“Winning teamwork comes from a great plan, a great team and a shared passion for the goal,” says Stephen Jenner, professor of management in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP). Jenner learned this concept from Michael Hitchcock, former L.A. Galaxy VP of Sales, and has become adept at applying this lesson in his classroom.

Partnering with members of the L.A. Galaxy organization, Jenner has designed lessons that allow students to learn from world-class athletes and their management team. Jenner believes that this win-win partnership between the university and the L.A. Galaxy creates an excellent playing field in which well-rounded academic principles can be learned and practical experience can be obtained by students in his strategic management and strategic communication courses.