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If you did not see the article by #JakobScales I would highly recommend reading it. Over the last couple of years I have felt that we are at a crossroad in developing new #sportsfieldmanagers while losing some of our best Sports Field Mangers. Our friends in the golf course industry have been going through the same thing and have started to course correct in a good way. Unfortunately the Sports Turf Industry has not and continues to lag behind golf. To me this is not surprising. Mr Scales pointed out a lot of great details in his article, what jumped out to me in this article was the fact that the same issues and concerns for up and coming Field Managers is the same as it was when I entered the industry over 20 plus years ago. This has been concerning to me for a long time and ultimately I believe change has to come down to each individual #sportsturfmanger. When I came in to the industry the hot talking point was obtaining your #CSFM. Basically trying to replicate what the golf course side does with their #CGCS. Here we are 20 years later and I personally don't think it has lived up to what #SFMA intended to be. As far as continuing education Mr Scales points out some fantastic suggestions from our young professionals. I hope #SFMA and our University's take not of these suggestions because they are spot on in what these young men and women need to succeed. The more we take an unorthodox approach and really start to think outside the box the quicker I believe we can right the ship. Finally we as organizations and managers must be better in how we treat these young professionals. We have to have honest conversations with them in college and internships explaining the challenges ahead in this career field. We need to pay them a fair wage and not what the current industry is paying. Working are interns and young professionals 50-60 hours a week is doing no one any favors. Can we be better? I think we can and we must in order to continue to develop the industry. I am tired of seeing and hearing about our best Sports Field Managers leaving the field because of the same issues we were dealing with over 20 years ago. We have to do better!

🚀 Why Join the LIU Sports Management Program? 🚀 🏈 Director: Perry Williams, 2X Super Bowl Winner 🏆 Are you passionate about sports and ready to take your career to the next level? Look no further than LIU’s Sports Management program! Perry Williams, a 2x Super Bowl champion with the NY Giants, brings his winning expertise and insights to guide the next generation of sports industry leaders. Whether you’re looking to kick off your career or advance further, this program has you covered. Here’s why LIU is your top choice: ✨ Expert Faculty: Learn from industry leaders who bring real-world experience into the classroom, including Perry Williams himself! His firsthand knowledge and connections with top professionals in sports will set you up for success. 🎤 Exclusive Guest Speakers: Gain insider insights from special guests, including top sports executives and former athletes. Hear their stories of success and how they navigated the sports industry. 🤝 Networking & Real-World Experience: Connect with alumni, sports professionals, and peers through LIU's extensive network. Opportunities for internships, projects, and events give you practical experience, building the skills and relationships you need for your future career. 💡 Career-Focused Curriculum: From sports marketing to team operations, our curriculum prepares you for various exciting roles. Whether your goal is to work in professional leagues, collegiate athletics, or sports management companies, LIU’s program gives you the tools to excel. Take the first step towards an exciting career in sports management. Let Perry Williams and the team of experts at LIU help you turn your passion into a profession! 📧 To learn more, email Perry Williams at perry.williams@liu.edu. #LIUSportsManagement #SportsLeadership #NYGiants #FutureLeaders #CareerReady #WinningMindset #JoinUs

🚀 Why Join the LIU Sports Management Program? 🚀 🏈 Director: Perry Williams, 2X Super Bowl Winner 🏆 Are you passionate about sports and ready to take your career to the next level? Look no further than LIU’s Sports Management program! Perry Williams, a 2x Super Bowl champion with the NY Giants, brings his winning expertise and insights to guide the next generation of sports industry leaders. Whether you’re looking to kick off your career or advance further, this program has you covered. Here’s why LIU is your top choice: ✨ Expert Faculty: Learn from industry leaders who bring real-world experience into the classroom, including Perry Williams himself! His firsthand knowledge and connections with top professionals in sports will set you up for success. 🎤 Exclusive Guest Speakers: Gain insider insights from special guests, including top sports executives and former athletes. Hear their stories of success and how they navigated the sports industry. 🤝 Networking & Real-World Experience: Connect with alumni, sports professionals, and peers through LIU's extensive network. Opportunities for internships, projects, and events give you practical experience, building the skills and relationships you need for your future career. 💡 Career-Focused Curriculum: From sports marketing to team operations, our curriculum prepares you for various exciting roles. Whether your goal is to work in professional leagues, collegiate athletics, or sports management companies, LIU’s program gives you the tools to excel. Take the first step towards an exciting career in sports management. Let Perry Williams and the team of experts at LIU help you turn your passion into a profession! 📧 To learn more, email Perry Williams at perry.williams@liu.edu. #LIUSportsManagement #SportsLeadership #NYGiants #FutureLeaders #CareerReady #WinningMindset #JoinUs

Thanks Quinn Axelman Had a great time connecting with the interns and staff at #KroenkeSportsEntertainment talking about the real opportunities within #NIL. Everybody’s focused on the $$$, but it’s deeper than that. NIL isn’t just about big paydays – it's about building a system around athletes, coaches, and teams at every level – HS, College, Pro – because there’s value in every layer. Here’s the thing: NIL is operationally new, but conceptually, it’s been here. Athletes are like entities—products, properties, and brands. It’s about knowing how to structure it all. Shoutout to KSE, who own some of the biggest sports properties and media platforms out there, like: Los Angeles Rams Denver Nuggets Colorado Avalanche Arsenal F.C. …and many more, including massive venues and media platforms like SoFi Stadium and Altitude Sports. If you're building in NIL, there's so much more to the game. Operations, strategy, partnerships—it all matters. Let’s keep building! #Leadership #Ecosystem #NIL #AthleteDevelopment #Sports

How do you celebrate / reward success & commitment? As a manager of a successful U11's grassroots football team I've just received a message confirming the day for our annual club presentation day, which got me thinking, surely there is a way to revamp currently what the club provides. What do you as a coach do or what does your club currently provide? How do you present on the day and what added extra's do you offer to add the 'Wow' factor for the players on the day?? To add, when I state successful U11's team, let me elaborate further, this isn't decided based on matches or trophies won, this is based on the commitment of our players (let's not forget our parents also) who arrive week in week out come rain or shine with the key fundamentals we install as a club, wear the kit (home, away / training & tracksuit) with pride and respect that your actions in that kit define the club we are! Ensure boots are cleaned (parent's can support with the bucket and sponge but that's all), Fist pumps to each other and coaches are mandatory on arrival and when you leave, respect works in so many different formats! Important to add, as a club we reward success and achievement but not individual accolades, gone are the days of 'Top Goal Scorer' or 'Player of Season' awards, for every goal there would have needed to be a pass or tackle! We as a team work on the principles of let's support everyone to achieve success, which in turn costs us more on team trophies! Let's not forget for these 10 / 11 year olds life will be challenging, they will have ups & downs but ultimately working on fundamental habits and showcasing respect is a requirement in any role they will take on in the future - Who knows one of these players could end up working for your company, representing your brand or undertaking an apprenticeship or further education in the future. So, if any of my connections can offer any insights to make this the best presentation event this year not just for my team but also for our club that has 46 teams representing within the grassroots community please offer your comments or send me a DM. Let's work together to celebrate and reward the commitment of our young players in the best way possible! #grassrootsfootball

In our fast changing market, there's a new kind of announcement being shared... ...I'M STAYING. Selection Sunday means the end of some seasons (the hope of an at-large tournament bid is gone) and for some the beginning of the 3rd season, March Madness! Given collegiate athletes can enter the transfer portal without penalty, it's more common for players to transfer...for a variety of reasons (e.g., seeking more playing time, NIL $, media visibility, etc.). Increasingly, players are leveraging mid-major schools to have a great season and move on to higher profile schools. This is creating increased efforts by coaching staffs to: 1) retain/re-recruit current players to stay 2) actively recruit from the transfer portal 3) continue to recruit high school talent 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 1. 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 "𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨." 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵/𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺. 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 (𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨). 2. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝! 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭: 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰/𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 "𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴" 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴, 𝘦𝘵𝘤. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 (𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳), 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥-𝘣𝘺𝘦/𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘓𝘐 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴. Can you imagine if people posted, "I'm staying with my current company messages?!" 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 to varying degrees, 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨...the dollars/share just disappear. In both cases, it's important to keep a pulse on your current consumers, those who have lapsed or left, and learning from potential consumers. We're always in this cycle of recruiting and retention, no matter the business. #insights #brandbuilding #sports

A year ago today, as an intern at Wasserman Media Group, I found myself in a fireside chat with golf executives when the news of the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger broke. The announcement sent shockwaves across social media, igniting a pandemonium of predictions that these two giants of the men’s professional game would remain at odds. Today, the divide remains evident, highlighted by the contrasting spectacles of the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament in Ohio and LIV Golf’s Houston event. As an Entry-level DE&I Cultural Strategist, I’ve observed firsthand the challenges and missed opportunities in bridging such divides. The ongoing stalemate underscores the complexities of merging not just organizations but cultures and visions. Personal Take 👩🏾💻 ⛳ : To create a more inclusive framework for the merger, my approach would focus on integrating the core values and strengths of both organizations. This means fostering a culture of open dialogue and mutual respect, where diverse perspectives are not just heard but actively integrated into decision-making processes. By leveraging DE&I principles, we can build a unified vision that honors the rich histories of both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf while paving the way for a new era of innovation and inclusivity in the sport. In this new era, we would create joint events that celebrate diversity, implement shared governance structures, and develop community engagement initiatives that reflect our commitment to inclusion. Together, we can turn this period of contention into a powerful example of how the sports industry can lead to unity and cultural transformation. #DEI #DiversityAndInclusion #CulturalStrategy #GolfIndustry #LIVGolf #PGATour #GolfMerger #SportsLeadership #InclusiveFramework #GolfInnovation #ProfessionalGolf #SportsManagement #GolfCommunity #UnifiedVision #GolfCulture #SportsDiversity #GolfEvents #InclusiveGolf #SportsIndustry #CulturalTransformation

Knowledge Perk isn't just about great brews - they're revolutionizing the game with a cutting-edge collegiate and professional sports licensing strategy. Here's how they're creating new opportunities: 🏆 Secured licensing partnerships with Appalachian State University, Winthrop University, and Charlotte FC 🌟 Successfully transitioned NIL deals to pro sponsorships (e.g., Nick Mayfield, former Winthrop U golfer turned pro) 🔜 Upcoming collaborations with Clemson University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Coastal Carolina University, Wofford College, and Wake Forest University ☕ Their mission? "Coffee innovation through sports licensing, reaching new audiences." Knowledge Perk's winning formula: ✅ Amplify brand visibility ✅ Leverage strategic athlete-partners ✅ Create authentic, organic advertisements The result? A perfect blend of elevated brand presence and enhanced fan experiences through unique, branded coffee products. This is the new gold standard in fusing sports partnerships with business growth. Knowledge Perk is brewing success, one strategic collaboration at a time. Brands, it's time to wake up and smell the opportunity. This is how you create a buzz in the world of sports marketing! #SportsMarketing #NIL #Innovation #SocialMedia #Influencermarketing

As an Athletic Director, summer is a time of opportunity, not rest. This time of year is about unlocking the gym, updating facilities, and investing in our athletes and coaches. It's a time to enhance our program and set the stage for future success. The goal is to make the summer better than the last for our athletic community! #AthleticDirector #SummerOpportunities #FacilityManagement #AthleteDevelopment #CoachingGrowth #ProgramEnhancement #SportsLeadership

My top 5 takeaways from NACDA on the future of college athletics, plus how you can use industry expos (such as this Las Vegas based event with 6,000+ attendees!) to accelerate your career 👇 📈 1. DATA - Capturing fan data and maximizing it's impact is essential for decision making at every level, from NCAA’s championship placement to how small colleges can dynamically price and market events. ✨ 2. NIL - The rapidly changing landscape requires the entire college sports ecosystem to build new capabilities, including partnerships teams, athlete support functiouns, and compliance departments. 🎰 3. BETTING - While sports betting represents an ascendant fan engagement tool, it's direct impact to athlete wellness cannot be overlooked, and setting guardrails to protect athletes is essential in the long run. 💰 4. FINANCE - Both financial education investment and financial/cash management tools will increase in importance as funds flow though a complicated ecosystem with many distinct sponsors and recipients. 🚺 5. WOMEN’S SPORTS - The NCAA represents a powerful engine to drive growth in women’s sports at the pro level, including both team sports (basketball, soccer) and olympic sports, with further opportunities ahead. __ 💡 As you build your career in sports, volunteering to represent your organization at industry events represents a unique way to discover trends in your space and build deep connections with counterpart in your domain. This was my first time attending NACDA, and it was a pleasure to see how the convention's programming provided forums that were both grand (e.g., a full-event address by NCAA President, Charlie Baker) and intimate (e.g., function-specific sessions led by Teamworks, Elevate, and others). I also found the expo hall to be especially valuable, showcasing leading vendors across a wide range of categories, from AI engagement tools (Satisfi Labs) to top-of-the line mascot costume manufacturers (Street Characters Inc.), and more! Above all, I was wildly impressed by the scope, depth, and camaraderie on display at the event. I predict that attendees who used the event to build relationships will see benefits for years to come. __ ⭐️ Explore 200+ open jobs connected to college athletics on TeamWork Online, including roles at college athletic departments themselves, as well as roles at many agencies and technology providers: Legends, LEARFIELD, Elevate, Playfly Sports, Peak Sports MGMT, and more: https://lnkd.in/e4iSHMk7 Which of these takeaways resonates most with you? Or, what other trends are you seeing in college athletics today? ⬇️ 💬