S01E01. Gerald G. Duffy, Ed.D.

Gerald G. Duffy, EdD, is the former William Moran Distinguished Professor of Literacy and Reading at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University. He was an elementary- and middle-school teacher for nine years and so his scholarship and research has always been rooted in the classroom. He’s a past president of the National Reading Conference (now the Literacy Research Association) and a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. Dr. Duffy has worked with teachers and children across the United States and overseas. He has written and edited several books on reading instruction and has published over 150 articles and research studies on effective instruction and comprehensive. Plus, he’s one of Dr. Margaret Vaughn’s mentors and favorite teachers of all-time.

077 Sport Management Capstones

Each year, soon-to-graduate seniors in the Sport Management program complete their capstones. These are group fundraiser projects where a student’s knowledge of marketing, finance, legal, event planning, etc., is all put to the test.

We sat down with faculty member Chris Lebens who has helped oversee the program for years, to discuss this year’s capstones and some of his best memories from days of yore.

Final Episode – Megan Haigh & Will Millick

The final episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast features two current sport management seniors, Megan Haigh and Will Millick. We discuss the sport management program and career aspirations. Tune in to hear how these WSU Sport Management alumni intend to start their career in the sport world!

Ep. 07 Stephen Thomas

The SEVENTH episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast features guest and Executive Director, Tampa Bay Rays Foundation, Stephen Thomas. Stephen talks about his career with the Rays, the evolution of professional baseball, and the recent success of Tampa Bay sports. Tune in to hear how this WSU Sport Management alumnus has found success through his program experience and passion to work in baseball!

Ep. 06 Ryan Bates

The sixth episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast features guest and Director, Partnership Sales and Business Development with the San Francisco Giants, Ryan Bates. Ryan talks about working in baseball during Covid-19 and his experiences with the Coyotes, Cowboys, and 49ers. Tune in to hear how this WSU Sport Management alumnus has found success through his program experience and passion to work in baseball!

Ep. 05 Megan Thompson

In the fifth episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast, guest Megan Thompson talks about her experiences with WSU, CWU, and UW athletics and how they led to her current position with Pac-12 Networks. Tune in to hear how this WSU Sport Management alumna has found success through her program experience and networking!

Ep. 03 Melissa O’Brochta

In the third episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast, guest Melissa (Harris) O’Brochta talks about her previous sport experiences that have led to her current position with the Seattle Kraken. Tune in to hear how this WSU Sport Management alumna has found success through her program experience and networking!

Ep. 02 Desiree Stinger

In this episode of Cougs in Sport Management, Ryan talks to Desiree Stinger. Right now she’s earning her master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco (Go Dons!). But before that, she was not only doing great in her WSU Sport Management classes, she was running for the Coug cross-country team. In this episode, she talks about her experiences as a WSU undergrad and gives advice to anyone trying to break into the industry.

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