Guided field experience practicums are a vital ingredient in UISRM’s experiential learning formula. At this point in 2022, UISRM students have successfully completed six guided field experiences with 93 students earning course credit toward their degree. Listed below are each of the six practicums, names of all students who successfully completed each practicum, and highlights from the experience. Be sure to check out the University of Iowa feature article detailing the Team USA practicum experience as well as the practicum highlight videos that illustrate the student experiences in Colorado Springs and Chicago.
Team USA Practicum
Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the Team USA practicum!
- Cameron Bottum, Ryan Chang, Blaise Cooper, Kevin Cunniff, Harrison Eastburn, Ben Garza, Jacob Goyke, Jacob Henderson, Jill Holub, Isabel Martinez, Cameron Miller, Burton Rodgers, Gary Schwarz, and Jack Scott.
During the summer 2022 term, fourteen students experienced an Olympic Movement-focused learning opportunity – the Team USA practicum. During this incredible experience, students were able to learn and engage with the Olympic Movement from the local to the international level all while “living like an Olympian” on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. The learning and networking sessions included numerous Olympic Movement speakers and the research projects were presented directly to USOPC staff. Additionally, students were able to visit the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum, tour the USOPC Downtown Headquarters, try out a few Olympic sports, attend a Rocky Mountain Vibes game, and experience various Colorado Springs attractions.
Read the University of Iowa Feature Story
Chicago Blackhawks/Cedar Rapids Kernels Practicum
Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the Chicago Blackhawks/Cedar Rapids Kernels summer practicum course and provided creative solutions to two long-time UISRM partner organizations.
- Julian Akiva, Jackson Beverlin, Caitlin Crome, Megan Daly, Sarah Galla, Kerry Glimco, Madelyn Hellwig, Jessica Holland, Clay Hulsebus, Ben Janssen, Dakota Jones, Mia Kaghan, Conor Mackay, Elkin Mejia, Anna Reser, Anastasia Savich, Noah Segal, Carter Shockey, Justin Skrzelowski, Anna Sullivan, Peyton Watkins, Carter Westlake, Dillon Wolf.
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Special congratulations to recipients of John E. Evans Experiential Learning Awards to support their participation in the practicum: Kerry Glimco, Madelyn Hellwig, Jessica Holland, Conor Mackay, Anna Reser, Carter Shockey, Anna Sullivan, Dillon Wolf. And thank you to the John E. Evans Experiential Learning Award program for the broader support that helped to reduce the fees associated with this course and keep it affordable for all students.
Review Chicago presentation highlights
During the practicum, which was in its ninth year, students researched, developed, and presented sport marketing recommendations to the Cedar Rapids Kernels before transitioning to work on a variety of sport management projects for the Chicago Blackhawks in such areas as marketing, social media, stadium design, player recognition, communications, community relations and more.
Students traveled to Chicago and Cedar Rapids for meetings with executives and stadium tours (including a private skating session at the Blackhawks practice facility!). Throughout the course, the Blackhawks organization held professional development panels for students with executives from all areas of team operations on such topics as women in sports, marketing, analytics, social media, communications, ticket sales and more.
Students have already seen the Blackhawks implement some of their research and recommendations. Well done, students! The partnership with the Blackhawks has been so successful during its nine years that Adam Kempenaar, most recently Blackhawks vice president of marketing and content, was inspired to develop and teach a new UISRM class this year in Iowa City on podcasting for sport and recreation professionals. Thank you for your commitment to helping develop UISRM students, Adam.
San Diego Sports Consulting Practicum
Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the San Diego Sports Consulting practicum!
- Max Baum, Kevin Cunniff, Harrison Eastburn, Ben Garza, Jill Holub, Avery Martensen, Isabel Martinez, Robbie Moseley, Jack Scott, Giana Spilotro, Cade Stratton and Nick Watson.
Students kicked off the practicum by collaborating with the Team USA practicum students and working with USA Handball and the Iowa City Area Sports Commission on sponsorship and attendance projects. Once in San Diego, Iowa students joined a group from Ohio University to work with three clients – the San Diego Padres, the San Diego Wave FC, and the Legends sales team at SnapDragon Stadium. The project partners came to the University of San Diego for presentations. The student group attended games with Padres, Wave FC and SD Loyal SC.
Summer UISRM Agency Practicum
Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the UISRM Agency summer session practicum!
- Olivia Amos, Shane Arnold, Aaron Cashman, Ryan Chang, Jacob Goyke, Feross Jreisat, Sam Kringlen, Keegan Nagle, and Burton Rodgers.
The summer UISRM Agency hit the ground running with partner, Iowa City Area Sports Commission (ICASC). Top wrestlers from around the country came to Xtream Arena to compete in the World Team Trials, hosted by ICASC. Agency Associates helped the event load in and served as scorekeepers throughout the event. After the operational work was complete, a team of Associates provided suggestions to ICASC on how to increase the frequency and efficiency of the Gran Gable bike race. Other Associates consulted with Gravel Adventure Field Guide to evaluate feasibility of a project in the Corridor and with the Iowa City Bike Library to continue preparation for the Farm Cycle Ride.
Spring Fans First Practicum
Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the Fans First practicum course and provided front-line guest services at University of Iowa Athletics, Xtream Arena, and GreenState Family Field House events!
- Sampson Burken, Kathryn Cairney, Aaron Cashman, Tyler Craig, Dolan Craine, James Deshler, Colin Hansel, Bryor Hansel, Ana Jacobson, Kyle King, Zachary Kluver, Thomas Knoke, Isabel Martinez, Mallory Miller, Julia Pysk, Jessica Ragucci, Andrew Schiltz, Jack Scott, Cade Stratton, Ethan Symmonds, Ashley Tennant, Maxwell Velazquez, Megan Verzoni, Anthony Weiss-Iossi, and Monica Wilhelm.
Practicum students were integral in Hawkeye Athletics safely executing events, especially as fans were allowed to return to cheer on the Hawkeyes. In addition, the class executed the area's annual pickleball tournament in partnership with GreenState Family Fieldhouse and Johnson County Pickleball. Hardwood Havoc saw full participation in three levels of play and participants traveling as far as two hours to compete.
Spring UISRM Agency Practicum
Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the UISRM Agency spring semester practicum!
- Tony Anderson, Michael Baboian, Nolin Bartlett, Jonah Beman, Chase Davison, Jay DeGuzman, Nick DeJong, Chris Evans, Cam Gottfred, Logan Haller, Dylan Hubbard, Luke Jonasson, Dakota Jones, Bret Kopp, Rex Kromkowski, Alexa Linder, Kaden McAreavy, Ryan McHolland, Mallory Miller, Reese Ranum, Matthew Reinink, Blake Roseberry, Carter Shockey, Sean Tormey, Jesse Vega, and Charlie Vogel.
The spring UISRM Agency began with recommendations for tournament enhancements for the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex’s Midlands Adult Tennis Tournament. Afterward, Agency Associates created plans for several strategic initiatives including curriculum for the Harvest Adventure Camp and event plans for the Iowa City Bike Library’s Farm Cycle event. However, the highlight for the spring Agency Associates was planning and delivering campus tours for 80 7th and 8th graders who participate in the Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course program. The tours, which took place on April 6 and 13, were planned and led by UISRM Agency Associates and highlighted Hawkeye Athletic Facilities, the Voxman School of Music building, and the Hillcrest Dining Hall.