Getting to Know You: Jaycob Kuhman
Jaycob Kuhman – Sport Management Undergraduate Student
Hometown: Kent, WA
Minors: Business Administration & Economics
What inspired you to pursue your degree?
What inspired me to pursue sport management is my love and passion to be involved with sports while still making a difference in people’s lives
Was pursuing this degree always your plan?
Pursuing this degree was not always my plan. I actually started out as a criminal justice major before switching to accounting, and then finally sport management.
What appeals to you most in this field?
What appeals to me most in this field is the ability to enjoy and look forward to going into work every day to be involved with something I love.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job after college is to work in the community outreach department of an NFL team. It would allow me to both be involved in the sport I love every day and make a difference in people’s lives, whether that just be a smile or a life-changing experience.
Have you had any experience in this area, such as an internship?
I have had the opportunities to work for ESPN’s College GameDay here in Pullman and for the NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando which provided me with great experience in the community outreach area.
Favorites:
Movie: Avengers: Infinity War
Sport: Football
Celebrity: Jessica Alba
Artist: J. Cole