REGISTER TODAY for Sport Analytics this FALL 2022!!!

Use statistics to play Fantasy Football IN CLASS. 

SPMT 250, Fall 2022.  
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:45 - 2 pm.
Dr. Scott Hirko, Assistant Professor

Take Sport Analytics this fall and get an edge in the sport industry.

This course is intended for undergraduate students in sport management to develop a basic understanding of the analytics in the sports industry.  The role of analytics is continually increasing in the global sports industry, students need to understand how analytics are used.

• Understand the use of statistics in player performance, team management, team valuation, and sponsorship
• Interpret marketing and purchase based evidence used by sports organizations
• Interactive, experiential and cooperative learning experience
• Learn and play Fantasy Football throughout the fall
• Big-time database use: learn how to use the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database to investigate revenue and expense trends in intercollegiate athletics
• Participate in analyzing actual fan engagement of real live sporting events
• Comprehend and use sabermetrics (baseball analytics)
  
• And more!

How will SPMT 250 impact my plan of study?

* Use this as an elective to contribute to your overall sport management experience  
* For freshmen and new sport management majors, this course is required
* There are no pre-requisites

REGISTER FOR SPMT 250 TODAY WHILE SPACE IS AVAILABLE

Questions?   CONTACT Dr. Hirko, shirko@defiance.edu

-SRH-

Dr. Keith Christy joins Defiance College Sport Management Program

(July 27, 2022) -- The Defiance College (DC) Sport Management Program acknowledges the hiring of Dr. Keith Christy as an Associate Professor.  Dr. Christy previously taught at Adrian College the past decade (2012-2022), and returns to Defiance where he taught from 2009-2012. He has also served as Vice President of the Michigan Sport Management Association from 2015-2017.

"I'm excited to get started, expand the strengths of Sport Management program, be a mentor, and help to build the great educational foundation provided by Defiance College," said Dr. Christy.  

Said Program Director Dr. Scott Hirko: "Dr. Christy has a great reputation of network-building and helping provide students with real world experiences in sports, such as the Super Bowl and the Final Four. It's great to have him back at Defiance to make a difference in educating our students."

Dr. Christy has been assisting the DC admissions office this summer, and as part of his responsibilities will also be working with the DC athletics department.   He earned a PhD from The Ohio State University, a Master's degree from Michigan State University and a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. Dr. Christy also keeps an active account on the LinkedIn platform.

To the DC community: an unknown fact about Dr. Christy is how busy he truly is: also helping to coach the 8th grade football team at Perrysburg where his son plays.  

Welcome Dr. Christy!

To learn more about the DC sport management program, visit https://defiancesportmanagement.blogspot.com/

 - SRH - 

Dr. Hirko creates free LinkedIn newsletter, "The Wide World of College Sports."

Beginning in June 2022, Dr. Hirko launched the new "Wide World of College Sports" newsletter on the LinkedIn platform to help bring perspective and understanding of the many issues of intercollegiate athletics.  His primary point of view will relate to the finances of college sports, but will also include other articles that involve policy and decision-making.  The newsletter will be published weekly throughout the year.  You can subscribe for it to be sent to your mailbox when published.  SUBSCRIBE HERE. 

A list of his articles published to date is below:

Edition 4.  June 24: A summary of today’s NIL landscape: Learn from those involved. 

Edition 3. June 17: How much does it cost to build a new college football stadium? Case study of USF’s new stadium project. 

Edition 2. June 12: Part II: The truth about football and college sport expenses 

Edition 1. June 6: How does the money work in college sports? Part I: The dominance of football revenue 

You are welcome to join at any time.  

NFL Films Fall 2022 Internship

Wanna work in the NFL?  Check out all these uber-cool internship opportunities!

NFL Films Fall 2022 Internship: Mount Laurel, NJ, United States

COMPANY INFORMATION

 Winner of 133 Emmy Awards, NFL Films is widely recognized as the most honored filmmaker in sports and is credited with revolutionizing the way America watches football and sports in general. Each year, NFL Films produces more than 600 hours of new NFL programming for NFL Network, ESPN, HBO, Showtime, all major broadcast and numerous cable networks, NFL.com, and content-streaming platforms. Additionally, NFL Films provides audio/visual and engineering support for other divisions of the NFL.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The NFL Films Internship Program is a paid opportunity. Participants in the program have the opportunity to experience one of the most unique learning environments in the television and film industries. The NFL Films Internship Program is known for offering an applied approach to learning. Our award-winning staff is willing to assist and mentor individuals with a serious desire to further their studies and achieve their career goals. Incorporated into the internship program are seminars that cover topics such as navigating the unique employment landscape in this industry, the importance of networking, freelancing, and Q-&-A sessions with executives and former interns. Additionally, we provide time for interns to observe and experience all phases of our operations in film and video production.

The NFL Films Internship Program is not a rotational experience. Interns are assigned to (1) department for the duration of their internship. There are several departments within NFL Films that offer internship opportunities. A description of each position can be found below. We will assign an intern in one position based on their stated interest, course of study, experience, and career path. Please thoroughly read through each department description before selecting your area of interest in our application.

REQUIREMENTS

The NFL Films Fall 2022 Internship program is from Monday, August 29, 2022 - Friday February 17, 2023. Applicants must be available for the duration of the internship session, at least three full-days a week from Monday through Friday (Full days = 8 hours; Half days are not an option for most positions). This internship is open to current college students and recent college graduates. Students must either be enrolled in a full-time academic program and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 is required), or a college graduate up to 1-year from graduation date at the start of the internship session. Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested. Acceptance is contingent upon the outcome of a standard background investigation.

TO APPLY

Complete the online application and questionnaire. When prompted, please upload both a cover letter and resume. IMPORTANT **YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE REVIEWED IF IT DOES NOT CONTAIN BOTH A COVER LETTER & RESUME**

SCHEDULE

Program Start Date: Monday, August 29, 2022. Program End Date: Friday, February 17, 2022.

FOR MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, LINK HERE

• CREATIVE PRODUCING (Descriptors: Creative Storytelling & Editing; Office-Based; Long-Form Content Creation
• CREATIVE PRODUCING: SOCIAL MEDIA (Descriptors: Creative; Office-Based; Video Editing; Analytics)
• STUDIO SHOW PRODUCING (Descriptors: Creative; Control-Room Based; Producing & Editing)
• STUDIO SHOW PRODUCING: FOOTBALL ANALYSIS (Descriptors: All-22; Xs & Os; Technical & Creative)
  
• VIDEO EDITING & COLOR GRADING (Descriptors: Technical Editing; Office-Based; Post-Production)
• ARCHIVAL RESEARCH/MEDIA SERVICES (Descriptors: Technical Editing; Office-Based; Football-Focused)
• 3D MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN (Descriptors: Creative; Office-Based; Generalist)
  
• BUSINESS AFFAIRS (Descriptors: Compliance; Office-Based; Transactional, Negotiations; Media and Entertainment Law)
• FOOTAGE RESEARCH & ACQUISITION (Descriptors: Administrative; Office-Based; Research & Coordination; Teamwork)
• PRODUCTION BUDGETING & MANAGEMENT (Descriptors: Administrative; Office-Based; Management & Coordination of Creative)
• INTERVIEW COORDINATION (Descriptors: Administrative; Office-Based; Production Management & Coordination; Football-Focused)
• CINEMATOGRAPHY (Descriptors: Technical; In-Office, Set Work & Field Work; Creative)
• FIELD OPERATIONS (Descriptors: Administrative, Office-Based; Creative Management & Coordination; Logistics)
• AUDIO ENGINEERING & TELEVISION MIXING (Descriptors: Creative & Technical; Office-Based; Film/TV Sound Design)
• STUDIO PRODUCTION & AUDIO/VISUAL ENGINEERING  (Descriptors: Technical; Studio-based; Dynamic)

CONGRATS 2022 DEFIANCE COLLEGE SPORT MANAGEMENT GRADS!

 

(5/14/22)-- Defiance College Sport Management graduates From left: Nathan Dull, Brendan Good, Julian Caballero, Chase Stiner, Luke Thomeier (MBA), Taylor Day.  Not pictured:  Mackenzie Benham, Amin Shaheed

Congratulations to Defiance College's major and minor Sport Managment Class of 2022.   These grads are game changers who are well prepared to make a difference in the sport industry! 

-SRH-
 

DC Sport Management Fall 2022 Schedule Announced

Please find below the schedule for Fall 2022.  Recently, the Defiance College faculty passed a significant change to the Sport Management Program major and minor.  The new schedule for the Fall is reflected below.

FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:  If you had scheduled a Field Study for Fall 2022, instead you will replace it with a 3-credit Internship.  To do this, you will need to FIRST complete internship work from Sally Bissell in the Defiance Library.  Then, Dr. Hirko will sign it and we will register you.  All courses are 3 credits except for a 6 credit internship.

You should begin to schedule your courses beginning later this week (after May 11).  See the schedule below. 

SPMT 130A. Introduction to Sport Mgt.  Tue/Thu.  11 AM - 12:30 PM. (TBD)
SPMT 130B.  Introduction to Sport Mgt. Tue/Thu.  12:45 PM - 2 PM. (TBD)
SPMT 220. Sport Finance (previously Economics of Sport). Tue/Thu.  2:15 PM - 3:30 PM. (Hirko)
SPMT 230A. Event & Facility Management. Mon/Wed/Fri. 10 AM - 10:50 AM. (TBD)
SPMT 230B.  Event & Facility Management. Mon/Wed/Fri.  11 AM - 11:50 AM. (TBD)
SPMT 350. Sport Communications (new course). Tue/Thu. 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM. (Hirko)
SPMT 491.  Internship (3 or 6 credits). (Hirko)

-SRH-

Curricular Changes coming for DC Sport Management in Fall 2022

In an effort to better align the Defiance College (DC) Sport Management program with sport industry standards, the program recently had a curricular change approved by the college faculty.  The new curriculum will take effect beginning Fall 2022.

“With significant changes in the sport industry, the DC sport management curriculum must be nimble and reflect the needs of the times in the industry,” said Dr. Scott Hirko, assistant professor and director of the Sport Management Program.  “We’re proud of our ability to make our quality students prepared to contribute to and support the  sport industry.”

Among the changes were the addition of three classes:  

1. "Sport Analytics" to apply mathematical and statistical principles with data analysis to sports and related peripheral activities;
2. "Sport Communications" to reflect sports information and public relations; and,
   
3. "Sport Leadership through Fundraising" to differentiate the program with a capstone course that places students in positions to lead by directing a fundraising effort in sport or using sport.
   

Current students who are sport management majors or minors will be advised in one-on-one sessions as to how to navigate through changes in the system.  Advising information with changes is also published on the Advising page on the DC Sport Management Website, http://defiancesportmanagement.blogspot.com.

The Defiance College Sport Management Program is among the most enrolled in the college, with approximately 80% of the students also athletes on among its 17 athletic teams.  

For questions, please contact the DC Sport Management Program director, Dr. Scott Hirko, at shirko@defiance.edu 

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