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We are excited about what Fall 2017 has to offer: 1. As mentioned in previous newsletters, we are actively recruiting for our sport management online and oncampus programs. We are happy to announce that we collectively produced nearly 30 graduates from both programs. If you know others interested in a master’s degree from LSU and in Sport Management do not hesitate to encourage them to contact Dr. Mike Martinez, Director of Online Programs for Kinesiology at jmmartinez@lsu.edu or Dr. Chad Seifried at cseifried@lsu.edu for the oncampus opportunity. 2. As always, please provide us an up-date regarding your current employment situation and forward this newsletter to other former classmates with if possible. Finally, if there is anything you would like to see in future issues, please let us know. Your updated information can be sent to Dr. Chad Seifried at cseifried@lsu.edu
Student Spotlight: From Pueblo, Colorado, Sara received her Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training from Colorado State University – Pueblo in 2014. Upon graduation, she passed the Board of Certification exam, became certified, and registered as an athletic trainer in Colorado. Sara spent the next two years as the Head Athletic Trainer for Pueblo Central High School, assuming responsibility for over 500 student-athletes. Attending LSU has been a great opportunity to learn more about the sport industry. Sara is interested in continuing her athletic training career at a university or clinical fellowship under a prominent orthopedic group that speSara Padilla cializes in sports medicine.
Graduation Notice! These are the recent Spring master’s program graduates in LSU Sport Management. Join me in wishing them congratulations! We wish them the best with their future endeavors! Nicole Batista Justin Behr Maria Berthiume Aaron Boseman Kasey Britt Justin Bui Tyler Burke Courtnei Davis Cameron Dean Adam De Rusha Sarah Grai Chantae Haliburton Daiman Johnson Shelby Leach Rick Lefebvre Katie Lindelow Kat Lucas Kailey McCasland Chris Murphy Ryan Neal Jon Ramsey Brianne Robbins Jake Rowell Thomas Tanner Alexa Webb Skyla Williams
SPORT MANAGEMENT Graduation Notice! Join us in wishing Khirey Walker and Jeremy Forman congratulation for earning their Ph.D. and securing tenuretrack positions over the Summer. We wish them the best with their future endeavors! Khirey Walker- Assistant Professor Ball State University (Muncie, IN). Jeremy ForemanAssistant Professor University of Louisiana Lafayette (Lafayette, LA).
Fall 2017
Student Spotlight: Nick Wible
Nick Wible
Nicolas Wible is a second year student in Sport Management at LSU. He is originally from Chalmette, Louisiana, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from LSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Administration. During his final year of undergrad, Nicolas worked as intern with LSU Athletics in the Marketing & Promotions department and has turned that into a Graduate Assistant position. He currently works on developing and implementing marketing plans for LSU Soccer and Men’s Basketball and will work with LSU Softball and Track & Field in the spring. After graduating, Nicolas hopes to work in the marketing department for a professional organization, specifically an NBA team.
Student Spotlight: Shelby Leach Originally from Jonesboro, LA, Shelby completed a bachelor’s degree in human performance, recreation, and community studies with Southern Arkansas University after earning an associate’s degree in general studies from Bossier Parrish Community College. While at SAU, she earned two letters as a member of the softball team. Following graduation, she worked as Athletic Coordinator and assistant softball coach at Bossier Parish Community College. In 2017, Shelby will earn her Master of Science degree in KinesiologySport Management from LSU. Shelby is a physical education teacher and the head softball coach at Loyola College Preparatory in Shelby Leach Shreveport, LA.
2017 Faculty and Student Announcements Chad Seifried invited to join the Journal of Management History Editorial Review Board.
Damon Andrew received the American Association of University Administrators William C. McInness and Edmund G. Ryan Award for MidCareer Higher Education Leadership
Chad Seifried invited to join Academy of Management Learning & Education Editorial Review Kwame Agyemang, Chris Barnhill, Board. Michael Martinez, Chad Seifried, & Per Svensson presented at the 2017 Chad Seifried presented at the North American Society for Sport 2017 Academy of Management Management conference (Denver, Conference (Atlanta, GA) and Colorado) 2017 World Association for Sport Management Conference (Kaunas, Students Marcella Otto, Ben Lithuania) Downs, Seungmin Kang, and Yoseph Mamo presented at the Ben Downs received acceptance 2017 North American Society for notice for paper to be published in Sport Management conference the International Journal of Sport (Denver, Colorado) Communication. Mike Martinez completed a successKhirey Walker won the 2017 ful term on the board of the Applied American Kinesiology Association Sport Management Association! Student Writing Award. Per Svensson co-organized a workDamon Andrew was appointed shop on “Organizational Innovation Guest Editor for a Journal of Global in Sport for Development and Peace” Sport Management Special Issue at the 2017 European Association of on “The Unique Context of Sport” Sport Management Conference (Bern, Switzerland) with the ExecuDamon Andrew gave invited lec- tive Director of the Swiss Academy tures at Florida State University, for Development. He also won the Texas A&M University, and the EASM Conference Best Paper Award. Universidad Argentina de la Em- https://www.sportanddev.org/en/a presa (Buenos Aires) rticle/news/non-traditionalapproach-organisational-innovation Damon Andrew was the recipient of the National Association for Ki- Drs. Chris Barnhill and Chad Seinesiology in Higher Education Dis- fried presented at the College Sport tinguished Scholar Award, the Research Institute Annual ConferTexas A&M University Departence in Columbia, SC along with stument of Health and Kinesiology dents Marcella Otto and Ben Scholar Award. Downs.
Alumni Updates! Justin Behr: Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement-East Carolina University Aaron Boseman: Assistant Director of Event Management-Wake Forest University Adam DeRusha: Assistant Softball CoachOregon State University Chantae Haliburton: Business Coordinator-LSU Athletics Katherine Lucas: Game Entertainment InternTampa Bay Rays Rick Lefebvre: Assistant Strength Coach-University of North Texas Ryan Neal: Account Manager-Home Team Marketing Alexa Webb: Football Academic CoordinatorUniversity of Virginia Nicole Batista: Coordinator of Athletic Facilities, Game Operations and Championships-Duke University Maria Berthiaume: Athletic Trainer-LSU Tyler Burke: Innovative Leadership Rotational Program-Minnesota Vikings Kailey Carlock: Coordinator of Facilities and Grounds-LSU Savannah French: Director of Football Operations/Recruiting Coordinator at Jones County Junior College Samantha Baker: Head Athletic Trainer Houston Dash
Award Notice!
Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Nunes
Chris Barnhill recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Organizational Behavior Division at the 2017 Academy of Management Conference. Chad Seifried promoted to Full Professor.
Daniel Nunes
Daniel Nunes (Class of 2010) recently accepted a new position with Southern Methodist University as Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing and Creative Services. A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Baton Rouge, Nunes accepted a Graduate Assistantship with LSU Athletics in Marketing and Promotions where he was responsible for marketing LSU Soccer and Gymnastics. Following his graduation, Nunes was hired by LSU as the Coordinator for Marketing where he oversaw marketing for LSU Volleyball and women’s Basketball. In 2012, Nunes was promoted to Director of Marketing and responsible for LSU Football, men’s Basketball, and Gymnastics. Congrats Daniel and Good luck!
LSU Sport Management Doctoral Program at SEC² Retreat
LSU Sport Management Attendees: Students- Ben Downs, Yoseph Mamo, Marcella Otto, Seungmin Kang. Faculty- Drs. Mike Martinez, Chad Seifried, and Per Svensson Meeting held at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
The SEC2: 1. Offers broad and balanced initiatives to further the academic position of sport management programs, faculty members, and students; 2. Generate new knowledge through a broad array of scholarly research and creative endeavors; 3. Pioneer new areas of sport management research and education; 4. Provide leadership opportunities for members; 5. Develop assessment materials that can help insure the highest levels of sport management academic programs and faculty.