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Sports Management

The Sports Management CTE at Porter’s Academy gives middle school students hands-on experience running real athletic operations for the school. Students take on event planning, statistics, athletic communications, equipment management, athletic training support, and the behind-the-scenes responsibilities that keep school sports running smoothly. This program builds leadership, teamwork, time management, communication, and professionalism — while preparing students for athletic, business, and event-based careers.

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Daily Responsibilities in Our Building

Sports Management students support every home athletic event and contribute to day-to-day sports operations throughout the year:

 

 

Event Operations

 

 

  • Set up for all home athletic events (volleyball, football, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, track).

  • Set up water stations, benches, warm-up equipment, game balls, and scoring materials.

  • Set up & operate cameras for game film.

  • Help run gates, crowd flow, and facility preparation.

  • Assist with cleanup and equipment reset after every event.

 

 

 

Athletic Communications

 

 

  • Create flyers, announcements, and schedules promoting home athletic events.

  • Partner with Graphic Design & IT to design game-day graphics.

  • Commentate & announce during athletic events. 

  • Deliver content to Broadcasting for morning and afternoon announcements.

  • Provide live updates to Graphic Design & IT or assist with content for social media (under staff supervision).

 

 

 

Team & Equipment Support

 

 

  • Assist coaches with equipment organization and inventory.

  • Fill coolers, manage ice, and organize athletic supplies.

  • Help maintain season-long equipment logs.

 

 

 

Training & Safety Support (Student Athletic Trainers)

 

 

Sports Management collaborates with Health Sciences CTE, where health students sign up as Student Athletic Trainers for events.

Sports Management students:

 

  • Assist Health Sciences with stocking the athletic trainer bag.

  • Help retrieve supplies in emergencies.

  • Complete concussion baseline testing on all athletes at the beginning of their season.

  • Communicate injuries to staff and help coordinate care.

  • Support the new student-run triage system for student injuries during school hours.

 

 

 

Game-Day Roles

 

 

Students rotate roles such as:

 

  • Scoreboard Operator

  • Statistician

  • Sideline Assistant

  • Equipment Manager

  • Sports Videographer

  • Locker Room Prep Team

  • Set-Up & Breakdown Crew

  • Warm-Up Coordinator

  • Bench & Chair Crew

Curriculum Focus & Skills Learned

  • Sports marketing & promotion

  • Athletic event planning

  • Game operations & logistics

  • Teamwork & leadership

  • Statistics tracking

  • Communication & public relations

  • Health, safety, and hydration basics

  • Record-keeping and equipment management

  • Sports ethics & sportsmanship

  • Career exploration across sports fields (coaching, athletic training, officiating, broadcasting, marketing, and more)

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Student Jobs Within the CTE

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Each student has a real job within Sports Management structured like a functioning athletic department:

 

Leadership Roles

  • Manager

  • Assistant Manager

  • Safety Manager

  • Facilities Manager

  • Sports Event Coordinator

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Core Team Roles​​

  • Equipment & Facilities Crew

  • Game Day Setup Team

  • Game Crew (Announcers, Commentators, Pep Club Coordinators, Lights, & Themes)

  • Statistics & Scoring Crew

  • Marketing & Communications Team

  • Event Photography (in partnership with Broadcasting & Graphic Design) & Videography

  • Concessions Support (when applicable)

  • Scouting Crew

  • Athlete & Coach Recognition

  • Intramural Sports Coordinator

  • Pep Rally Games' Coordinator

  • Student Referees

  • Athlete Hydration Crew

  • Student Athletic Trainer (in partnership with Health Sciences)

How it Works in the Simulated Workplace

Students clock into their CTE daily, complete role-specific tasks, and follow real workplace expectations. Sports Management’s work is highly visible — they are the front-facing student team responsible for school spirit, athletic pride, student collaboration and competitive drive, and event success.

 

Their work directly supports:

 

  • Coaches

  • Athletes

  • Families attending games

  • Recognition & Celebration

  • Student Competitive Drive

  • The entire school community

 

 

They collaborate routinely with:

 

  • Graphic Design & IT (graphics, flyers, social media visuals)

  • Broadcasting (game highlights, announcements)

  • Health Sciences (student athletic trainers)

  • Business Management (inventory & procurement)

  • Home Economics (hospitality for events)

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Why It Stands Out

Unlike traditional programs, this CTE gives students:

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  • Real responsibilities with real outcomes

  • High visibility in school culture

  • Direct connection to athletic careers such as coaching, officiating, sports medicine, sports marketing, and event management

  • Authentic work experience at the middle school level

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