Mission: SMTSU strives to complement the coursework of students through a four-pronged approach: sport industry education, networking, professional development, and personal development.
Initiatives: SMTSU and its members engage in profound, meaningful endeavors to further enhance its mission and give back to both the sports business and surrounding Philadelphia communities. Current initatives include:
- General Body Meetings
- A coming together of SMTSU members to discuss anything and everything in sports. Some meetings include guest speakers, while others are centralized around development activities.
- The Sports Complex (TSC)
- This! SMTSU's blog, designed to share student opinions and coursework on various facets of the sports industry. Click here for more information on TSC.
- The Sports Industry Ambassadors Program (SIAP)
- Created to give back to the local Philadelphia community, SIAP bridges the gap between learning and teaching. The program has Drexel students go in local Philadelphia middle and high schools to present on working in sports as a potential career choice.
- Major Events
- On a termly basis, SMTSU holds large events to further promote its mission. Past guests include representatives from:
- ESPN
- Turnkey Sports and Entertainment
- Drexel Athletics
- NFL Films
- National Football Post
- Philadelphia Eagles
Leadership: Entirely student run, SMTSU is led by a core group of student officers and a Faculty Advisor.
President & Founder - Kevin Giordano
A New Jersey native, Kevin Giordano is a Senior in the Sport Management program at Drexel University. His entry into the sports industry began while still in high school and includes stops at Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer (MLS), and Nelligan Sports Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania/the Penn Relays. Currently, Kevin is on the marketing team at Two Affix, specializing in Business Development. At Two Affix, he is responsible for professional athlete brand development and athlete endorsements.
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Faculty Adviser