The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.14 - Co-Op Panel Recap

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.13

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.12 - Scott Baum

Learning from Jason Collins

 

As many of us know, last year Jason Collins announced to the world that he is gay and yesterday he became the first openly gay athlete on a team in North America’s four major professional sports. I applaud Collins for all that he has done. In this post, I am not going to write about the politics of what happened or what this means for the LGBT community. However, I want to try to point out what I think we can all learn from Collins about pursuing our goals and dreams both professionally and personally.

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.11 - Marcus Smart

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.10 - The Drexel Connection

Learfield Sports Acquire Nelligan Sports Marketing

The business of college sports is one of the biggest out there. Growing larger every year, college sports are a multi-billion industry. Though the NCAA is in a predicament right now with many issues, college sport will always be a money-maker and this past week, one of the power players, Learfield Sports made a big move in the world of college sports marketing.

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.9 - The Rise of CrossFit

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.8 - NFL Head Coaching Changes

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.7 - Blackouts & the NFL Playoffs

Feeding the Soul: Displaying Courage when Most Vulnerable

Violent, barbaric, and disgraceful, are three adjectives often used to describe Mixed Martial Arts. Many people believe that MMA is not a sport, rather an excuse to beat the crap out of someone. These people argue that MMA displays the militaristic and non-classy characteristics of our society.

Feeding the Soul: What You Need to Know

As I start to write this blog post, I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a Happy New Year. Quickly, I would like to give a brief overview of what this post will contain. As stated in the title, I am starting to compose stories I have come across that feed the soul through the use of sport. I plan on continuing a series of posts highlighting a new story every two weeks. I hope that everyone enjoys the stories and learn as much from them as I have.

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.6 - Bryan Fyalkowski

Inspiration For The Week: Everyone Has a Story

The other week, I heard a story that really captivated me and made me think about my life. I currently am an intern for the Philadelphia Flyers in the Game Presentation Department. One of the duties I have is to deliver birthday packages during home games at TV stoppages. It is one of my favorite parts of the job because you really get to improvise and have fun with each delivery. Two weeks ago, while waiting for a stoppage, I met an usher who really inspired me.

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.5 - 2014 NBA Draft Class

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.3 - Schooled Film Premiere

Take a Step Back and Say Thanks

Sport is such an interesting concept in our society. There are aspects of sport which are spectacular to witness, such as your favorite team winning the championship, experiencing a Cinderella team make a run in March Madness, or achieving a personal goal. Sport can teach us leadership, teamwork, strength, and the ability to overcome adversity. Along with all these benefits of sport, there are the areas of improvement. Governance structures in the NCAA and other leagues are questionable. Safety issues for players are becoming more relevant in the modern era of technology. Finally, the competitive drive in sport can be taken too far causing cheating, lying, and breaking the law. Despite all these pros and cons that are always at the heart of discussions about sport, there is one aspect that is way overlooked – professional athletes giving back to the sick and disabled.

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.2 - Sports Media Industry with Hayley Zedeck

The Sports Biz Report - Episode 2.1 - Sport For Social Change Conference

3 Quick Tips for the Fall Term

Today is the first day of the 2013-2014 school year! Whether you are a freshman attending your first college class, and upperclassman coming back to classes after co-op, or a sophomore going on your first co-op, you will be experiencing something new this term. I am going to keep this short and simply give some of my advice for the fall term.