Ryan Burke

As a Student Equipment Manager for the Purdue football team, I support the team’s operations both on and off the field. My role encompasses a range of responsibilities that ensure the smooth functioning of practices and games:

Ball Boy During Games: Act as a ball boy during games, managing and retrieving game balls to ensure the game flows seamlessly and efficiently.

Equipment Management: Work closely with coaches to provide necessary equipment and supplies for both practices and games. This includes setting up and maintaining gear, managing inventory, and ensuring all equipment is in top condition.

Game Day Preparation: Assist in preparing for game days by setting up sideline equipment, coordinating with other team staff, and ensuring all logistical needs are met.

Practice Support: Collaborate with coaching staff to address any equipment-related needs during practice sessions, ensuring that all players have the gear required to perform their best.

Organizational Skills: Demonstrate strong organizational skills in managing equipment and supplies, ensuring everything is accounted for and ready for use.

Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, supporting coaches, players, and other staff members to create a well-organized and efficient football program.

Apart of the Advanced Team for Away Games: Was selected to go to away games early and help with setting up the hotel and locker room.

As a Multi-Sport Equipment Manager for Purdue University, I help other equipment directors organize and maintain equipment for multiple sports, ensuring that all teams have the resources they need to perform at their best:

Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records, track equipment usage, and manage the procurement of new gear as needed. Ensure efficient and effective use of resources.

Facility Management: Organize and maintain the equipment room, ensuring a clean and orderly environment that supports quick and easy access to all necessary equipment.

Problem-Solving: Quickly address and resolve any equipment-related issues or emergencies that arise, ensuring minimal disruption to practices and competitions.

Time Management: Effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, balancing the needs of various sports teams and ensuring that equipment-related tasks are completed efficiently.

As a Summer and Winter Groundskeeper, I played a key role in maintaining and enhancing athletic fields through a variety of tasks:

Field Grooming: Prepared and maintained the playing surfaces of softball and baseball fields, including dragging and raking the dirt to ensure optimal conditions for athletes.

Field Construction: Assisted in the construction of new baseball fields, which involved tasks such as delivering new dirt to fields and edging the outline of the field.

Grounds Maintenance: Performed general groundskeeping duties including mowing, watering, and weeding to keep the athletic fields in excellent condition.

Event Setup and Management: Assisted in the setup and takedown of various events held at the facilities. Worked during these events to ensure smooth operations, including tasks such as managing equipment and coordinating with event staff.

Field Lining: Lined football and soccer fields to ensure accurate markings for games and practices, contributing to a professional and organized playing environment