Meet Sport Leadership and Management graduate Cayden Rickard

Name: Cayden Rickard
Hometown: Fargo, N.D.
Major/Minor: Sports Management/Coaching
Graduation Date: May 2024
Favorite Sport to Play: Basketball
Favorite Sport to Watch: Basketball

What brought you to VCSU?
What brought me to VCSU was an opportunity to play basketball at the next level while also getting a great education close to home.

What did you enjoy about your time on campus?
I enjoyed all of the friendships and relationships that I had created throughout my time on campus.

Why did you choose Sport Leadership and Management?
I chose sports leadership and management because I felt their classes aligned more with what I would like to do with my future career plans.

Did the classes you took at VCSU help prepare you for your career?
Yes, these classes helped guide me to which career path I would like to take in the future.

What would you like to do after graduation?
After graduation, I would like to get into Basketball skill development training while also coaching the sport during the season. I would like to eventually get into a Sports Information Director or Athletic Director type role.

Do you have any advice for incoming students in the Sport Leadership and Management Program?
My advice for incoming students in this program is to pay attention to the details. They may seem insignificant at the moment, but they will make a big difference in the end.

What was your favorite class and why?
My favorite class would probably be my field experience because the experiences that I have gotten helped me garner a feel for different jobs in my career field.