MCCORMACK
STUDENT LEADERS
WHO ARE WE?
The McCormack Student Leaders Club is the premier student-run organization for the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management at UMass Amherst for aspiring sport industry professionals. We are dedicated to empowering students through hands-on experience, industry connections, and leadership development.
From hosting high-profile guest speakers and networking events to organizing sports tournaments and experiential learning opportunities, we provide members with the tools to thrive in the business of sports. Our club fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, creating a community where students engage with professionals, gain real-world experience, and build the foundation for successful careers.
The McCormack Student Leaders don’t just study sports—we take part in it and shape its future.
MEET OUR CLUB
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Sophie Gindi 23'
Lindsay Harrington '27
Lindsay is a Junior Sport Management and Marketing major from New Jersey. She is currently President of MSL and also a marketing and fan experience intern for UMass athletics, a McCormack Sport Department career peer, and a TeamworkOnline ambassador. Her favorite sports team is the Boston Celtics!
Vice President
Treasurer
Cam Miller '27
Cam is a Junior Sport Management and Finance double major from Westwood, Massachusetts. He is the Treasurer of MSL. He is also a property assistant for Learfield, works for UMass Athletics, and a member of the UMass Cornhole Club. His favorite sports moment was attending a UMass Hockey NCAA game his freshman year.
James McCormick '27
James is a Junior Sport Management major from Huntington, NY. After serving as the Club Relations Chair for MSL last year, he is now Vice President. He has also worked as the Co-Director of Communications and Broadcasting for the PVTO. He also restarted and is now directing the MSL Podcast. His favorite sports team is the New York Knicks. In his free time he likes playing Bass Guitar.
James McCormick '27
Secretary
Joachin Lardizabal '27
Joachin is a Junior Sport Management major from Peabody, Massachusetts. He is the Secretary for MSL. Outside of MSL, he works as a Marketing and Fan Experience Intern for UMass Athletics and a Property Assistant for UMass Sport Properties (Learfield). His favorite sports team is the Boston Celtics.
MSL EVENTS
Below we showcase some the premier events that the McCormack Student Leaders Club orchestrates annually, all of which are student-run by our very own members!
Pioneer Valley Tip-Off
The Pioneer Valley Tip-Off is a student-run high school basketball showcase featuring some of the best talent in Central and Western Massachusetts! The Pioneer Valley Tip-Off was started in 2011 by Scott Moses '15 and Pat Sallet '15, both students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and continues to be entirely student-run today! The showcase is held annually on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, where we strive to create a professional environment for fans and players alike.
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CONTACT
Address: 121 Presidents Dr, Amherst, MA 01003
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