Sports Industry Ambassadors Program: Pennsbury High School

Usually Fridays are my day from off work with my internship at Temple University running only Monday through Thursday and my hours at Double Eagle Golf falling on Saturdays and Sundays.  Last Friday though, May 17th, I had the unique opportunity to give back to students that were sitting in the same place where I was sitting not too long ago.  And there was no place better to do it than back at my old high school, Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, Penn.

SIAP Hosts Overbrook High School

On Tuesday, May 3, the Sport Management Student Union (SMTSU) at Drexel University hosted Overbrook High School as the first school to participate in the organization's Sports Industry Ambassadors Program (SIAP).

Approximately sixty 11th and 12th graders from the nearby high school came to Drexel to learn about sport management. Once they arrived, students were led on a campus tour by SMTSU Director of Marketing, Hayley Zedeck.

After the tour, students were brought back to the Goodwin College of Technology and Professional Studies for a presentation, given by SMTSU President Kevin Giordano. Among topics discussed were a general overview of the sports industry, the advantages of working in sports, and an overview of sport management. The day concluded with the presentation of a case study on sports marketing. Students were then tasked with creating their own sports franchise and developing a basic marketing plan.

 

Following the experience, Deanna Richmond, Physical Education teacher at Overbrook High School, complimented the SIAP by noting, "GREAT JOB!! Our students were glad they participated." For pictures, visit our Facebook page by clicking here.

SIAP intends to expand the program by engaging other Philadelphia area schools in the near future. The goal of the program is to introduce the sport management industry to inner-city students while encouraging students to graduate high school and continue their studies in order to achieve their professional goals. For inquires about the Sports Industry Ambassadors Program, please email the Sport Management Student Union at drexelSMTSU@gmail.com.

Launch of the Sports Industry Ambassadors Program (SIAP)

PHILADELPHIA, PA: The Sport Management Student Union (SMTSU) at Drexel University announced today the launch of their new community service initiative, the Sports Industry Ambassadors Program (SIAP).

As part of the program, SMTSU officers and members will be educating local Philadelphia middle and high school students about the benefits of working within the sports industry. The goal is to introduce the sport management industry to inner-city students while encouraging students to graduate high school and continue their studies in order to achieve their professional goals.

The Sport Management Student Union recently teamed up with Overbrook High School as the first school to participate in the program. On Tuesday, May 3rd, approximately sixty 11th and 12th grade students from the local high school will come to Drexel University to tour campus and take part in an informative presentation about working in sports. Additionally, select SMTSU officers and members will make the short trip to Overbrook High School on Thursday, May 5th to meet with 9^th grade student and discuss the field of sport management.

SMTSU Faculty Advisor Jen Valore commented on the launch of SIAP. "The SMTSU seeks to make an impact on the Philadelphia community through sport and thus created and launched the SIAP initiative in an attempt to achieve this goal. As a community-focused program the SIAP will allow Drexel students to not only give back to their community but also potentially make a significant impact on the lives of high school students in the city of Philadelphia."

SIAP intends to expand the program by engaging other Philadelphia area schools in the near future. For inquries about the Sports Industry Ambassadors Program, please email the Sport Management Student Union at drexelSMTSU@gmail.com.