This internship is with a WNBA organization called the Washington Mystics. The place they play is the Verizon Center and as an intern I will be concerned with game operations. Some of the things I will be dealing with is assisting the game operations manager in anyway, create and maintain databases for performers, assist with mascot appearances and the website detailing. Also, I will assist with any pre- or post game operations. I will need to have an undergraduate degree, ability to be a team player and multi-tasker as well as being skilled with computers. I would be applying online. This would be a great first step in the door if I was to pursue my event management career. The 17th ICE is where I found a chance at being a golf tournament manager/organizer. The job would be with the KCGA, which is the Kansas City Golf Association. I would be the manager and administrator for all the locally held tournaments. I would need to be able to accomplish any task there is during the event. Form pre- to post game. I would just need a four year degree and along with the job comes with a certain few benefits that would be very beneficial to my future. The 18th if and when I’m available, I can possibly apply to be apart of the NBA internship program in 2011. Although the process is not set up yet, I do need to keep a look out on it. As an intern, I would learn the ins and outs of the NBA’s business side. The second to the last internship opportunity could be with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. There, I would be apart of the grounds keeping crew. I could learn vital experience in both grounds maintenance and with managerial skills. I shall be preparing a baseball field for pre, during, and post game sets. The last ICE, yes that’s right, number 20 was with the Detroit Pistons. There I could work with the Human Resources department and direct all aspects as an assistant. Although it would be unpaid, the experience of doing it would be great!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
GAE 6-10
6. Graduate Assistant Coach @ Southern Utah University
- At Southern Utah I would be a coach on the track and field team. Although Track and Field is not what I would call my expertise, the assistantship would help me pay for graduate school while learning how much work it takes to become a head coach of any type of sport. The more experience that I have under my belt, the better. To qualify for the assistantship I must first be accepted into the graduate school, and then it would be in my best interests to send in my resume, cover letter and references to the Track and Field Head Coach.
- At Frostburg State I would be helping out to assist the Strength & Conditioning Program. There I would assist in the instruction of weight and conditional training for the athletic teams along with supervising the fitness facilities. I will also recieve a 2,500 dollar stipend while assisting. I have always enjoyed lifting weights so I feel as though this opportunity could possibly open new doors for me in the future. I need my Bachelor's degree and also withhold a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be admitted into the graduate school. After that I would need to apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and three professsional references to the University.
- At the University of Connecticut I would be assisting the strength and conditioning program as well. This being a Division-I school makes it alot more competitive and also puts alot more pressure on my performance. I think I could handle it. Along with the strength and conditioning, I will also be asked to research and study different coaching strategies as well as assisting in the prevention of injuries. Along with the schooling, I would also recieve a term stipend of just overe 9,500 dollars. Just like the other two assistantships, I have to be admitted into the graduate program and will need to submit a resume, cover letter and professional references to the Division of Athletics.
- At Purdue University I would be assisting in the Academic Support Services for the athletes. Instead of coaching I would be helping with advising and advising issues. It would require me to gather data, prepare grade reports, and study hall usage. Also, I would need to assist with all aspects of tutoring for the athletes. I think this would help me to understand the administrative side of my sports degree. The requirements for me to get this assistanship is to have a Bachelor's degree, be accepted into a graduate program and also have mad skills with a computer i.e. Microsoft Office. I also get a monthly stipend over 1,500 dollars a month.
- At Barry University there are a few graduate assistantships that are offered. They are offered through the School of Human Performance and Leisure Science. If I went there, I would try to obtain the graduate assistant in athletic adminstration. It would require me to have a Bachelor degree and also be able to deal with Microsoft Office. I would be asisting the Dean of the school and would have to deal with study hall scheduling and monitoring along with overall daily operations within the athletic department. Although no stipend is detailed on the website, I would definitely need to get the financial situation worked out before going through with the opportunity.
Human Resource Management
Case: You are seeking sport studies interns to work in the athletic offices of the University of Kentucky.
Job description:
Job Specification:
Application process:
Candidate Evaluation:
Job description:
- Filing paperwork
- Assist in scheduling athletic events
- Attending most/all sporting events
- Professionally dressed
- Knowledge of University of Kentucky
- Understanding the athletic structure and future goals
- Assisting upper management/administration
Job Specification:
- Undergraduate degree preferred
- 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred
- Communication skills
- Computer skils (Microsoft Office)
- Interpersonal skills
Application process:
- Apply online
- Submit by January 1st
- Include resume and transcript
Candidate Evaluation:
- Education
- Position research
- University background knowledge
- Sporting background/knowledge
- Confidence
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Turner Field
On Thursday, November 11, 2010 our class took our second and final field trip to Turner Field. Just like the Georgia Dome, we all got an inside peek of the facility. We entered the stadium through the Braves Museum. That museum had information about the Braves from the time the organization was started up until this past year. Soon after entering the museum we were guided throughout the ball park. While on the tour we got to see the bullpen and the dugouts. Along with that the tour guide also took us to see the clubhouse (locker-room). The clubhouse was immaculate. The tour guide also took us to the different levels of seating in the stadium. The Coca-Cola Sky Field seat section was probably my favorite. While up in that section the guide gave out some information regarding the 1 dollar seats. I thought that was pretty cool of the organization to offer those seats. I think all of us had a blast and the softball coach, Glenn C., who accompanied us, did as well.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
GA Tech & GA Dome
On Tuesday, November 2, our class to a trip to the recreation center at Georgia Tech and was lead on a tour by the big dog there, Jon H. I could not describe this facility with no other word than magnificent. The foundation of the building starts with the aquatics section. The aquatic center was constructed for the 1996 Olympics with a seating capacity around 2,000. Added on to the aquatics center is a 15,000 square foot fitness center, a multipurpose gym which sits directly above the aquatics, four racquetball courts and one squash court, a leisure pool area which includes a 184 foot water slide and a various number of other smaller inside recreation areas. Also, the CRC or Campus Recreation Center has outdoor recreation centers which include an astro-turf field and two volleyball sand courts. It also hosts a number of intramurals, fitness and outdoor programs, along with sports clubs. The center is AWESOME! So awesome that in the first year after being fully completed (2004) there were over 600,000 visitors in the first year.
After leaving the CRC at Georgia Tech, we made our way to the CNN center where I, Ethan, and Popp ate some Chinese! Sure was good. Then at 1 we met, as a group, over at the dome. That is where our tour guide Wally lead us to the very top level. That was where the football coaches sit. They have the top level so they can see the whole field. From there he lead us to various locations like suite seating, club seating and mezzanine seating. The suite seating was sweet!, especially the newly created super suites. Also, we were taken to the media areas and I got to see the door in which replay officials watch the “instant replay”. Eventually we made it to the Falcons locker room. That area was exhilarating. I was in the same room where some of the most gifted athletes in the world sit and converse before and after games. It was crazy. Then we got to walk out on the field. It felt like I was walking on a big sponge with that new type of turf. The dome trip was very intriguing.
Overall I had a BLAST! And our next trip is to Turner Field, Home of the Braves! I CANNOT wait!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Guest Speaker #4 Bob P.
Today, October 28, 2010, our class was fortunate to hear Mr. Bob P. speak. He spoke about a lot of different topics that what our other speakers have talked on. I felt like I learned how to be a better person today instead of learning of just general aspects of what he does. He shared a lot of quotes and meanings to those quotes and gave us great advice on being successful in life.
Bob attended and received degrees from various colleges as a student and has seen lots of young adults pass him by while working at the college he is at now. He has been at Berry for 29 years now and couldn’t ask for more out of each day that he is there. He explained how every day is different for him. Some of the things he could be doing on any given day would consist of teaching any P.E. classes, and advising coaches or students. In his almost 30 years of experience he thinks the biggest difference that he has seen with student learning is the hands on experiences they endure these days compared to the very little in the past.
I was very intrigued with his presentation and what he said today. The one thing that I will probably remember most about him speaking is probably the word LAGNIAPPE. It means this: Always do more than is expected of you. I think if I keep this in mind, no matter what it is I do in life, I shall be successful.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
ICE 11-15
In the third set of Internship/Career Exploration I discovered yet 5 more different opportunities that I could possibly take upon graduating. There was a wide range of opportunities that have been totally different from the first 10 explorations. I found another professional sports franchise to work for just like I did in the ICE 6-10. The difference was the sport. I found a job with a professional baseball franchise, the Baltimore Orioles. There I would be working on the grounds crew. Yea, I would be working with the crew that comes out during the game and rakes the field and changes the bases. There were two careers that I found that involved sales. One of them was working with a high school sports company that was selling sponsorships and the other was with the LPGA selling sponsorships as well. Of course, the LPGA job would consist of more stress because it is a professional organization but I believe I could excel in both settings. The fourth job I found dealt with the sports management. It was with Turner Broadcasting. Every time I drive through Atlanta, which is the home of Turner Inc., I always see the Turner buildings and say to myself that I would be interested in working for them. Finding the opportunity to work with sales and marketing will be of much interest when I graduate. The last opportunity I found was with a Superintendent organization. Upon graduating, I already have a job working at a golf course and if I could take the opportunity to learn how to become a head superintendent one day, I feel like I would reach a personal goal. By continuing to explore opportunities within the sports field, I feel like I am setting myself up for a bright future in the next few years.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Guest Speaker #3 Bill P.
Today, our class was fortunate enough to have a faculty member here at the university to speak. Bill is the Athletic Director and Head Baseball coach at the university. I learned a lot of information about both the college and the NAIA.
First off, I am going to give a little background on him. After attending West Georgia, he finished his collegiate career at Kennesaw State where he played baseball and earned a degree in Sports Management. He then became a head coach at Oglethorpe and was there for 12 years before coming to Reinhardt. He has been at RU for 7 full years now and has served as the AD for 6.
He explained what all he actually does as an AD. Some of the issues he deals with is budgeting for the whole department. Budgeting is a key factor for any organization and he reported that the RU department has been operating below budget for two years now. Also, he has to deal with eligibility issues. The eligibility process is a very tedious one and is one of the most important subjects he has to deal with. AD duties are broad and you have to know how to do a lot of things. Along with explaining his duties, he also provided a considerable amount of information regarding the NAIA and that the organizations future is BRIGHT!
First off, I am going to give a little background on him. After attending West Georgia, he finished his collegiate career at Kennesaw State where he played baseball and earned a degree in Sports Management. He then became a head coach at Oglethorpe and was there for 12 years before coming to Reinhardt. He has been at RU for 7 full years now and has served as the AD for 6.
He explained what all he actually does as an AD. Some of the issues he deals with is budgeting for the whole department. Budgeting is a key factor for any organization and he reported that the RU department has been operating below budget for two years now. Also, he has to deal with eligibility issues. The eligibility process is a very tedious one and is one of the most important subjects he has to deal with. AD duties are broad and you have to know how to do a lot of things. Along with explaining his duties, he also provided a considerable amount of information regarding the NAIA and that the organizations future is BRIGHT!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Event Management
Yesterday, October 7th, I completed my event management task with our Sports Information Director Steve R. He is a great media relations guy and also great to work with. The event I chose was women’s soccer. Our girls were playing an in conference foe, Tennessee Wesleyan. I didn’t think much about how much work and effort it takes in setting up the event.
When first arriving around 12:15, I met with Steve and we got started with pre-event process. Before heading to the field we had to complete and print off the game day media guides with the rosters on it. At the field there is a media guide box where we placed those brochures. Afterwards we had to get out all of the equipment which was stored at the baseball clubhouse, a storage box at the field and in the car, from which we transported from the office at the gym. Some of the equipment that we had to set up or have on hand included these: sound speakers (2), microphone, receiver, 4 channel mixer, stereo or boom box, electric cords, and towels. The towels were for in case there is bad weather. Then after setting everything up, we had to check and test the sound systems. Then ensure that the scoreboard is functional and that includes the board and the operation box. With all of that done we had plenty of time to rest and wait for the teams to get there. Once they got there we had to get the rosters and starting line-ups from each team so we could set up the statistical program that Steve uses and to also fill out the PA script.
Now, its time for the event to get started up! Steve started by announcing the introduction and line ups. Then we played the National Anthem. The teams then took the field. While play was going on we had to keep the scoreboard and stats on the laptop Steve had provided. He uses binoculars sometimes when he can’t see the number of the players. The reason for having to know that is because when a player scores or commits a foul, he can identify them for stats and the spectators. Throughout the game Steve announced other Reinhardt and future events.
After the game is over, it would usually be clean up time but today there is a double header so he and other students have to go through another game with basically the same process. If, there was not another game, we would clean everything up and return it back to where we got it. Steve would save the game files so when he got back to the office he could send stats to the opposing teams and local media. We also had to shut off the scoreboard as well.
Unfortunately, our girls lost this game 0-2. I learned a lot about how to set up for a soccer game at this university. It is much harder than I ever thought it could be. You have so much equipment and tedious work. Pre-game and post-game is by far the hardest times of event management. One thing that I failed to mention about the pre-game set up is that we have to tell the opposing team the introduction procedures so they are not lost. I enjoyed this experience but did not enjoy the outcome!
When first arriving around 12:15, I met with Steve and we got started with pre-event process. Before heading to the field we had to complete and print off the game day media guides with the rosters on it. At the field there is a media guide box where we placed those brochures. Afterwards we had to get out all of the equipment which was stored at the baseball clubhouse, a storage box at the field and in the car, from which we transported from the office at the gym. Some of the equipment that we had to set up or have on hand included these: sound speakers (2), microphone, receiver, 4 channel mixer, stereo or boom box, electric cords, and towels. The towels were for in case there is bad weather. Then after setting everything up, we had to check and test the sound systems. Then ensure that the scoreboard is functional and that includes the board and the operation box. With all of that done we had plenty of time to rest and wait for the teams to get there. Once they got there we had to get the rosters and starting line-ups from each team so we could set up the statistical program that Steve uses and to also fill out the PA script.
Now, its time for the event to get started up! Steve started by announcing the introduction and line ups. Then we played the National Anthem. The teams then took the field. While play was going on we had to keep the scoreboard and stats on the laptop Steve had provided. He uses binoculars sometimes when he can’t see the number of the players. The reason for having to know that is because when a player scores or commits a foul, he can identify them for stats and the spectators. Throughout the game Steve announced other Reinhardt and future events.
After the game is over, it would usually be clean up time but today there is a double header so he and other students have to go through another game with basically the same process. If, there was not another game, we would clean everything up and return it back to where we got it. Steve would save the game files so when he got back to the office he could send stats to the opposing teams and local media. We also had to shut off the scoreboard as well.
Unfortunately, our girls lost this game 0-2. I learned a lot about how to set up for a soccer game at this university. It is much harder than I ever thought it could be. You have so much equipment and tedious work. Pre-game and post-game is by far the hardest times of event management. One thing that I failed to mention about the pre-game set up is that we have to tell the opposing team the introduction procedures so they are not lost. I enjoyed this experience but did not enjoy the outcome!
ICE 6-10
In the second Internship-Career Exploration I explored some different areas of my interest. In the first 5 I mainly focused on basketball related jobs but 6-10 was a totally different area of interest. I explored the event management side of the sports field and it seemed to be quite interesting. Also, I looked at interning for a marketing position and also interning as an athletic director. Along with the event management, I also looked into the sales of sporting goods. The event management position was open at the University of the Pacific. The marketing and internship positions were also located within a university setting. The marketing one is for UMBC and the assistant athletic intern was at Stanford University. The other ywo explorations took me to the professional business level. They were both in sales and they included an NBA organization, the Phoenix Suns; and the other professional business was Nike. The Nike sales mainly focused on golf which is a high area of interest of mine. This set of exploration was much different than the first and I have found that other areas of the sports field interest me much more than I thought before the search.
Friday, October 1, 2010
GAE 1-5
1. Graduate Assistant (Basketball)
The first one I chose was not really to pursue my Master's degree in Sports Admin. but more so to complete my double major. Upon graduation I will have a minor in business and if I go to Dakota Wesleyan University, which is NAIA, I could get my major in business while still graduate assisting. This would be a great way to earn a double major and still get some coaching experience.
2. Graduate Assistant (Basketball)
The second one I found was at another NAIA university. The site is at Henderson State University. I could also be a graduate assistant at this school but the degree outcome would be different. Henderson State offers a Master's degree in Sports Admin. This situation would probably be the best for me because it would give me a chance to earn a Master's so one day I could be a college head coach.
3. Graduate Assistant (Athletic Trainer)
The third one is diferent from the first two. It is different because it would take me on a whole new route. I would have to get a little more education than just in Sports Admin. to become an assistant in the athletic training field. Indian State University offers a business as a field of study so I could get my double major here. Before attending Reinhardt on a basketball scholarship, I wanted to go to college to be an athletic trainer, so this opportunity would definitely interest me.
4. Part-Time Assistant Coach
The fourth is definitely an upgrade from graduate assistant and would put a lot of weight on my shoulders. I think I could handle it. It would be to be the assistant coach at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Although it would not be grad. assisiting, I could probably work something out to where the school could pay for my education in business while helping out with the basketball team. This would give me experience in coaching and pay for my college education.
5. Graduate Assitant (Any sport)
The fifth one would be like a dream situation. It would be to help out with any sports team at Georgia State University and to get my Master's in Sports Admin. Although the graduate assistantship would be something I would try to get, I would still want to attend that school to get my education because I have heard a lot of good things about the program from former Reinhardt student, Heath Hooper. The location is perfect and even if I had to pay for some or all of my education, it would be well worth it.
The first one I chose was not really to pursue my Master's degree in Sports Admin. but more so to complete my double major. Upon graduation I will have a minor in business and if I go to Dakota Wesleyan University, which is NAIA, I could get my major in business while still graduate assisting. This would be a great way to earn a double major and still get some coaching experience.
2. Graduate Assistant (Basketball)
The second one I found was at another NAIA university. The site is at Henderson State University. I could also be a graduate assistant at this school but the degree outcome would be different. Henderson State offers a Master's degree in Sports Admin. This situation would probably be the best for me because it would give me a chance to earn a Master's so one day I could be a college head coach.
3. Graduate Assistant (Athletic Trainer)
The third one is diferent from the first two. It is different because it would take me on a whole new route. I would have to get a little more education than just in Sports Admin. to become an assistant in the athletic training field. Indian State University offers a business as a field of study so I could get my double major here. Before attending Reinhardt on a basketball scholarship, I wanted to go to college to be an athletic trainer, so this opportunity would definitely interest me.
4. Part-Time Assistant Coach
The fourth is definitely an upgrade from graduate assistant and would put a lot of weight on my shoulders. I think I could handle it. It would be to be the assistant coach at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Although it would not be grad. assisiting, I could probably work something out to where the school could pay for my education in business while helping out with the basketball team. This would give me experience in coaching and pay for my college education.
5. Graduate Assitant (Any sport)
The fifth one would be like a dream situation. It would be to help out with any sports team at Georgia State University and to get my Master's in Sports Admin. Although the graduate assistantship would be something I would try to get, I would still want to attend that school to get my education because I have heard a lot of good things about the program from former Reinhardt student, Heath Hooper. The location is perfect and even if I had to pay for some or all of my education, it would be well worth it.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
YMCA
Our first trip to the YMCA in Canton was quite interesting to say the least. Although I have lived around the Canton area all of my life, I have never actually entered the building. I was completely surprised that it so modern and clean looking. When I first got there I was happily greeted and soon met in the Reinhardt sponsored room with the rest of my classmates.
In the classroom we sat and listened to the membership director there, N. Lawson. She was very informative to say the least. I learned that the YMCA corporate offices are located in Atlanta and that even though all the YMCA’s of America are separate they all have the same common goal. She also explained all the different types of organized sports they offer. Those include: Soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and cheerleading. She also informed us when those sports were offered. Soccer, since it's so popular in the community, is offered twice a year. It is offered in both the spring and fall. Baseball is a summer sport, and basketball and cheerleading are both offered in the winter. The sports games are based on learning and enjoyment more so than competition.
Since the YMCA is a non-profit organization, they have to put on fundraisers to make money to allocate to through out the organization to stay up and running. Mrs. Lawson stated that last year alone the Canton YMCA raised around 140,000 dollars. I was almost in shock. The reason for the money raising is for students and families that might need financial help. Their big marketing push for scholarship fundraising is from January-March.
Currently, the YMCA in Canton has around 9,000 members. The nationwide population has to in the millions. The YMCA was started in the 1850's and has been serving people since. Although the YMCA was first created as a Bible study group for locals but has evolved into a family friendly atmosphere where the physical and social needs can be achieved. It is a great place to enjoy physical activity and I look forward to donating and possibly becoming a member at the "Y".
In the classroom we sat and listened to the membership director there, N. Lawson. She was very informative to say the least. I learned that the YMCA corporate offices are located in Atlanta and that even though all the YMCA’s of America are separate they all have the same common goal. She also explained all the different types of organized sports they offer. Those include: Soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and cheerleading. She also informed us when those sports were offered. Soccer, since it's so popular in the community, is offered twice a year. It is offered in both the spring and fall. Baseball is a summer sport, and basketball and cheerleading are both offered in the winter. The sports games are based on learning and enjoyment more so than competition.
Since the YMCA is a non-profit organization, they have to put on fundraisers to make money to allocate to through out the organization to stay up and running. Mrs. Lawson stated that last year alone the Canton YMCA raised around 140,000 dollars. I was almost in shock. The reason for the money raising is for students and families that might need financial help. Their big marketing push for scholarship fundraising is from January-March.
Currently, the YMCA in Canton has around 9,000 members. The nationwide population has to in the millions. The YMCA was started in the 1850's and has been serving people since. Although the YMCA was first created as a Bible study group for locals but has evolved into a family friendly atmosphere where the physical and social needs can be achieved. It is a great place to enjoy physical activity and I look forward to donating and possibly becoming a member at the "Y".
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
ICE 1-5
The first 5 Intern/Career Explorations went well. The first job was an events manager position with the American Junior Golf Association. It had a lot to do with event management of golf tournaments all around the southeast. Responsibilities included setting up and monitoring activities. And also submitting tournament results to local and national media. The second job was as a Ticketing Sales Intern. It would be with the WNBA team Washington Mystics. Not much qualifications are required other than an undergraduate degree and some previous sales experience would be preferred. The third job is with the Atlanta Hawks. It is a more strenous job because it has to do with constructing and setting up various objects for the Hawks, Thrashers, and different concerts. The fourth is as an assistant basketball coach in Virginia. I have always wanted to coach so I think it would be good but I don't know if I feel totally ok with the location of the job. The fifth job is more local and has to do with helping young athletes to earn scholarships. I would be a recruitor for an online website. I think it would be very interesting.
Guest Speaker #2 Vic M.
On Tuesday, September 7th, our class was pleased to welcome the second guest speaker of the year, Mr. Vic M.. He is currently working over at nearby Shorter University as the Senior Associate AD and head women’s basketball coach. First he gave us a little of his background information.
He attended the University of Georgia from where he earned his graduate and undergraduate degrees. After graduating with his initial degree, he decided to become a graduate assistant of the men’s basketball to help pay for schooling. He landed in a great position because at the time two future NBA players were on the roster, one of them including the “Human Highlight” a.k.a. Dominique Wilkins. Upon graduating he landed his first full-time job at Reinhardt University as a head basketball coach. He worked six years before moving on to Shorter in ’90 and hasn’t left since.
He was hired on to be the head women’s basketball and softball coach. From there on, he busted his butt to become the administrator he was striving to be. He soon started the cross-country and golf programs, which still compete today. It was definitely a better situation for him to succeed at Shorter than Reinhardt because of money/scholarship issues.
He stressed that if a person wanted to work for an institution then you have to put your personal opinions aside and abide by the institutions guidelines for success. Also, he pointed out that before taking a job at any position, you should know the most details about it. That was one of the problems he ran into when taking the Reinhardt job, but he made the most of it and made it work regardless. He also mentioned that to be a good administrator you have to be able to do three things: 1) Be a great delegator. 2) Hire "good" people. 3) Trust that who you hire can get the job done without looking over their shoulder constantly.
Vic also gave us plenty of statistics of how Shorter has grown since he has been there and also talked about a lot of different reasons that it has been so successful. The backbone of the “success” was of course money but that is the backbone of any success in terms of organizations making and having to meet budgets. Vic helped me to understand a little bit of what a Sports Administers job are and its definitely doing more than just one thing all of the time. From just listening and talking with him for a short time, I can tell that he is a “good” person…maybe that’s why he is so successful!
He attended the University of Georgia from where he earned his graduate and undergraduate degrees. After graduating with his initial degree, he decided to become a graduate assistant of the men’s basketball to help pay for schooling. He landed in a great position because at the time two future NBA players were on the roster, one of them including the “Human Highlight” a.k.a. Dominique Wilkins. Upon graduating he landed his first full-time job at Reinhardt University as a head basketball coach. He worked six years before moving on to Shorter in ’90 and hasn’t left since.
He was hired on to be the head women’s basketball and softball coach. From there on, he busted his butt to become the administrator he was striving to be. He soon started the cross-country and golf programs, which still compete today. It was definitely a better situation for him to succeed at Shorter than Reinhardt because of money/scholarship issues.
He stressed that if a person wanted to work for an institution then you have to put your personal opinions aside and abide by the institutions guidelines for success. Also, he pointed out that before taking a job at any position, you should know the most details about it. That was one of the problems he ran into when taking the Reinhardt job, but he made the most of it and made it work regardless. He also mentioned that to be a good administrator you have to be able to do three things: 1) Be a great delegator. 2) Hire "good" people. 3) Trust that who you hire can get the job done without looking over their shoulder constantly.
Vic also gave us plenty of statistics of how Shorter has grown since he has been there and also talked about a lot of different reasons that it has been so successful. The backbone of the “success” was of course money but that is the backbone of any success in terms of organizations making and having to meet budgets. Vic helped me to understand a little bit of what a Sports Administers job are and its definitely doing more than just one thing all of the time. From just listening and talking with him for a short time, I can tell that he is a “good” person…maybe that’s why he is so successful!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Becoming Invaluable
After reading the well-designed article on "Becoming Invaluable" I became even more motivated as before. Although, I am a senior and already have a future planned out, I was still impressed. I was not fortunate enough to choose my major as a freshman, but I did as a sophomore.
As a Sports Studies major, I believe that you have to market yourself more than any other major has to. Like mentioned in the article, it is very competitive. I also think that if you're one dimensional, then you should probably look into finding another field of study. Along with being multi-dimensional, the student must know that upon finding a job, they have to be flexible when it comes to a working schedule. Also, for any college student, you must always stay on top of your grades and put in the work to have a good looking GPA. High GPA's are a good indicator of a student’s work ethic. Having a high GPA is good when competing for a job or entering grad school.
I wish I could have had access to this article long before this year but oh well. I feel as though I have put myself in good position for a bright future anyway. In the spring I will be completing my internship at a local golf course and am hoping to pursue a career in golf course management! Wish me luck!
As a Sports Studies major, I believe that you have to market yourself more than any other major has to. Like mentioned in the article, it is very competitive. I also think that if you're one dimensional, then you should probably look into finding another field of study. Along with being multi-dimensional, the student must know that upon finding a job, they have to be flexible when it comes to a working schedule. Also, for any college student, you must always stay on top of your grades and put in the work to have a good looking GPA. High GPA's are a good indicator of a student’s work ethic. Having a high GPA is good when competing for a job or entering grad school.
I wish I could have had access to this article long before this year but oh well. I feel as though I have put myself in good position for a bright future anyway. In the spring I will be completing my internship at a local golf course and am hoping to pursue a career in golf course management! Wish me luck!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Guest Speaker #1: Peggy C.
Today, our PED 350 class, was fortunate to have the head of Career Services, to visit. She was very beneficial to my classmates, and also to me! She explained the importance of a resume and how important it is to getting a career job. She explained a mass amount of details that should be included in the resume.
Most resumes are organized in chronological order, starting with the most recent and working backwards. She also explained, that when you are giving an elevator interview, you should be absolutely confident and doing nothing but selling yourself. But, I also learned that, when going into an interview with a company, you should be very well educated on the company, in which a future employee is interviewing for. Peggy explained that most interviewers will ask you about their company and if you don't know anything about them, then you are basically done and out of the hiring process.
Overall, the visit from Mrs. Peggy was very valuable even though I have a job lined up, upon graduating. I learned a lot about the resume process and where to go to get help. In the near future, I will be visiting the Career Services department in regards to developing my own resume.
Most resumes are organized in chronological order, starting with the most recent and working backwards. She also explained, that when you are giving an elevator interview, you should be absolutely confident and doing nothing but selling yourself. But, I also learned that, when going into an interview with a company, you should be very well educated on the company, in which a future employee is interviewing for. Peggy explained that most interviewers will ask you about their company and if you don't know anything about them, then you are basically done and out of the hiring process.
Overall, the visit from Mrs. Peggy was very valuable even though I have a job lined up, upon graduating. I learned a lot about the resume process and where to go to get help. In the near future, I will be visiting the Career Services department in regards to developing my own resume.
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