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How to Make it in the Sports Industry
February 28, 2012
On Tuesday, February 28th the McCormack Department of Sport Management student organization Association of Diversity in Sport (ADS) sponsored an evening speaker event with Professor Glenn Wong entitled “How to Make it in the Sports Industry.” During his talk Professor Wong provided students with 12 essential rules for success derived from his book, The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports. The event was highlighted with a Skype call from UMass alum and Managing Director at NASCAR, John Martin.
February 28, 2012
On Tuesday, February 28th the McCormack Department of Sport Management student organization Association of Diversity in Sport (ADS) sponsored an evening speaker event with Professor Glenn Wong entitled “How to Make it in the Sports Industry.” During his talk Professor Wong provided students with 12 essential rules for success derived from his book, The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports. The event was highlighted with a Skype call from UMass alum and Managing Director at NASCAR, John Martin.
Amateur Hour: The Commercialization of College Athletics
April 18, 2012
On Wednesday, April 18th the Association of Diversity in Sport hosted "Amateur Hour: The Commercialization of College Athletics." UMass Professor Glenn Wong hosted a panel discussion that featured journalist Kevin Blackistone, Jackie Campbell of the NCAA and economist and Smith professor Andrew Zimbalist. The panelists touched on topics that included conference realignment, illegal benefits for students, the overspending of athletic departments, and academic eligibility and what that means for the student-athlete.
April 18, 2012
On Wednesday, April 18th the Association of Diversity in Sport hosted "Amateur Hour: The Commercialization of College Athletics." UMass Professor Glenn Wong hosted a panel discussion that featured journalist Kevin Blackistone, Jackie Campbell of the NCAA and economist and Smith professor Andrew Zimbalist. The panelists touched on topics that included conference realignment, illegal benefits for students, the overspending of athletic departments, and academic eligibility and what that means for the student-athlete.
Jackie Campbell Class Visit
April 18, 2012
Earlier that afternoon, Jackie Campbell, NCAA Director of Division I spoke in Professor Glenn Wong’s graduate “College Athletics” class. Campbell spoke about reform legislation, governance, the new academic eligibility rules and the structure of the NCAA.
April 18, 2012
Earlier that afternoon, Jackie Campbell, NCAA Director of Division I spoke in Professor Glenn Wong’s graduate “College Athletics” class. Campbell spoke about reform legislation, governance, the new academic eligibility rules and the structure of the NCAA.
Richard Ensor Class Visit
February 15, 2012
Richard J. Ensor, Commissioner of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), was a guest speaker at Isenberg School of Management’s graduate-level “College Athletics” class on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. He is a graduate (MS ‘83) and former faculty member (1986-1988) of the Sport Management program at UMass. Rich has been Commissioner of the MAAC since 1988, and covered many topics during his visit. They included college athletics, conferences, event management, NCAA governance, and careers in sport.
February 15, 2012
Richard J. Ensor, Commissioner of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), was a guest speaker at Isenberg School of Management’s graduate-level “College Athletics” class on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. He is a graduate (MS ‘83) and former faculty member (1986-1988) of the Sport Management program at UMass. Rich has been Commissioner of the MAAC since 1988, and covered many topics during his visit. They included college athletics, conferences, event management, NCAA governance, and careers in sport.
Rich Ensor speaking to the “College Athletics” class during his visit to UMass on February 15, 2012.
Front Row: Todd Nebeker, Laurel Hosmer, Callie Lekas || 2nd Row: David Caldes, Koh Tanimoto, Danielle Lopez || 3rd Row: Jessica Fadale, MAAC Commissioner Rich Ensor || Back Row: Kayla McCulley, Professor Glenn Wong, Matt Loucks, Benjamin Jones
Wong and Ensor
