University of Iowa Sport and Recreation Management

Our students this summer had a new course option, thanks to the work of Assistant Professor of Instruction, Jeremy J. Parrish, and his Business of Golf guided field experience class. Read on to learn more about this exciting new offering! #UISRMatwork #golf #sportsbiz

One advantage of podcasting for over ten years is connecting with people as they progress in their sports careers. I first met Stephanie Dittmer Rogers when she was in Melbourne with the PGA TOUR for The President's Cup, and then we reconnected at SEAT when she presented on the brand connection of the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas. In this podcast, Stephanie shares how they bring Vegas to the game day experience and why the local community has embraced the Golden Knights (yes, fan tattoos are a fan engagement metric). Give this episode of Sports Geek (ep 388) a listen on all podcast platforms and our website - https://lnkd.in/gMiA8sPQ (Apologies, this post is late; I posted it two days ago but didn't realise it failed to post) #podcast #vegas #fanexperience #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness

This summer has been a great success in advancing my experiences working in sports. Within the University of Iowa, I was able to be a part of the Business of Golf Practicum and learn the behind the scenes of a historical and growing sport. Earlier this week my classmates and I were able to assist in operations for the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois. It was a blast being apart of a place where MAGIC happens! A big thank you to Peter Zucker and Jeremy J. Parrish for their leadership this week at TPC Deere Run! I am excited to see the finish tomorrow afternoon to a wonderful tournament that represents the midwest in a first class way. #UISRMAtWork #UISRM #MAstudent

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started” - Mark Twain With less than a full week in the office we have our first sale coming from Drake Powell. I’m beyond excited to get this new Iowa Heartlanders team on the phones and selling out Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse for the 2024-25 season. Big things coming for this team and front office staff. Beyond proud to be apart of a building organization! #letsgolanders #IowaHeartlanders #Iowa #saleshawk

Shortly before her graduation, we chatted with Lexi Tofanelli, who served as event management intern in the University of Iowa Sport and Recreation Management program. Look for our video profile on the program this fall! Dan Matheson | University of Iowa | University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Excited for the next chapter of my athletic communications journey! I’m heading to the University of South Dakota as Assistant AD for Communications. Thankful to the USD external team for the opportunity to head up Coyote athletic communications! #GoYotes 🐾 https://lnkd.in/euzV6Zyp

As we close out the fiscal year I am grateful for all the hardwork our Ticket Sales and Service team put in throughout the entire 2023-24 NBA season. Among all those that contributed to the Memphis Grizzlies success off the court, we had five individuals that stood out this season as our “Starting Five”. Please join me in congratulating Luke Davies, Corbin Noel, Josten Boyer, Carl Rosen and Michael Pittman. Your outstanding work ethic, leadership and dedication to our team has been an example to us all!

This past week, I received the 2024 Mental Health Champion Award for my work with the Green Bandana Project at the University of Iowa. The Green Bandana Project, a student organization, aims to spread mental health awareness on campus, reduce stigma associated with seeking help, and inform students about available resources. The organization's growth would not have been possible without an amazing executive board and our faculty advisor, Tracy Hufford. Check out the link below to learn more about the award and this year’s other winners! https://lnkd.in/gQ39_rwa Additionally, this past week, I was one of 21 students who received the Tippie Top 21 Award. This award recognizes students who have excelled in four categories: Scholarship, Leadership, Experiential Learning, and Advancing diversity, inclusion, and global engagement. Here’s the link to read my biography and learn more about the other twenty winners! https://lnkd.in/gcp6qWaK This month also marks the end of my internship with CSC - Contemporary Services Corporation. As I reflect on my internship, I am amazed at the variety of events I've worked for both University of Iowa Athletics and Xtream Arena. I want to thank Toni Floback Greiner, Cole Price, Kyle Mathiesen, and Luke Sams for the opportunity and for being great mentors in crowd management and venue security. I am grateful for this internship experience and excited for what comes next! #UISRMatwork