Charter flights, Billionaires, & the WNBA
When this CBA was negotiated in 2020, perhaps air travel was less of a priority than it is now.
This article started off by teaching the reader about the CBA, but this is about more than the charter flights. This article’s aim is to open your eyes to the progress that has been made in the world of sports where women are playing.
The fact that W players are even talking about charter flights is a win. This conversation wasn’t necessarily at the forefront five years ago. But now, some of these women have owners who WANT to bring them all the luxuries of professional sports.
How to get a job in the sports industry: 3 Tips
People come to me often and want to know the “secret” to getting a job in sport. They always ask what path is the “right” path to follow. Spoiler alert: there is no right way. Don’t get me wrong, there are ways that make it easier, but you can’t follow a simple mold to get into the industry. These three tips will set you on the right path so you have a strong foundation from the start.
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
While I read the Art of War, I couldn’t help but glean principles relevant to the sports industry. In this article, I will emphasize the characteristics he points out in the book that lead to being both a good and bad leader. This can apply to anyone in a leadership position and those aspiring to be leaders, from General Managers to Point Guards to General Counsels.
Study shows 5% of sports coverage focuses on women
A 30-year study from USC/Purdue University published Wednesday in Communication & Sport, shows that “researchers found that 95% of total television coverage as well as the ESPN highlights show SportsCenter focused on men’s sports in 2019.”