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Game-Day Security Research Update
“Worldstadium.com counts 1,804 sports facilities across the USA, in big cities and small towns, holding hundreds to more than 100,000 spectators” (USA Today, Brady 2009). Research teams from the Sport Management and Recreation Department at Springfield College, MA have continued to monitor game-day security practices since their groundbreaking research contributions in 2003. Click here for the whole story.
Athletic Business Magazine Spotlight
Research produced by the Springfield College Sport Management department was recently featured in the trade magazine Athletic Business. The article focused on stadiums as terrorism targets, and cites the work of Springfield College in evaluating stadium preparedness. Visit Athletic Business to read the entire article, and to find out how Springfield College is a leader in the field of Sport Management.Game Day Security
While security in stadiums and arenas has always been a top priority for event and facility managers, the horrific events of September 11, 2001 thrust this issue to the top of every athletic agenda.
Dr. Matthew Pantera, Chair of the Sport Management & Recreation Department, assembled a team to research this important issue. The research team's hard work and diligence culminated on February 27th when USA TODAY published the Game Day Security Operations Checklist as part of a cover story on sports and terrorism in both their print and online publications. Click here for the whole story.
The 16th Annual Weckwerth Lecture - Kevin Gilbride
Here in New England, people love their football. At Springfield College, it is no different. And despite what most Patriot fans think, the New York Giants have had an impact on both. Few have forgotten the amazing upset that took place at Super Bowl XVII, when the 13-6 Giants beat the undefeated New England Patriots. Here on campus, some fans are aware of a link between Springfield's historic football program and the offensive coordinator of the Giants. Although he is now the head coach of the St. Louis Rams, Steve Spagnuolo, a former wide receiver for the Pride in the 1970's, was able to defeat the fan base he was around so much as a student. Spagnuolo's former colleague, Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride, has his own past on Springfield gridiron. Click here for the whole story.
Outstanding Sport Management & Recreation Students
Attend Leadership Conference
| Two of our outstanding Sport Management & Recreation undergraduate students were selected from a pool of 500 applicants for The United States Olympic Committee F.L.A.M.E. leadership training program. Only 32 students were selected to attend this leadership conference and Olympic Ideals training program nationwide. (From left to right) Candido Diaz and Nate Harris epitomize how Springfield College is fulfilling its vision of educating students for leadership and service to humanity. |
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At the New Hall of Fame
Patriots Boston Globe Beat Writer Mike Reiss, former Sports Announcer for TV 7 in Boston Roy Reiss, Professor Matt Pantera, and his son Matt at the new "Hall of Fame at Patriots Place."
Matt Pantera with Nick Caserio at the New Hall of Fame
New England Patriots Player Personnel Director Nick Caserio and Professor Matt Pantera at a workshop at the new "Hall of Fame at Patriots Place."Veeck Inspires at 2006 Sport Management and Recreation Marketing Symposium
Fun is Good.
That is the Veeck family motto.
Loving life and taking calculated risks has propelled Mike Veeck to the top of the event management world. Veeck has resurrected many a struggling baseball franchise transforming them into nothing less than cash-creating dynamos with his innovative “people-first” philosophy on business. Visit this page to read about Mike Veeck's and the 2006 Sport Management and Recreation Marketing Symposium.
Mike Veeck, master marketing genius for Major League Baseball,
surrounded by several of the Sport Management & Recreation Students
at the Department's 2006 Marketing Symposium