School of Human Movement, Sport, & Leisure Studies

The Sport Management Alliance is an undergraduate pre-professional student organization affiliated with the Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism Division. All Sport Management majors are eligible to join and participate in Alliance activities. All faculty in the Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism Division are honorary SMA members.

The SMA holds general meetings during Fall and Spring semesters.

Involvement in the SMA plays a crucial role in professional development by providing numerous opportunities for students to use leadership skills and network with leaders in the sport management industry. Members participate in activities such as:
   • Committees
   • Hosting speakers who are leaders in the sport industry
   • Organizing and executing events that benefit the SMA and various charities
   • Participating in professional development activities
   • Providing service to various organizations

Recent events include:
Spring Slam 3-on-3 basketball tournament

Recent SMA professional activities include:
   • Interview skills workshop
   • Resume workshops
   • Graduate School Workshop
   • Field trips to:
        - Quicken Loans Arena
        - Palace of Auburn Hills
        - Football Hall of Fame
        - Progressive Field
        - IMG

        - Columbus Blue Jackets

Recent SMA service activities include:
   • Day of operations assistance at BGSU sporting events
   • Participation in Campus Fest
   • Chuck-a-puck for Toledo Walleye

Recent SMA social activities include:
   • Pizza parties/ Ice cream socials
   • Attendance at Toledo Mud Hens baseball games
   • Attendance at Detroit Pistons basketball games
   • Attendance at Cleveland Cavaliers basketball games
   • Attendance at Cleveland Browns football games
   • Attendance at Cleveland Indians baseball games
   • Attendance at Detroit Tigers baseball games

SMA Newsletter
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Membership and contact information:
For more information, or to join the Sport Management Alliance, contact Dr. Amanda Paule-Koba at 419-372-7229 or C232 Eppler Center.