JMU SLAM

We are the Sport and Leisure Association of Madison. "SLAM" serves the student body of James Madison

SLAM stands for The Sport and Leisure Association of Madison. We are a student run organization at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. As an organization we yearn to serve Sport and Recreation Management majors along with the rest of the JMU student body. We provide many services to our members such as trips to regional networking conferences and site visits to sporting venues. SLA

M also hosts guest speakers from the Sport Industry and participates in various community service opportunities.

08/24/2026

SUMMER WORK HIGHLIGHT‼️

Last but not least we have rising sophomore, Hope Pollin! Hope had the amazing opportunity to join other Hart School students in volunteering at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! We’re so proud to have a member representing at this stage!!

08/15/2026

SUMMER WORK HIGHLIGHT‼️
Next is Darren Shapiro, rising junior, who spent the summer as a camp counselor at the Congressional Country Club! This was a great way to experience working in the recreation industry! Congrats Darren!

08/05/2026

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS COLLEGE SPORTS BUSINESS DAY🏈‼️

Get you chance to meet with front office professionals and network with other university’s students by getting your ticket while they last!

The ticket link will be sent in the GroupMe so join with the link in the bio🗣️

**DISCLAIMER- this year SLAM and JMU will NOT be providing transportation to the event**

07/29/2026

Interested in a career in sports? Join SLAM to learn about opportunities, meet with professionals, and network with like-minded students! 🏈

Join the GroupMe with the QR code above or link in bio to receive upcoming meeting dates, announcements, and more! 🗣️

07/28/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHT‼️
Next is rising senior Ben Yalof! Ben’s been working promotions and social media with the Salem RidgeYaks! We’re proud of your work and hope the internship is going great Ben!

07/13/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHT‼️
Our next highlight is rising sophomore Sara Kwitowski! Sara is currently working with the Virginia Development Academy as a USL program intern! She was excited to get involved in sports marketing and gameday operations. Congrats Sara!

07/02/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHT‼️

Next up is rising senior, Matt Menella! Matt is a game operations intern with the New Market Rebels and went in excited about the behind the scenes work! Hope your internship is going well Matt!

06/24/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHT #4‼️

Our next highlight is our president and rising senior Andrew Cali! Andrew is a facilities and operations intern with The College of New Jersey and looks forward to working with Special Olympics! Congrats Andrew on getting this great opportunity!

06/15/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHT‼️

Our next highlight is rising junior Ben Headlee! Ben will be a sports management intern with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association! Congrats Ben on this opportunity!!

06/07/2026

Next summer internship highlight is rising senior Brett Landen‼️

Brett’s internship is at Kiawah Island Golf Resort! He will work with recreation and looks forward to creating memorable experiences for guests! Congratulations Brett for getting this opportunity!

Address

Harrisonburg, VA
22807

Website

https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/slam

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