“Winning teamwork comes from a great plan, a great team and a shared passion for the goal, according to Michael Hitchcock, former Galaxy VP of Sales,” says StephenJenner, the professor of marketing who has become adept at applying this lesson. Partnering with members of the L.A. Galaxy organization, he has designed lessons that allow students to learn from world-class athletes and their management team. 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 communication management and communication courses.