Sport Management Association

Active in 2012-2013

Type of Organization:  Departmental
Organization Email:  sma@winthrop.edu 
Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Meeting Time: 11 am
Meeting Location:  221 West Center
Purpose of Organization:  To assist in obtaining necessary skills and experiences in order to create networking opportunities for students within the sport industry.
Description of Organization:  The Sport Management Association (SMA) is a student organization in the PESH department. While the organization is dedicated to increasing networking opportunities and advancement of Sport Management majors, membership is open to all students who are interested in obtaining a job or internship in sports. Elected officers will lead the SMA and direct all activities. During each school year, the SMA will plan events devoted to the further advancement of knowledge in the sport management industry and participate in community service projects. Additionally, the SMA attempts to provide networking opportunities within the sport industry and the broader field called sport management.
Planned Projects/Events: Speaker, Brent Ocker, Charlotte Bobcats (October) WRAC Amazing Race Event (October 21) Speaker, Brian Cain, Sport Psychologist (November) ESPN 30 for 30 Series (January) Speaker, Ryan Petrus and Bonnie Creighton, Carolina Panthers (February) CSRI or AAHPERD conference (April) Other events TBA
Primary Contact: Maggie Chavous
Contact Email: chavousm2@winthrop.edu
Advisor Contact:  Christi DeWaele
Advisor Email:  dewaelec@winthrop.edu
Advisor Phone:  (803) 323-4686
Organization Website:   http://www.birdnest.org/sportmanagementassociation