Achieve Your Sports Career Goals
Point Park University's Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management (SAEM) degree program is distinctive because of its walking distance to so many iconic sports franchises including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Strong NCAA organizations are located nearby as well.
Point Park alumni work for the many sports organizations surrounding our campus, and our faculty, such as Robert Derda, M.S., bring extensive sports industry experience to the classroom. These advantages translate into networking and shadowing opportunities, industry experts in the classroom, internships and jobs.
Our sports focus within the SAEM program will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the business side of the sports industry, as well as meaningful connections that will enable you to build your network of sports professionals.
Point Park Pittsburgh Penguins Sales Team
Learn about Kate Painter's recent success on the Point Park University Pittsburgh Penguins Sales Team:
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Point Park's team enjoyed a ride on the Fanboni at a Pittsburgh Penguins game this season in recognition of their sales efforts:
Point Park's team was previously recognized during a game by alumna Celina Pompeani Mathison.
Video courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Point Park Cavs Sales Team
The Point Park University CAVS Student Sales Team was honored on court before a Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game.
Video courtesy of the Cleveland Cavaliers
SAEM Alumni Working in Sports
Our SAEM alumni working in the sports management field include:
- Kaelyn Adams, inside sales representative, Brooklyn Nets
- Hayley Adams, social media coordinator, RCX Sports - NFL Flag Football
- Kyle Anderson, account executive, Erie Seawolves
- Robelin Bautista, minor league pitching coach, Toronto Blue Jays
- Trey Bubin, international department specialist, Villarreal CF
- Chance Callahan, membership services representative, Washington Commanders
- Dana Drewniak, senior group events specialist, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Greg Fedor, director of member services, Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
- Miranda Ferguson, corporate hospitality manager, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- Mariah Gigler, external events manager, PNC Park
- Julia Hester, manager, premium activation and events, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Justin Joyce, director of fan services, Pitt Athletics
- Nicole Lakovic, membership services representative, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Brendan McKnight, fan service coordinator, Learfield – Pitt Athletics
- Michael Mitchell, manager, group sales and arena events, Monumental Sports
- Rebekah Mohrmann, social media specialist, McLaren Racing
- Carlos Polanco, baseball operations analyst, Cincinnati Reds
- Julio Sepúlveda, coordinator of coaching & player development, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Jake Sommers, partnership development specialist, P3R
- Olivia Stawovy, group sales representative, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Erik Stouter, account executive, Washington Wild Things
- Jared Topping, group sales specialist, Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Matt Uzar, senior coordinator, event production and hospitality, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Cassandra Wangler, membership services representative, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Madison Winger, team member experience coordinator, MetLife Stadium
Sports Business Camp at Point Park University
Point Park's Sports Business Camp, offered to high school students in the summer, provides three days of learning about exciting careers working for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, Riverhounds and more. Sports Business Camp is sponsored by Brentwood Bank. Learn more about Pre-College and Summer Programs at Point Park.