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Undergraduate Student Highlight……...….3

Graduate Student Highlight………………..4

Alumni Corner…………………………...…6

Professional Happy Hour……………...…...9

Bald Eagles Everywhere…………...……...10

Changes at LHU…………………………...11

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HAILEY FARR Hometown: Tunkhannock, PA Year: Freshman Sport: Softball Why LHU?: “I chose LHU because of its sport administration program and the opportunity to play collegiate softball. I love Lock Haven's location, and as soon as I stepped foot on campus, I fell in love with the school and the town itself.” Why Sport Admin?: “I have always known that I wanted to work in the sport industry since sports have always played an important role in my life, and my ultimate career goal is to be an athletic director at the high school or collegiate level. “ Difficulties of being a student-athlete?: “I wouldn't necessarily call it a difficulty, but the biggest difference between high school and collegiate athletics is time management and balancing academics and athletics. For me, it is also my first time being away from home and on my own, so with that also comes a whole new level of responsibility on top of being a collegiate athlete.” After graduation…: “While I am only a freshman, my plans after graduation are to pursue my masters and perhaps my doctorate, and go into game day operations before working my way into my dream job of being a high school or collegiate athletic director. “

HUNTER CONFAIR Hometown: Watsontown, PA Year: Junior Sport: Cross Country and Track & Field Why LHU?: “I chose LHU because of the home-like feeling it gave me. I looked at other schools for the same major, but didn’t fully feel accepted or at home. I always told myself when I finally make a decision, I want to feel at home, and I wasn’t feeling that at anywhere but here at the Haven. All the staff here at LHU want to see you succeed, and will do just about anything to help, and that was visible the first time I stepped onto this campus.” Why Sport Admin?: “I chose the Sports Administration Major because of my love for sports. I’ve always been an athlete, and have had the passion to make a difference and keep improving sports in any way I can. I’ve also wanted to see how sports are run, and how they are conducted from behind-the-scenes. Once I decided what major I wanted, I came here on a visit for the cross country team. A few of the guys were already in the major, and I was able to sit in on a class. My decision was already made for the Sports Administration major, but once I was able see to see what a classroom setting would be like, it sealed the deal completely. I could tell the professors in this major would do anything and everything to help us be as successful as possible.” Difficulties of being a student-athlete?: “A difficulty of being a student athlete would be time management. Balancing the team and school can be quite challenging if you don’t have a plan. Once you can figure that out, everything else is pretty easy. Another difficulty would be the stress we have on our shoulders. Every athlete deals with injury at least once in their life, and once you’re injured, you’re just on the sideline doing nothing. You start to feel like you’re not important and not making an impact. The hardest thing to do is stay positive when you’re trying to get school work done and come back from an injury; that’s when most student athletes start to struggle.” After graduation…: “My plan after graduation is to have a job lined up, so I don’t have to job hunt while trying to pay rent. I’d love to do social media or event planning for an organization. I’m not going to be picky when it comes to what organization I would work for. Whatever job or organization I end up working for, I will always give my all and continue to be the best worker I can be.”

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WHAT TRACK ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN?

I am currently in the Sport Administration Track.

WHAT’S YOUR RELATED EXPERIENCE WITHIN SPORTS?

I grew up watching and playing sports, and I couldn’t see myself going through life without being involved in sport. In college, I was able to coach basketball at Central Mountain High School, and also work closely with people involved in putting on Allen Iverson’s High School All Star game. I got to work with some players who are currently in the NBA. In June of 2019, I was able to start my internship with Penn State Football. In the summer, I assisted their player development department, and in August, I began to intern for their Director of Football Administration. I worked with them throughout the season and the bowl game, and I am currently still helping them with their offseason and spring practice tasks.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE LOCK HAVEN?

I chose LHU because of the intimate class setting. I knew I would be getting instruction directly from my professor and that I would be able to get any attention if needed. I also liked how the size of the university offered the chance to create valuable relationships with my professors.

WHY ARE YOU PURSUING A CAREER IN SPORTS?

I am pursuing a career in sports because I love being a part of a team. I enjoy working with others and developing lasting relationships with them. Individual achievements are great, but accomplishing something as a group is the best. Success is sweeter when you can share it with others.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE ONLINE PROGRAM?

My favorite thing about the online program is being able to read my classmates thoughts and opinions. I enjoy learning from them, and having good conversation with them. I have learned from many of them, and I enjoy

everyone sharing their experiences and thoughts.

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WHAT TRACK ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN?

I’m currently in the Sport and Exercise Psychology

track.

WHAT’S YOUR RELATED EXPERIENCE WITHIN SPORTS?

My related experience within sports is that I competed

in gymnastics for over ten years. It was a significant

part of my life.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE LOCK HAVEN?

I chose Lock Haven University due to the program being completely online. It is also so close to

home that I could travel there if need be.

WHY ARE YOU PURSUING A CAREER IN SPORTS?

I am pursuing this degree with hopes to help current and former athletes, specifically gymnasts if

possible, to overcome performance anxiety and teach them positive coping mechanisms.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE ONLINE PROGRAM?

My favorite thing about the program is how flexible it is.

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WHAT YEARS DID YOU ATTEND LHU? 2002-2006 WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT JOB TITLE? Director of Business Development WHAT WERE YOUR SPORT-RELATED EXPERIENCES BEFORE YOUR CURRENT JOB? • Intern with the Harrisburg

Senators Professional Baseball team

• Events Manager/Corporate Partnership Manager with Ripken Professional Baseball

• Account Executive with IMG at University of Delaware • Corporate Partnership Account Manager with the Philadelphia 76ers WHY DID YOU TRANSITION OUT OF THE SPORT INDUSTRY? I was laid of by the 76ers and was having a difficult time getting back in with another team. Eventually, I just had to find something in sales. I was unable to get back into sports, and I now work in the corporate world where the income is better, as well. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE LOCK HAVEN? I originally came to LHU to play field hockey and for the Health & Physical Education degree, but ended up switching majors after my freshman year. I decided I no longer wanted to teach, but instead, work behind the scenes of a sports team. HOW DID YOU HELP START THE SPORT ADMINISTRATION

SOCIETY AT LHU? It was my senior year, and the Sport Administration seniors were all really close personally. We all had great relationships with the faculty, too. One professor in the program got all the moving pieces started, and I was voted in as Secretary of SAS.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AT MAJOR, LINDSEY & AFRICA

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WHAT YEARS DID YOU ATTEND LHU? I attended LHU from 2004-2009 (Bachelors of Science in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Coaching and a minor in Community Health, 2009-2011 Bachelors of Science in Health and Physical Education—Teaching Certification), and from 2016-2018 (Master of Science in Sport Administration).

WHAT WERE YOUR EXPERIENCES LEADING UP TO YOUR CURRENT JOB? After graduation in 2011, I worked as a substitute teacher for two years at Jersey Shore High School before moving to Charleston, SC in 2011, where I was hired as a high school Health & PE teacher and Athletic Director at Palmetto Scholars Academy. In 2015, I moved back to Pennsylvania and was hired at Jersey Shore School District and worked as their Athletic Director. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT JOB TITLE ALONG WITH A QUICK DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU DO? As of July of 2019, I was hired at Montoursville Area School District, and now work as a high school Health & PE teacher and Athletic Director. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE LOCK HAVEN? I chose Lock Haven because a lot of my friends and I planned on going there together. After my freshman year, I really loved it there and knew I wanted to continue my education at LHU. WHY DID YOU PURSUE A CAREER IN SPORTS? Sports have always been a passion of mine. As both a fan from a young age, and someone who has always participated in recreational athletics even into adulthood, I have viewed a career in athletics as somewhat of a dream job since I was very young.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR INTERNS? IF SO, WHAT ARE THE POSITIONS? I have had several Sport Admin. interns from LHU in the past, and would be happy to work with more in the future.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / HEALTH & PE TEACHER

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WHAT YEARS DID YOU ATTEND LHU? 2005-2009

WHAT WERE YOUR EXPERIENCES LEADING UP TO YOUR CURRENT JOB? • Lock Haven University Athletic Department • Internship—Towson University Athletic Department • Sports Coordinator—Hanover Area YMCA • Youth Director—YMCA of York & York Country • Sports Director—Hanover Area YMCA

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT JOB TITLE ALONG WITH A QUICK DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU DO? I am responsible for developing, marketing, and implementing all Sport and Camp Programming for the Association, which includes an Indoor Sports Complex. In addition, I am responsible for developing and ensuring budgets are being met in both departments (Sports & Youth Development). The development of programming requires constant communication with all local sport organization leaders. Youth and adult sports programming and leagues include Cross Country, Soccer (Youth & High School), Lacrosse (Youth & High School), Field Hockey (Youth & High School), Flag Football (Adult), Volleyball (Youth and High School), Sport Specific Private Lessons and rentals. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE LOCK HAVEN? I chose Lock Haven due to the reputation of the university and the location of campus. WHY DID YOU PURSUE A CAREER IN SPORTS? I chose a career in sports because I wanted to ensure I chose a path that I had a passion for. I also enjoyed the many opportunities/paths a career in sports can take you (sales, management, director of athletics, etc.). Having the different avenues provided excitement, and allowed me to find a career path that I would enjoy success through hard work and dedication.

SPORTS DIRECTOR

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Premium Development Specialist with Cleveland Cavaliers Attended Lock Haven from 2014-2018

Prior Experience

• Business Development Specialist with Cleveland Cavaliers

• Junior Business Development Specialist with Cleveland Cavaliers

• Account Executive, Organization Business Development team with Cleveland Cavaliers

• Washington Nationals/Tysons Corner Center Youth Baseball Center

• Gameday Baseball Operations Intern with Harrisburg Senators

• Head Field Maintenance Intern at Virginia Beach Collegiate Baseball League

Graduate Extern at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Attended Lock Haven from 2014-2018

Prior Experience

• Graduate Student Manager for Temple Women’s Basketball

• Inside Sales Rep for Detroit Pistons

• Intramural Social media Coordinator at LHU

• Admin Intern at Liberty Arena

• Student Worker at LHU Foundation

• Basketball Operations Intern at iBall United

• Athletics Intern at Chestnut Hill College

• Summer Camp Counselor at Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA

• Youth Coach at Herb Magee Basketball

• Intramural Referee at LHU

• Basketball coach at Glenside Youth Athletic Club

• Volunteered at 2017 NFL Draft

The Sport Administration Society held a Virtual Professional Happy Hour on Thursday, April 16th.

LHU Sport Administration Alumni and former student-athletes, Angelo Hronis and Scott Brown,

joined a virtual speaker series, where they discussed their backgrounds and young, yet very

successful, professional careers.

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CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS

ALUMNI GRADUATE STUDENTS

Check out where all of our Sport Administration and

Sport and Exercise Psychology current and alumni

graduate students reside! The program is 100% online

and Lock Haven University is proud to serve graduate

students from all over!

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Department News

To reflect expansions in course content,

innovations in experiential learning and

alignment with sport industry best

practices, the department has elected to

update the title Sport “Administration” to

Sport “Management.” Effective Fall 2020,

students will earn a Bachelor of Science

in Sport Management and a Master of

Science in Sport Science - Sport

Management.

Program News– New Graduate Tracks Proposed

In addition to the general Sport and

Exercise Psychology track in the Master of

Science in Sport Science program, if

approved for Fall 2020, graduate students

will also be able to select the Association

for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

Certification track. This track is designed to

fulfill course requirements to become a

Certified Mental Performance Consultant

(CMPC) with the AASP.

CMPC® demonstrates to clients,

employers, colleagues, and the public at

large that an individual has met the highest

standards of professional practice, including completing a combination of educational and work

requirements, successfully passing a certification exam, agreeing to adhere to ethical principles

and standards, and committing to ongoing professional development.

Keep your eyes out for news this summer of another new graduate track!

AASP CERTIFICATION TRACK Core (9 credits) SPRT600: Research Methods in Sport Science SPRT601: Sport in American Culture SPRT616: Professional Ethics in Applied Sport Psych Required (18 credits) SPRT610: Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology SPRT612: Sport Psych for Performance Enhancement SPRT613: Psychology of Athletic Injury and Recovery SPRT617: Cultural/Ethnic Diversity for Sport Psych Consulting SPRT618: Counseling Skills for Sport/Exercise Psych SPRT630: Capstone in Sport Science Electives (3 credits)