Last year’s experiential learning trip participants at Super Bowl LVII
Twelve School of Business sport management students will embark on an experiential learning trip from Feb. 6-13, leading up to and following Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, on Feb. 11.
The students – Kyle Boettner ’24, Dylan Bly ’24, Amanda Dasher ’27, Tyler Garr ’26, William Gronlund ’26, Skyler Hill ’24, Drake Keckley ’25, Kara Mondrone ’25, Vincent Moore Jr. ’25, Isabelle Schultz ’25, Aaron Sustrick ’24, and Erin Talko ’26 – will join Associate Professor of Sport Management David Eyl, J.D., and Department Chair for Sport & Entertainment Brian Wigley, Ed.D., for this hands-on experiential learning opportunity.
On Saturday, Feb. 10, the students will work throughout the day at the NFL Fan Experience. Additionally, on Sunday, Feb. 11, they will gain valuable work experience at the On Location/NFL VIP Pre-Game Parties in the morning and afternoon leading up to the Super Bowl.
Patrick Maneval ’23 (left) worked the NFL Experience at Super Bowl LVII.
In addition to working for the NFL, the students will meet with several sports industry professionals and organizations to gain insights into the sports management industry. These include meetings and site visits with the Las Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Athletics, Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), Professional Bull Riders (PBR), and the Las Vegas Stadium Authority.
Dr. Wigley expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity.
This is a remarkable chance for our students. Not only will they work directly with the NFL, but they will also enhance their resumes. They will also get the chance to network, make valuable contacts, and acquire real-world knowledge about running sporting events, an experience they wouldn’t otherwise obtain.”
Dr. Brian Wigley, Department Chair for Sport & Entertainment, School of Business
Check out the Super Bowl LVII Experience wrap-up video to hear why students from last year’s trip felt the experiential learning experience was so valuable to them.
You always hear about networking but to actually to hear from people who have been successful in the industry was really beneficial.”
Janelle Anderson ’25, BBA/sport management concentration, who worked last year’s trip to Super Bowl LVII
To learn more about Shenandoah University’s sport management program, visit su.edu/business.
