Sales, Promotions, Marketing, Ticket Operations, Accounting, Publicity, Concessions, Media Relations, Community Relations, Broadcasting, equipment management,

The Copperheads operate in a manner consistent with the finest professional sports franchises, albeit on a scaled-down basis.

Since its inception in 2001, the Copperheads have enjoyed a strong relationship with Ohio University’s Center for Sports Administration graduate degree program – an obvious good fit. Each year since, new alliances have been developed to where we now work with students in the Sports Sciences, Consumer Sciences, Athletic Training, The Sales Centre, Marketing Department, School of Accountancy, Management Information Systems Department and the School of Journalism. Additional relationships have been recently developed with the School of Media Arts and Studies (formerly the School of Telecommunications), School of Theater, School of Visual Communication and the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Working with the above departments, schools and colleges, the Copperheads routinely accommodate graduate assistantships, internships, practica, and independent study from Ohio University undergraduate and graduate students. Community volunteers are also encouraged. We also welcome the participation of students from other institutions and can provide the quality guidance that any program might require.

Various staff groups work year-round to plan and execute. Creativity is encouraged and many who have ideas are often asked to also implement them under the watchful eye of experienced professionals.

Experiential opportunities exist in nearly every area of our organization including:

· Sponsorship Sales & Client Relations

· Season Ticket Sales, Group Ticket Sales and Ticket Operations

· Marketing, Promotion, Public Relations and Community Outreach

· Media Relations, Publicity, Graphic Design & Print Materials Production, Statistics, Photography, Broadcast & Print Coverage and Website Operations

· Facility Management, Game Day Operations, Team Equipment Management

· Concessions Operations and Merchandise Sales

· Teams Needs Liaison (local housing, food, away games transportation & accommodations and player employment)

· General Management, Business Operations, Financial Management and Accounting

Often each staffer’s need is unique. To learn how the Copperheads can help you and

If you would like to become involved with the Copperheads with an internship, praticum or independent study, we would suggest you contact the internship coordinator for your area of study.

If you would like to learn more, contact info@copperheadbaseball.com.

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At Ohio University, the individuals below can provide you with some additional information:

College of Health & Human Services

School of Recreation & Sports Sciences

Sport Management (undergrad students)

Sports Administration & Facility Management (graduate students)

David Ridpath 740-593-9496 ridpath@ohio.edu

Aaron Wright 740-593-4650 wrighta@ohio.edu

Athletic Training

Chad Starkey 740-593-1217 starkeyc@ohio.edu

School of Human & Consumer Sciences [merchandising, concessions]