Sport Management Hub

Embracing the challenge!

went through a lot before finally landing a full-time role as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at the University of Illinois.

He chats with @13.mikecruz about his journey of internships and his advice to sports professionals who may be going through a similar situation.

Players first! 🏀

Oklahoma State University Assistant Coach, , is all about putting his players' best interests as the number one priority.

Coach Larry shares about getting the life-altering opportunity to coach in Canada and helping start Orangeville Prep, which produced NBA stars Jamal Murray and Thon Maker.

He chats with @13.mikecruz on his journey and offers advice to aspiring coaches as well as players who want to take their games to the next level.

https://players.sportmanagementhub.com/larry-blunt-oklahoma-state-university-assistant-coach/

Back to his roots!

Oklahoma State University’s Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Patrick Osborne reflects on the journey that led him to back to his alma mater, holding the same role his previous mentors once held.

He chats with Mike Cruz about what he's learned along the way and talks graciously about the people who helped him get to where he is today.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work is crucial to an organization's success!

Kyle Ellington, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Oakland Athletics, shares how organizations can thrive by prioritizing D&I work. He chats with Emma Chase about what it's like to be the first to hold his title at the Athletics and the changes he's seen since taking on this role.

He also shares some valuable advice for anyone looking to start a career in HR and/or Diversity & Inclusion!

Kyle Ellington Of The Oakland Athletics Shares Why D&I Work Is Crucial To An Organizations Success Diversity and inclusion work is crucial to the functionality of the sport industry. Kyle Ellington, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Oakland Athletics shares his perspective on why it's so important to an organization's success.

How did a causal conversation turn into a job opportunity of a lifetime?🏒

Mari Horita, Vice President of Community Engagement & Social Impact for the Seattle Kraken, shares her inspiration behind what she does. She chats with Emma Chase about why she transitioned to the sport industry, what inspires her, and how she's helping impact the community through local partnerships and the One Roof Foundation.

Mari Horita Helps The Seattle Kraken Dig Strong Roots In Their Community As VP Of Community Engagement & Social Impact How is the Seattle Kraken getting off on the right foot? See how Mari Horita, VP of Community Engagement & Social Impact is helping create a more equitable sport environment.

Being a General Manager is a position that requires a lot of responsibility.

The Ontario Hockey League produces some of the top players in the NHL Draft each year and the GMs of each team are working hard to find that top talent to build a successful organization. Niagara IceDogs GM Joey Burke chats with Matias Bueno about how he has found ways to create a strong culture within the team, and how family has been the main component he emphasizes.

He shared how his immediate family has had a big impact and how that translates into the family environment he has created amongst the team.

Plus, Joey also talks about how he got his start in the OHL and what he has done to become a General Manager.

Nothing Is More Important Than Family Within Organizational Culture For IceDogs GM Joey Burke | Player Side of Sport by SPMA What goes into running an OHL team successfully from the top down? Find out more from Niagara IceDogs GM Joey Burke who explains what it takes!

Here’s what you missed on the 🥍

, Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach at Wagner College (), chats with about her lacrosse career. She discusses her beginnings in the sport of lacrosse, her time as a student athlete, and how she has adapted to an NCAA coaching position.

Experience is what made the transition from playing lacrosse to coaching easy for this former Division I athlete! 🥍🔥

Tessa Chad, Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach at Wagner College, chats with Jaelyn Terrion about her lacrosse career. She discusses her beginnings in the sport of lacrosse, her time as a student athlete, and how she has adapted to an NCAA coaching position.

Wagner College's Tessa Chad Talks The Transition From Playing to Coaching Within NCAA Lacrosse | Player Side of Sport by SPMA Wagner Women's Assistant Lacrosse Coach Tessa Chad discusses the transition from playing Division I lacrosse to coaching the sport at a high level.

The greatest Raptor to ever do it! 🏀

& collaborate to celebrate the excellence of Kyle Lowry! They take you through his life before basketball, his college and professional career and shines light on the lasting impression he’s made on Canada.

Thank you 🏀

https://sportmanagementhub.com/the-impact-of-kyle-lowry-greatest-raptor-of-all-time/

A break down of the Raptors 2021 draft picks! 🏀

Jaelyn Terrion takes a look at all 3 of Toronto’s picks, what their strengths are and what they’ll bring to the team!

The 2021 NBA Draft & The Toronto Raptors' Picks: A Break Down SPort MAnagement (SPMA) Hub The 2021 NBA Draft & The Toronto Raptors' Picks: A Break Down |

In our third instalment of Former NHL Players, we take look at the career and legacy of Jarome Iginla! 🏒

Jaelyn Terrion discusses how this Canadian hockey legend has brought pride and celebration to his nation. She takes a close look at his tenure with the Calgary Flames, what he accomplished on the International hockey stage, and more!

Former NHL Players: Jarome Iginla Represents Canadian Hockey Pride SPort MAnagement (SPMA) Hub: Read our discussion on the career and national impact of Canadian hockey superstar, Jarome Iginla!

NBA Finals season has us reminiscing on the Raptors’ 2019 playoff run…

Check out Jaelyn Terrion’s latest on some of the most defining moments of the Raptors versus Golden State 2019 NBA finals!

Raptors Versus Golden State: Looking Back On The 2019 NBA Finals Revisit the iconic 2019 NBA finals by checking out SPMA Hub's article on some of the defining moments of the series!