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Congratulations LT 27 and Welcome LT 30!

On February 8th, we said goodbye to LT 27 and welcomed our newest learning team, LT 30, at the semi-annual Reception Orientation Colloquium (ROC). The ceremony started with opening remarks from our Associate Director Steve Buchan, followed by a presentation by our guest speaker David Meltzer. David Meltzer is the CEO of Sports1Marketing. We also got to hear Patrick Barkley's capstone presentation on a proposed Los Angeles Clippers Roast and Jacqueline Pigozzi's presentation on her Title IX Consulting Firm/Workshop. Those two along with Torand Cheltenham, Stephanie Crookham, Erica Hoopes, Jimmy Lo, Andrea McHugh, Allison McKenzie and Heather Schiraldi were recipients of the Outstanding Capstone awards. Patrick, Torand, Erica, Andrea and Allison along with Kirsten Johnson earned the 4.0 award. Erica Hoopes received the 110% award, Andrea McHugh won the Bill Shumard Beach Pride Award and Patrick Barkley was recognized with the Outstanding Student Award. Congrats to all!

Pictured from left to right: LT28 Stephanie Donnelly, Advisor/CEO Lachica Sports Angelia LaChica, LT27 Andrea McHugh and Patrick Barkley, LT29 Kylie McGlew, and LT28 Patrick Tabora

Pictured left to right: Stephanie Donnelly (LT 28), Advisor Angela LaChica of LaChica Sports, Andrea McHugh (LT 27) and Patrick Barkley (LT 27), Kylie McGlew (LT 29), and Patrick Tabora (LT 28).

Students Compete at the National Sports Forum

Portland, Oregon, home to the top athletic apparel company's in the world, the MLS champion Timbers and the MBA Trailblazers reside here alongside TrackTown USA. So of course this was the perfect place to host this years National Sports Forum and The Case Cup Competition. With over 1,000 attendees, 150 Sports Teams, and 200 corporations and agencies this was an incredible opportunity for our students.

The weekend started off as 8 different Universities battled for the Case Cup Championship Crown. Each team consisted of 4 members from elite Sport Management Graduate Programs across the country. The students were given 24 hours to complete a 20 minute presentation in response to the case received. The panel of judges consisted of sports industry professionals and academic experts including Darrell Geymann (Nike), Andy Clark (DePaul University), Sue Hollenbeck (Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau), and Troy Kirby (UC Davis).

After the conclusion of the competition, the conference was kicked off at Providence Park, home to the Portland Timbers. The evening was highlighted by an all-access VIP tour and copious networking opportunities. Over the next two days, students participated in break-out sessions based on marketing, sponsorship, ticket-sales management, social media and business development.

A fantastic weekend at NSF 16 concluded with the Budweiser Gala hosted by the Portland Trail Blazers. Students received a behind the scenes tour of the beautiful Moda Center, networking opportunities with industry professionals and a keynote speech by legend Vin Lananna. (2016 Olympic Head Coach – U.S. Men’s Track & Field, President, TrackTown USA, Associate Athletic Director for Olympic Development, University of Oregon)

" The National Sports Forum was a tremendous experience in which I would highly recommend. During the five days our team was able to compete against seven other prestigious Master's Programs on a relevant industry case study, network with over 1,000 industry professionals, and receive VIP tours of the Moda Center (Portland Trail Blazers) and Providence Park (Portland Timbers)." - Patrick Barkley LT27, Corporate Partnerships Coordinator- LA Lakers

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Welcome to the Program Bryant King!

Byrant King is part of our newest group of students, LT 30. His story was most recently featured in the Register-Guard. Check out his story below!

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Sarah's Baseball blog

Sarah explores her passion for baseball and history

LT 29's Sarah Wexler combines her love for baseball and history through her blog, "New Grass on the Field." She has been heavily influenced by Sandy Koufax's biography and Ken Burn's documentary "Baseball". Sarah feels by understanding the development of America's pastime, you have a better understanding of the development of America itself.

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Dario Soto (LT12)

Herbalife Costa Rica wins 2016 IOC Award

Herbalife Costa Rica recently won the International Olympic Committee (IOC) award in the category Sports and Innovation.

Since 1985 , the International Olympic Committee (IOC ) launched an annual trophy whose award every year is based on different trends which at this time the theme would be "Innovation and Sport. " For the fifth Gala Awards in 2015 , this award looked for the person , company or organization that deserved the trophy. The IOC selected Herbalife for their sponsorship in Costa Rica and their continuous support in seeking to provide , teach and meet with their products and personal attention to the Costa Rican athletes.

Congratulations to Dario Soto (LT12) and Herbalife on this prestigious award. Hard work really does pay off.

Soccer to Hockey in just one hour!

What's all the rage in the venue world these days? Mixed use venues. A few of our students had the chance to get a first-hand look into the transformation of the Citizens Bank Arena from the Ontario Fury soccer pitch to the Ontario Reign hockey rink. LT28's Ben Chavez, LT27's Tricia Kriss, and LT29's Adam Grelik were the ones changing out the sponsorship signs throughout the venue. "This is a process that takes a lot of detail and hard work, but once you see the finished product it is all worth it!" -LT 29's Kent Ha (Ontario Fury game day operations)

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LT 27's Kevin Vu collapsing on the field after working with the NFL Network at the Super Bowl

Long Beach at the Superbowl!

America's biggest sporting event took place on February 7th at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay area and the CSULB Sports Management program was well represented. Several current and former students worked at the Superbowl. Scott Thorson (LT 28) served as a location manager for MainGate selling Superbowl apparel. He said, "working the Superbowl was definitely a career highlight and I hope to get the opportunity to work the Superbowl again in the future!" Others who worked the big game included LT 27's Kevin Vu and LT 18's Justin Anderson with the NFL network, as well as LT 24's Lisa Chow working transportation for sponsors.

Rose Bowl Pays Tribute to Keith Jackson!

The Rose Bowl Stadium renamed the radio and TV broadcast level after the legendary Keith Jackson in December. Adjunct Professor and alumni of the program, Dedan Brozino, played an integral role in the renaming of the broadcast center. He raised private, philanthropic funds for the renaming of the center with one of the most prominent major donors being country music superstar, Kenny Chesney. Congrats to Dedan and the rest of the Rose Bowl organization!

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Alumni Updates and New Jobs

Lauren Scholz (LT 26) - Content Marketing Coordinator at the American Youth Soccer Organization, Los Angeles

Travis Roberts (LT 24) - Guest Experience Manager at Anaheim Angels

Sandeep Nagaranthal (LT 25) - Business Development Manager at Locosports in Bangalore, India

Kelli Gill (LT 25) - Director of Marketing Long Beach State Athletics

Kevin Vu (LT 27) - Social Media Editorial Producer at NFL Network, Los Angeles

Kyndall Freer (LT 27) - Social Media Production Assistant at NFL Network, Los Angeles

Scott Beckendorf (LT 26) - Social Media and Database Coordinator at Frisco's Roughriders, Frisco, Texas

Chrissy Aulicino (LT 28) - Programs Coordinator at Special Olympics Southern California

Tanya Moran (LT 24) - Director of Events, Marketing and Communications at Boys and Girls Clubs of Long Beach

Earl Declet (LT 25) - High School Services Director at Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco

Samantha Delagardelle (LT 13) - Associate Director of Alumni Relations at California State University, Northridge

Ciara Lawrence (LT 20) - Sports Information Director at Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts

Patrick Barkley (LT 27) - Corporate Partnerships Coordinator at LA Lakers

Thank you Guest Speakers!

Over the past couple months we have had amazing speakers present to our classes.

David Meltzer - CEO of Sports1Marketing, Irvine CA

Michael Deer - Senior Project Manager with Siteline Productions focusing on the Super Bowl City Activation in San Francisco and Strategic Planning/Business Development.

Allen Cocumelli - Entrepreneur, lawyer, previous director of website services at Yahoo! Inc.

Mpu Dinani - Sports Photographer at A-game Photography

Bucky Brooks - NFL Analyst

Wayne Guyman - VP/General Sales Manager Fox Sports San Diego

Gema Tarango - Communications Manager Fox Sports San Diego

Christian Deleon - Social Media Specialist at Sycuan Casino

Ardi Dwornik - Senior Director of Global Communications at ESPN International

Connor WIlliams - Sporting Event Producer

Nichol Whiteman - Executive Director at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Cory Shakarian - Founder of the Shakarian Group, consult in all aspects of sales & marketing with sports & entertainment properties; firsthand professional and collegiate team experience from the Florida Marlins to the SF Giants; Consultant at UC Berkeley

Thank You For Your Continued Support

"90,000 students have applied to attend Cal State Long Beach in the fall of 2016. Long Beach has become the most applied to Cal State in the system and one of the most applied to universities anywhere in the country. People want to move to and study in Long Beach. Congrats to my alma mater and Go Beach!" - Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia

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