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How Sports are Going Green:  Saving Money, Reducing Impact and Educating Fans

How Sports are Going Green: Saving Money, Reducing Impact and Educating Fans

Sport remains one of the oldest means of assembling and connecting people. Even early on it was used as a tool to bring together otherwise divided mas...

Martial Arts, Wrestling, & Boxing: The Proving Ground

Martial Arts, Wrestling, & Boxing: The Proving Ground

There’s a unique place in the sports world. It’s not a field or a court. There are no balls or sticks or goals.

An Interview with Rob Urbach, CEO - USA Triathlon

An Interview with Rob Urbach, CEO - USA Triathlon

The mission is to encourage, support and enhance the multisport experience in the United States. The organization’s vision is to engage every American...

Stay to Play

Stay to Play

‘Stay to Play’ policies are nothing new to the sports industry; however in recent years, these policies have become more prevalent. ‘Stay to Play’ pol...

Track & Field - The Big Future of Track and Field

Track & Field - The Big Future of Track and Field

As the 2012 London Summer Olympics approach, it’s time for a look at the most-watched Olympic event: track and field.

Profiles in Leadership - Behind-the-Scenes

Profiles in Leadership - Behind-the-Scenes

Although it is used in a variety of contexts, the word 'team' is primarily associated with the sports world. Certainly, there are many non-team-based ...

Community Service - Partnering with Professional Sports Teams for a Community Service...

Community Service - Partnering with Professional Sports Teams for a Community Service Bonus

In a day and age when professional sports stars earn more money and more respect than the average person could ever dream of, it’s always nice to hear...

Soccer:  Kick It Into High Gear

Soccer: Kick It Into High Gear

Every year, there are hundreds of soccer tournaments and events for youngsters and adults throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Economic Impact: Building Your Numbers from the Ground Up

Economic Impact: Building Your Numbers from the Ground Up

Been there. Done that. You know, that point in your sports tourism career when you found yourself defining and justifying economic impact. Yes, you ...

USA Water Polo - An Interview with Claudia Dodson

USA Water Polo - An Interview with Claudia Dodson

Years of experience 30+ years in water polo, one year at USA Water Polo What is the mission of your organization? The mission of USA Water Polo i...