Tyler Junior College Apache Athletics Internship OPPORTUNITIES
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE Apache athletics College established – 1926 Athletics established – 1927 (basketball) Current enrollment – 12,000+ 20,000+ Continuing Education Students 53 National Titles 32 in tennis Most recent: Men’s golf 2003, 2008 Baseball 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016 Tennis 2000-2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Women’s basketball 2000 Women’s Soccer 2009, 2011 Men’s Soccer 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014 2011-12 Junior & Community College West Region Under Armour A.D. of the Year 2014-15 Junior & Community College
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE Apache athletics Fall sports Men’s & women’s soccer Volleyball Football Winter sports Men’s & women’s basketball Spring Sports Baseball, Softball Men’s & Women’s Tennis Men’s and Women’s Golf Full Athletic training staff 2 full-time, 2 g.a.’s, 17 students Varsity athletes ~ 300+ Red shirts/developmental program ~ 200+
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE Events hosted Apache athletics NJCAA events Volleyball games/tournaments Basketball games/tournaments Football games Golf tournaments Tennis matches (c0llegiate & ita) 2009 Division I women’s national soccer tournament Fall baseball black/gold world series 2010, 2013, 2016 Div. I men’s national soccer tournament 2007-2014 Div. III Baseball National Tournament 2012, 2014, 2016 Div. I Women’s Tennis National Tournament High school events Exhibition & post-season volleyball Exhibition & post-season basketball
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE Internship Objectives Apache athletics to become familiar with the day-to-day operations, both internal and external, within an intercollegiate athletic department. To initiate ideas and programs that will not only lead to this understanding but to also further enhance the athletic department. Previous objectives, project inquiries, department involvement “fan zone” event to promote community involvement Student-athlete advisory committee tracking system for basketball season ticket sales Njcaa Baseball & soccer tournament Enhance marketing of apache athletics Sponsorships, publicity, advertising, etc.
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE Other Activities Apache athletics Facility Manager & Announcer for Soccer, Volleyball, and basketball games Facility Setup & Ticket Seller for NJCAA National Soccer Tournament Continually update and maintain season ticket sales Assist in gathering sponsorship opportunities for several hospitality rooms & events Assist in gathering statistics to update NJCAA/TJC website Day-to-Day operations ranging from the athletic department purchasing process to s.i.d. publications to event management preparations
Internship focus items TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE Apache athletics Internship focus items Spring Semesters Men & women Basketball Public announcing, game day set-up, UIL & NJCAA region Xiv Tournament operations, pre-game assembly Baseball & Softball Game day operations, public announcing, scoreboard, pre-game assembly Summer semesters Social Media updates, website updates, fall preparations Fall semesters Men & Women Soccer, Volleyball Public announcing, game day set-up, scoreboard, pre-game assembly Men & women basketball Public announcing, game day set-up, Pre-game assembly
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE Apache athletics Contact information Associate Athletic Director Chuck Smith Email – csmi3@tjc.edu Phone – 903.510.2504 athletic director Dr. Tim drain Email – tdra@tjc.edu Phone – 903.510.2320 Assistant athletic director Kelsi Weeks Email – KWEE@tjc.edu Phone – 903.510.2256 Ath. Administrative Asst. Sherry Harwood Email – shar4@tjc.edu Phone – 903.510.2458 www.youtube.com/tjcapacheathletics www.facebook.com/tylerjuniorcollegeathletics www.twitter.com/apacheathletics www.apacheathletics.com