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Management and Successful Sports Programs

For this project, a study was conducted on how to run a successful college sports program. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree has three legs. The three legs focused on for this study were Business, Marketing, and Psychology. All three of these areas are essential in running a successful college sports program. It is essential for a coach to be able to run their team, schedule practice and practice plans, budget for the entire year, and hire the right coaching staff. From a marketing standpoint, it is important for coaches to be able to recruit the right players for their program as well as recruiting loyal fans to cheer the team on. Lastly, from a psychology standpoint, it is important to find the style of coaching that works best for players and learn the best way to motivate players by bringing out the best in them on and off the court. By studying current and past successful coaches, one can gain insight on the best methods that have worked for other coaches and personalize those methods. The coaches being studied included Russ Rose and John Dunning who are extremely successful coaches within the volleyball world. Pat Summit was extremely well known within basketball as well as John Wooden. Lastly, Nick Saban has a reputation for being one of the best college football coaches of all time. By studying these coaches, one has the necessary tools to run a successful college sports program regardless of the sport.

IDS 499 Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

PFB 114

10:00 – 10:30 AM

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Philosophy and Care of the Soul

In any society, there is evidence that supports the notion that humans are susceptible to suffering whether it be physically, mental, or spiritually. However, as many ancient philosophers taught, philosophy could be the key to releasing ourselves from the oppressive weight that is called life. In essence, philosophy could become a therapy or medicine for our souls that could lessen our internal turmoil and external strife. In effect, Philosophy could become an effective therapeutic approach to doctoring our souls through the rebirth of beliefs and the liquidation of our inaccurate perceptions. In this presentation, different approaches to the therapeutic side of philosophy will be explored, as seen in different philosophical works. For instance, important thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle will be included as well as those individuals who represent major philosophical practices and thought like Stoicism and Epicureanism. Overall, the aim of this study was to better explore how one might change their beliefs, meditate on who they are, be mindful, practice a practical everyday philosophy, pursue knowledge, truth, and meaning, and ultimately care for their souls.

IDS 499 Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

PFB 114

10:30 – 11:00 AM

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