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IThe practical experience/internship portion of the VCU SportsCenter's graduate program is one of the most important aspects of the curriculum.  Full-time students are enrolled in practical experience credits each semester which allows them to apply theory learned in the classroom to the setting in which they are placed.  The practical experience/internship is set in a professional fieldwork setting that enables students to experience the basic concepts and principals of their career specialization.  The practical experience/internship has proved to be an invaluable tool to the students in our program.  Many have been hired full-time by the organizations in which they have served as interns. More importantly, students leave their practical experience/internship having had the opportunity to showcase their many talents and establish valuable contacts for networking purposes in the future.
 

Internships

Advantage Virginia
Amateur Athletic Union
American Family Fitness
Anthem
Auburn University Athletics
Baltimore Ravens
Boston Celtics
Bronx Regional High School
Buffalo Bills
CapTech
Carolina Dynamo
Carolina Panthers
Carson-Newman College Athletics
Charleston Battery
Charlotte Bobcats
Collegiate High School Athletics
Colonial Athletic Association
Deep Run High School Athletics
Durham Bulls
Echelon Events
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Freeman High School Athletics
Genworth Sports Marketing
Guiding Athletes Through Mentoring & Edu.
Hagerstown Suns
Hampden-Sydney College Athletics
Henrico County Open Golf Tournament
The Hoop Group
JCC/Maccabi Games
Landstede Hammers Basketball (Holland)
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
The Lukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Martin Agency
Michelob Ultra Open (LPGA Tour)
Mid Eastern Athletic Conference
N.C. State Women's Basketball
NFL Coaches Association
Northwestern University Athletics
Octagon
Outer Banks Daredevils
Petersburg Department of Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates
Poseidon Swim Club
PR Street, Inc.
Prince George High School
Raleigh Racquet Club
Randolph-Macon College Athletics
RayCom
Richmond Braves
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond Kickers
Richmond Renegades
Richmond Rhythm
Richmond Riverdogs
Richmond Speed
Richmond Sports Backers
Saint-Malo Soccer Club (France)
SCB Victoria Koln (Germany)
Shirley Polo Cup
Special Olympics Virginia
Sports Management International
Sroba & Associates
St. Catherine’s High School
Sun Belt Conference
Trigon Seniors Tennis Tournament
U-Turn Sports Performance Academy
UNC Asheville Athletics
UNC Wilmington Athletics
University of New Mexico Athletics
University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond Football
University of Virginia Athletics
Velocity Sports Performance
Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Virginia Commonwealth University SportsCenter
Virginia Commonwealth University Invitational Showcase
Virginia High School League
Virginia State University Athletics
Virginia Thorobred Association

Virginia Tech University Athletics
Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports
Washington Capitals
Washington Wizards & Mystics
William & Mary Football
Winchester Royals
Wolfpack Club (N.C. State Athletics)
World Cup 2006
YMCA



College Athletic Administration

Academic Certification Assistant, NCAA Eligibility Center
Assistant Athletic Director, Randolph-Macon College Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director, Roger Williams University
Assistant Athletic Director for Business & Finance, Hampton University Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director for Business & Finance, St. Mary’s College Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director for Business Management, Brown University Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Academic Advising, Longwood University Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director for Logistics and Special Events, Virginia State University

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Promotions, Dartmouth College Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Promotions, University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletic Public Relations, Eastern Kentucky University Athletics
Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Springfield College
Assistant Director of Game Operations, Missouri Athletics
Assistant Director of Marketing, University of North Carolina-Asheville Athletics
Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotioins, Virginia Tech Athletics
Assistant Director of Marketing, Sales & Promotions, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Championships, Charlotte Athletics
Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, George Mason University Athletics
Athletic Business Office Accounting Clerk, Northwestern University Athletics
Compliance Assistant, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Coordinator of Events & Facility Operations, Marist College Athletics
Director of Athletics, Southeastern University Athletics
Director of Athletics & Head Baseball Coach, Patrick Henry Community College Athletics
Director of Basketball Operations, Jacksonville University Athletics
Director of Basketball Operations, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Director of Development, Christopher Newport University Athletics
Director of Development, Longwood University Athletics
Director of Intramural Sports, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Director of Life Skills for Student Athletes, University of Minnesota Athletics
Director of Marketing, University of Maryland Athletics
Director of Marketing & Corporate Partnerships, MEAC Conference
Director of Multimedia Services, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Director of Student Promotions & Activities, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Director of Video & Technology, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Interim Director of Athletics, Longwood University Athletics
Life Skills Coordinator, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
Manager, Special Events & Facilities, University of Richmond Recreation & Wellness
Promotions Coordinator, University of Richmond Athletics
Recreational Programs Facilities Coordinator, University of South Carolina
Sports Information Director & Compliance Director, Rockford College Athletics
Student-Athlete Services, James Madison University Athletics



Professional Sports

Account Executive, Corporate Sales, Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Account Executive, Washington Wizards & Mystics, NBA, WNBA
Account Manager, Inside Sales, New Jersey Nets

Account Manager, New Jersey Devils, NHL
Arena Events Manager, Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Assistant General Manager, Kinston Indians
Assistant General Manager, Potomac Nationals
Clubhouse Manager, Richmond Braves
Consultant to the Coach Development Programs, USA Rugby & USA Tae Kwon Do
Corporate Partnership Services Assistant, Boston Celtics
Corporate Sales Representative, Richmond Braves, AAA Baseball
Director of Corporate Sales & Marketing, Richmond Speed, Arena Football
Director of Marketing & Merchandising, Chattanooga Lookouts
Director of Operations, Richmond Kickers, A-League Soccer
Director of Program Development & Marketing Relations, NFL Coaches Association
Director of Stadium Operations, Richmond Braves, AAA Baseball
Director of Ticket Operations, Charlotte Knights Baseball Club
Facility Operations, Carolina Panthers, NFL
Game Day Operations, Richmond Renegades
Game Management & Operations, Norfolk Night Hawks, Arena Football

Game Presentation Coordinator, Fayetteville Patriots, NBDL
General Manager, Danville Braves, AA Baseball
General Manager, Fayetteville Swampdogs, Coastal Plains League
General Manager, Richmond Speed, Arena Football
Media Relations/Basketball Operations Assistant, Chicago Sky, WNBA
Nextel Cup Series Account Manager, Michael Waltrip Racing Inc.
President, NBA Players Association
Professional Soccer Player, Laredo Heat
Regional Sales Manager, Washington Capitals, NHL
Results Manager, Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined, Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002
Senior Account Manager, Fort Worth Flyers, NBA D-League
Vice President & General Manager, Richmond Kickers, A-League Soccer
Vice President of Baseball Operations, Coastal Plains League
Video Coordinator, Portland Trailblazers, NBA




Coaching

Assistant Baseball Coach, Army
Assistant Baseball Coach, Methodist College
Assistant Baseball Coach, Old Dominion University
Assistant Baseball Coach, Santa Fe Community College
Assistant Baseball Coach, University of Kentucky
Assistant Baseball Coach, University of North Carolina-Asheville
Assistant Baseball Coach, University of Richmond
Assistant Coach, Miami Tropics, ABA
Assistant Football Coach, Carson-Newman College
Assistant Football Coach, Emory & Henry College
Assistant Football Coach, Virginia Union University
Assistant Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Stonehill College
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Elmhurst College
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Landstedt Hammers, Dutch Professional Basketball League
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Lebanon Valley College
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Limestone College
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Shepherd College
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, University of South Carolina-Upstate
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Texas at Arlington
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Western Texas College
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Wofford College
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, University of North Texas
Assistant Softball Coach, Mount Olive College
Assistant Volleyball Coach, Providence College
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, University of New Haven
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, University of Richmond
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Wagner College
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, Iona College
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, Jacksonville State University
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, Virginia Military Academy
Defensive Secondary Football Coach, Brevard College
Head Baseball Coach, Durham Americans, Coastal Plains League
Head Football Coach, West Valley College
Head Golf Coach, Randolph-Macon College
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Randolph-Macon College
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Rutgers University
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Maine at Machias
Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Elmhurst College
Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Monmouth University
Head Men’s Soccer Coach, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Head Softball Coach, Chowan College
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Marist College
Head Volleyball Coach, Stetson University
Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Bloomsburg University
Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Messiah College

Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University
Health & Fitness Instructor, FBI
Offensive Coordinator, Elizabeth City State University
Strength & Conditioning Coach, New York Mets
Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Athletic Edge



Entrepreneurship

Co-Founder & President, Avail Sports Group, Sports Marketing & Event Management
Co-Founder & President, Protos, LLC, Sports Multimedia Company
Co-Founder & President, Tarrer Management Group, Sports Agency
Founder, Omni Sports Group, Sports Marketing & Event Management
President, Next Level Basketball



Education

Admissions Communication Director, Rockford College
Director, Maine Center for Sport & Coaching, University of Maine at Orono
Dean of Academic Affairs, Woodberry Forest
Donor Relations, University of Minnesota
Undergraduate Sports Management Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University
Undergraduate Sports Management Faculty, Virginia State University

Events & Event Planning

Event Manager, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Sales Manager, Kings Mill Resort
Sports & Event Services Manager, Visit Charlotte/Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Tournament Director, Sports Management International



Youth Sports & Recreation

Assistant General Manager, Sports Center of Richmond
Assistant Operations Manager, The Boar’s Head Inn Sports Club
Central Section Director, Special Olympics Virginia
Coordinator for Adult Tennis, Raleigh Racquet Club
Director of Development, Special Olympics Virginia
Director of Health and Wellness, Liberty Township/Powell YMCA
Director of Junior Tennis, Mid Town Tennis Club
Director of Lobs & Lessons, Virginia Commonwealth University
Director of Operations, Rappahannock Area YMCA
Director of Parks & Recreation, Petersburg, Virginia
Director of Sports & Competition, Special Olympics Virginia

Executive Director, Mercer County Park Commission
Manager of Athlete Recruitment, Velocity Sports Performance
Membership Consultant, Boston Sports Club
Member Services Coordinator, Tuckahoe YMCA
Program Director, Hunt County YMCA, Texas
Pro Shop Manager, Westwood Country Club
Senior Program Director, Eastside Family YMCA
Travel Programs Director, Richmond Strikers Soccer Club
Vice President, Helping Our Youth Achieve (HOYA)
Youth Sports Director, Northside Richmond YMCA



Sales, Marketing, Media & Public Relations

Account Development Manager, Disney Sports Attractions
Account Executive, Ad Results
Account Executive, GMR Marketing
Account Executive, PR Street, Inc.
College Basketball Analyst, Comcast
Consultant, Octagon Marketing, Greece
Coordinator, Velocity Sports & Entertainment
Director of Event Marketing, Washington Sports & Entertainment
Director of InZone Market Research, Virginia Commonwealth University
Graphic Arts Director, Equity Concepts, LLC
Marketing and Communications Director, Manteriaux Simc
Marketing Program Manager, Sports & Entertainment Group, Genworth Financial
News Producer, USA Today.com
OEM Sales Representative, Graphite Design
Outbound Sales Representative, Turnstyles Ticketing
Program Coordinator, MVP Group, The Martin Agency
Public Relations Coordinator, Richmond International Raceway
Sales Representative, CBS SportsLine
Sports Marketing, Acxiom Direct
Tech Representative, Adidas