What Our Alumni Are Doing Now
Our alumni work in a variety of environments. Here are just a few:
- University of Michigan Hospital, Mercy Memorial Hospital, Mary Free Bed
Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, New York Medical School, Scottish Rite
Children's Hospital of Atlanta, NovaCare Rehabilitation Center, MedSport,
and other hospitals, medical facilities, physical therapy clinics, and rehabilitation centers
- Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Coyotes, NY Mets, Toledo Mudhens, and other professional and minor league teams
- Organizations such as ESPN, Fox Sports, CCHA, and CBS
- Companies such as Microsoft, Nike, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson
- Momentum Marketing, Marathon Entertainment, Room 9 Entertainment, Dietztrott, and other event management, entertainment management, and marketing firms
- The University of Michigan, University of New Hampshire, Ann Arbor Public Schools, and college campuses and schools around the country
- The Oakland Press, The Wolverine Magazine, The Alumnus, Street and Smiths,
The Michigan Daily, and other newspapers, journals, and magazines
- Law firms
- Their own businesses
- And many, many other places
“There is a difference in the Division of Kinesiology compared to the other schools on campus. My favorite difference was that there was a sense of family with the program...from fellow students to faculty. In my private practice, I see a fair number of TMJ patients and I use the principles of biomechanics, motor control and movement science to treat these patients. I still have the teaching bug which motivates me to stay on as housestaff at the hospital I did my residency at. These magnificent blossoms of my professional life had their starts as seeds planted deep down in class time in Kinesiology. Let me tell you, its been a great ride so far.”
Dr. Jonathan Kolon ‘97, DDS ‘01
Movement Science
Hospital Dentist in Private Practice
|
|
|
“Whenever I talk about my career in sports, I always mention my college experience first. I brag about U-M (don't we all?!) and what I learned both in and out of the classroom. U-M is such a large school both in size and opportunity. But, I loved being a part of Kines because it is smaller and more targeted. It's the best of both worlds! Became like a family for me.
“The U-M Kines staff and my advisors taught me the importance of getting an internship. They knew that hands-on job experience is the best way to get your career started. And, they were absolutely right! Now, I tell students the same thing.”
Tina Bucciarelli ‘96
Sport Management
Senior Director, Marketing
New York Mets
|
|
|
“The Sport Management major at Michigan did an excellent job of teaching real-world examples and how to apply techniques we learned at the University in everyday sports careers.”
Cory Shakarian ‘94
Sport Management
Group Sales Manager
San Francisco Giants
|
|
|
“The lessons learned, the relationships with the teaching and support staff along with my lifelong friendships with classmates has strongly influenced my career. I am very proud to say that I have been teaching Physical Education for 15 years and even prouder to say that I received my degree from the University of Michigan.”
Laura Melvin ‘90
Physical Education
PE Teacher, Meads Mill Middle School
Northville Michigan
|
 |
|
“Sports is so much more than bats and balls. It's big business, and only getting bigger. The Kinesiology/Sport Management department at U of M gave me the fundamental sports business background I needed to embark on a career in sports. Moreover, the concentration on sports management helped me think about the sports industry in a completely new way--not as just a fan, but as a businessman with a competitive advantage.”
Seth Ader ‘94
Sport Management
Senior Director, Marketing
ESPN
|
|
“In Kinesiology at U of M, I love the big college feel with the smaller intimate more hands-on education. I have been able to develop personal and professional relationships with faculty and staff because classes were small enough. I believe that participation as a alumnus can be easy. You can play an active role and really make a difference.”
Chris Parker ‘97
Sport Management
Vice President for Business Development
Palace Sports and Entertainment
|
|
Back to Top
|
