Senior capstone project discussion and reflection.
Students in David Pierce’s senior capstone course in sports management presented growth strategies for USF Real, a youth soccer club in Indianapolis. The club approached the Sports Innovation Institute looking for innovative ways to grow participation in the club and bolster its value proposition in the competitive soccer club market. Students used human-centered design to… Read more »
Consulting Experience My senior capstone in the IUPUI sports management program allowed me to have an experience that I did not have in the rest of my undergraduate courses. Although my undergraduate studies taught me numerous concepts and caused me to have some hands-on experiences, my capstone course has allowed me to learn a myriad… Read more »
With my final semester of Undergraduate classes coming to an end, it is important to take the time to reflect upon all of the valuable knowledge and experience I have gained through these courses, and how these courses were able to be applied to my Sports Management Consulting Capstone project. In the Capstone course this… Read more »
Senior year has finally come and gone. As I came into my senior capstone class, I was worried. I was working a full-time job with the Cincinnati Reds, while taking 16 credit hours, and maintaining my position as a Vice President for one of the largest student-led philanthropies in the country. In short – I… Read more »
Driving Innovation at Lucas Oil Raceway The Project Lucas Oil Raceway partnered with students in Dr. Pierce’s senior-level, sport management capstone class. Taking a human-centered design approach, students were tasked with enhancing the weekend race experience for drivers and families competing in racing events at Lucas Oil Raceway, predominantly designing for the “weekend warrior.” … Read more »
Students in Dean Jay Gladden’s sport management capstone course developed concepts to enhance the fan experience at Pacers Athletics Center on the Grant Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN.
Students in Dr. Pierce’s senior sport management capstone class partnered with the city of Westfield, Indiana, and the Grand Park Sports Campus to pitch enhancements to the visitor experience at the 400-acre youth sports facility, the largest in the United States.
