Director of Development at The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
Blair Griffith graduated from CSP with both his B.A. in Sports Business and his MBA. Griffith is now in his desired career field as the Director of Development for The Ohio State University Department of Athletics, a position that CSP helped prepare him for.
Griffith credits his time as a student-athlete at CSP as being a pivotal time in his life and something that helped prepare him for a successful career. “The opportunities given to me through Athletics are what provided me the necessary skill sets to succeed both personally and professionally post-college, and to this day, relationships with some of my closest friends and peers were forged through the intersectionality of my Athletics involvement at CSP.”
The support Griffith found within CSP’s classrooms and athletic departments gave him guidance in navigating the workforce after graduation. “I was provided both educational and professional pathways that I would not have been afforded had I not chosen to pursue a degree at CSP. The intentionality that my numerous professors provided in aligning my interests with aspirational pursuits is what ultimately prepared me for a successful career within collegiate athletics administration.” With CSP’s well thought out and intentionally designed curriculum, Griffith found what he needed for a career in athletics.
After being deeply involved with CSP’s athletic departments, as an athlete, coach, SAAC president, and intern, Griffith was surrounded by opportunities to further his knowledge and gain hands-on experience in his desired field. “My holistic involvement in Athletics at CSP is what validated my aspirational pursuits and contributed to me developing a heart of service during some of the most formative years of my life.”