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Another great example of a company leaning in and working with athletes to recognize and flex their transferable skills in a business setting. Offering workshops and courses along the way in Sports Business for high school and college athletes can help bridge the perceived gap in skills for as they move into a "second" life or career away from the court, pitch, field or track. By using a familiar space like sports to introduce business, leadership, and entrepreneurial concepts to current players can help make that transition to what's next be a bit smoother and even ignite opportunities they can pursue while playing. Sports Business Classes - - Nationwide, Nike, and others are stepping up in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association). Are there other examples? How can we bring these types of experiences to athletes of varying levels? The skills learned in sports are absolutely transferrable to other spaces, they just need to be packaged up properly and given a chance. What are some local opportunities for athletes at your school? Fox School of Business at Temple University University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business University of Colorado Boulder UCLA Anderson School of Management Portland State University - School of Business University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business Jesuit High School Portland Sports Business Ventures #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #sportsbizprof https://lnkd.in/gadgBmkG

When you meet new WOOW Woman at our community gatherings, I encourage you to consider how you can each lift one another up as you continue to climb towards your next destination! I love this example of Simone Biles living our community value - Lift as you climb. Do you have any other examples to share?! Leave them below in the comments!

With the semester coming to a close Dr.Jonathan Howe has tasked each student to prepare a workshop on various topics of things that are occuring in the Sports Industry. My topic was Diversity, Equity and Inclusion where I read an article that focused on the Racial Gap between the previous years Bowl Bound football players. Please watch below to learn more! #STHM #studentathletes #DEI #decreasethegap #increasegraduationrates #blackgrads

Against the advice of the majority of CEOs and Founders, I’m here to tell you my biggest fear about The Fairway. But before I do, I need to set the stage. What if I didn’t dream big enough? Being the first is scary. But no dream was ever realized without taking that initial step. You have to start somewhere. It won’t be perfect. It won’t be for everyone. It won’t be without struggle and failure. But it will *be* because you willed it into the world. Just. Start. Somewhere. Today’s announcement of Jenny Nguyen’s The Sports Bra franchising — with investment from Alexis Ohanian Sr. and 776 Foundation is proof. It is not coincidental or unintentional that our very first Portland Dinner will be at The Bra on June 4th (DM me if you’re interested in attending our almost-sold-out evening). When Jenny and I spoke for her Hype Women podcast episode a few months ago, two things she said have stuck with me (amoung 2,000 others); statements that I believe encapsulate the lived experience of so many entrepreneurs: “All the things I imagined ‘The Bra’ doing in 10 years, we did in year one. And I realized that I hadn’t dreamed big enough.” “Dreaming big is how we got here. And I don’t ever want to stand in the way of something reaching its full potential because I doubt myself — or I don’t think I have the resources.” It is the tightrope walk of a founder: dreaming *just* big enough to get started but not *so* small that you create your own limitations. So, 20 months and 20 dinners into launching The Fairway, I’m here to admit something to all of you: I’m afraid to grow what I’m building with The Fairway past the point where I have direct control. But here’s the even more complicated piece: I’m *more* afraid of standing in the way of my mission achieving its greatest impact. And I know I’m holding us back. I don’t want to scale for scale’s sake — and potentially lose the integrity of what I came here to do. But, maybe this *is* supposed to evolve through the expressions of many, many more women. And what if that turns out to be even better — and bigger — than I’ve allowed myself to dream? Jenny inspires me … … to get out of my own damn way … to dream bigger … to not let fear hold me back … to admit that I can’t do this alone … to accept help So, consider this my Hype Women Bat Signal: I. Need. Help. The Fairway needs to be … … in more cities … for more women … more often And let me put this out into the universe now: I commit to host recurring Fairway Dinners at *every* Sports Bra across the country to fuel the collective power of our two missions with women at our core. Because what if the solution to being afraid to dream alone isn’t to dream a different dream, but to dream bigger, together? I want that for all of us. LFG. #HypeWomen

My wife and I are raising two boys and we continue to talk about the responsibility to first and foremost raise humans, not just "boys." One way we do this is by supporting, celebrating, cheering, and talking about female athletes and researchers working in the outdoor space. We cheer louder for our female teammates at races, and follow women's mountain bike racing even closer than the men's races. We celebrate the female conservationists and aspiring scholars we get to work with at the University.    Women are underrepresented in the environmental fields and outdoor recreation, and over two-thirds of women have reported harassment or other forms of discrimination while recreating. We need more women on bikes not just because it is good for women (but that should be enough of a reason). It is essential for boys to see and celebrate women for their athletic accomplishments or scholarly pursuits instead of the other ways they are socially conditioned to celebrate women. More women on bikes (or hikes, or in research fields, etc.) the better off we ALL are. 

Learn a bit about how I help women over 40 take control of their thinking and beliefs to get what they want (including weight loss) in this brief speech from Hippies Fest in Stuart, FL. https://lnkd.in/e3wbFD4g

Who would I be without sports? How would I be without sports? I ask these questions as a personal exercise; an attempt to quantify the impact that playing sports had on the course of my life, my career, my community, and personhood. Who would I be without the know-how to pick and roll, box out, give and go, rebound, get the 50/50 ball? How would I be without understanding the pressure to win, having the chance to come from behind, taking the opportunity to beat the buzzer? These are sportsy words and terms that I learned, practiced, and utilized as a basketball and lacrosse player. And, they are concepts that continue to inform my efforts in business, particularly when founding Brave Enterprises and especially now as we build The Post. As we all celebrate National Girls + Women in Sports Day, and do all we can to get as many girls to start (and to keep playing) sports as possible, I challenge you to think of who and how you are because of sports.

February 7th was National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Each year, during the first week of February, we celebrate the meaning of this day. In business, I frequently refer to my experience as a competitive collegiate scholar-athlete and collegiate coach. I’ve been fortunate to be part of teams that were built from losing seasons to winning seasons (and even winning a championship). Talk about going from zero to 100 in a short timeline! A recent study by Deloitte found that “According to respondents who have played competitive sports, the top skills gained from competitive sports include teamwork (69%) and leadership (41%). Other skills include managing stress and pressure (36%), problem solving (35%), and effective communication (34%).” Celebrate women in sports, watch women in sports, and support women in sports. Women's Sports Foundation #NGWSD2024 #NGWSD24

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹? In the world of sports, we're witnessing a powerful 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. The recent statistics on Black Lives Matter (BLM) support within athletics shed light on significant trends, but they also highlight challenges and considerations: ✅ Authentic Engagement ✅ Navigating Controversy ✅ Sustaining Support Expressing support for a social or political movement and expecting athlete involvement is important, but 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲. Athletes and sports organizations may encounter criticism when taking a stand on issues like BLM, so it's vital to navigate these situations with 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. Furthermore, supporting a social movement isn't a one-time effort; it requires ongoing commitment, investment, and action to effectively address systemic inequalities and drive meaningful change. We should confront these challenges directly in sports sustainability. It's not just about showing support; it's about driving tangible progress in our industry and society as a whole. So let's lead the way in inclusion, equity, and environmental care amid the complexities of sports activism. #SustainabilityInSports #BLM #SocialJustice #SportsForChange #TheFrenchyUmpire

⛔ In an alternate reality, Caitlin Clark's talent might never have come to fruition. In the realm of sports, bravery manifests in taking risks—attempting audacious shots, envisioning and executing unexpected passes, and singlehandedly elevating the level of play. It's essentially a declaration: "If you want to challenge me, bring your A-game every single minute." But Caitlin's bravery, for example, isn't solely innate; it's nurtured by her coaches, teammates, and family. Had they discouraged her from taking bold shots or attempting daring passes, the talented Caitlin Clark we know today wouldn't exist. 🔺 As someone who has been both a youth athlete and a coach, I've witnessed how young female athletes are often encouraged to "play it safe" and conform to expectations. I've seen the potential of great athletes dim because of society's inclination for girls to comply rather than excel. 👉 If we aspire to cultivate more athletes like Caitlin Clark, then as parents, coaches, and supporters, we must foster bravery in our young girls in sports. We should allow them to make mistakes, to continuously experiment, and to embrace the possibility of becoming heroes on the field. 🏆 Undoubtedly, women's sports will continue to break barriers and reach new heights. But to truly instigate change, we must do better. Let's empower girls to lead, to carve out new paths for the future of women's sports. #sportsbiz #sports #leadership #growth #empowerment