Canadian Football League\u2019s (CFL) Edmonton Elks<\/a> last summer as part of the Women in Football Program presented by KPMG.<\/p>\n\u201cAlberta has felt like home for the last couple of years,\u201d she says, \u201cbut wherever the opportunity is, that\u2019s where I\u2019ll go.\u201d<\/p>\n
The role, which she learned about through Assistant Professor Ryan Clutterback, immersed her in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of professional football operations and solidified her passion for the industry.<\/p>\n
From booking flights to co-ordinating player contracts, she provided logistical support to ensure the athletes could focus on playing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was hectic, with 16-hour days, but I loved every minute of it and learned more than I ever imagined,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
While the pace, priorities and impact of her CFL and Sport Calgary experiences differed, Allison says each offered \u201cprofound lessons\u201d that helped to make her more \u201cadaptable, compassionate and well-rounded.\u201d<\/p>\n
Going into final year, she says she is grateful for the industry connections, skills and confidence gained through Brock\u2019s Sport Management program as well as the leadership roles she\u2019s held on campus.<\/p>\n
Allison, who originally planned to pursue a career in physical therapy, says applying to the program was a spontaneous decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe courses and professors truly spoke to me in a way that I\u2019d never experienced before and I couldn’t see anything else for my future,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
That play paid off in her first-year Introduction to Sport Management class with Clutterback, who encouraged her to explore the world of professional football as a potential career path.<\/p>\n
Soon after, Allison spotted a posting for an executive role to launch women\u2019s flag football at Brock and applied.<\/p>\n
\u201cI loved the idea of starting from scratch because there are no expectations and no way to \u2018mess it up,\u2019\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
She served two years as Vice-President of Brock\u2019s football club before becoming President, helping the team rank among Ontario\u2019s top five.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy advice to incoming students is to put yourself out there,\u201d she says. \u201cThe worst someone can say is \u2018no\u2019. I\u2019ve taken jobs just to prove I\u2019m reliable and willing to work hard. Those opportunities have laid the groundwork for where I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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