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Cougs in Sport Management

by Ryan Pettit

The Cougs in Sport Management Podcast brings you stories of sport students, professionals, and educators and the thing that connects them, the Sport Management program at Washington State University. Guests talk about how they navigate their professional lives after having completed a degree in sport management, the current and future state of the industry, and share advice on how you can do the same.

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Episodes

  1. 076 American As Apple Pie

    This podcast was put together by students at Washington State University as part of their Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education class.

  2. Final Episode – Megan Haigh & Will Millick

    The final episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast features two current sport management seniors, Megan Haigh and Will Millick. We discuss the sport management program and career aspirations. Tune in to hear how these WSU Sport Management alumni intend to start their career in the sport...

  3. Ep. 07 Stephen Thomas

    The SEVENTH episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast features guest and Executive Director, Tampa Bay Rays Foundation, Stephen Thomas. Stephen talks about his career with the Rays, the evolution of professional baseball, and the recent success of Tampa Bay sports. Tune in to hear how this...

  4. Ep. 06 Ryan Bates

    The sixth episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast features guest and Director, Partnership Sales and Business Development with the San Francisco Giants, Ryan Bates. Ryan talks about working in baseball during Covid-19 and his experiences with the Coyotes, Cowboys, and 49ers. Tune in to...

  5. Ep. 05 Megan Thompson

    In the fifth episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast, guest Megan Thompson talks about her experiences with WSU, CWU, and UW athletics and how they led to her current position with Pac-12 Networks. Tune in to hear how this WSU Sport Management alumna has found success through her program...

  6. Ep. 04 Megan Vining

    In the fourth episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast, guest Megan Vining talks about working in recreational sports and its relationship with the rest of the sport industry. Tune in to hear how this WSU Sport Management alumna turned her passion into her career!

  7. Ep. 03 Melissa O’Brochta

    In the third episode of the COUGS in Sport Management podcast, guest Melissa (Harris) O’Brochta talks about her previous sport experiences that have led to her current position with the Seattle Kraken. Tune in to hear how this WSU Sport Management alumna has found success through her program...

  8. Ep. 02 Desiree Stinger

    In this episode of Cougs in Sport Management, Ryan talks to Desiree Stinger. Right now she’s earning her master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco (Go Dons!). But before that, she was not only doing great in her WSU Sport Management classes, she was running for the...

  9. Ep. 01 Andrei Lintz

    In the FIRST episode, Ryan speaks with former WSU football player and Sport Management graduate about the “uncertainty” of careers in sport.

About this show

The Cougs in Sport Management Podcast brings you stories of sport students, professionals, and educators and the thing that connects them, the Sport Management program at Washington State University. Guests talk about how they navigate their professional lives after having completed a degree in sport management, the current and future state of the industry, and share advice on how you can do the same.

Hosted by

Ryan Pettit

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Cougs in Sport Management have?

Cougs in Sport Management has 9 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 12, 2022.

What is Cougs in Sport Management about?

The Cougs in Sport Management Podcast brings you stories of sport students, professionals, and educators and the thing that connects them, the Sport Management program at Washington State University. Guests talk about how they navigate their professional lives after having completed a degree in...

How often does Cougs in Sport Management release new episodes?

Cougs in Sport Management publishes monthly, based on its 9 episodes since February 2021.

Who hosts Cougs in Sport Management?

Cougs in Sport Management is created and hosted by Ryan Pettit.
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