| The Canisius Master of Sport Administration program is one of only a few master's programs in the U.S. approved by the North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM). |
We have several students (both online and on-campus) who regularly blog for the College of Education and Human Services. To get an inside peek at what a week in an MSA student's life is like, click here!
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Accordino, Nicholas Hometown: Hamburg, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Wells College Degree Received: Religious Studies Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics Current Position: External Affairs Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Anderson, Michael Hometown: Irondequoit, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Buffalo State College Degree Received: Public Communication Area of Interest: Professional Sport; Media Relations Current Position: Media Relations/Website Content Intern, Rochester Red Wings | |||
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Anken, Karen Hometown: Cheektowaga, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Physical Education and Health Area of Interest: Professional Sport, Event Management Current Position: Teacher's Aid at Stanley G. Falk School; Public Relations Intern, Buffalo Sabres | |||
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Beamish, Graham Hometown: Peterborough, ON, Canada Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University Degree Received: Psychology Area of Interest: Professional Sport, Hockey Agent Current Position: Hockey Analytics Graduate Assistant, Buffalo Sabres | |||
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Boatright, William Hometown: Chicago, IL Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Degree Received: Marketing Area of Interest: Professional Sport, Agent Current Position: Student | |||
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Cebelak, John Hometown: Holland, MI Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Kalamazoo College Degree Received: Economics, Media Studies Area of Interest: Athletics Director, Administration, Compliance Current Position: Compliance/Sports Information/Academic Enrichment Intern, Medaille College | |||
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Cerece, AJ Hometown: Hershey, PA Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Ithaca College Degree Received: Sport Management, Coaching Area of Interest: Current Position: Sales Intern, RunDisney: Disney Sports Attractions | |||
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Cipolla, Michael Hometown: Buffalo, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Finance Area of Interest: Finance Current Position: Sport Administration Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Couto, Carolina Vieira Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SENAC University Degree Received: Hotel Management Area of Interest: Customer Service, Operations, Marketing Current Position: Customer Service Volunteer, Buffalo Bills | |||
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Daigneau, John Hometown: Brookfield, WI Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University Degree Received: Government Area of Interest: Coaching (Hockey) Current Position: Assistant Coach, Canisius College Men’s Hockey | |||
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DeCarlo, Kristen Hometown: Lockport, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: University of Rochester Degree Received: Philosophy Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics Administration Current Position: Ticket Office/External Affairs Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Dias, Maria Teresa Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Universidade Positivo Degree Received: Social Communication Area of Interest: Sports Events, Volunteer Coordination Current Position: Marketing & Gameday Intern, Western New York Flash | |||
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DiPasquale, Kathleen Hometown: Williamsville, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Business Marketing Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics Current Position: Student | |||
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Emmanuel, Brandon Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Laurentian University Degree Received: Law Area of Interest: Intercollegiate or Professional Sport Current Position: Athlete Academic Support Services Graduate Assistant, Canisius College; MSA Society Secretary | |||
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Eschborn, Laura Hometown: Pendleton, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Degree Received: Sport Management Area of Interest: Facility & Event Management Current Position: Ticket Services Intern, Buffalo Bills |
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Eve, Louis Hometown: Buffalo, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Buffalo State University Degree Received: Health & Wellness, Coaching Area of Interest: Coaching (College or Professional Level) Current Position: Manager, Canisius College Men’s Basketball | |||
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Gabriell, Jason Hometown: Weedsport, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Oswego State University Degree Received: Business Administration Area of Interest: Professional Sports (NFL); Player Personnel Current Position: Intern, Buffalo Bills | |||
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Graham, Douglas Hometown: Wellsville, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Alfred University Degree Received: Athletic Training Area of Interest: Athletic Director Current Position: Intern, MediFit Corporate Services | |||
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Hedstrand, Kailyn Hometown: Falconer, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Oswego Degree Received: Marketing Area of Interest: Sports Marketing, In-Game Operations Current Position: Pharmacy Technician | |||
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Hill, Chris Hometown: Buffalo, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Oswego Degree Received: Communications Area of Interest: Sports Information Current Position: Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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James, Imani Hometown: Chicago, IL Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Virginia State University Degree Received: Physical Education, Health Area of Interest: Professional Sports Current Position: Customer Service Representative, Buffalo Bills | |||
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James, Tarra Hometown: Shinglehouse, PA Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh Degree Received: Sports Administration Area of Interest: Event Management Current Position: Intern, Buffalo/Niagara Court Center | |||
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Jock, Aaron Hometown: Fort Covington, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Gallaudet University Degree Received: Physical Education Area of Interest: Professional Sport, Community Relations Current Position: Guest Service Ambassador, Buffalo Bills; Special Event Intern, Fergie Jenkins Foundation | |||
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Johnson, Ashley Hometown: Rochester, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Finance Area of Interest: Professional Sports Current Position: Legal Assistant | |||
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Keane, Matthew Hometown: Greensboro, NC Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: North Carolina State University Degree Received: Economics Area of Interest: NCAA Compliance, Intercollegiate Sport Current Position: Graduate Assistant, College of Education and Human Services, Canisius College | |||
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Koller, Chris Hometown: Buffalo, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: John Carroll University Degree Received: Communications Area of Interest: Front Office, Intercollegiate or Professional Athletics Current Position: Intern, Buffalo Sabres |
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Kowalczyk, Chris Hometown: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Potsdam Degree Received: English Writing, Journalism Area of Interest: Sports Marketing, Professional and Collegiate Sport Current Position: Student | |||
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Lewis, Alison Hometown: West Seneca, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Geneseo Degree Received: Communication Area of Interest: College/Professional Sport; Community Relations, Marketing, Promotions Current Position: Intern, Buffalo Sabres; Graduate Assistant, Hilbert College | |||
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Love, Kate Hometown: Pittsford, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: University at Buffalo Degree Received: Communication Area of Interest: Marketing and Development Current Position: External Affairs Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Martin, Kahli Hometown: Buffalo, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: University at Buffalo Degree Received: Economics Area of Interest: Professional Sport; Sports Broadcasting Current Position: Adminisrative Assistant, Miller Tennis Center | |||
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Martini, Maggie Hometown: Wallkill, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Communication Studies Area of Interest: Special Events, Community Relations Current Position: External Affairs Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Massaro, Patrick S. II Hometown: Massena, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Potsdam Degree Received: History Area of Interest: NHL, Collegiate Hockey Current Position: Hockey Operations Intern, Canisius College | |||
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Maxwell, Justin Hometown: Albany, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Utica College Degree Received: Public Relations Area of Interest: Coaching, Intercollegiate Athletics Current Position: Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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McLaughlin, Megan Hometown: Oswego, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Fredonia Degree Received: Sport Management, Exercise Science Area of Interest: Sports Information Current Position: Sports Information Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Miller, Matthew Hometown: Silver Creek, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Fredonia Degree Received: English, Psychology Area of Interest: Professional Sport; Athletic Director Current Position: Sales Representative, World Gym | |||
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Mosier, Noelle Hometown: Imlay City, MI Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Michigan State University Degree Received: Athletic Training Area of Interest: Player Development Current Position: Event Booking/Marketing & Operations Intern, HSBC Arena | |||
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Myers, Tara Hometown: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Brock University Degree Received: Sport Management Area of Interest: Professional Sport Current Position: Game Presentation Coordintor, Buffalo Sabres/Bandits | |||
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O’Brien, Sean Hometown: East Aurora, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Cortland Degree Received: Physical Education Area of Interest: Sport Marketing Current Position: Teacher Aide | |||
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Pantas, Chris Hometown: Webster, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Fredonia Degree Received: Business Administration, Marketing Area of Interest: Sport Marketing; Event Planning & Coordination Current Position: Student | |||
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Partnell, Eric Hometown: North Tonawanda, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Medaille College Degree Received: Sport Management Area of Interest: Collegiate/Professional Sports Current Position: Supervisor, North Tonawanda Recreation Department | |||
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Peri, Gregory Hometown: Geneseo, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Alfred University Degree Received: Athletic Training Area of Interest: Athletic Director, Coaching Current Position: Personal Trainer | |||
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Ricotta, Gina Hometown: Amherst, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Cortland Degree Received: Sport Management Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics Current Position: Student | |||
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Ritter, Bryan Hometown: Elma, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Mercyhurst College Degree Received: Accounting, Finance Area of Interest: Finance Current Position: Store Manager, Sports Performance Park | |||
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Ross, Kristie Hometown: Lowville, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Marketing Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics Current Position: Sport Administration Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Rusak, Alison Hometown: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Physical Education, Sports Administration Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sport Current Position: Athletic Facilities & Events Graduate Assistant, Canisius College | |||
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Russell, Maggie Hometown: Buffalo, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: University of Dayton Degree Received: Sports Management Area of Interest: Community Relations, Public Relations, Event Management Current Position: Intern, Cenergy Communications | |||
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Russell, Skip Hometown: Red Hook, NY Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Cedarville University Degree Received: Sport Management, Business & Bible Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics, Event Operations, Marketing, External Affairs Current Position: Operations Intern, HSBC Arena | |||
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Schmidt, Sean Hometown: Sandusky, MI Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Ferris State University Degree Received: Recreation Leadership, Management/Sport Management Area of Interest: Intercollegiate or Professional Hockey Current Position: Equipment Manager, Cornell University Men's Hockey | |||
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Steingraeber, Sebastian Hometown: Bielefeld, Germany Current Year: 1st Undergraduate Institution: Bielefeld University Degree Received: Sports Sciences Area of Interest: Marketing; Soccer; Professional Sports Current Position: Exchange Student, German Sport University Cologne | |||
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Tolin, Shauna Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon Degree Received: Economics Area of Interest: Business Current Position: Intern, Disney Wide World of Sports; Disney Created Baseball/Premium Sales/Atlanta Braves Spring Training | |||
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Tomeny, AJ Hometown: Syracuse, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College Degree Received: Sports Administration Area of Interest: Professional Sport Current Position: MSA Society President | |||
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Towey, AJ Hometown: Buffalo, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Fredonia Degree Received: Sports Management Area of Interest: Sales (Corporate Sponsorship or Outdoors Products) Current Position: Assistant Mascot, Buffalo Sabres; Sales Associate Lakeland Supply | |||
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Tyo, Jeff Hometown: Spencerport, NY Current Year: 2nd Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Cortland Degree Received: Sports Management Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics Current Position: Student | |||