Michael Scott Lindal Alumni Spotlight

Michael Scott Lindal began building the foundation for a successful career in sports and entertainment during his time at Cowley College, where he earned his Associate of Arts degree from 2003 to 2005. A Sport Administration major and a proud native of Clearwater, Kansas, Michael chose Cowley for its welcoming environment, proximity to home, and the vibrant student life he experienced during his campus tour.

While at Cowley, Michael immersed himself in a wide range of extracurricular activities that foreshadowed his future in sports leadership. He was a spirited member of the Cheerleading Team, served as the Women’s Basketball Team Manager in 2005, and took on multiple roles in the college’s intramural program as both a referee and supervisor. Michael also served as a Resident Assistant, participated in student groups such as ACES and Voices Heard, and was named “Best All Around Yell Leader” in 2003—an early nod to his high energy and leadership qualities.

Following Cowley, Michael earned his bachelor's degree in Sport Administration from Wichita State University and began a career spanning over two decades with the Elmore Sports Group. From early roles with the Inland Empire 66ers and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes to opening INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, KS, Michael has consistently brought passion and professionalism to each position.

He later served as the General Manager of Food & Beverage for the San Antonio Missions and, since 2018, has played a pivotal role in launching and managing operations for the Amarillo Sod Poodles, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to his local duties, Michael has been entrusted to conduct site visits and support operations at venues across the Elmore Sports Group network, including locations in Salt Lake City, Idaho Falls, San Antonio, Peoria, and Eugene.

When he’s not “selling hot dogs for a living,” Michael enjoys fishing, deer hunting, golf, WWE, concerts, karaoke, cooking, and traveling back to Kansas to visit family and friends.

Michael and the Tiger Cheer Team.

Michael at an intramural game.

Michael and the Cowley Cheer Team.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu