YMCA visit

On Tuesday, our sports administration class went to visit Nicole Lawson who runs part of the YMCA in Canton. Nicole told us about all of the neat activities and work out facilities at the YMCA.  She talked to us about how she had fellow Reinhardt student who used to intern there and how it is an amazing networking experience for college students. After her speech she gave us a tour of the amazing facility. The thing that stuck out to most to me at the recreational facility was the system that helps athletic trainers train their clients even when they are not there, the system allows the client to put in a pass code that then tells them an already set up list of reps and guidelines to follow. I had a great time on this visit.

First five internships

The first five internships that I chose I got from jobsinsports.com. Most of the internships were not really coaching related but more about ticket sales and marketing. One of the internships was working at the Orange Bowl down in Miami Florida where I could work ticket sales and learn how to work and excel in some marketing skills. Another really cool fact is that most of the internships that I chose offer college credit. The different locations of the internships would allow me to branch out and network with different people from different areas. I can’t wait to find an internship and get started.

Becoming invaluable

The article, “Becoming Invaluable” was really created to help Sports Study majors to understand what would be important in their college career. Strong academics, personal development, networking, and specific goal realizations are all key things to gain during a college career. The slideshow is very specific to show someone step by step what they must achieve and work for during and even after college. In the freshmen and sophomore years a strong GPA and sports involvement are important. During the junior and senior years one must maintain a strong GPA and begin searching for internships along with networking. After graduation considering graduate school is wise for a leg up on the competition because having an MBA is favorable for cutting the competition. This article also tells you what potential employers are looking for, experience, good grades, hobbies, and philanthropy.


This article also showed that all while working hard to build your credibility for the professional world it is important to realize what exactly you want out of your sports career, where do you want to live? How much time are you willing to spend working? How much are you willing to relocate? These questions are important to what exact career you want. Being aware of what you want, working hard, and becoming a well rounded person are keys to becoming invaluable sports studies major.

guest speaker : Vic Mitchell

Today, Vic Mitchell from Shorter University came to our class and spoke to us about coaching and the administrative world that he lives in. Coach Mitchell is the women’s basketball coach at Shorter where he has coached for twenty years. During his years at the University of Georgia, Mitchell was a manager during school and an assistant coach when he graduated for the men's basketball team, which in 1983 advanced to the Final Four. Vic was also a part of the 1981-1982 squad that reached the Final Four as well. Before he  accepted the job he saw daily practices at Georgia and soon got used running a basketball program. I think it’s really interesting how after he finished UGA his first job was at Reinhardt where he coached for six years before leaving. Coach Mitchell told us that it is very important for whatever field we decide to work in that we stay connected with people and  work with them. Coach Mitchell aslo told us how we should research the job surroundings and see what your role is in with the school or facility. I really enjoyed this guest speaker because I love to hear about the journeys they endured and to see what they have been through in the past.

guest speaker : Peggy Collins Feerehy

Today, Peggy Collins Feerehy, from career services came to talk to our sports administration class about networking, establishing a professional ground, and getting your toes wet in the business world. Mrs. Collins mentioned how it is important to sell yourself in the same way you would sell a product; this lesson would be best carried out during the career fair taking place on November 10, it is a great way to meet people and network. For example the baseball team attended last year and Mrs. Collins had said that they had a great impact on business leaders at the fair, which may greatly help them in the future when they set out for their careers.



Mrs. Collins also demonstrated to the class how to type up an appropriate resume. The most popular resume is the chronological resume. 80% of resumes are in the chronological format, she explained the importance of the stating summary in the beginning of the resume and how it catches the reader’s eye. Mrs. Collins also gave us a handout on Focus 2, Focus 2 is an online career and education planning website. On focus 2 you can search for jobs in your preferred area of study; along with the job results it gives you contact information for those employers. Focus 2 also allows you to create a portfolio for prospecting employers to see. Mrs. Collins gave us some great information today and it will surely help me in the future when I am searching for a job myself!