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.
Estarr10
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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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.
Estarr10
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.
Estarr10
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