Get in the Game

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It’s been a whirlwind last few weeks with conferences and events in Maryland and beyond. Award(s) were won, old colleagues reconnected, and new connections made. A few highlights include: The Maryland Sports Commission being honored with the Sports Events & Tourism Association 2024 Destination Branding & Marketing Campaign of the Year award, at this year’s 4S Summit in Chattanooga, Tennessee. TEAM Maryland partner Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County will host this conference in 2025. Partnering with the 2024 Get in the Game Conference in Baltimore. Maryland Sports Commission & Maryland Stadium Authority hosted the conference attendees - undergrad and graduate students from HBCUs - for the banquet portion of the event, which included and on-field visit to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. TEAM Maryland partner - Visit Baltimore . Attending the 2024 Maryland Tourism Colaition’s Tourism and Travel Summit in Harford County, Maryland - hosted by TEAM Maryland partner Visit Harford. Meeting (and personally welcoming) University of Maryland Baltimore County new Athletics Director Tiffany D. Tucker, M.S. to Retriever Nation!! There are so many people to acknowledge and thank, but I’m afraid I’ll leave someone out… and I do not want to overlook ANYONE!! These experiences are because of all of you - if you had any part of these past couple weeks (and the months that went into planning and executing these successes), please drop a HERE in the comments (or don’t if you’d rather not be recognized, that’s fine too). But please don’t be shy…. (**The significance of HERE goes along with Baltimore Orioles lore/ fandom… the old Memorial Stadium… and one of the Birds most famous players. Bonus points if you get the reference, you can drop that in the comments as well!!***).

This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Get in the Game Sports Business Career Conference in Baltimore! I’m incredibly thankful to Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management for providing me and my fellow Owls with such valuable networking opportunities and industry exposure. It was inspiring to learn from a diverse range of professionals across the sports industry and to be able to represent Temple University in this type of event!

What a fantastic weekend at the Get in the Game Conference! Proud of this Golf Galaxy team for going above and beyond to grow the game and further our continued efforts for inclusivity. Big thank yous to Andrea Lattimore and Jasmin Cunningham, PGA from Acushnet Company for the partnership! Can’t wait to team up again! #golfgalaxy #dsglife #pga

This past weekend, I had the pleasure to attend the second annual Get in the Game conference in Baltimore, Maryland. This was a great experience and an overall great weekend. I got the opportunity to meet so many great people such as, Phil Le, Brian Morrison, MPS, Miranda Mishleau Parisa K., Emily Nee Rich Jones, MS, PGA, Kristin Rutter, Lauren Ware, Aisha M. Quinones, Denise Katz, Adriana C. & Andrea Lattimore. Through meeting all of these wonderful individuals, I was able to gain so much knowledge about their respective industries and companies. I was also able to learn about many different internships, and full-time career opportunities. None of this would’ve been possible without the amazing people at get in the game. I would like to thank them for hosting such a wonderful event this weekend and I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of it.

Another Get in the Game conference in the books! I am very proud of those who attended the event. You all represented with style and grace and certainly created opportunities for yourselves. The feedback from employers about your ability to “show up” was immense. Now, let’s crush those interviews and take your place in the roles and organizations!

This year's Get in the Game conference was nothing short of extraordinary. The sessions were incredibly informative, shedding light on the many layers of the sports industry, including the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the wheels turning. I walked away not only with a wealth of knowledge but also with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has empowered me and shared invaluable advice throughout my career journey. The wisdom and support I've received will undoubtedly stick with me for a lifetime. A huge thank you to all the organizers, speakers, and attendees for making this event so impactful. Your dedication to empowering HBCU students and opening doors in sports is truly inspiring. This experience has left an unforgettable mark, and I'm excited to take these lessons forward in my career. Here's to continued growth and opportunity! Angela J. Sikes, MBA Sean Damian Tucker Miranda Mishleau Emily Nee Phil Le Reuneshia Williams, PMP Denise Katz Andrea Lattimore

This past weekend, from November 8-10th, I had the opportunity to attend the Get in the Game sports conference in my hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. This experience was completely enriching and empowering for HBCU students like myself looking to break into the sports and entertainment industry. On friday, I had the pleasure to visit the headquarters of a brand i’m all to familiar with,Under Armour, on behalf of Jeffrey Oguamanam. This tour was exciting and informative as I had the opportunity to speed network with some of Under Armour established professionals within the company. The rest of the weekend included career panels, expos, networking sessions, Baltimore Orioles stadium tour, and an opening for me to curate long term connections with others who share my similar passions. Thank you to Neil Schwartz and Yussuf Khan for your groundwork and involvement in this motivating event. I would also like to thank my professor, Jason Perry for guiding me to participate in this unique experience i’ll never forget! #Blackwomeninsports #GITG #Sports #HBCUstudent

Get In The Game Conference This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Get in the Game Conference in Baltimore. It was great to attend the different panel sessions and to interact with peers from different universities and to connect with fellow Owls. Besides attending the sessions, we also had the opportunity to visit the Baltimore Orioles Stadium and to network with various sports industry professionals. Many thanks to Neil Schwartz and Yussuf Khan for organizing this event and special thanks to Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management for providing these opportunities!

Nice highlight of Jeffrey Wright’s experience, who was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers as their sponsored attendeed for this year’s event. Thanks to Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University for the write up, and good luck to Jeffrey on wherever his future may take him! #gitg2024 https://lnkd.in/gVUzG9Tf