Bucks Go Pro Interns Suggest Department Enhancements
7/18/2024 11:30:00 AM | General
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Interns participating in the 2024 Ohio State Athletics Bucks Go Pro 1.0 program made presentations to athletics department staff Thursday offering suggestions and enhancements to both new and existing programs and processes.
There were seven presentations with about 40 athletes from the 2024 Bucks Go Pro 1.0 summer internship program.
The Eugene D. Smith Leadership Institute's most tenured program, the Bucks Go Pro 1.0 Internship Program runs eight weeks over the summer and allows student-athletes the opportunity to gain important hands-on professional experience. The program incorporates an educational curriculum focused on areas such as networking, leadership and personal finance.
Bucks Go Pro 1.0 – 2024 Group Projects
OHIO STATE LICENSING COLLABORATION
Interns: Natalie Garcia (Wexner Medical Center, Marketing), Emily Barker (Wexner Medical Center, East Hospital), Sanna Peterson (LiFESports- Coach Beyond), Luke Montgomery (Trademark & Licensing), Lucas Lane (LiFESports), Sophia Gustafson (SASSO)
Group Leader: Anna Vonderhaar
This group presented three new licensing opportunities. We believe these opportunities will boost university publicity, engage fans and students, and enhance the atmosphere on campus. We presented a licensed porta potty idea, a more formal take on walk-in attire, and a replacement for the now lapsed McDonald's license.
STUDENT-ATHLETE STORYTELLING
Interns: Giovanna Robson (Office of the CIO), Joy Dunne (LiFEsports), Mallory Gregory (Athletic Communications), Annie Krusinski (Human Performance Collaborative), Avin Rai (Camps), Joshua Padilla (Athletic Compliance)
Group Leader: Bri Gazmarian
Scarlet Stories is a dynamic and engaging platform that brings the inspiring stories of Ohio State University athletes to life. By combining interactive interviews, captivating visuals, and personal anecdotes, we aim to showcase the unique personalities and journeys of our student-athletes. Our goal is to create a space where fans can connect with athletes beyond the game while understanding their motivations and challenges. Through this platform, we aspire to foster a deeper sense of community and pride within the Ohio State University family.
STUDENT-ATHLETE END OF YEAR CELEBRATION
Interns: Eloise Brandewie (Eugene D. Smith Leadership Institute), Molly Pritchard (Human Resources), Evan Blazer (Blackwell), Chase Davenport-Mills (Affinity, Nike Partnerships), Brooke Vinson (Development)
Group Leader: Kate Reymann
We are planning an end of the year celebration named "Scarlet and Victory Gala." It will be dedicated to student-athletes for all the hard work and dedication they put into their craft. Differing from the Scholar-Athlete Awards, this event will be athletic-based with lighthearted awards. There will be one hour of appetizers and the awards will follow. The attire is formal, so dress nice!
RECRUITING UPDATES & MATERIALS FOR ALL SPORTS
Interns: Mia Tuman (Center for Innovation Strategies), Molly Youngblood (Marketing), Amanda Schlueter (Camps), Liam Shaughnessy (Athletic Training)
Group Leaders: Caitlin Insana, Alex Penrose & Bri Gazmarian
Our group has been tasked with the topic of recruiting within the Ohio State Athletics Department and helping to guide the creative department's approach on revamping the materials used for the recruitment process. We all looked back throughout our recruiting visits, reflected on aspects that we loved and pieces that we thought could use fixing. Our team reached out to other student-athletes at Ohio State and asked them to explain parts of their recruitment journey they liked and for areas of improvement. We hope to help create a high-achieving and more personalized recruitment process for all incoming student athletes at The Ohio State University.
CAMPUS CONVENTIONS SERVICE UNIT
Interns: Ben Putnam (Business Office), Lauren Clippard (Affinity, Nike Partnerships), Delaney Harlan (Affinity, BESP), Garrett Haas (Sport Administration), Michelle Mazzara (Wexner Medical Center, Sport Medicine), Lily Danner (Athletic Training)
Group Leader: Molly Richard
Ohio State is a prestigious university and institution with many venues available for hosting events. However, it currently lacks a single cohesive resource for potential clients to access. To address this, our goal was to create a well-organized, comprehensive platform that simplifies the process and makes Ohio State more accessible to conferences, events and meetings of all sizes. The Campus Visitor's Bureau would increase revenue and traffic into the University and brand Ohio State as a notable event space within Columbus. The group worked diligently to develop a vision of a highly-functional and efficient Visitor's Bureau for a wide range of events.
NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS
Interns: Ava Bramblett (Wexner Medical, Neurology), Caden Davis (Affinity, Nike Partnerships), Maisyn Rader (Wexner Medical, Strategy), Ellen Ford (Keenan Center), Darrien Furiness (Alumni Association), Lorenzo Mion (Wexner Medical Center, Information Technology)
Group Leader: Brooke Shields
Our project seeks to boost student-athlete involvement in the NIL arena. Leveraging the growing advantages of NIL, our objective is to guide athletes toward success through workshops on personal branding, exercises to enhance brand engagement and student-led Q&A sessions. Our plan is designed to ensure equal participation for athletes across all sports. We are committed to enhancing existing programs while expanding resources, thereby enabling student-athletes to achieve their fullest potential in the NIL landscape.
TEAMWORKS
Interns: Mirann Gacioch (Event Management) Ella Wrobel (Digital Media), Michael Osinski (Ticket Office), Panagiota Charalampous (Ohio State Women's Basketball), Evan Fentress (Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer)
Group Leaders: Jerry Davis & Nikki Kaplan
Our team is pleased to present our project plan aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Teamworks App for all athletics teams at The Ohio State University. As the adoption of Teamworks continues to grow across campus, our objective has been to provide comprehensive insights into the app and its functionalities. Through a survey sent out to all student-athletes at Ohio State, we identified common challenges in the usage of the app. Working closely with the Teamworks Customer Success Manager, we have curated a variety of resources to enhance everyone's proficiency in using the app to its fullest potential, as it allows teams the opportunity to stay organized and competent in their communication channels.
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