Gopher Athletics Internship Program
University of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics - Internship Development Program
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, has an internship program for 2011-2012 in the areas of Athletic Communications, Audio/Visual, Creative Services, Event Management, Football, Strength and Conditioning, Golden Gopher Fund, Gopher Points, M Club, Facilities, Marketing, Programming, Ticket Office and Women's Basketball.
Gopher Athletics offers 25 NCAA sponsored Division I sports and participates in the Big Ten and WCHA conferences. The Department's mission reads: To serve as a window to the University in an environment of integrity and equity that enables student-athletes to achieve excellence in their academic and athletic pursuits. Gopher Athletics' vision is to be the model Division I program in the country and has adopted core values that guide decisions and behaviors in ongoing efforts to fulfill the mission and vision: (1) demonstrate a daily commitment to a culture of compliance, diversity, equity, and fiscal responsibility and (2) respect, value and recognize our people.
The Intercollegiate Athletic Department is committed to hiring a diverse staff and actively encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
All interns will be invited to participate in an on-going ICA intern development program.
For More Information/How to apply:
The Application Process for 2012-13 internship positions is now open! Click below for all the information:
For more information, please contact the 2011-2012 Internship Coordinator, Christine Clarke at ceclarke@umn.edu.
2011-12 Golden Gopher Interns
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Ana Balboa
 Marketing Coordinator
Monterrey, Mexico
University of Minnesota
B.S. Marketing &
B.S. Human Resources & Industrial Relations (2011)
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Ana joins the University of Minnesota’s Internship Development Program after spending four years as a member of the University’s Women’s Gymnastics team. In addition to her responsibilities as a student-athlete, Ana interned with the Athletic Marketing department as the Human Resources intern. In this role, Ana was responsible for staffing undergraduate interns for home events, and for planning professional development and team building activities for the interns. Upon completion of her internship, Ana plans to return to school to receive an M.B.A. or an M.S. in Human Resources and plans to continue to work in the sports industry.
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Michael Berg
Creative Services
Owatonna, Minn.
St. Mary's University
B.A. Graphic Design (2011)
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Michael joins the University of Minnesota from Seattle, Washington where he was the Graphic Design intern at the Borgen Project, a nonprofit organization focused on drawing attention to poverty reform. In this position, Michael was responsible for the Borgen Project brand in terms of advertising, graphic creation, and website development. Prior to the Borgen Project, Michael graduated from St. Mary’s University with a B.A. in Graphic Design. Upon completion of his internship, Michael plans to continue his career in the graphic design field, either with his own firm or with another team.
Shely joins the University of Minnesota from Youngstown State University where she served as Video Coordinator. There, Shely was responsible for all video exchange, the filming of practices and games, and game and practice set-up. Prior to her position with Youngstown State University, Shely was the Basketball Operations intern with the Detroit Shock and had the opportunity to work closely with Cheryl Reeve who now serves as Head Coach of the Minnesota Lynx. A graduate from The Ohio State University, Shely plans to become a women’s basketball coach.
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Jason Blank
TCF Bank Stadium Operations
New Hope, Minn.
Belmont University
B.A. Business Administration (2009)
Belmont University -
M.S.A. Sport Administration (2011)
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Jason joins the University of Minnesota from Belmont University, where he was the Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations. In this role, Jason was responsible for the facility set up for athletic events and for customer relations. In addition to his work at Belmont, Jason held a position as Game Operations Intern with the Nashville Predators and coordinated all presentation aspects of events and was a member of the game night promotions team. Upon completion of his internship, Jason would like to continue to work in athletic operations or game presentation at either the collegiate or professional level.
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Garrett Broom
Golden Gopher Fund - Annual Fund/Premium Seating
Flushing, Mich.
Siena Heights University
B.S. Business Administration (2006)
Weber International University
M.A. Business Administration (2011)
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Garrett joins the University of Minnesota from Weber International University, where he spent two years as a Graduate Assistant Soccer Coach and earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration. In addition to his work at Weber International, Garrett gained experience in marketing/development at Florida Atlantic University, volunteered at the ESPN Charleston Classic and has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for 7 years. Garrett was a 4-year letter winner as student-athlete on the Siena Heights Men’s Soccer team. Upon completion of his internship, Garrett plans to continue to work in intercollegiate athletics.
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Christine Clarke
Event Management
Weston, Conn.
University of Connecticut - B.A. Psychology & B.A. Sociology (2007)
University of Massachusetts
M.S. Sport Management (2011)
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Christine returns for a second year in the Event Management Department where she manages the events of five sport programs and assists with Big Ten and NCAA Championships. She joins the University of Minnesota from the University of Massachusetts where she received her M.S. in Sport Management. While at UMass, Christine served as Teaching Assistant for the History of Sport and Physical Activity and the Sociology of Sport. Prior to graduate school, she worked at the University of Connecticut as a Facilities and Operations Assistant. Upon completion of her internship, Christine plans to continue her career in intercollegiate athletics and aspires to become an athletic director.
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Javan Copley
Gopher Points
Shoreview, Minn.
Hamline University
B.A. Management (2011)
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Javan joins the University of Minnesota after spending four years as a member of Hamline University’s Men’s Track team. In addition to his responsibilities as a student-athlete, Javan interned with the Sports Information department where he assisted the Sports Information Director with headshot and photo editing, story writing, athletic events, and statistics for basketball and soccer. Upon completion of his internship, Javan plans to continue to work in collegiate athletics and aspires to be an athletic director.
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Ashley Deisting
Gopher Points
Buffalo, Minn.
University of Minnesota -
B.S. Sport Management (2011)
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Ashley joins the University of Minnesota’s Internship Development Program after spending four years as a member of the University’s Women’s Track & Field team. In addition to her responsibilities as a student-athlete, Ashley worked as a suite attendant at Target Field, officiated Basketball for the Minnesota State High School League, and worked facilities operations at Williams Arena. Last year, Ashley assisted in the coordination of “Friday Night at the Frozen Four” for the 2011 Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four held in St. Paul. Upon completion of her internship, Ashley plans to continue to work in intercollegiate athletics.
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Brian Grant
Williams Arena & Sports Pavilion Operations
Arden Hills, Minn.
University of Minnesota
B.S. Sport Management & B.A. Broadcast Journalism (2009)
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Brian returns for a second year as an Operations intern at Williams Arena and the Sports Pavilion. Prior to his current position, Brian spent the 2009 Major League Baseball season with the Minnesota Twins as the Broadcasting Intern and Production Assistant. In his role with the Twins, Brian was responsible for the complete broadcast production of Game 1 of the 2009 CLDS that was broadcast to over 80 stations over 5 states. Upon completion of his internship, Brian plans to return to baseball and hopes to acquire a position within operations at either the collegiate or professional level.
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Cory Hall
Athletic Communications
Guthrie Center, Iowa
Central College (Iowa)
B.S. Business Management & Marketing (2010)
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Cory joins the University of Minnesota from Appalachian State University, where he held a position as Sports Information Intern and worked as the primary contact for the Field Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams. Cory was responsible for coordinating interviews for television, radio and print media, generating game preview and postgame stories and game program features. Upon completion of his internship, Cory plans to obtain a position as an assistant director of sports information at the collegiate level and aspires to become an athletic director.
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Richard Hannigan Jr.
Programming
Minneapolis, Minn.
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
B.A. Web Design & Interactive Media (2011)
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Richard joins the University of Minnesota from, Multi-Media Graphics where he held a position as web developer. Prior to this position, he graduated from the Art Institutes International Minnesota where earned a B.A. in Web Design & Interactive Media.
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Donald Herbst
Ticket Office
Minnesota Lake, Minn.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.A. Sport Management (2011)
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Donald joins the University of Minnesota from the Minnesota Twins, where he was an assistant in the Ticket Office and took part in the inaugural season at Target Field. During his time with the Twins, Donald helped to sell 24,000 fall season equivalent ticket packages and helped to bring 3 million fans to Target Field. Prior to his position with the Twins, Donald spent three years as an assistant in the Ticket Office at Minnesota State University-Mankato where he received the 2011 MSU Sport Management Leadership Award. Upon completion of his internship, Donald plans to work in ticketing operations at the Division I level or in professional sports.
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Jill Heuer
Premium Services and Special Events
Sioux Falls, S.D.
University of Nebraska
B.S. Marketing (2009)
University of Alabama
M.S. Sport Management (2011)
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Jill joins the University of Minnesota from the University of Virginia where she served as Technical Coordinator for UVA Volleyball where she was responsible for assisting with travel preparation, and working with volleyball software to view and break down film for scouting reports. In addition, she interned with the UVA Marketing Department where she was responsible for preparing game scripts, and coordinating and executing in-game promotions. Prior to her positions with UVA, Jill spent 14 months at the University of Alabama where she served as Director of Volleyball Operations while she obtained her Masters Degree in Sport Management. In this role, she coordinated all daily team and program activities, prepared all team travel logistics, acted as Tournament Coordinator for home volleyball tournaments, acted as Event Coordinator for first-ever Alabama Volleyball Alumni Weekend, served as Camp Director for all summer camps, and managed all intradepartmental communication and scheduling. Jill received her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Nebraska in 2009 and worked as a student assistant to the Director of Volleyball Operations. Upon completion of her internship, Jill would like to continue to work in Development, working with annual giving and major gifts. She is also interested in serving as a Senior Women’s Administrator.
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Jana Hogenson
Gopher Points
Plymouth, Minn.
University of Minnesota
B.S. Sport Management (2012)
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Jana joins the University of Minnesota’s Internship Development Program after working as a Fan Relations student assistant in the Golden Gopher Ticket Office. Jana managed ticket operations for 2 ½ years and had the opportunity to work with Women’s Soccer, Women’s Gymnastics and assisted with Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving. Upon completion of her internship, Jana plans to work in development, hospitality or ticket operations at the collegiate level.
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Michael Levy
Athletic Communications
South Bend, Ind.
Northern Michigan University -
B.A. Electronic Journalism (2010)
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Michael joins the University of Minnesota from the American Junior Golf Association, where he served as the communications contact for six tournaments. Prior to that, Michael was an assistant in the Northern Michigan University Sports Information office where he was responsible for pregame and postgame stories, photography, announcing, and website management. While completing his undergraduate education at Northern Michigan, Michael was a four year letter winner with their football program. Upon completion of his internship, Michael plans to continue to work at the collegiate level in Athletic Communications.
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Quincy Lewis
Golden Gopher Fund - Major Gifts
Little Rock, Ark.
University of Minnesota
B.S. Environmental Students emp. on Educaton (2004)
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Quincy returns for a second year in the Golden Gopher Office (GGF) as a Major Gift intern, where he assist of Major Gift officers to secure gifts in the amount of twenty-five thousands or more for endowment, capital projects and coaches funds. Prior to joining the GGF staff played basketball professionally and aspires to be an athletic director.
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Michelle Maunu
Event Management
Esko, Minn.
University of Minnesota
B.S. Kinesiology (2009)
Master's Applied Kinesiology - Sport Management (2011)
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Michelle returns to the University of Minnesota from Bethel University where she was an Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach. She was the head defensive coach, assisted with recruiting responsibilities and game day operations and helped to develop and implement game strategies. Last year, Michelle helped coach the team to its first MIAC Championship game. She completed her M. Ed. In Applied Kinesiology from the U in 2011, and prior to her graduate education, she was a 4-year letter winner with the Minnesota Women’s Hockey program. In her role with the Event Management department, Michelle will be responsible for managing the events of Women’s Hockey and Men’s Gymnastics and assist with Big Ten and NCAA Championships. Upon completion of her internship, Michelle plans to obtain a full time position within intercollegiate athletics.
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Steve Moore
Mariucci/Ridder Arena/Baseline Tennis Center
Blaine, Minn.
University of Minnesota
B.S. Kinesiology & Coaching Minor (2008)
University of Minnesota
M.S. Sport Management (2009)
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Steve returns to the University of Minnesota from Bristlecone Fitness, where he was the Executive Manager of Training for two years. In this position, Steve was responsible for managing the day to day operations of the facility and training team. This included maintaining budgets, creating schedules, reviewing reports and giving lectures. He was charged with interviewing and hiring new employees and ran a variety of camps at the facility. Steve completed his B.S. in Kinesiology & Coaching from University of Minnesota in 2008 and graduated with M.S. in Sport Management in 2009. In addition to his studies, Steve was 4 year letter winner with the Golden Gopher Football team. Upon completion of his internship, Steve hopes to continue his career in athletics and aspires to become an athletic director.
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Dustin Perry
Strength & Conditioning - Football
Marcellus, Mich.
Western Michigan University
Physical Education (2009)
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Dustin joins the University of Minnesota from Fit 4 Austin, a private facility focused on developing athletic performance, where he was the head strength and condition coach. In addition to this position, Dustin worked as lead strength and conditioning coach for Josh Heupel’s 14th Foundation. In both of these roles, Dustin was responsible for developing programs. Upon completion of his internship, Dustin aspires to acquire a position as head strength and conditioning coach.
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Michael Roelker
Gopher Points
Loveland, Ohio
Shawnee State University
B.S. Sports Studies/B.S. Business Administration (2009)
West Virginia University
M.S. Sport Management (2011)
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Michael joins the University of Minnesota from West Virginia University, where he worked as a Graduate Assistant, taught a course in African Americans In Sports and also supported the Dean with research. Prior to his graduate work, Michael worked with Champions Baseball Academy for 11 years as a coach, hitting and catching instructor and marketing and sales assistant, and with the Western & Southern Open for one year as a facilities and logistics intern. In addition, he fulfilled his desire to work in professional baseball when he worked with the New York Mets as a minor league video intern. Upon completion of his internship, Michael plans to continue his career in intercollegiate athletics and aspires to become an athletic director while also volunteering as a baseball coach and instructor.
Tyler returns for a second year with the University of Minnesota athletic department after receiving his B.A. in the Spring of 2010. During his undergraduate career, Tyler worked at the College of Continuing Education Conference Center on the St. Paul campus. As the audio/visual technician, Tyler was in charge of training new students, and responsible for facility set up. When he left this role upon graduation, Tyler was the longest tenured student employee at the facility. Upon completion of his internship, Tyler plans to continue to work in the Audio/Visual event field, and he is confident that his current position will well prepare him for the next opportunity.
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Mike Sherels
Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Alumni Relations - Football
Rochester, Minn.
University of Minnesota -
B.S. Business Marketing Education (2007)
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Mike returns to the University of Minnesota after spending 3 years working as a Paraprofessional at a local high school where he also coached the football and strength teams. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007 with a degree in Business Marketing Education and was 4 year letter winner with the Golden Gopher Football team. In his current role, Mike is responsible for assisting Head Coach Jerry Kill, for alumni relations and for mentoring student-athletes. Upon completion of his internship, Mike plans to continue his career as an intercollegiate football coach.
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Lindsay Shutter
Golden Gopher Fund - Premium Seating & Special Events
St. Paul, Minn.
George Washington University
B.S. Sports Management & International Business (2010)
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Lindsay joins the University of Minnesota from George Washington University, where she studying Sports Management & International Business and interning with the NFL’s Washington Redskins. With the Redskins, Lindsay served in the Client Services and Marketing Department and worked with the corporate sponsor sales staff to activate sponsor contracts, to ensure marketing inventory and to execute all sponsor game day promotions. Upon completion of her internship, Lindsay plans to work as a marketing or account associate for a professional team or sports marketing agency.
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Melissa Vickers
Golden Gopher Fund - Annual Fund/Communications
Memphis, Tenn.
University of South Carolina
B.S. Sport & Entertainment Management (2010)
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Melissa joins the University of Minnesota from the University of South Carolina, where she was an intern in the athletic department’s Gamecock Club. There, Melissa worked with staff on stewardship events and donor services. In addition, Melissa served as the summer development intern with the Tiger Scholarship Fund at the University of Memphis. Upon completion of her internship, Melissa plans to enroll in graduate school.
Tony joins the University of Minnesota from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he was pursuing a degree in Recreation Management and worked as the graduate assistant for intramurals at UWL. Throughout his undergraduate career at MSU, Tony was the game presentation/operations/event management intern for athletics. He also held internship positions with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Vikings and National Sports Center. His responsibilities have included implementing marketing strategies, fulfilling sponsorships, and dealing with operational matters. Upon completion of his internship, Tony plans to complete his masters degree and hopes to become an athletic director at a Division I University or become the general manager of a professional sports team.
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Tyler Yearby
Position: Strength & Conditioning - Football
Hometown: Allen, Texas
College Education/Major:
Northeastern State University - B.S. Criminal Justice (2005)
University of Minnesota - M. Ed. Kinesiology (2011)
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Tyler joins the Internship Development Program after receiving his M Ed. In Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota in May. While obtaining his degree, Tyler interned with the Strength and Conditioning department and worked with the Golden Gopher Olympic sports teams. Prior to his arrival in Minnesota, Tyler spent three years working as a Fitness Manager and personal Trainer at 24 Hour Fitness in downtown San Francisco. In this position, Tyler was responsible for leading a team of 10 trainers to become the top producing club in San Francisco and 3rd in all of Northern California’s 24 Hour Fitness Clubs. Upon completion of his internship, Tyler plans to become a full-time strength coach.
