Sports Administration Alumni
Kyle Scherle (M.S. 2015: Sports Administration) is currently a Sales Associate with the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA
As a Sales Associate with the Milwaukee Bucks, I help local fans and businesses leverage our billion dollar new arena development in downtown Milwaukee through various ticket packages and one of a kind group experiences. I work with my various accounts to ensure they have a league leading fan experience as well as world class service throughout the season. What I took away most from my time at EIU with the KSR department was the relationships that I was able to build with various classmates, professors, and staff in the athletic program. After countless post- class meetings with my professors talking over various job interview techniques, resume building tips, and general networking questions, I felt that I had a leg up on the competition when interviewing with professional sports organizations across the United States. I have to thank the EIU KSR department for the preparation and guidance they provided me to make an impact in the NBA and the sports industry.
Joe Kripp, CSCS, USAW (M.S. 2015: Sports Administration) is currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Nebraska-Kearney
My current job title is the director of sport performance at the Univeristy of Nebraska-Kearney. I enjoyed the hands on experiences I was able to receive while enrolled in my Master's degree at EIU. I was able to develop relationships with coaches and instructors that I continue to use. EIU offered me an opportunity to learn from active professionals in my field and develop mentorship relationships with these professionals. I truly believe my skills learned in and out of the classroom have been paramount to my success.
Kelly Kessler (M.S. 2014: Sports Administration) is currently the aquatic supervisor for the city of Plano, Texas Parks & Recreation
I develop, organize, and direct the aquatics department at the City of Plano, Texas Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center. One of my roles is to set and achieve standards of program delivery that assure the highest quality programs. In addition, I oversees regular maintenance, repair, and operations of the pool. I loved the EIU KSR department because it was a great environment to learn in and the professors were all very friendly, helpful and encouraging in my time I spent there.
Colin Yording (M.S. 2008: Sports Administration) is currently the general manager of Equinox Fitness Club in Lincoln Park, Illinois
I manage the club’s revenue and expense goals, administer the continued career development of the staff, and maintain Equinox’s high level of customer service. In addition, I oversee all program revenue and expense goals and implement and support company programs and promotions to help generate new sales leads for optimum new membership growth. Furthermore, I maximize member retention by ensuring high levels of customer service, cleanliness, a variety of innovative and educational programs, continual upgrades and responsiveness to member feedback.
Rachel Hansen (M.S. 2013: Sports Administration) is currently the assistant athletic director for marketing & promotions at Tulane University
I oversee all aspects of marketing and promotions for the Tulane University Athletics Department. I handle all media buys and placing of advertisements. I am responsible for all marketing collateral, including posters, schedule cards, ticket booklets, brochures, etc. My staff and I are responsible for all in game entertainment and promotions for all sports. I work hand in hand with the ticket office on promotional nights and themes. I loved EIU and the KSR department because the professors had the ability to make classes more than just lectures and tests. They brought real world case studies and allowed us to come up with our own solutions. I am able to use what I learned in those classes in my job today. I also very much enjoyed my study abroad trip to England where I was able to study sport for two weeks.
Tasha Buchmiller (M.S. 2014: Sports Administration) is currently an academic advisor at Indiana University
I provide support through academic advising and leadership life skills programming. I assist in developing a comprehensive individualized and career oriented academic plans in compliance with University/NCAA/Conference rules and benchmarks in mind. I foster development of each student-athlete in a holistic approach by providing multiple opportunities in our Leadership and Life skills department, but also act as a liaison with campus resources as well. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I was greeted with warmth and support. With small class sizes, I was