RUBOS: Connecting Students to the Business of Sports

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               On April 11 in the Mountain View Room, the Regis University Business of Sports Club, led by Ethan Beaudoin and Marco Burciaga, held an event from 6-8 pm. They hosted three incredibly qualified individuals to discuss the logistics behind sports and production. With the right mindset and work ethic, they explain that you can succeed in the competitive and time-consuming fields of sports journalism, event operations and display systems.

               Casey Light, who is the general manager of Mile High Sports, discussed how he ended up in the occupation he is in. He played one year of college baseball before realizing that he wasn’t getting what he wanted out of it and transferred to receive his degree in English. He wanted to be an English teacher, but in searching for a career, he landed in sports radio. He said that he “listened to sports talk radio” while in the car and found an internship, which is what let him to where he is today.

               Eli Madden is the Director of Ticket Sales and Services for the Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse team. Madden went to the University of Minnesota and after graduating, he started an internship organizing snowmobile and ATV races. That internship gave him enough experiences to grow into event operations, which is how he partnered with the Colorado Mammoth and says he, “loves the business side of sports.”

               Tabor Chapman of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment played soccer for 18 years, and was very interested in sports and production. He dj’d for the Denver Nuggets before switching to display systems. Chapman explained that, “Everything I did growing up prepared me for this job.”

               The event an amazing opportunity for those who attended to get some important insight in the sports world and to get it firsthand from those who are most apart of that system! The Regis University Business of Sports Club hosts networking events throughout the school year to connect students to sports and business. Students who are interested in getting involved can contact Ethan Beaudoin at wbeaudoin@regis.edu.

Danny Rolander Staff Reporter

Let’s Get Down to Business – Sports Style

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               Do you have a passion for sports and business? Have you ever had the desire to pursue a career in sports, but don’t know how to get your foot in the door? Look no further than the RU Sports-Worthy | Business of Sports Club (RUBOS), at Regis University.

               The Business of Sports Club Program was launched this year at Regis University, with the objective of connecting Regis students who are in interested in the business of sports and sports management to professionals in the field in Colorado.

               This year, members have had the opportunity to attend several sport and entertainment networking events throughout Denver. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, Mile High Sports, and the Colorado Avalanche were just some of the top sports organizations and companies that the club has worked with. The students found these events to be incredible experiences.  The events gave the students the chance to mix, mingle and chat one-on-one with the companies’ executives and representatives that attended. Some of these discussions could lead to internships and open up career opportunities for the future.

               An objective for this club is to give Regis students the opportunity to connect with sports and entertainment industry professionals.  A long-term club goal is to put Regis on the map as a premier institution that can compete with other schools in the Denver area and throughout Colorado, by offering a sports management club. Club executives are looking into hosting sport and entertainment networking events on the Regis campus.  This would give Regis students, faculty and staff the opportunity to meet, chat and develop relationships with the sports industry pros, from the comfort of their own school.  It would also eliminate the burden of transportation to events and event fees.  

               There are big plans ahead for this club’s future, so be sure to stay tuned for all of the updates!  Together, we can help pave a path of success for the club, and help Regis make its mark with one of the top sports management club program in Colorado.

               This club is different than other clubs on campus given virtual style – the club doesn’t meet in person.  However, if you desire to work in the sports industry after reading this, or if you are simply interested in learning more about the Business of Sports club, please contact Ethan Beaudoin: wbeaudoin@regis.edu, for more details.

Ethan Beaudoin Staff Reporter