Current Title: Instructor, Mississippi College Department of Kinesiology

Hometown: Starkville, MS

Degree: M.S. in Sport Administration, 2013

What are the responsibilities of your current position?

As an instructor at MC, my responsibilities are consistent with those of most other faculty in academia. Since joining Mississippi College Kinesiology in August 2013, I have taught 8-9 sections per semester of various courses. These include Fitness for Life, Nutrition for Well-Being, Team Sports, Lifetime Activities, and Weight Training, as well as senior-level Sport Management. I also serve as an advisor for students in the General Kinesiology and Sport Management curriculums in the department. In Fall 2014, I became co-director of the Coach Hap Hudson Homecoming 5K, an annual fundraiser for the department held in October.

How did your education at MSU help prepare you for your field?

I am very proud of my educational experiences in the Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State. The professors went to great lengths to ensure that each class prepared us for our futures in the field. The course load was challenging, and the projects and other assignments provided me with an insight into what each of the different avenues of sport management has to offer. Upon graduation, I felt that I had built a solid foundation of knowledge and experience that would yield dividends in the years to come.

What advice would you give current students looking for internships or jobs in your field?

My advice to current students in the program that are seeking internships or employment in the field is simply to be exhaustive. Search out any and all positions that you would find fulfilling. Let potential employers know what your strengths are and how you could be an asset to their respective organization. Do not be afraid to seek positions that may be outside of your geographical comfort zone. As one might expect, the most rewarding positions often require you to take greater efforts to attain them.