Academics
Sport Management
Peer Facilitators
Sport Management Peer Facilitators assist new students with their transition to U-M and to cultivate a sense of connectedness to Sport Management, School of Kinesiology, and U-M. The facilitators engage in facilitating classroom discussions and outside-of-class workshops. Facilitation is a process in which a trained and experienced student plans, develops, and conducts structured and effective peer interactions that produce a clear result that is commonly understood and supported by all participants. SM Peer Facilitators are given the option to select academic credit or financial compensation for this experience. This position is approximately 5-10 hours per week. Applications open at the end of each semester.
Questions? Please contact your assigned peer facilitator or Doo Jae Park ([email protected]), coordinator of the Sport Management Peer Facilitators.
Maclaine Gray
Hometown: Houston, TX
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the SKB Commons
Main career interests: Sport Law
Student Org Affiliations:
Current Internships/Jobs:
- Marketing Intern for University of Michigan Athletics
- Offensive Student Assistant for Michigan Football
Past Internships/Jobs:
- Legal Intern @ Selman Munson & Lerner P.C.
Favorite part of the U-M or SM program:
The community I have found through the program and the opportunity to be around such high-achieving people!
Hanna Jankowski
Hometown: Macomb, MI
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Main Career Interests: Corporate Partnerships, Client Services
Student Org Affiliations:
- Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport & Entertainment
- Michigan Sport Business Conference
- Sport Business Association
Past Internships/Jobs:
- Sales & Marketing Activation Intern @ The Ally Challenge presented by mclaren
- Corporate Sponsorships Intern @ United Shore Professional Baseball League
- Favorite part of the U-M or SM program:
The community and friendships we build through involvement in SM orgs, you get to meet so many amazing people.
Zach Jurcisin
Hometown: Northville, MI
Major/Minor: Sport Management ‘26, Entrepreneurship minor
Office Hours (FA25):
Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.
Main career interests: Corporate Partnerships, Organizational Strategy, and Civil Service
Student org affiliations:
- Michigan Sport Consulting Group (MSCG)
- Sport Business Inclusion Community (SBIC)
- Smile 4 Kids (S4K)
Current internships/jobs:
- U-M Athletic Department, Fan Experience, head intern
Past internships/jobs:
- University of Michigan Golf Course, pro shop & cart attendant
- Arrow Strategies, IT & BCBSM talent acquisition
- Detroit City FC, Match Day staff intern
- Northville High School, assistant varsity baseball coach
- D-BAT Detroit, Guest service representative
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program:
My favorite aspect is its tight-knit community that welcomes everyone with open arms. The program offers endless opportunities to gain valuable experience and build a strong foundation for success in the industry.
Luca Kassab
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major/Minor: Sport Management & Political Science
Office Hours: Thursdays, 12-2 p.m.
Main Career Interests: Sport Law, Player Representation
Student Org Affiliations:
Current Internships/Jobs:
- Team Loyalty Basketball Coach
- Host of FreshonClips Podcast
Past Internships/Jobs:
- BoCG Ventures Sport Media and Investment Intern
- Byblos Design Business Analyst
Favorite part of the U-M or SM program:
My favorite part of the SM Program is the amount of opportunities that the program provides students with to learn, network, and connect with one another.
Maggie Petz
Hometown: Greenwich, CT
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours (FA25):
Mon/Tues, 10-11 a.m.
Main Career Interests: Football Operations
Student Org Affiliations:
- Zeta Tau Alpha
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Women’s Volleyball Student Manager
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Volleyball Coach
- Social Media Intern
- Football Recruitment Intern
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program: The mentorship
Camille Ryan
Hometown: Larchmont, NY
Major/Minor: Sport Management, Spanish Minor
Office Hours (FA25):
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Main Career Interests: Partnerships
Student Org Affiliations:
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament, Marketing Intern
- Real Madrid F.C., Intern
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program: The strong alumni network and community of students.
Connor Shooks
Hometown: Saint Joseph, MI
Major/Minor: Sport Management '26, User Experience Design Minor
Office Hours (FA25):
Tues/Thurs, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Main Career Interests: Event & Operations Strategy and Marketing
Student Org Affiliations:
- Sport Business Association (SBA)
- Michigan Advertising & Marketing (MAM)
- Michigan Youth Sports Initiative (MYSI)
Current Internship/Jobs:
- University of Michigan Golf Course, Pro Shop/Outdoor Services
Past Internship/Jobs:
- PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation, National Events & Coach Training Intern
- University of Michigan Golf Course, Golf Operations Intern
- First Tee – Benton Harbor, Operations/Events Intern and Coach
- Lost Dunes Golf Club, Caddie
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program: I greatly appreciate how our hands-on coursework translates directly to industry-relevant skills and situa-tions. I also value how interconnected the community is and how students and alumni are always looking out for each other's success.
Aryan Thakker
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours (FA25):
Tues/Thurs, 12-1 p.m.
Student Org Affiliations: Michigan Sports Law Group
Current Internship/Jobs: Pioneer High School JV Assistant Football Coach
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Flag Football Camp Counsellor & Coach
- Eastern Michigan Football Recruiting & Personnel Assistant
- Maryland Bobcats Gameday Operations Intern
Jack Tirsch
Hometown: Pelham, NY
Major/Minor: Sport Management ‘26, Minors: Business & Law, Justice, and Social Change
Office Hours (FA25):
Thursdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the SKB Commons
Main career interests: Partnerships and Brand Strategy
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs: Wasserman, Brands & Properties Intern
Past internships/jobs:
- Westchester Soccer Club, Partnerships & Community Outreach Intern
- Michigan Athletics, Fan Experience Intern
- SponsorUnited, Sponsorship Scout Intern
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: My favorite part of the SM program is the incredibly extensive alumni network and the many resources for Kinesiology students.
Trinity Tupper
Hometown: Eaton Rapids, MI
Major/Minor: Sport Management '26, Education minor
Office Hours (FA25):
Tues/Thurs: 10-11 a.m.
Main career interests: High Education, Finance
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs: University of Michigan Golf Course
Past internships/jobs:
- Operation & Event Management Intern for University of Michigan Athletics
- Sport Management Team Advisor for the National Student Leadership Conference
- Gameday Operations Intern for AFC Ann Arbor
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The connection that I have made through the program and the amazing people I have been able to make friends with.
Lia Vettraino
Hometown: Rochester, MI
Sport Management, Economics Minor
Office Hours (FA25):
Tues/Thurs, 9-10 a.m.
Main Career Interests: Community Relations
Student Org Affiliations:
Current Internship/Jobs: Head Fan Experience and Game Presentation Intern @ Michigan Athletics
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Corporate Social Responsibility Intern @ Milwaukee Bucks
- Marketing Operations Intern @ USA Hockey NTDP
- Court Operations Intern @ Cincinnati Open
- Intern in the Office of the President @ United Shore Professional Baseball League
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program: I really enjoy how our course-work ties into real-world applications, especially the opportunities we get to present our work to people in the industry.
Carter Jurcisin
Hometown: Northville, MI
Major/Minor: Sport Management, Minor in Food and the Environment
Office Hours (W26) Tuesday, 3-5 p.m.
Main career interests: Marketing, Military
Student Org Affiliations:
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Fan Experience Intern
- Michigan Athletics Dashboard Operator
Past Internship/Jobs:
- MSBC 14 Intern
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program: My favorite part of the SM program is the community, as well as all the opportunities you can take advantage of.