overview

 

The Sport Management Alliance is a preprofessional, student-run organization aligned with BGSU's School of Applied Human Development. It was founded in 2008, when the Sport Management major was still a relatively new academic focus. Today, SMA has over 250 members annually.

Through travel, volunteerism, and networking, SMA has become an award-winning program that provides its members with unparalleled experience. 

"Ideas are the roots of creation."

-Earnest Dimnet

 

departments

 

event planning

Director: Sam Hughes

The Event Planning Committee is tasked with creating and running events that are primarily geared towards organizational fund raising. In 2022-2023 SMA had one of its largest fundraising years to date, bring in several thousand dollars of funding. Some events in 2022-2023 included a Super Bowl squares fundraiser, trip to University of Cincinnati’s football stadium (pictured left), and numerous food fundraisers.

Sam can be contacted at samhugh@bgsu.edu

professional development

Director: vacant,

reach out if interested

The Professional Development Committee is a staple in getting our members career-ready. 2022-2023 projects included: the annual Job Fair, Resume Workshops, Interview Workshops, Women in Sport Leadership Forum, and professional guest speakers including MiLB Executive of the Year Mike Nutter. Through their efforts, Professional Development sets our members up with internships, connections, and careers before graduation.

Cassidy can be contacted at cassutt@bgsu.edu

marketing

Director: vacant,

reach out if interested

Marketing is one of five suggested minors that accompanies the Sport Management major at BGSU. The Marketing Committee is responsible for spreading the word of all SMA events, fundraisers, trips, and meetings as well as promoting the organization, managing several social media accounts, and sharing the experiences of SMA with the university and community.

Cassidy can be contacted at cassutt@bgsu.edu


 

notable BGSU alumni

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Brian MacLellan

Current General Manager of the Washington Captials

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Rob Blake

Former NHL player & current General Manager of the LA Kings

Jay Crawford

Former ESPN analyist

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Jim Joyce

Former MLB umpire

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George McPhee

Current General Manager of the Las Vegas Knights

Scott Hamilton

Olympic Gold Medalist (figure skating)

Mike "Doc" Emrick

Former NHL play-by-play announcer

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Scotty Miller

Current Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver