Academics
Sport Management
Peer Facilitators
Sport Management Peer Facilitators assist new students with their transition to U-M and to cultivate a sense of connectedness to Sport Management, School of Kinesiology, and U-M. The facilitators engage in facilitating classroom discussions and outside-of-class workshops. Facilitation is a process in which a trained and experienced student plans, develops, and conducts structured and effective peer interactions that produce a clear result that is commonly understood and supported by all participants. SM Peer Facilitators are given the option to select academic credit or financial compensation for this experience. This position is approximately 5-10 hours per week. Applications open at the end of each semester.
Questions? Please contact your assigned peer facilitator or Doo Jae Park ([email protected]), coordinator of the Sport Management Peer Facilitators.
Caydence Bach
Orange County, CA
Sport Management '27
Office hours (W25):
Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm @ SKB Commons
Main career interests: Sport consulting and team operations
Student org affiliations:
- Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport and Entertainment (MWESE)
- Sport Business Association (SBA)
- Michigan Club Tennis
Current internships/jobs: Michigan Fan Experience & Game Presentation intern
Past internships/jobs:
- Los Angeles Sparks PR & Communications Intern
- Athelo Group Business Operations Intern
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I love the responsiveness of the alumni network and the tight-knit community within SM. Everyone is so supportive of each other and excited when any opportunity comes your way. We all want the best for each other and we all know that this is a small world business and we will one day be working with people in this program again!
Maeve Everett
Birmingham, MI
Sport Management ‘25, Ross Business minor
Office hours (W25):
Wednesdays 3-5pm
Main career interests: Brand marketing
Student org affiliations: Michigan Sport Consulting Group (MSCG), president
Current internships/jobs:
- UMich Football Communications intern
- Ross BCOM course, TA
Past internships/jobs:
- PepsiCo, summer marketing intern (Purchase, NY)
- Detroit Lions, Training Camp assistant (Detroit, MI)
- Wasserman, Account Management intern (Remote)
- Detroit City Football Club, Operations and Management intern (Detroit, MI)
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: My favorite part is the frequent opportunities that are offered. There are always new ways to gain valuable experience outside of the classroom and get involved in any area of the sports industry.
Mohammad Hamdan-Hashem
Canton, MI
Sport Management ‘26
Office hours (W25):
Tuesday & Thursday 1:30- 2:30pm @ SKB Commons
Main career interests: Legal and player representation
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs: N/A
Past internships/jobs:
- Programs intern, RISE
- Finance Co-Op, Yazaki North America
- Corporate Partnership intern, United Shore Professional Baseball League
- Public Relations intern, David Meltzer Enterprises
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The sense of community and being surrounded with like-minded and hardworking individuals.
Allison Hall
Montague, MI
Sport Management ‘25, Sustainability minor
Office hours (W25):
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11am @ SKB Commons
Main career interests: Integrating sustainability into sports; sustainable sport venues; sustainability consulting
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs:
- U-M Campus Sustainability intern
- U-M Athletics Sustainability Intern
Past internships/jobs: ADAC Sustainability Intern
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: My favorite part is the community and the access to so many resources that can help throughout your career.
Zach Jurcisin
Northville, MI
Sport Management ‘26, Entrepreneurship minor
Office hours (W25)
Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm
Main career interests: Corporate Partnerships, Organizational Strategy, and Civil Service
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs:
- U-M Athletic Department, Fan Experience, head intern
Past internships/jobs:
- University of Michigan Golf Course, pro shop & cart attendant
- Arrow Strategies, IT & BCBSM talent acquisition
- Detroit City FC, Match Day staff intern
- Northville High School, assistant varsity baseball coach
- D-BAT Detroit, Guest service representative
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program:
My favorite aspect is its tight-knit community that welcomes everyone with open arms. The program offers endless opportunities to gain valuable experience and build a strong foundation for success in the industry.
Chelsea Kearns
Ann Arbor, MI
Sport Management
Office hours (W25):
Friday 1:30-3:30pm @ SKB Commons
Main career interests: Sport policy & analytics
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs: Michigan Football: Video Department
Past internships/jobs: NASCAR: Event Management
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The opportunities to gain experience within organizations and the Michigan Athletics Department are incredible. It’s truly a program where you get out what you put in. I appreciate that there is always a chance to grow, learn, and capitalize on the diverse opportunities available here at Michigan.
Brynn Middlemiss
Huntington Woods, MI
Sport Management '25, Digital Studies minor
Office hours (W25):
Thursday and Friday 1:30-2:30pm @SKB Commons or Zoom
Main Career Interests: Media relations and/or digital marketing
Student org affiliations: student manager/videographer for Michigan Women’s Lacrosse
Current internships/jobs: N/A
Past internships/jobs:
- Sponsorship Activation intern at Dietz Sports & Entertainment (Farmington Hills, MI)
- Graphic Design & Web Development volunteer at AFC Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I love the sense of community among students in the program. I have made incredible friends and professional connections throughout my time here, and I now have an entire network I can reach out to moving forward after university life!
Jessica Pavey
Grand Rapids, MI
Sport Management ‘25, Ross Business minor
Office hours (W25):
Tuesday and Thursday, 12-1pm @ SKB Commons
Main career interests: Corporate partnerships and account management
Student org affiliations: Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport and Entertainment (MWESE), former co-president
Current internships/jobs: N/A
Past internships/jobs:
- Global sponsorship strategy & activation intern, United Airlines
- Corporate partnerships intern, Nashville Soccer Club
- Fan Experience intern, Michigan Athletics
- Game Day Promotions Team, West Michigan Whitecaps (MiLB)
- SM GoBlue Crew, Michigan Athletics
Favorite part of the U-M or SM Program: The tight-knit community within the SM Program! I especially love walking into my SM classes and being able to recognize all of my peers.
Bayley Sheinin
East Greenwich, RI
Sport Management '26
Office hours (W25):
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10-11am, SKB Commons
Main career interests: Sports agent
Student org affiliations:
- Sport Business Association (SBA)
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
- Michigan Sport Business Conference (MSBC), student-athlete ambassador
Current internships/jobs: None
Past internships/jobs:
- Taught tennis to actors for the movie Challengers
- Johnson’s Auto Service
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I have loved getting to know Sport Management peers with similar career ambitions and learning how their unique experiences have shaped their career paths. Also, the faculty provides an excellent community of support, offering valuable resources and guidance to students
Jack Tirsch
Pelham, NY
Sport Management ‘26, Minors: Business & Law, Justice, and Social Change
Office hours (W25):
Mondays 1-3pm @ SKB Commons
Main career interests: Corporate partnerships and organizational strategy
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs: Michigan Athletics, Fan Experience intern
Past internships/jobs:
- SponsorUnited, Sponsorship Scout intern
- U-M School of Kinesiology, Peer Advisor
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I love how excited and willing our alumni are to connect with current students.
Andrew Trepeck
Huntington Woods, MI
Sport Management ‘26
Office hours (W25)
Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm
Main career interests: Sports media/marketing
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs: N/A
Past internships/jobs:
- Dale Carnegie Training, graduate assistant
- Plum Hollow Country Club, tennis coach, assistant
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I love how the SM program offers countless opportunities for students to interact and engage with other students and faculty members at both a personal and professional level. At a university that is so large, it is amazing to have a smaller community where I feel I have been able to build strong relationships with others in the program.
Trinity Tupper
Eaton Rapids, MI
Sport Management '26, Education minor
Office hours (W25)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
Main career interests: Sport Management professor
Student org affiliations: Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport and Entertainment (MWESE)
Current internships/jobs: U-M Athletics, Event & Operations Management intern
Past internships/jobs: Association Football Club (AFC) Ann Arbor, intern
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The community and people that I have connected with and have made life-long relationships with. I also appreciate the amount of opportunities that I have been exposed to through the program.
Jacob Zacharia
Las Vegas, NV
Business Administration and Sport Management dual degree
Office hours (W25):
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm @ SKB Commons
Main career interests: Baseball operations
Student org affiliations:
Current internships/jobs:
- Incoming International Scouting Strategy Associate with the Milwaukee Brewers
- Peer Facilitator for SM 100
Past internships/jobs:
- NIL, Baseball intern, Wasserman
- Baseball Operations intern, New York Yankees
- Data and Scouting coordinator, Appalachian League
- Business Operations intern, Las Vegas Aviators
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I love the alumni network and the endless resources available in Sport Management.