• Loading stock data...
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Being an Intern isn’t All Fun and Games

This is posted as part of our Summer Intern Blog Series. Be sure to come back each week as interns from around the country share their summer experiences with us!

By: Todd Rogers, @Todd_TTU

Looking good and putting in the work, Todd Rogers has enjoyed his time at ACU

This past week of my internship has certainly been the busiest week of my summer so far. Not only have I been busy at ACU with multiple projects and assignments to be completed last week, I also started my two summer classes this past Tuesday. Working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., along with having two summer classes that require daily assignments and readings, it is safe to say that my plate is currently extremely full.

In addition to that, I will be traveling on the Wildcat Club Caravan most of next week and needed to get ahead in my classes, this last week did not involve much sleep for me. However, this crazy week did help me uncover the strong work ethic that I have. For me, personally, I believe my work ethic to be one of my strongest traits. Although this past week involved some “roll up your sleeves and get down to work” kind of tasks, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. For example, on Monday, I spent my afternoon building myself a new desk! While my experience in making desks was certainly limited and I’m sure that it does not look perfect, I enjoyed the sense of accomplishment upon completing it.

Likewise, I also spent one afternoon at the track stadium here at ACU fixing banners that run across the top of the stadium. While it wasn’t necessarily fun, sitting in the heat zip-tying banners at the top of the track stadium, I once again loved the feeling of accomplishment after completing it and enjoyed being able to step back and just look and see the difference that my work made. So even though I worked a little bit longer than I usually do this past week, and I came home to be greeted by textbooks, quizzes and case studies, I enjoyed it. I loved constantly being on my feet and moving around only to look up and realize that it was already past five. Maybe I’m just young and one day that feeling will change and my passion and energy will slow down.

However, after seeing how the AD here at ACU works and the hours that he has, I know that if I ever want to make it to the top of college athletics, then that passion and energy must never slow down or stop. I think that is one of my biggest learning points from this past week, in college athletics you are always moving and you never really stop. Whether you’re in budget meeting, head coaches meetings, answering e-mail, socializing with donors, with so many things on your plate the job never stops.

As I write my post for this week, I am currently packing my final few items together to head out on the Wildcat Club Caravan next week. The caravan will head to Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Ft. Worth in the span of four days. This experience will certainly be the highlight of my summer and I can’t wait to get the opportunity to share it with the rest of the Front Office Sports community so be sure to look out for my post next week!

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Key Takeaways of “Lessons from an Intern”

This is posted as part of our Summer Intern Blog Series. Be…

True Challenges of an Intern

This is posted as part of our Summer Intern Blog Series. Be…

A Lesson on Confidence: Walk Like A Matador

This is posted as part of our Summer Intern Blog Series. Be…

5 Takeaways From My Summer Internship

By: Todd Rogers, @Todd_TTU My summer internship here at ACU has finally…

Featured Today

Ryan Field Construction
exclusive

First Look Inside Northwestern’s $862 Million New Ryan Field

Five big things FOS learned on our exclusive stadium tour.
Jul 21, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Xander Schauffele celebrates with Claret Jug after winning the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon.
July 17, 2025

The Boozy History and Traditions of The Open’s Claret Jug

The Open awards the world’s most famous wine decanter.
2025 PDC World Darts Championship Final - Luke Littler vs Michael Van Gerwen
July 16, 2025

A Teen Darts Prodigy Is Becoming Bigger Than the Game Itself

Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler is cashing in on his devastatingly accurate shot.
May 31, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Sydney McLaughin-Levrone (USA) reacts before the women's 100m hurdles during the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia at Franklin Field
exclusive
July 13, 2025

Track’s New Money Is Running Into Old Problems

The sport’s big-money era has hit some speed bumps in 2025.

Judge Rules for NFL, Fanatics Against Small Apparel Seller

The lawsuit argued the NFL “aids and abets” Fanatics with its strategy.
June 13, 2025

What Rolapp’s NFL Exit Means—and the Top Candidates to Replace Him

NFL media boss Brian Rolapp leaves; the league hunts for his replacement.
John Textor
July 11, 2025

UEFA Boots Crystal Palace from Europa League Over Ownership Issues

The South London club will appeal the ruling.
Sponsored

Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Dealmaker Jeffrey Kaplan maps the evolution of sports as an asset class
Gabby Thomas
exclusive
June 12, 2025

Grand Slam Track Cancels Los Angeles Meet As $30 Million Track Start-Up..

Sources close to Grand Slam insist money is not an issue.
May 23, 2025

New LPGA Commissioner: Women’s Golf ‘Really Hard’ to Find on TV

Former PGA of America COO Craig Kessler will lead the tour.
Donald Trump, Nick Saban
May 22, 2025

Proposed Trump College Sports Commission May Never Happen

The White House is not sure of its plans.
May 15, 2025

PGA Championship Tees Off With Free Food, Record Hospitality Sales

General admission includes unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages.