Student managers play an essential yet often overlooked role in sports teams, contributing significantly to the team's success through various tasks, including analysis and logistics. These individuals not only enjoy a deep connection to the sport but also gain valuable experience that can aid in their future careers. Various student managers at Harvard, such as Debora Ortega-Maldonado and Michael Poirier, highlight the rewarding aspects of their roles, from witnessing team successes to reinforcing their dreams of working in professional leagues, illustrating the multifaceted impact of student managers within athletic programs.
"The most rewarding part of my job is getting to see how all the practice the team does and all their hard work is transferred over to game day," she says.
"I've wanted to work in the NBA since I was a kid, so this has only reinforced that dream," says Poirier.
"It's one of my favorite parts of my Harvard experience," he says of this role that combines academic rigor and his passion for basketball.
To the coaches and players, student managers are indispensable, arriving well before the first whistle and staying long after the final play.
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