May/June 2019 | Sports Destination Management

May/June 2019

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

May/June 2019

This issue brings together sports we know and love – baseball, track & field and fishing – and yet still shows us we can learn something new. Our industry contributors have written about events for senior athletes, how to manage the athlete relationship, ways to build economic impact and exciting new opportunities awaiting those who want to further their education. We’ll also see how triathlon and junior golf are training future athletes for success. There’s even a feature on college towns and what they can offer. A new summer of sports is at hand. Let's get the learning started.

In this issue

Senior Athletes: Insights into an Active Population

BY: Susan Hlavacek

Creating a successful event for senior athletes means understanding who they are, why they attend and what they’re looking for. Here, Sue Hlavacek, director of events and programs with the National Senior Games, provides insights into not just this year’s event but into the mindset of the participants. more....