By High Point University | Sport Management
High Point University's Sport Management program is proud to present the Sport Management Podcast. Tune in to hear from sport industry leaders as they share their stories and advice. Hosted by High
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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
On this episode, High Point University Sport Management Professor and Podcast host Jim Scott is joined by Ken Medlin, whose 25-year career as a sports broadcaster and anchor has provided him with great insight into how to manage a career in sports broadcasting, from getting a job to working your way up the ladder. Prof. Medlin's insights are "MUST HEAR" for any aspiring sports broadcaster.
Legendary TV Director and High Point University Broadcaster in Residence Joe Michaels, former Director of NBC's Today Show, discusses his career in sports for NBC, at the highest level, including The Olympic Games. Hosted by High Point University Professor Jim Scott of the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication.
In this premier episode of The Sport Management Podcast, host Prof. Jim Scott welcomes the High Point University Sport Marketing team of Jake Baskinger (Director of Sport Marketing) and Matty Thompson (Asst. Director of Sports Marketing), discussing how they manage SEVENTEEN D1 sports, plus important skills every aspiring sport management and marketing student/future pro needs to know.
In today's episode of the SMG Industry Insights Podcast, Dr. Lukow, Alana, and Wendell chat with HPU alumna Allie Laskaris! Allie graduated from HPU in 2017 with a major in English literature and a minor in sport management. She currently works for Allegiant stadium as their private events sales coordinator. In this episode, we talk to Allie about her experiences in the industry and some advice she has on how to stay focused and healthy while working in sports.
We are back with a new episode of the SMG Industry Insights Podcast as Dr. Lukow, Alana, and Wendell chat with HPU alumnus, Leonty McCarthy! Leonty graduated from HPU in 2010 and has spent his career working various customer relations and event management roles in places like UBS arena and with professional sports teams like the Charlotte Hornets. In this episode, Leonty discusses his experiences in his career and the immense impact social media is starting to have on the sport and event management industry.
In today's episode of the SMG Industry Insights Podcast, Dr. Lukow, Alana, and Wendell chat with HPU alumna Casey Schoenholtz! Casey graduated from HPU in 2015 where she got her professional start at internships such as The Wyndham Championship, Greensboro Sport Commission, and the University of Greensboro Athletics Department. Casey currently works at Lowe's Companies on their corporate events team and previously oversaw the events and hospitality team at Genesoco Sports Enterprises. In this episode, we talk to Casey about her early experiences working in sports, her interest in sports, and advice that she has for college students aspiring to work in sports full-time.
In today's episode of the SMG Industry Insights Podcast, Dr. Lukow, Alana, and Wendell chat with HPU alumna Stephanie Morris! Stephanie graduated from HPU in 2015 where she majored in Business Administration and minored in Sport Management, Entrepreneurship, and Communication. She currently works at Hendrick Motor Sports and has worked there since 2015. In 2021, Stephanie was promoted to the role she holds now which is Account Executive. In this episode, we ask Stephanie about her early experiences working in sports, what she has learned from her internships during college as well as some advice that she has for college students aspiring to work in sports full-time.
In today's special episode of the SMG Industry Insights Podcast, Wendell and Dr. Lukow sit down and chat with High Point University Senior Alana Sullivan about her four years at HPU and what she is going to miss most about being a college student as well as share some valuable advice she has for current and future college students.
Thank you Alana for everything you've done! We are going to miss you so much!
Connect with us on LinkedIn!
Dr. Jenny Lukow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lukow-hpusmg/
Alana Sullivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-sullivan/
Wendell Epps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In today's special episode of the SMG Industry Insights Podcast, we sit down with five HPU sport management students that recently went to Dallas, Texas to shadow HPU's Sports Executive in Residence, Cynt Marshall and her team over at the Dallas Mavericks! They discuss their experiences from this amazing trip and provide some valuable advice to current and future sport management students on how to succeed in the sports industry!
Episode begins at 2:28!
In today's episode of the SMG Industry Insights Podcast, Dr. Lukow, Alana, and Wendell chat with HPU alumnus, DJ Cummings! DJ graduated from HPU in 2017 and is now the Senior Coordinator of Digital Platform over at NASCAAR where he has been working since 2018 . In this episode, we ask DJ about his early experiences working in sports, how he adapted to working in a virtual environment as well as some advice that he has for college students on how to build up their resume.
The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.