Title: Game Day Operations Intern
Year in school: 1st Year Master’s of Sports Administration, University of Louisville
Background:
In June 2009 Amanda graduated from The Ohio State University. While at The Ohio State University she played 4 years for the Varsity Lacrosse Team and spent 1 year as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the team. During her time at Ohio State she spent 4 years as a Student Administrative Assistant for 8 of the Varsity Teams. Amanda also spent time working as an Intern in the Athletic Event Management Department and the Sports Camp Office. Currently, she is the Assistant Coach for the Girl’s Varsity Lacrosse at Manual HS and now interning with the University of Louisville Track and Field Team.
Goals for this organization:
Shimp hopes to build on her Game Day Operations experience with the Lightning and watch the Lightning grow as a top organization in PASL. She stated that "she is very excited for the opportunity to work with the staff and interns of the Lightning to help make this inaugural year a success".
Career Goals:
After completion of the graduate program at University of Louisville, Amanda is looking to work at the collegiate level in academic services for athletes or event management.
