Association of Diversity in Sport

Since our inception in the Fall of 2008, ADS has evolved tremendously into a powerful force within the world of sports. As part of the esteemed Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management, arguably the nation's best program, ADS has created an elite network of young professionals prepared to make their marks on the sport industry.

Members of ADS graduate with practical experiences and knowledge that give them a significant advantage in the job market. ADS functions as a business organization, with a diverse group of individuals uniting to accomplish shared goals, but we are a team. Furthermore, ADS is a family, as our members truly take pride in each other's successes, push one another to work harder, and are always ready to lend a helping hand in times of need.

Our goal is to raise enough money to fulfill our contribution to the Kristian J. Rose Memorial Scholarship which is given to a sport management major who demonstrates a strong sense of community involvement and financial need as well as increase funds for our members to carry out events through our club. One of these events, the McCormack Career Fair, has experienced strong growth which has also come with rising costs. We currently offer free admission to students and organizations that attend and want to continue this model into the foreseeable future. Your contribution will allow the students of UMass to continue utilizing this amazing resource that may spark their career in the sport industry.

With the amount of bright young minds that belong to ADS, we strive to be an outlet that creates opportunities for our students that will enhance the community surrounding the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. We thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

The Association of Diversity in Sport