A community-owned student-operated non-profit baseball team
Who Are The Copperheads?
Established in 2002, the Southern Ohio 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 Ohio University campus. The Southern Ohio 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 Ohio.
The Copperheads are fully staffed by Ohio 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 Ohio
- 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
Interested In Working With The Copperheads?
Featured Student Positions
Detailed descriptions of each position are outlined on the Southern Ohio Copperheads website.
Leadership Roles
General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Director of Group Ticket Sales
Director of Sponsorship
Director of Sponsorship Activation
Director of Community Outreach and Events
Director of Marketing
Director of Broadcasting
Director of Facility Operations
Director of Player Operations
Director of Analytics
Director of Media Relations
Support Roles:
Staff Writer
Social Media Coordinator
Videographer
Color Commentator
Copperheads Baseball Schedule
Join us for a Copperheads baseball game this summer!
Get Involved
Any student interested in working with Copperheads can learn more about available positions and apply on the Copperheads website (copperheadbaseball.com)
Students can direct questions to Jake Lietzow, Executive Director & Learning-Lab Coordinator. lietzow@ohio.edu
Students can direct questions to Jake Lietzow, Executive Director & Learning-Lab Coordinator. lietzow@ohio.edu
Copperhead's Student Staff:
Have gone on to work for organizations within
the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA, and
WNBA, FIFA World Cup, PGA, LiveNation
ESPN, Fox, TNT, CBS, Fox Sports, ABC
the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA, and
WNBA, FIFA World Cup, PGA, LiveNation
ESPN, Fox, TNT, CBS, Fox Sports, ABC
42 community events
The copperheads offer 42 community events annually