Week 7 brought us up against Human Resources in Intercollegiate Athletics, which was a lot less HR and hiring policies and a lot more leadership within intercollegiate athletics.
Hearing the first hand experiences of how not only our instructors got started in the industry and worked their way up, but the stories of how all our guests did the same thing was refreshing. It was great to hear how many of them returned to sports after spending some time in other fields, as that's where I'm coming from. Spending four years in the advertising world made me realize that I wanted back into college sports, and knowing that it is possible to get a later start and still succeed was a great reassurance.
I also learned a lot about the decisions and challenges that face everyone at every level of an athletic department. I realized that athletics directors and people who work in athletics departments get put up against EVERYTHING under the sun. Being able to make sound, logical decisions quickly is a key characteristic that will lead to success in this field. The ability to have a cool head in stressful situations, to see the big picture, and to make the tough calls can only bode well for someone entering into this industry. I also learned that you've got to be willing to make those tough decisions. There are going to be choices and decisions that can be uncomfortable to make, but as an administrator you've got to make them regardless of how unpopular they may be. I'm excited to be challenged in this way. As I start my career with my internship, I'm ready to start my climb up the ladder.
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