Hello, my name is Michael Alston. I am from Columbus, Ohio and I am a proud graduate of the University of Toledo "2007". As a former Rocket and current professional athlete, I enjoy everything sports related. I began participating in sports at the age of five and I am thankful for the experience, life lessons and foundation I have today. I have always been active in sports, if I was not participating, I would be watching or learning something new.
Sports created the opportunity for me to earn a full athletic scholarship and develop into the athlete I am today. Having played in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), and currently the Arena Football League (AFL), I have a good grasp of the athletic side of the sports world. Earning my Master's of Business Administration in Sports Management from Tiffin University further develops the academic and corporate side of athletics. I aspire to become a College Athletic Director or General Manager of a professional sports franchise.
Sports created the opportunity for me to earn a full athletic scholarship and develop into the athlete I am today. Having played in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), and currently the Arena Football League (AFL), I have a good grasp of the athletic side of the sports world. Earning my Master's of Business Administration in Sports Management from Tiffin University further develops the academic and corporate side of athletics. I aspire to become a College Athletic Director or General Manager of a professional sports franchise.
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Michael Alston
[email protected]
Education
Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Athlete, Arena Football League (AFL) 2010-Present
Chicago Rush (Rookie Year), Spokane Shock (2011-12), Utah Blaze (2013) and New Orleans Voodoo (2014)
Team Representative, Arena Football League Player’s Union (AFLPU) 2014- Present
Intervention Specialist/Building Substitute, Lake Erie Academy, Toledo, Ohio 2009-10
Security Office 1/Police Dispatcher The University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio 2007-2009
Professional Athlete, Cleveland Browns Berea, Ohio 2007
AFFILIATIONS
[email protected]
Education
Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio
- Masters of Business Administration, Sports Management
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
- Bachelor of Arts, Individualized Program of Study, Sports Administration
- Full Athletic Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Athlete, Arena Football League (AFL) 2010-Present
Chicago Rush (Rookie Year), Spokane Shock (2011-12), Utah Blaze (2013) and New Orleans Voodoo (2014)
- Elected team captain and worked with the operations department of each franchise in order to develop best practices for implementing team activities, promotional events and increasing the overall fan experience and attendance on game days.
- Assist with strategic planning for collaboration with corporate partners through marketing initiatives at events such as HoopFest in Spokane, WA.
- Engaged in public speaking appearances to promote community initiatives and increase awareness of the team franchise and the mission of the Arena Football League.
- Organized and participated in weekly meetings with the player personnel and football operation departments develops effective communications plans to execute initiatives.
Team Representative, Arena Football League Player’s Union (AFLPU) 2014- Present
- Worked with the union board to negotiate term of the future Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Negotiated future Collection Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Franchise affairs with AFL Commissioner and AFLPU Board Members
- Heads Up Concussion Program, bringing awareness to brain injuries
Intervention Specialist/Building Substitute, Lake Erie Academy, Toledo, Ohio 2009-10
- Work with at risk students on literacy skills to help them reach their potential.
- Provide high-quality instruction to students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleagues, and parents to accomplish or surpass the academy’s articulated educational goals.
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs and goals of the students (IPS)
Security Office 1/Police Dispatcher The University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio 2007-2009
- Provided The University of Toledo Police Department and Campus with an additional layer of safety and customer service.
- Certified and effectively used the countywide 911 dispatch system, as well as the state Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer.
- Made frequent foot patrols of all buildings and parking lots monitoring for any safety hazards and unsecured areas.
- Conducted fire drills with the Toledo, Ohio Fire Department.
Professional Athlete, Cleveland Browns Berea, Ohio 2007
- Attended professional development classes focused on personal development and self-assessment of needed skills to assist career visions as a professional athlete.
- National Football League Organized Team Activities (OTA’s) where players only would work together to promote team development. Participated in fiscal training classes.
- Collaborated with media relations in several markets
AFFILIATIONS
- Arena Football League Players Union
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Xi Tau, Toledo, Ohio
- Never Accept Bullying (N.A.B.)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Athletes in Action (AIA)