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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.