2. About Justin Sims
Born and raised in Germantown, TN
Graduated from Germantown High School
Graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin
Earned degree in Human & Health Performance
(Sports Management)
Currently enrolled at Western Kentucky University
Earning Masters in Recreation & Sports
Administration
3. Work Experience
During time at University of Tennessee At Martin:
Completed an internship at Transforming Bodies Fit
(Supervisor)
Completed an internship with the University of
Memphis Athletic Department (Event management)
Studied abroad to South Korea for 11 days
(International Sports Management)
4. Why Do I Want This
Position?
I believe I can bring aspects to the organization that not
many other applicants can.
I am a person that knows sports and have experienced
different sports venues. College and Professional.
Event and Facility management has been the one thing
I’ve wanted to do in sports since I started college.
5. Core Values
Self-Respect- A leader that respects himself will get
respect from others.
Friendship- A leader developing a connection with
his/her group
Integrity- A leader who has a strong grip in what
they believe in is highly praised by someone.
Whether their morals are ethical or not.
6. Core Values
Balance- A leader must know the balance when
leading when it comes to being harsh but honest
and kind but soft.
Wisdom- A leader’s past experiences and overall
knowledge to a variation of subjects can touch a
certain demographic.
7. Personal Philosophy (Pt.
1)
“A leader should be able to listen. While doing so,
they should be passionate when the time comes and
always be open-minded. There are two sides to
every scenario. Therefore, a leader should listen to
everyone in the group and discuss their views with
one another. Communication. It can go a long way
for one who wants to lead.”
8. Focus Points in Year One
Take my time to get to know who I’m working with.
Settle into the current environment.
Develop partnerships with NCAA sponsors and
tournament officials.
Insert my own knowledge and expertise of collegiate
sport and business practices within the organization.
Above all, assist with every task the director of Event
Operations needs help with.
9. 100 Days Later…
Help maintain a positive image for the National
Collegiate Athletic Association.
Continue to assist the Event Operations manager
Build connections with several sponsors for future
events and functions.
Knowing that what I’ve done at this position has
effected someone’s life for the better going forward.
10. Key People/Groups to
Meet
Athletic Directors
Mark Emmert, NCAA President
Event Operation directors throughout the
organization
Current and up and coming student athletes
Individuals connected with corporate sponsors of the
NCAA
11. Personal Philosophy (Pt.
2)
I believe that followers can help a leader as much as
a leader helps his/her followers. A leader letting
different perspectives into his mind can let him/her
and their followers find out something about one
another. Everyone learns something from said
experience. An effective leader needs to be
identifiable or more human. Some say that great
leaders are born leaders but I believe that if a leader
shows the humanity side to their followers, they can
believe in themselves enough to lead their own
cause.
