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.

7. Graduate Assistant Coach @ Frostburg State University

• 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.

8. Graduate Assistant Coach @ The University of Connecticut

• 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.

9. Graduate Assistant @ Purdue University

• 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.

10. Graduate Assistant @ Barry University

• 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:

• 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:

1. Education
2. Position research
3. University background knowledge
4. Sporting background/knowledge
5. Confidence

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.

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!