principles to a variety of sports endeavors. Graduates obtain positions in collegiate and other amateur sports settings as well as professional sports. Knoxville is only an hour from my hometown and I have always loved the city. The opportunity to work with the Volunteers athletic program sounds incredible to me. Local contacts of mine will also help me have a better chance of getting accepted.
4) Georgia State University
- There was not as many requirements for admission for GSU as the other schools. No certain GPA is required and only a resume and letter of recommendation is required. The difference with GSU is they offered an email address to acquire information about graduate assistantships. Eighteen hours of major related classes with nine hours of electives are required. GSU is close to Reinhardt University and is in downtown Atlanta. Tuition is waved if you get the graduate assistantship. It is only about three hours away from my hometown.
5) University of Georgia
- An undergraduate degree in any field is required for admission. One must fill out a complete application, send in GRE scores, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, complete a departmental questionnaire, and send in a resume. The average GPA of the class is 3.34. Online application is required to be filled out. UGA offers assistantships with Kinesiology department, recreation department, and the athletic department. UGA is a SEC school (great athletics and academics), there is always a great atmosphere in Athens, it is not ridiculously far from my hometown, and it is relatively close to Reinhardt.
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1) Belmont University
- An undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 is required for admission. Two letters of recommendation from people that are not related to you are also required. A professional resume along with a letter of professional aspiration stating your purpose for applying must be sent in with the application. An online application is required and the application for the program admission is the same as the graduate school application. I would love to go to Belmont because I have always wanted to pursue a career in the Nashville area. It is a highly prestigious academic institution. Nashville is only about three hours from my hometown.
2) Barry University
- A resume with a personal interview and letters of recommendation are required to apply for Barry's graduate program. The application process for both the graduate school and the program are both done online. I have always been interested in Athletic Training. Barry is located in South Florida and I love that area of the country. It would help me gain contacts from a different area to help me start my career.
3) University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- There were not as many requirements to get in to UTK's graduate program. The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and a couple of letters of recommendation. Online applications are required for both the graduate school and the actual program. The program offers a study of sports organizations and an application of management theory and principles to a variety of sports endeavors. Graduates obtain positions in collegiate and other amateur sports settings as well as professional sports. Knoxville is only an hour from my hometown and I have always loved the city. The opportunity to work with the Volunteers athletic program sounds incredible to me. Local contacts of mine will also help me have a better chance of getting accepted.
4) Georgia State University
- There was not as many requirements for admission for GSU as the other schools. No certain GPA is required and only a resume and letter of recommendation is required. The difference with GSU is they offered an email address to acquire information about graduate assistantships. Eighteen hours of major related classes with nine hours of electives are required. GSU is close to Reinhardt University and is in downtown Atlanta. Tuition is waved if you get the graduate assistantship. It is only about three hours away from my hometown.
5) University of Georgia
- An undergraduate degree in any field is required for admission. One must fill out a complete application, send in GRE scores, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, complete a departmental questionnaire, and send in a resume. The average GPA of the class is 3.34. Online application is required to be filled out. UGA offers assistantships with Kinesiology department, recreation department, and the athletic department. UGA is a SEC school (great athletics and academics), there is always a great atmosphere in Athens, it is not ridiculously far from my hometown, and it is relatively close to Reinhardt.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Site Visit Summary #1 - Canton YMCA
Our Sports Administration class visited the Canton YMCA on September 14, 2010. When we first got there we were taken to the Reinhardt College Room at their facility. Nicole Lawson, the Director of Membership Services and the Membership and Marketing Director, spoke to us about the history of the YMCA. It began as the Young Men's Christian Association and was meant to be a bible study for men to keep them off of the streets during the Industrial Revolution.
She then proceeded to take us on a tour of the facility. She showed us the weight room, the swimming pool, the daycare center, and the gymnasium. The YMCA hosts a two season soccer program for people ranging from age 5 to 15. Soccer is their main sport, but they also have baseball, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and indoor soccer. They held an adult kickball league this past summer and are even exploring the idea of beginning a lacrosse program due to popular demand.
The YMCA offers internships to students aspiring to one day work at the YMCA or in a related field; however, she did mention that they are unpaid. They are always looking for people to help out whether it be as a lifeguard, a referee, or even in the daycare. A job at the YMCA would be a fun experience. One would get to be around kids all day while also working with sports if they desire. The "Y" would be an excellent place to work, and possibly start a career in this area.
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She then proceeded to take us on a tour of the facility. She showed us the weight room, the swimming pool, the daycare center, and the gymnasium. The YMCA hosts a two season soccer program for people ranging from age 5 to 15. Soccer is their main sport, but they also have baseball, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and indoor soccer. They held an adult kickball league this past summer and are even exploring the idea of beginning a lacrosse program due to popular demand.
The YMCA offers internships to students aspiring to one day work at the YMCA or in a related field; however, she did mention that they are unpaid. They are always looking for people to help out whether it be as a lifeguard, a referee, or even in the daycare. A job at the YMCA would be a fun experience. One would get to be around kids all day while also working with sports if they desire. The "Y" would be an excellent place to work, and possibly start a career in this area.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Becoming Invaluable
WOW! That is the first thing that comes to mind after viewing this slideshow. Reality check is an understatement! I would love to have viewed this during my freshman year, but junior year is better than never. I now realize that I have to immediately begin looking for places to do my practicum and start making contacts (even more than I already have) for my internship. I knew that sports related fields were very competitive, but never thought about how other degrees can also work for sports related jobs. Graduate school is a must! UTC is my first choice of grad. school opportunities because of the fact that it is the number one school for Physical Therapy in this area. It is ultra-competitive and will be very hard to get into; however, I feel that I have prepared myself well and will continue to do so.
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ICE 1-5
The ICE project is very intersting. I loved the fact that I got to look at job openings for the career fields that I am interested in pursuing. I found five specific job openings for Athletic Training. They were all at the collegiate level.
The first one I found was at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Massachusetts is a very long ways away from my hometown, but I have always wanted to visit there. The job opening was for an Assistant Athletic Trainer position. It would be a great starting job for me in order for me to build up my resume and start my career.
The second one I found was at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. I have family that lives about thirty minutes outside of Cincinnati and I absolutely love that area. The job opening was for the Head Athletic Training position at the university. I understand that it would be hard for me to get this job without any prior experience. I would feel very lucky and priviliged to receive this position at a Division 1 school.
The third one I found was at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a place that I have always wanted to go and see. The job opening was for an Assistant Athletic Trainer position. Temple is a very highly regarded school and it would be an honor to begin my career at Temple University.
The fourth one was at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Arkansas is not that far from my hometown compared to the others that I found. The job opening was for the Head Athletic Trainer position. This is a smaller school and would be a great place to start my career.
The fifth one was at the University of Marquette in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I personally do not like the north, but would not mind one bit to have a position at Marquette University. The job opening was for an Athletic Training position. This would be an incredible opportunity due to the fact that Marquette is consistantly a powerhouse in basketball year in and year out. It would be an honor to work with these athletes on a daily basis.
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The first one I found was at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Massachusetts is a very long ways away from my hometown, but I have always wanted to visit there. The job opening was for an Assistant Athletic Trainer position. It would be a great starting job for me in order for me to build up my resume and start my career.
The second one I found was at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. I have family that lives about thirty minutes outside of Cincinnati and I absolutely love that area. The job opening was for the Head Athletic Training position at the university. I understand that it would be hard for me to get this job without any prior experience. I would feel very lucky and priviliged to receive this position at a Division 1 school.
The third one I found was at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a place that I have always wanted to go and see. The job opening was for an Assistant Athletic Trainer position. Temple is a very highly regarded school and it would be an honor to begin my career at Temple University.
The fourth one was at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Arkansas is not that far from my hometown compared to the others that I found. The job opening was for the Head Athletic Trainer position. This is a smaller school and would be a great place to start my career.
The fifth one was at the University of Marquette in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I personally do not like the north, but would not mind one bit to have a position at Marquette University. The job opening was for an Athletic Training position. This would be an incredible opportunity due to the fact that Marquette is consistantly a powerhouse in basketball year in and year out. It would be an honor to work with these athletes on a daily basis.
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Speaker Summary #2 Vic Mitchell
On September 7, 2010, Vic Mitchell came to speak to our Sports Administration class. Vic Mitchell is the Sr. Associate Athletic Director and the head Women's Basketball Coach at Shorter University in Rome, Georgia. He held many other positions before finally finding a home at Shorter. In 1981 he was a manager for the University of Georgia men's basketball team and later became a Graduate Assistant. In the fall of 1984, he took the women's basketball head job at Reinhardt, which was then a Junior College. He held that position until 1990. Later that year he headed out to Rome to become the head softball coach and women's basketball coach at Shorter College. After a short stint with the softball team, he became the head guy for the Cross Country teams. When he called it quits on cross country he became the women's golf coach.While at Shorter he coached two sports for fourteen years.
Some things that stood out to me during Coach Mitchell's time with us were the following:
-He told us that it is key to know the job and/or school's philosophy before agreeing to the job.
-After agreeing, do not get frustrated. You have to buy in to the company or school's philosophy or get out.
-To be a good administrator, according to Coach Mitchell, you have to be able to delegate with the people you are dealing with on and off the court. Social skills are key when you hold a position of authority.
Coach Vic Mitchell was full of great advice for the students in our class. Most, but not all, of us are planning to pursue positions that he currently holds or has held in the past. It is important to listen to and be able to pick the brain of people that have experience in the field that you are planning to pursue.
Thanks again to Coach Mitchell for giving us time out of his busy schedule. It was greatly appreciated!
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Some things that stood out to me during Coach Mitchell's time with us were the following:
-He told us that it is key to know the job and/or school's philosophy before agreeing to the job.
-After agreeing, do not get frustrated. You have to buy in to the company or school's philosophy or get out.
-To be a good administrator, according to Coach Mitchell, you have to be able to delegate with the people you are dealing with on and off the court. Social skills are key when you hold a position of authority.
Coach Vic Mitchell was full of great advice for the students in our class. Most, but not all, of us are planning to pursue positions that he currently holds or has held in the past. It is important to listen to and be able to pick the brain of people that have experience in the field that you are planning to pursue.
Thanks again to Coach Mitchell for giving us time out of his busy schedule. It was greatly appreciated!
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Speaker Summary #1 Peggy Collins Feerehy
Peggy Collins Feerehy is the Director of Career Services at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia. She came to speak to our Sports Administration class on August 31, 2010. Mrs. Feerehy spoke to the class about what her job consists of and how she is there to help us. As the Director of Career Services she is there to provide students with everything they need to be successful. This ranges everywhere from practicing for interviews to personality testing. There are four job fairs that are not on campus that she personally makes sure that students have transportation to and from the event. She did mention that suits and ties are to be worn to those events. Most of us in the class are student-athletes, and she told us that the businesses at job fairs love student-athletes because of their dedication to what they do on a daily basis. Mrs. Feerehy also helps students develop a professional resume. She extended an invitation to all of us to come by and see her for help. We were promised that she would help us figure out our strengths and how to sell them. The time she spent talking to us was very informative and a lot was taken out of what she spoke about.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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