Growing up in Rocky Ridge, Maryland, 凯西·赫特尔,11岁 was active in sports, but never considered it as a possible career. 然而, during Hertel’s junior year at Shenandoah University she decided to pursue a focus in sport management while also majoring kinesiology. “During my time at Shenandoah University, I was always encouraged by the faculty to push myself and never hold back,赫泰尔说。.
After graduation, Casey attended Georgetown University 在华盛顿特区.C., where she earned a master’s degree in sports industry management. During her time at Shenandoah and Georgetown, Casey participated in many different internships with General Dynamics, 直流联合, the President’s Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition and the United States Olympic Committee.
Casey is director of operations at 高雅的运动 in North Bethesda, Maryland, where she previously served as director of field hockey. In her current role as director of operations, she organizes facility rentals, 人力资源, 好处, registration systems and insurance.
Earning degrees in both business administration and sports management has allowed Hertel to have a career with multiple moving parts. “I am not focused on just one department but oversee multiple arms in the nonprofit,赫泰尔说。.
Hertel’s advice to students is: “Networking is huge. Get your name out in the industry and do as many internships as you can.”