Education | Sports Destination Management

Riding the Wave of Popularity

Article May 01, 2025 | By: Rick Bratman

Surfing really burst into American popular culture in the 1960s when the Beach Boys sang about it, a...

DistiNCtly Fayetteville Launches Tourism Academy

News Apr 28, 2025

DistiNCtly Fayetteville has launched The Can Do Academy—a new online training program designed to empower the local community with the knowledge to create engaging visitor experiences.

Amid the outpouring of tributes to Pope Francis following his death were recollections of the pontiff’s proclivity for sports and the unifying role they have played in an increasingly fraying, divided world. The Italian National Olympic Committee suspended all sports on the day of the pontiff’s funeral and even IOC President Thomas Bach weighed in.

Pope Francis: Sports Fan

Article Apr 24, 2025 | By: Michael Popke

Amid the outpouring of tributes to Pope Francis following his death were recollections of the pontif...

What is the Report Card On The Million Coaches Challenge?

Article Apr 10, 2025 | By: Michael Popke

At the turn of the New Year, SDM covered the Million Coaches Challenge, which aimed to grow a genera...

No Lifeguard Shortage? Reimagining May Be Key to Staffing at Events

No Lifeguard Shortage? Reimagining May Be Key to Staffing Events

Article Apr 10, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

One industry expert would like to go on record: There is actually no lifeguard shortage. There is, h...

Will Pole Gymnastics Become an Olympic Sport?

Pole Position: Will Aerial Gymnastics Ever Become an Olympic Sport?

Article Apr 10, 2025 | By: Michael Popke

Few sports are probably less understood than pole gymnastics. It emphasizes strength, flexibility an...

Museum of BBQ to Officially Open on April 12

News Apr 07, 2025

The home of multiple barbecue competitions, Kansas City is set to welcome world’s first museum...

NFHS Expands Partnership with DragonFly Athletics as the Official Partner of Officiating Services

News Mar 31, 2025

The NFHS has entered into a new corporate partnership in a multi-year deal with DragonFly Athletics to be the Official and Exclusive Game Officials Registration, Assignment and Payment Partner of the ...

Former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry broke down multiple barriers when she was elected the 10th president of the IOC. At 41, she is the youngest woman and first African to hold the position. Since IOC priorities filter down to all sports at all levels, it behooves the youth and amateur sports industry to be familiar with her views and priorities.

New IOC President’s Views Likely to Filter Down to Youth Sports Industry

Article Mar 27, 2025 | By: Michael Popke

Former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry broke down multiple barriers when she was elected the 10th pr...

New Bill Could Allow for Increased Participation in Both High School and Travel Sports

New Bill Could Allow for Participation in Both High School and Travel Sports

Article Mar 27, 2025 | By: Michael Popke

For decades, the line between club sports and high school sports has been a thick one, with some sta...