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In 2024, history was made as twelve Commissioners from US-based Major Leagues convened for the first time as a collective group. Their mission? To deliberate on the leadership landscape of the sports industry and harness the collective power of our platform to drive impact across cultural, political, and economic spheres. From discussions on public financing to addressing crucial matters like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and navigating the intricate web of regulatory policies encompassing Public Policy in Pro Sports has never been more evident. This conversation will delve into the strategies shaping professional sports organizations' response to the complexities of public policy at every level of government - from local municipalities to state and federal corridors. 🎤 FEATURING 🎤 MODERATOR: Crispus Gordon III, Vice President, Government Relations and Strategic Affairs, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Mannone Butler, Head of Programs and Partnerships, Social Justice Coalition, National Basketball Association (NBA) Will McIntee, Director of Strategic Engagement, The White House Marquest J. Meeks, VP & Deputy General Counsel at Major League Baseball (MLB) This live conversation is part of The Assembly 2024, where industry luminaries converge to dissect the dynamics of pro sports leadership and chart a course for the future. Explore the full agenda and confirm your invitation before the registration fee increases on May 21. https://lnkd.in/gEdZ22My #ProSportsLeadership #PowerofPRO #ValueCreation #PublicPolicy #SportsIndustry #LeadershipInsights

I get why a super league is probably not going to happen right now. But, that doesn't mean that each conference cannot form its own "entity" that would oversee the revenue generating sports and have the athletes from those sports as employees. In the short run, there will be inequities between the conferences because of the various media rights deals. But, in the long run, it strikes me that conferences could merge, similar to National League/American League in baseball and NFL/AFL in football. Not the craziest idea... Of course, there are other models to look at. Regardless, the current model is broken and needs to be replaced. #sportsbiz #collegesports

The landscape of college sports is shifting dramatically with the latest NCAA settlement and the ongoing reshuffling of conferences. In this Sports Illustrated article, a former Gonzaga University men's basketball All-American discusses some important trends for institutional leaders to keep an eye on as we move forward: - Athlete Compensation: The $2.8 billion settlement is a game-changer, potentially leading to revenue-sharing with athletes. Institutions will need to brace for the financial and structural changes this brings, while also staying up-to-date on legal requirements around athlete employment rights. - Conference Shifts: Powerhouses like the Big 12 are undergoing changes, leaving non-football schools to face tough choices about their future. Should they seek new affiliations or risk missing out on major partnerships? - NIL Dynamics: As NIL policies continue to evolve, institutions must rethink how they support their athletes while ensuring they remain compliant and maintain their institutional integrity. These changes call for proactive leadership. We help leaders prepare for and navigate rapid transformations, ensuring institutions can adapt and thrive. Let me know if we can help! #CollegeAthletics #HigherEdLeadership #NIL #ConferenceRealignment #Leadership

The landscape of college sports is shifting dramatically with the latest NCAA settlement and the ongoing reshuffling of conferences. In this Sports Illustrated article, a former Gonzaga University men's basketball All-American discusses some important trends for institutional leaders to keep an eye on as we move forward: - Athlete Compensation: The $2.8 billion settlement is a game-changer, potentially leading to revenue-sharing with athletes. Institutions will need to brace for the financial and structural changes this brings, while also staying up-to-date on legal requirements around athlete employment rights. - Conference Shifts: Powerhouses like the Big 12 are undergoing changes, leaving non-football schools to face tough choices about their future. Should they seek new affiliations or risk missing out on major partnerships? - NIL Dynamics: As NIL policies continue to evolve, institutions must rethink how they support their athletes while ensuring they remain compliant and maintain their institutional integrity. These changes call for proactive leadership. We help leaders prepare for and navigate rapid transformations, ensuring institutions can adapt and thrive. Let me know if we can help! #CollegeAthletics #HigherEdLeadership #NIL #ConferenceRealignment #Leadership

The landscape of college sports is shifting dramatically with the latest NCAA settlement and the ongoing reshuffling of conferences. In this Sports Illustrated article, a former Gonzaga University men's basketball All-American discusses some important trends for institutional leaders to keep an eye on as we move forward: - Athlete Compensation: The $2.8 billion settlement is a game-changer, potentially leading to revenue-sharing with athletes. Institutions will need to brace for the financial and structural changes this brings, while also staying up-to-date on legal requirements around athlete employment rights. - Conference Shifts: Powerhouses like the Big 12 are undergoing changes, leaving non-football schools to face tough choices about their future. Should they seek new affiliations or risk missing out on major partnerships? - NIL Dynamics: As NIL policies continue to evolve, institutions must rethink how they support their athletes while ensuring they remain compliant and maintain their institutional integrity. These changes call for proactive leadership. We help leaders prepare for and navigate rapid transformations, ensuring institutions can adapt and thrive. Let me know if we can help! #CollegeAthletics #HigherEdLeadership #NIL #ConferenceRealignment #Leadership

This week, one of our history professors, Dr. Robert McCormick, shared some regional sports insights with an audience of local business leaders at The Piedmont Club. Speaking to the Rotary International Club of Spartanburg, McCormick discussed his latest book, “Founding the ACC: The Origins of a Major Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1951-1953,” which explores the unique formation of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). For more information on this story, please visit the link below. #USCUpstate #History #GoSpartans

🚨 Big News in College Sports! Top athletic conference leaders are currently discussing the future amid reports of a potential settlement in the House v. NCAA case. This could lead to significant changes in athlete compensation and the financial structure of college sports. Katie Davis, CPA, partner and leader of James Moore & Co.'s Higher Education and Collegiate Athletics segments, has been quoted in a Sports Business Journal article on the financial implications. Discover Katie's insights on how athletic departments might need to adjust their budgets! https://lnkd.in/evWXic73 Stay tuned as we navigate these potential shifts in the landscape of college athletics! #CollegiateAthletics #NCAA #AthleteCompensation

As a big fan of college football and basketball, I live for game days. But it turns out, the off-the-field action is just as intense. 🏈 🏀 With the recent NCAA settlement and ongoing conference realignments, college athletics is undergoing seismic changes. For institutional leaders, here are some trends to keep top of mind as we look ahead to the future of college athletics: - Athlete Compensation: The $2.8 billion settlement opens doors to revenue-sharing. Leaders need to prepare for the financial and structural impact of sharing revenue with athletes, while staying aware of evolving legal requirements around athlete employment rights. - Conference Shifts: Power conferences like the Big 12 are reshaping, leaving non-football schools (hello, Gonzaga University !) to make tough decisions about their future--do they consider new affiliations or risk being left out of lucrative partnerships? - NIL Dynamics: Institutions must rethink athlete support as NIL policies continue to evolve, while protecting institutional integrity and compliance. Is your institution ready for the changes ahead? #CollegeAthletics #HigherEdLeadership #NIL #ConferenceRealignment #Leadership

Now let’s talk Gohlke / Oakland and local activation: Sana Detroit 📲THE ACTIVATION: TBD given the video below. SANA Detroit is a retail company that captures southeastern Michigan sports history through clothing. They’ve previously activated with UMich and professional Detroit teams. 📍LOCAL / SMALL BUSINESSES: being sports integrated / adjacent, and with previous NIL engagement experience, Sana probably has a more robust NIL engagement playbook than most small businesses. When I was interviewing on the topic, the reasoning that came up was 1.) NIL is too new; general uncertainty around the rules and how to engage, 2.) lack of business capacity. I think this is getting better as the market moves towards ‘’standards’’ but still generally undercapitalized on by small businesses. 💥ASK AND YOU COULD RECEIVE: moving away from Gohlke and towards general student-athlete advice: reasons 1 & 2 above are why I, and others, encourage student athletes to DM or cold email brands you like. I’ve seen it work. If you approach them with a general idea of how you’d want to structure the engagement and a strong pitch, you’re taking part of the job off their shoulders and demonstrating how you could align with their business values & brand. Not only is it great to start to nail down your NIL & professional brand, but it’s also great practice for if / when you start job hunting. If you’re an athlete (or if you know one) who wants to do this, but doesn’t know where to start or just needs a little encouragement… reach out to me and I’d be happy to advise however I can. It’d be great to learn from you, too— I’m currently developing an NIL education series with one of the largest public school districts in Michigan to introduce, educate, and empower high school athletes so they have the fundamentals before getting to their college campuses. Would love to hear your thoughts on what type of content would best fit this audience.

The Olympics bring tremendous sports achievement and inspiration! But did you know... there's an extensive network of sports industries that support all types of athletes, teams and leagues, everyday? Many of today's sports executives hail from Gettysburg College. And networking, through the Gettysburg Network, is all about teamwork—on their "Path to the Pros." Check out my first feature article for Gettysburg College magazine, in their new summer issue: https://lnkd.in/eYYYGQuR