Who Are The Copperheads?
Established in 2002, the Southern Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Copperheads are a Summer collegiate wood bat baseball team that competes in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League (GLSCL) located in Athens, OH located at Bob Wren Stadium on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University campus. The Southern Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Copperheads is a community-owned student-operated non-profit organization that provides opportunities for students to build their careers in fields such as journalism, marketing, and sport management while bringing a fun, family-friendly experience of baseball to fans in Southeast Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.
The Copperheads are fully staffed by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University students and the Copperheads serve as a "learning lab" for students looking to work and grow in the sports and entertainment industry.
Our Learning Lab
We believe our organization functions best when we give our student interns the power to be creative and try their ideas and strategies. Our Learning Lab Coordinator, Executive Director, and Board members provide direct support for students throughout the process, from ideation to implementation and reflection, and maintain a positive environment where it's ok to make mistakes.
What students can expect
- Deep engagement with the community of southeast Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ
- Strong sense of ownership, engagement in, and challenge from your work
- Opportunities to collaborate with local businesses and community organizations
- Opportunities to lead community engagement initiatives and strategic priorities
- A safe and fun work environment focused on deepening your learning and professional skillset