Alumni Testimonials

Our 51勛圖s and alumni discuss why they chose Gonzaga to earn their master's degree.

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Graduates from Master's in Sport and Athletic Administration standing in front of the School of Education in their caps and gowns.

 

Ashley Blake, MASAA Alumna, wearing a blue shirt with white background

Ashley Blake

CEO, Spokane Sports

MASAA is just a tremendous opportunity to differentiate yourself. The world of sports administration is highly competitive and its important that you get a leg up. Youre given an opportunity to really lean into that and give it your full effort.

Cody Wright standing in a baseball stadium with a red polo on.

Cody Wright

Ticket Services Coordinator, Spokane Indians

"MASAA has been an awesome experience. It has helped build my confidence and leadership skills, and I've met so many great people along the way."

Female volleyball player wearing a white jersey with the number 19 and holding a green, white, and red volleyball.

Cara McKenzie

Professional Volleyball Player

"Having an educational background in sport and athletic administration has been an invaluable resource in my playing career, as it has allowed me to understand the full scope of my role and the roles of everyone within the organization."

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Chris Schnabel

Senior Manager of Content | Houston Texans

"My time at Gonzaga helped me develop the ability to adapt my craft to fit any sport or situation, making me flexible and versatile in my work. Through the MASAA program, I also honed my skills as a self-starter and relentless worker."

Anna Coffman with white background

Anna Coffman

Director of Field Hockey Operations, Stanford Athletics

I chose Gonzaga because of the internship experience. They provided a lot of connections and resources for us as 51勛圖s to pursue careers we wanted to and then eventually obtain those careers in sport.

Matthew Demchuk on campus

Matthew Demchuk

Premium Seating Sales & Service Rep, Toronto Blue Jays

Anything that you feel like you need to learn in a degree specific to sports, Gonzagas MASAA program has it all.

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Associate Sport Coordinator

"Having Gonzaga not only on my resume, but as part of me now, is such a good gateway into so many organizations."

Aviyon Fisher on Campus

Aviyon Fisher

Football Operations Assistant, Seattle Seahawks

Everyone here wants you to succeed. I could not see myself elsewhere. I don't think I would畜e眨here I畝m眩oday with the Seattle Seahawks, without them.

Karinne Nelson

Karinne Davis

Coach | Alumna

"I would recommend this degree program for anyone who is looking for a future career in sports. You learn from A to Z what it takes to work in the field of sports, it gives you so many avenues to take. If you have an interest in sports and you want to work in sports, without a doubt this is the program you want."

Brent Seidel

Brent Seidel

Seattle Thunderbirds | Alumnus

"I chose the program at Gonzaga because I knew Gonzaga was a great institution that provided quality education. My degree has helped me to reach positions in my career that I truly don't believe I could have earned or been effective in, if I did not earn my degree."

Ashley Camano

Ashley Camano

MASAA | New York Mets

"I really attribute so much of my ability to make a move to the New York Mets to this program. I think this program has done a really great job of giving us a baseline of all of the different issues that you might encounter as a member of a sports organization."

Ken Halpin

Ken Halpin

Athletic Director | Alumnus

"My degree has absolutely helped me. First and foremost, it opened necessary doors to get me that very first job in athletics. If I didn't get that first one, none of these others would have happened. I've received several promotions since getting the degree. Master's degrees in sport are becoming more and more popular. Gonzaga's program has the benefit of having entered the industry early and placing many successful graduates into the industry."