Alumni Spotlight: Joshua DiEdoardo ‘24 Joins the Tennessee Titans as an Inside Sales Executive
Thanks to the support he received from York College’s Sport Management program, Joshua DiEdoardo ‘24 is thriving in his new position with the Tennessee Titans.
York College of Pennsylvania alum Joshua (Josh) DiEdoardo ‘24 grew up with a love of playing and watching sports. It was a love he shared with his grandfather, a barber and Eagles season ticket holder for 20-30 years. Whenever DiEdoardo visited him at work, the two would talk about sports and how DiEdoardo was doing.
Amongst all of their conversations, DiEdoardo’s grandfather repeatedly shared one piece of advice that resonated with him, especially when he got older and neared adulthood: “If you pursue what you want to do, you never work a day in your life.”
DiEdoardo has always held those words close and allowed them to guide his pursuit to work in the sports industry. And now, as of October 2025, DiEdoardo has continued to live by those words as an Inside Sales Executive for the Tennessee Titans.
A Reason for Sport Management
Having graduated from high school in 2020, DiEdoardo’s college search was limited by the COVID-19 pandemic. While considering options, DiEdoardo's mother mentioned that his older brother had toured York College because of an interest in their nursing program. Although he didn’t end up going there, his mother recalled to DiEdoardo how much she loved the campus and how she could imagine seeing him there.
It was on that exact day that they received a postcard from the College. One thing led to another, and DiEdoardo ended up visiting and fell in love with the campus, especially its sports departments.
“I grew up watching sports, playing sports, and it’s always been an integral part of who I am as a person,” DiEdoardo said. “So, I figured if that was the career path I ended up taking, I figured I’d never work a day in my life in that sense that my grandfather always talked about, so that sports connection came from him.”
Remembering his grandfather’s advice, DiEdoardo didn’t hesitate to align his studies within the sports industry as a Sport Management major. He initially considered sports broadcasting as his focus and career goal, but soon found more enjoyment in sports communications. However, after completing an internship at Ripken Baseball following his first year of college, he found himself gravitating to the business side of sports.
This led him to use his communication credits for a self-designed minor in Sports Communications. From there, DiEdoardo found that many doors opened for him as he explored which role in the sports industry he could fill.
“I think that York College just allowed me to do so much in the short amount of time I was there,” he said.
A Sport Management Team
Ever since his first visit to the campus, York College’s Sport Management Department has always stood out to DiEdoardo. The professors were always supportive of his aspirations and encouraged him to pursue his goals.
DiEdoardo credits Dr. Molly Sauder, the Dean of the Graham School of Business and Associate Professor of Sport Management, for encouraging him to make his “leap of faith” and apply to the program.
“I remember meeting Josh as he was considering attending York College, and being really impressed at his positive attitude and easy way of connecting with people,” Dr. Sauder said. “He and several other students in the Sport Management program became a really fun, hard-working group of friends, and they made the most of every opportunity at the College.”
DiEdoardo has never regretted that decision. From his perspective, the impact on him and his classmates has been profound, and he continues to carry it with him into his work.
He even felt that the graduating Sport Management and Communications Departments were very close, and believes that the professors are part of the reason.
“The professors who were in the Sport Management Department made a huge impact on where I am now,” DiEdoardo said. “Urging us to continue networking and always reaching out and striving for what you were looking to do, they always made it apparent to figure out a little bit more about you as a person, and I think York [College] as a whole really allowed that, especially with our close-knit department.”
He thinks it’s amazing how they helped students find what they wanted to do and foster their passion. Especially through opportunities such as attending and helping behind the scenes at the Super Bowl, students walked away with experiences they could list on their resume and remember with friends. For DiEdoardo, attending the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas under the guidance of Dr. Inje Cho and Dr. Donna Grove was such a fun experience that allowed him to represent York College through contributions and networking.
“In my classes and through experiential learning opportunities, including events such as the Super Bowl program, he consistently demonstrated professionalism, curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn,” said Dr. Inje Cho, Assistant Professor of Sport Management. “It has been rewarding to see him apply those skills at the professional level, and his current role with the Tennessee Titans is a well-deserved reflection of his work ethic and character.”
Out in the Field
DiEdoardo had many opportunities to work outside of campus as well.
During his junior and senior years of college, DiEdoardo worked as a product development intern with the Baltimore Orioles’ marketing department. When his internship ended after the summer of his senior year, he decided to stay local and work with the York Revolution. There, he got his start in sports sales as an account executive, giving him a view of both sides of the sports sales industry.
He was grateful for his time there, having the opportunity to work close to his alma mater and with the community there. It was a fun summer for him, and although he had to leave before he could see the York Revolution win their final championship game (right in the middle of their playoff run), it allowed him to pursue an opportunity with the Tennessee Titans.
“It was really cool, not only going to college there, but also working with the community in that sense of being able to spread a little joy,” DiEdoardo said. “Everything’s so serious now in the world, and so I think sports is a great outlet and we have the ability to spread some light and be a fun experience.”
“When people are at the ballpark or in the stadium, they’re not thinking about what they had going on today; they’re just enjoying themselves and having a great time. So that’s what I’ve always really loved about working in sports.”
DiEdoardo’s role is to sell season tickets and partial packages and help fans get out to see Titans games throughout the season. Currently, they are preparing for the NFL schedule to be released in the spring and for season tickets for next season.
“The goal is to get as many fans in the stands to support the team on Sunday, and just provide a great experience for folks on Sundays,” he said.
Professionalism and Practice
DiEdoardo credits York College for preparing him professionally for his current career. Now, he is using those skills and the experience he got working with professionals to succeed in his position. He even admitted that, initially, he favored marketing over sales, but his professors nudged him to nurture his skills in sales.
He also believed that the College prepared its students professionally through practice and events, readying them for the responsibilities and to be an asset wherever they would end up. And in return, the professors fostered strong relationships with the students as they watched them grow into the next generation of workers.
“Josh was always respectful, genuine, and thoughtful, both as a student and as a person,” Dr. Cho said. “He was not only one of my students but also someone I came to respect deeply as a human being.”
“I think that the Sports Management program as a whole taught excellent skills,” DiEdoardo said.
DiEdoardo affirms that, along with his professors, who have taught and pushed him to continue refining his skills, even after graduating, his family has been his biggest supporters, encouraging him to do what he loves and supporting him however they could.
And in turn, he has inspired them as well. DiEdoardo’s younger brother, Andrew DiEdoardo ‘29, also joined the Sport Management program and is very excited about following in his brother’s footsteps.
“Josh has always been my role model since I was a little kid,” Andrew said. “I think attending the same college in the same program is a reflection of that. He's always shown me what hard work was in sports and school, and the gym. He always pushes for me to be better than him.”
Keep Chasing your Dreams
When it comes to advice, DiEdoardo's advice is simple and echoes what he was taught when he was younger: don’t hesitate to go after what you are passionate about.
“If you have a dream, go after it,” DiEdoardo said. “And if you want to be somewhere, think about the steps that you can take each and every day to get there.”
If first-year students have a goal or even a favorite team they wish to work for in the future, they should think about those next steps every day to get there, and the importance of networking. Never be afraid to ask a lot of questions and connect with those you are interested in. After all, the more a person networks and connects, the more knowledge they will gain about the sports industry.
Also, getting hands-on experience is vital. Working with the Orioles shaped DiEdoardo's perspective on how fans view games and ticket sales versus a professional. It provided a lot of context for everything that has set him up to be with the Titans now.
“Seeing the inner workings of the professional organization and being able to be in those rooms and be able to chat with folks and ask those questions really set me up well to be where I’m at now with the Titans,” DiEdoardo said.
Ultimately, he encourages students to put themselves out there and ask those questions. If you want to get somewhere, think about the steps you need to take every day to reach your goal. Ask the professors for connections, as they’ve worked with lots of folks in their careers as well, and have an amazing alumni network from the Sport Management program alone.
