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The Definition of Sport
Academics sometimes get a bad rap from people in “the real world” for not developing applicable knowledge as it relates to business. Often times these folks want “real world experience” and cite someone with a lack of working experience and more education as being less qualified than someone with less education but more time working […]
Academic Dishonesty at Notre Dame
Many people know that I went to school at Notre Dame and worked in the athletics department there for several years both during my time as an undergrad there and after graduation. With the recent announcement that several student athletes are under investigation for academic violations I am being frequently asked what I think about […]
The Post-Season
One of my favorite times of year, and probably that of many sports fans, is the post-season. The time of year when your team’s hard work all comes down to 9 more innings, 40 or 90 more minutes, 5 more sets, or a few match points. This is what it’s all about isn’t? Where your […]
The Definition of Sport
According to Mirriam-Webster, the definition of sport is “a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other.” Pretty good right? Welp, my job is done here – we’ve successfully defined sport and can now end the debate on anything that isn’t […]
Sociology of Sport
Sociology is one of my favorite subjects, especially when applied to sport. The study of people and society. Sport in general is a unique aspect of society from which we can observe a great deal about what that culture values and holds in high regard. In this example, I will only be looking at two […]
Sport Monetization
Are you looking for ways to increase corporate sponsorship revenue? Well take a look at this example from Oregon State University with their Baseball “Diamond” Giveaway. I thought this particular promotion was worth noting for three reasons: – Social Media integration. In order to view and sign-up for the promotion, you’d have to be a […]
Football 101
“Football 101” events are another revenue idea that seem to have some great potential in the marketplace. A Football 101 event is a typically a summer event focused on teaching the game of football to fans in a relaxed atmosphere, coached by the staff of the football team. (This could also apply to other sports […]
Referee and Coaching Clinic – Hornets and Mavericks
Before today’s post, I’d like to take a moment of prayer in regards to the situation in Boston this week. May those injured find peace in God’s healing grace. I received this email last week from the New Orleans hornets and thought it was well worth sharing. The Hornets transformed a routine visit from a […]
Why Sports are Better Live than on TV – Tailgating
I’ve blogged about this topic before, why sports are better live than on TV, here, but thought of another reason…TAILGATING! Something we in the ticket operations business talk about a lot with our season ticket holders is parking. You’ve secured your game ticket, now the next hurdle is actually getting to the game and planning […]
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