Current students are gaining valuable work experience through internships and guided field experience. Recent UISRM graduates are entering the sport and recreation industries with internships and full-time employment. Alumni are advancing toward their dream jobs. Recent achievements of UISRM students, alumni, and faculty that the program is aware of are below.

If you have an accomplishment or news that you would like to share, please notify the UISRM Newsletter Committee by emailing Alex Voss at alex-voss@uiowa.edu.

Camp Courageous Guided Field Experience

Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the Camp Courageous practicum! This course is offered during the winter session in collaboration with the Therapeutic Recreation program and the Disability Studies Certificate, both in the Health, Sport, and Human Physiology Department. 

• UISRM Students: William Behls, Kayin Belizaire, Anna Berryman, Drew Bigelbach, Charlie Bowen, Grace Burns, Eleanor Campbell, Andrew Chavez, Owen De Lauriea, Thomas DiBrizzi, Nathan Dierickx, Macy Dockendorf, Breckin Downey, Kolton Fangmann, Lila Guilday, Reese Harris, Storm Hoadley, Ella Johnson, Leighton Jones, Hayden Krause, Jackson Lamboley, Carson Leonard, Ryan Lynch, Angelina Mazza, John McGowan, Allison Mourlam, Sidney Nash, Patrick Neary, Tavien Neipert, Joshua Pelzer, Sarah Petani, Lily Rennick, Hannah Ruby, Ryan Brady, Madigan Schmidt, Robert Schmitz, Joshua Stefans, Connor Taylor, Katelyn Whyte, and CJ Yeager.
• HSHP Students: Sofie Brotherton, Meghan Ehlers, and Anna Lauer.

See highlights from the experience via the video above.

Fans First Guided Field Experience

Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the Fans First practicum and provided excellent guest services and event management at a variety of local events! 

• Alissa Bibeault, Drew Bigelbach, Charlie Bowen, Connor Boyd, Sani Brewer-Wimes, Andrew Chavez, William DeSmet, Kolton Fangmann, Daniel Fleming, Evan Fowler, Suazzie Huffins, Phoebe Loth, Tavien Neipert, Joshua Pelzer, Ella Raef, Jacob Roseboom, Ethan Symmonds, Isaac Vetter, Brent Whene, and CJ Yeager.

This group worked over 1,600 hours with Hawkeye Athletics. The events included Field Hockey, Football, Fry-Fest, Men’s Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball and Swimming. Students delivered exceptional customer service through activities such as driving golf cart shuttles, setting up concession stand stanchions, answering fan questions, and providing support to the event management staff through other operational tasks.

Check out highlights from the final game via a Facebook Reel created by Suazzie Huffins, Phoebe Loth, and Ella Raef.

UISRM Agency Guided Field Experience 

Congratulations to each of the students who successfully completed the UISRM Agency practicum and provided innovative solutions to a range of sport and recreation industry partners! 

• Kayin Belizaire, Ryan Cassidy, Brooklyn Cupples, Jordan Dawson, Austin Dell, Emily Erb, Aaron Graves, Storm Hoadley, Terrick Johnson, Eugene Kim, Hayden Krause, Zachary Lapeire, Kylee Logan, John McGowan, Kenny Michaels, Marc Morrison, Logan Mowery, Cade Mozell, Ella O’Brien, Kyle Parco, Carlee Rochford, Anna Sandvold, Aidan Schrader, Miranda Schulte, Elle Sebek, Dean Sequeira, Karson Sharar, Joseph Skaja, Gabrielle Steinhoff, Wyatt Streeby, Julius Thukral, Joseph Tucker, and Anna Waterman.

Each UISRM Agency Associate worked with Leveling the Fields, a non-profit based in South Carolina to prepare elementary-age girls for leadership positions through sport. Groups of Associates provided recommendations on curriculum, program assessment, and organizational growth. The ongoing relationship with the Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course program included a campus visit (picture above) and interaction with multiple departments between academics, UI Housing & Dining, and UI Athletics. Strategy-focused projects and recommendations were also provided for the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Championship and the Iowa Heartlanders.

• Katie Letz (ex. BS 2028) accepted the position of Junior Sales Associate Intern with the Milwaukee Bucks.
• Jordan Vander Luitgaren (ex. BS 2028) accepted the position of Promotions Intern with the Kane County Cougars.
• Cael Coob (UISRM minor 2025, ex. MA 2026), Emma Kay (BS 2025, ex. MA 2026), Maisy Johnson (UISRM minor 2025, ex. MA 2026), and Ila Nimfero (ex. MA 2026) competed in the National Sports Forum Case Cup Competition in St. Louis.
• Rachel Eddy (ex. BS 2026) accepted a promotion to Facility Supervisor at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex.
• Joe Korpalski (ex. BS 2026) accepted the position of Inside Sales Representative with the Washington Nationals.
• Mattie Moats-Carr (ex. BS 2026) accepted a full-time position with the Iowa Sports Foundation after graduation.
• Ethan Stout (ex. BS 2026) accepted the position of Membership Associate with the Atlanta Hawks.
• Sydni Powell (MA 2026) joined two Iowa College of Law students to form a team that competed in the 4^th Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition co-hosted by Iowa’s College of Law and the UISRM program. During the competition, teams received a case file that was inspired by the facts from the Michigan Football sign-stealing scandal, and they wrote legal briefs and participated in mock NCAA infractions hearings before college sports lawyers and executives serving as judges. Sydni’s team won both of their mock hearings, and their legal brief tied for fifth place out of 27 teams in the competition.

• Max Baum (BS 2025, ex. MA 2027) accepted a Ticket Sales and Service internship with the Hartford Athletic.
• Matt Blacklaw (BS 2025) accepted the position of Coordinator, Fan Experience with the Chicago Steel.
• Elly Crider (BS 2025) accepted the position of Event Coordinator with RCX Sports.
• Patrick Fulgaro (UISRM minor 2025) accepted the position of Sports Instructor at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.
• Kyren Rudolph (MA 2025, pictured right) accepted the position of Graphic Designer with the Memphis Redbirds.
• Anna Sandvold (BS 2025) accepted the position of Inside Sales Representative with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
• Brendan Cooperider (2024) accepted the position of Assistant Director of Compliance at Liberty University.
• Evan Schuster (UISRM minor 2024) accepted the position of United States National Teams Operations Intern with USA Football.
• Lane Sobieski (MA 2024) accepted the position of Sports Operations & Facilities Coordinator with the City of Independence.
• Erin Souter (2024) accepted a promotion to Event Operations Supervisor with the Chicago Cubs.
• Grace Clouser (UISRM minor 2023, MA 2024) accepted the position of Coordinator of Internal Operations with Women Leaders in Sports.
• Avery Martensen (BS 2023) accepted a promotion to Director of Corporate Partnerships with the Iowa Heartlanders.

• Isabel Martinez (2023) accepted the position of Inside Sales Associate with the Chicago White Sox.
• Cody Parrish (BS 2023) was promoted to Senior Account Executive, Group Sales with NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway.
• Chris Evans (BS 2022, pictured right) accepted a new position of Account Executive of Season Ticket Sales with LAFC.
• Daiya Katsu (BS 2022) accepted the position of Management Team Member with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
• Marcelina Marvelli (BS 2022) accepted the position of Sales Representative – Colorado with Musco Sports Lighting.
• Maddie McCarron (BS 2022) accepted the position of Manager, Social Strategy (Sports) with Sinclair, Inc.
• Hannah McCreight (UISRM minor 2022) accepted a promotion to Social Media Manager with Two Circles.
• Blake Roseberry (BS 2022) accepted a position as an events professional with Xtream Arena and Oak View Group.
• Zak Alqady (BS 2021) accepted the position of Equipment Manager with Fort Lauderdale United FC.
• Olivia Eiken (BS 2021) accepted the position of Senior Design & Development Director at Cohera.
• Natalie Iacopetti (BS 2021) accepted the position of Operations Manager with College Coaches Skills Camp LLC.
• Tanner Natzke (BS 2021) accepted the new position of Manager, Partnerships with Tepper Sports & Entertainment.
• Tony Storniolo (BS 2021, MA 2022) accepted the position of NIL Football Advisor with Second Wind Pro.
• IV West (BS 2021) accepted the position of Sales Development Representative with ASCM.

• Nate Hoepker (BS 2019, pictured right) accepted the position of Event Manager at Target Center.
• Jake Stone (BS 2019) accepted the position of Manager, Staff Development for the Washington Nationals.
• Tina Cardamone (2018) accepted the position of Coordinator, Host City Volunteer – Philadelphia with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Mackenzie Thomas (BS 2017) accepted a promotion to Vice President, Sales & Operations with the Chicago Dogs.
• Andrew Abate (BS 2014) accepted a promotion to Manager of Ticket Operations and Special Events with the Chicago White Sox.
• Clayton Grandquist (UISRM Advisory Board Member, UI BBA 2013) accepted a promotion to Director of Ticket Operations with the Iowa Cubs.
• Patrick Sojka (MA 2012) accepted the position of Executive Director, Athletics Annual Giving Programs & Donor Engagement with the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.