NCAA Event Operations Associate

Justin C. Sims

About Justin Sims

Born and raised in Germantown, TN Graduated from Germantown High School

Graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin Earned degree in Human & Health Performance

(Sports Management) Currently enrolled at Western Kentucky University

Earning Masters in Recreation & Sports Administration

Work Experience

During time at University of Tennessee At Martin:

Completed an internship at Transforming Bodies Fit (Supervisor)

Completed an internship with the University of Memphis Athletic Department (Event management)

Studied abroad to South Korea for 11 days (International Sports Management)

Why Do I Want This Position?

I believe I can bring aspects to the organization that not many other applicants can.

I am a person that knows sports and have experienced different sports venues. College and Professional.

Event and Facility management has been the one thing I’ve wanted to do in sports since I started college.

Core Values

Self-Respect- A leader that respects himself will get respect from others.

Friendship- A leader developing a connection with his/her group

Integrity- A leader who has a strong grip in what they believe in is highly praised by someone. Whether their morals are ethical or not.

Core Values

Balance- A leader must know the balance when leading when it comes to being harsh but honest and kind but soft.

Wisdom- A leader’s past experiences and overall knowledge to a variation of subjects can touch a certain demographic.

Personal Philosophy (Pt. 1)

“A leader should be able to listen. While doing so, they should be passionate when the time comes and always be open-minded. There are two sides to every scenario. Therefore, a leader should listen to everyone in the group and discuss their views with one another. Communication. It can go a long way for one who wants to lead.”

Focus Points in Year One

Take my time to get to know who I’m working with. Settle into the current environment. Develop partnerships with NCAA sponsors and

tournament officials. Insert my own knowledge and expertise of collegiate

sport and business practices within the organization. Above all, assist with every task the director of

Event Operations needs help with.

100 Days Later…

Help maintain a positive image for the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Continue to assist the Event Operations manager Build connections with several sponsors for

future events and functions. Knowing that what I’ve done at this position has

effected someone’s life for the better going forward.

Key People/Groups to Meet

Athletic Directors Mark Emmert, NCAA President Event Operation directors throughout the

organization Current and up and coming student athletes Individuals connected with corporate sponsors

of the NCAA

Personal Philosophy (Pt. 2)

I believe that followers can help a leader as much as a leader helps his/her followers. A leader letting different perspectives into his mind can let him/her and their followers find out something about one another. Everyone learns something from said experience. An effective leader needs to be identifiable or more human. Some say that great leaders are born leaders but I believe that if a leader shows the humanity side to their followers, they can believe in themselves enough to lead their own cause.