The 2025 Sport Management Internship Forum, held Sept. 29 in Turner Theatre, introduced collectively Elon college students to share their summer season experiences with organizations throughout the game business, from NBC Universal to the New York Islanders.
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The tales poured out rapidly – of 80 cold calls a day within the Bronx, of late nights tearing down hospitality tents in Minnesota, of navigating the chaos of a rain-delayed baseball broadcast in Atlanta. For the scholars headlining the 2025 Sport Management Internship Forum, the small print weren’t at all times glamorous, however they have been actual. And that was the purpose.
Hosted on Sept. 29 in Turner Theatre and the Snow Family Grand Atrium, the annual discussion board introduced collectively college students to share their summer season internship experiences with organizations throughout the game business. The spotlight of the annual occasion was a pupil panel moderated by Sport Management Society president Abby Selikoff ’26, that includes seniors Sasha Barnett ’26 (New York Islanders), Jack D’Emilia ’26 (New York Yankees), Sever Gregory ’26 (Duke Athletics), Scott Katz ’26 (NBC Universal/Comcast), Shelby Keel ’26 (ProLinks Sports – 3M Open) and Sam Chairman ’26 (SeventySix Capital).
“Tonight is our chance to showcase what they have accomplished – real projects, real responsibilities and real growth,” mentioned Shaina Dabbs, chair of the Department of Sport Management. “It is also an opportunity for future interns to learn about potential opportunities, ask questions, and build connections that can lead to their next role.”
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Panelists mentioned the sudden challenges, akin to bodily calls for and intensive time on the cellphone, and the talents developed, like communication, decision-making and networking. The discussion board emphasised the significance of professionalism and sustaining connections for future career development.
A couple of widespread items of recommendation rose to the floor:
- Maintain relationships with fellow interns, as they might change into future colleagues.
- Stay in contact with internship contacts and leverage connections for future alternatives.
- Apply for jobs and internships proactively, and don’t be afraid to attain out to make connections.
Students mirrored on how their internships revealed the realities of the business. “You don’t really process the fact that almost every sport job application requires you to lift 50 pounds,” mentioned Keel, who interned with the 3M Open, knowledgeable golf event in Minnesota on the PGA Tour. “I quickly realized that setting up and tearing down event spaces is just as important to tournament operations as the work behind a desk.”
For some, the grind of the work wasn’t at all times bodily. “I was making 80 to 100 cold calls a day,” mentioned D’Emilia, who interned with the Yankees. “It was a really tough job, but I gained confidence, improved my communication, and realized how important sales and fan engagement are to a team’s success.”
Katz, who interned with NBC Universal and the Philadelphia Phillies broadcast workforce, emphasised the significance of networking in on a regular basis settings. He famous that a few of his most precious connections got here from informal conversations within the press field cafeteria, the place he made a degree to sit with administrators, producers and longtime Phillies employees to study from their experiences. Katz additionally harassed that small gestures, like greeting colleagues by title, go a great distance in leaving a constructive impression and constructing lasting skilled relationships.
The 5 panelists all emphasised that the relationships constructed throughout internships are simply as precious as the talents gained.
“These internships exist for a reason,” mentioned Barnett, who labored in digital advertising and marketing with the New York Islanders. “They want to mentor us and help us learn. Saying ‘yes’ to opportunities and building connections with colleagues and supervisors is just as important as completing the work itself.”
The discussion board concluded with informational tables and networking within the Snow Family Grand Atrium, giving underclassmen an opportunity to join with returning pupil interns and focus on their summer season experiences.
2025 Student Internships
Ahmarion McLeod – Elon Athletics
Alex Goldglit – VaynerSports
Alli Gerson – Lancaster Storm
Anthony Martin – Elon Athletics – Football
Avi Hurwitz – Valley Golf Course
Ben Bronstein – Winston-Salem Dash
Bernardo Vargas-Lopez – COTA (Circuit of the Americas)
Cameron Dunn – Bristol Blues
Carlos Levy Lanado – Kappers 507 Sportsbook
Caroline Kemp – All Star Sports Academy
Carson Pron – Elon Athletics
Cecil Munshin – HealthFitness
Colin Foil – Overtime Athletics
Daniel Jaegar – Stars Agency
Eddie Klima – Philadelphia Eagles
Emerson Baker – Burlington Sock Puppets
Evan Bennet – Duke Athletics
Ian Wolk – Washington Nationals
Isabella Marconi – USA Football
Ishmel Atkins – Elon Athletics – Tickets
Jacob Blank – ELOA
Jacob Zik – Mets Camps
Jack D’Emilia – New York Yankees
Jonah Grossman – BIP Wealth
Justin Helberg – Soccer Shots
Lev Olsberg – Greensboro Grasshoppers
Lily Nordheimer – Wasserman
Lucy McAfee – Atlantic Coastal Conference
Luke Silpe – Joe Favorito Communications
Maddy Baird – Winston-Salem Dash
Maraja Pass – Elon Athletics
Mark Kelleher – Granite TeleCommunications
Matthew Meck – Perfect Game
Natalia Macphail – Bentley College
Noah Grossman – Westchester Soccer Club
Oliver Wolk – Washington Nationals
Patrick Costin – Brockton Rox
Robby Fleisher – Front Runner Sports
Ryan Dorfman – Harris County – Houston Sports Authority
Ryan Pleasants – Elon Athletics – Development
Sam Chairman – SeventySix Capital
Sam Miller – Bourne Braves
Sam Miller – NC Fusion
Sasha Barnett – New York Islanders
Scott Katz – NBC Universal (Comcast)
Senqua Alsobrooks – Elon Athletics
Sever Gregory – Duke Athletics
Shelby Keel – Pro Links Sports – 3M Open
Will Nance – Carolina Core FC
Will Spoto – Avenue Capital Group
Will Wranek – Phoenix Club
Wyatt Zsiga – Portland Sea Dogs
Zoe Chepenik – American Cornhole League