Washington State University is pleased to host the 2024 Pacific Northwest Student Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium
This year’s symposium speakers and workshops we will address the theme of Resilience.
THIS SYMPOSIUM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TO NETWORK, SHARE IDEAS, AND GAIN EXPERIENCE. THERE WILL BE STUDENT PRESENTATIONS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS AND MORE.
Alex Gang
Sport Fandom’s Contribution to Democracy: How Soccer Fans Socialize into Good Citizenship
Neoliberal ideologies are significantly shaping the landscape of modern professional sports. The trend towards commercialization appears inevitable for sports teams and their fan bases. Nevertheless, a growing movement advocates for collective ownership in soccer, championed by passionate fans committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and prosocial values. Alex travelled to the city of Hamburg, Germany, seeking to understand the intricate associational structures of soccer fan clubs that drive their members towards enhanced civic engagement and good citizenship.
Dr. Alex Gang is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at WSU’s College of Education. His research centers on identifying the prosocial outcomes of sports participation from the perspective of civic engagement. He aims to uncover sport’s potential to make positive contribution to democracy by analyzing the conditions and structures of sport organizations that facilitate broader civic participation among participants. His recent publications delve into the influence of soccer fan clubs in promoting good citizenship among their members and the positive social capital outcomes resulting from Olympic volunteerism. Alex’s greatest passion lies in soccer, a game that he has been involved in as a professional athlete, coach, and practitioner across Korea, Germany, and the United States.
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The College of Education Equity and Inclusion Committee will be holding space for the last time this semester for those interested in talking about equity. We know that some indicated they couldn’t make the previous meeting(s), so we are hoping you can join us for our last meeting of the semester, on May 1. If you are interested in this work, in whatever way, please feel free to join us from 11-12:30, via Zoom. We will hold flexible breakout spaces where people can talk about their research, teaching, and or interests around issues related to equity.
What: Community of Equity Oriented Practitioners
When: Monday, May 1, 11:00-12:30
Where: Zoom– Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93078855280?pwd=NU5SRDMrWUhqUWRiU1I2Q1p4Y2Vtdz09
Meeting ID: 930 7885 5280
Passcode: 840329
Date & Time: May 1, 2023 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Sex Education week makes cameo at Washington State University
By David Blehm
Graduate assistant Kelley Wilds, who also serves as a WSU ROAR program instructor, recently received funding from the organization SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change to coordinate an awareness event on WSU campus during the Sex Ed Week in Action.
Wilds will be hosting an event on Monday, February 13th in room 204 at the CUB. The event will include an evening of storytelling and raising awareness for inclusive sexuality education.
“The desired outcome of this event is to raise awareness for sexuality education that is inclusive to everyone,” Wilds said. “In addition to learning about sex education facts, this event will be interactive and allow for attendees to learn about other experiences with sex education.”
In collaboration with WSU ROAR and the LGBTQ+ Center, all WSU students are welcome to join this event to learn more about inclusive sex education and have the opportunity to share personal experiences with sex education while learning about other perspectives.
“By sharing our stories, we can change the narrative through awareness and empowerment,” Wilds said.
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Matthew (far right) with SABR Diamond Dollars Case Study baseball analytics competition teammates: from left, Alex Yano, Dante Ludlow, Reagan Stubb, and Matthew.
Name: Matthew Cho
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Year: 2021
Favorite sport: Baseball
What inspired you to study Sport Management?
I have always wanted to work in sports, and I figured this would be the best degree for me. At the end of the day, sports are a business, and I felt that learning as much information about the behind-the-scenes would be beneficial.
What advice do you have for incoming students pursuing this degree?
Something I have always struggled with was creating connections and maintaining them. You never know who can help you in the future so make sure to never burn bridges!
Tell us about your extracurricular activities while at WSU!
I was an assistant coach for the Colfax High School baseball team and helped during the Palouse Summer Series in baseball.
In 2019, you were part of a team that participated in a baseball analytics case study competition. What was the experience like?
This was an eye-opening experience for me. Not only did I represent WSU, but some of the top analytical minds in baseball minds were there and I listened to them speak. It was very humbling and a great learning experience. It helped me realized that just knowing the numbers isn’t enough.
If you could witness any event—past, present, or future—what would it be? Why?
It’s tough to choose but I would probably go back to Game 5 of the 1995 American League Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees. This game saved baseball in Seattle, and I would have witnessed Ken Griffey, Jr. and Edgar Martinez in their prime.
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
Probably getting my current internship with Seattle University’s baseball team. Being able to influence the game plan, digging into the numbers, and providing support to the coaching staff has been awesome.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Hopefully in a position of influence in terms of game planning, scouting, and analytics for a baseball organization.
Your advice to students coping with the pandemic?
Continue looking for experiences. Organizations look for passion, but writing down you have passion on a resume isn’t enough. Rather than staying home and waiting for an opportunity, you can create a blog or a website and show your passion. However, at the end of the day, life is bigger than just sports, so take care of yourself and spend quality time with your loved ones!
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