The SportsTravel Podcast focuses on news, insight, trends and more from some of the top event organizers and destination executives throughout the sports-event industry. With more than 100 episodes over the past three years, the SportsTravel Podcast has become the place to listen to interviews with event organizers of all sizes, destinations ready to host national and international events and many executives within the U.S. Olympic movement. Hosted by SportsTravel’s editorial staff, the podcast can be heard on all your favorite platforms including iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.
Leonard Hoops and Patrick Talty: Reviewing Indianapolis’ Successful 2024 and Future Major Events Ahead
POSTED: November 15, 2024
Since July of 2023, Indianapolis has hosted events that total an estimated $500 million in economic impact, including the 2023 Big Ten Football Championship, the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, the 2024 NFL Combine, 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds, and the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Swimming. Leonard Hoops and Patrick Talty join the podcast to discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2023’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how Visit Indy and the Indiana Sports Corp work together on events.
Phil Andrews: USA Fencing’s Post-Paris Plans
POSTED: October 28, 2024
After serving as chief executive officer of USA Weightlifting for nearly 10 years, Phil Andrews was appointed USA Fencing CEO in August 2022. This past summer, USA Fencing won four medals overall at the Olympic Summer Games in Paris, including its first ever team Olympic gold in women’s foil and Lee Kiefer repeating as women’s foil gold medalist in an all-American gold medal match against Lauren Scruggs. With the LA28 Games four years away, Phil discusses what USA Fencing has planned to capitalize on its Paris success, how it puts together an events calendar and what it looks for in partners and much more.
The Emerging NCAA Championships
POSTED: October 14, 2024
The NCAA is in a transformative era and that includes its championship landscape. Acrobatics and tumbling, equestrian, rugby, stunt, triathlon and women’s wrestling are working their way through the NCAA’s Emerging Sports for Women program with the hopes of gaining enough university participation to become NCAA championships — with some on the cusp of joining the ranks. In this recording from the TEAMS Conference & Expo held recently in Anaheim, the leaders of these efforts discuss where they are in the process and what destinations can do now to help build out other events leading up to a championship, including camps, clinics and combines.
Geoff Freeman: How U.S. Travel Views the Sports Market
POSTED: September 13, 2024
As president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Geoff Freeman is the leading advocate for the more than $1 trillion U.S. travel and hospitality industry. With some of the world’s most high-profile events headed to the United States over the next decade, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup, 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Utah, the time has arrived where these mega events may lead to policy changes. In this episode, we introduce the discussion with Freeman and talk about ways destinations of all sizes can better advocate and lobby for the important work they do day in and day out.
Ezra Frech: Promoting Paralympic Sports
Posted: September 4, 2024
Ezra Frech was born a congenital amputee but started off his athletic career mostly competing against non-disabled athletes. It was when he was 8 years old that his father took him to his first para competition, and given that support, Angel City Sports was born. Angel City Sports is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides year-round adaptive sports opportunities for kids, adults and veterans with physical disabilities or visual impairments. And now, Frech is a Paralympic gold medalist, having won the 100 meters and the high jump T63 at the Paris Games. This interview, recorded before the Games through the P&G Athletes for Good Fund, discusses his preparations ahead of his trip and competition in Paris, his work in the Paralympic space, his hopes for the 2028 Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles and much more.
Susannah Scaroni: On the Paralympics, Marathons and Improving Adaptive Sports Events
Posted: August 30, 2024
Like many Olympians and Paralympians, Susannah Scaroni has had to overcome her share of challenges. But when she discovered a welcoming adaptive sports program in Spokane, Washington, her interest grew. As her training grew, so did her accomplishments. And eventually that led to a spot on the Paralympic team at the 2012 London Games in the marathon, which has become something of a specialty. She competed again in Rio in 2016 and Tokyo in 2020 and in Paris will compete in her fourth Paralympic Games, having qualified for the marathon, the 800 meter, the 1500 meter and the 5000 meter races. In this discussion, we trace Saroni’s journey to adaptive sports, talk about her experience at the Paralympics and other major sports events and delve into things event organizers and host cities can and should be thinking about when it comes to the next generation of para athletes.
Danny Boy O’Connor: On “Jump Around,” Breaking at the Olympics and “The Outsiders”
Posted: August 6, 2024
As a co-founder of the group House of Pain, Danny Boy O’Connor was on the ground floor of the group’s biggest crossover hit, “Jump Around.” He also was immersed in hip hop culture, including the breaking scene. So when the sports version of break dancing takes center stage in Paris, he’ll be watching with keen interest. In this episode we’ll talk a bit about what breaking has meant to him and what it continues to mean to participants around the world.
Dan Butterly: Leading the Big West Conference into the Future
Posted: July 15, 2024
Dan Butterly has been the commissioner of the Big West Conference since July 1, 2020. Butterly has negotiated a large streaming contract with ESPN Plus and has ambitious designs for the future of the conference and its athletics. He is a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Competition and Oversight Committees and the NCAA Council Working Group on NIL. Butterly discusses the ever-changing worlds of NIL and conference realignment, how the Big West can capitalize from the demise of the Pac-12, getting his conference more exposure, and what went into the decision to move the men’s and women’s basketball championship tournaments from California to Henderson, Nevada.
Camilo Durana: How MLS Benefits From Messi, Apple and the World Cup
Posted: July 9, 2024
The Lionel Messi effect in his second season with Inter Miami is well underway in Major League Soccer, which has had five matches this season with an attendance of more than 60,000 or higher. MLS’ total attendance is up 13 percent compared to the same date last season and with the Copa America ongoing, the international club competition will segway into one of Major League Soccer’s main in-season points of emphasis, the Leagues Cup matching up each team from MLS and Liga MX in Mexico. MLS Executive Vice President Camilo Durana joined the podcast recently to discuss the state of the league, the upcoming second annual Leagues Cup, MLS’ developing relationship with Liga MX, broadening the league’s reach through Soccer United Marketing, and the 2026 World Cup and of course the effect of Messi within the league’s international reputation.
Jim Tooley: USA Basketball’s Road to Paris and the Olympic Games
Posted: July 3, 2024
One of the most high-profile sports in the Olympic Summer Games in Paris will be basketball. The USA Basketball teams have been some of the most dominant in Olympic history in any sport. The women’s team looks to extend its streak to eight consecutive gold medals and the men’s team looks for its fifth in a row, having only lost six games in Olympic history. The U.S. also will have teams in the blossoming 3×3 competition that will be held on Place du Concorde in one of the more stunning locations in Paris. At the center of it is Chief Executive Officer Jim Tooley, who has been with USA Basketball for over 30 years. We discussed USA Basketball’s state of preparations before Paris, the amount of planning needed for the back and forth between Paris and Lille for group-stage games, USA Basketball’s relationships with Las Vegas and abroad ahead of exhibition games in London, the growth of the international game and 3×3 and celebrating the national governing body’s 50th anniversary.
Skip Gilbert: The State of Youth Soccer
Posted: June 7, 2024
Since 2020, Skip Gilbert has been at the helm of US Youth Soccer, which is focused on having a positive impact on the lives of America’s youth through the game of soccer. Soccer participation has held steady or grown in recent years and the big events headed to the United States, including of course the FIFA World Cup in 2026, may only serve as a catalyst for continued growth, or at the least an aspirational event that could well fuel future growth in the sport. We sit down with Gilbert to discuss the state of youth soccer, the opportunities and challenges ahead for the sport, the rise of the professional leagues for both men and women, and the importance of diversity when it comes to kids getting active in sports.
The $52.2 Billion Case for Sports-Related Travel
Posted: May 23, 2024
In 2019, Sports ETA embarked on an ambitious State of the Industry report to attempt to put a value on the economic impact derived from sports events and sports-related travel. The headline numbers from this year’s report, which was sponsored by the Northstar Meetings Group, are that sports-related travel had a $52.2 billion direct economic impact in 2023. John David took over as Sports ETA’s president and CEO last year after decades as an event organizer and executive himself at USA BMX. So his perspective, and his support of continuing this vital research, are the perfect match to wade into the details of the full report. And Greg Pepitone from Tourism Economics, as the lead researcher in the project, also brings his perspective on where sports fit into the mix since his organization is one of the leading data providers for the overall travel industry.
Death Diving: The Latest Sport Making a Splash
Posted: May 6, 2024
If you’ve ever seen traditional diving at the Olympic Games or in real life, you know that the cleaner the dive, the better the score.But now Døds Diving or Death Diving if you’re Norwegian isn’t up to speed, has become a legitimate event circuit, hosting world championships since 2008. Leading the charge is Paul Rigault, CEO and co-founder of the Døds Diving League and Døds Federation, and Stine Brun Kjeldaas, the league head of sports and media, and a World Champion, X Games gold medalist and silver medalist in snowboarding at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano. Paul and Stine talk about what it takes to host one of these events, what an ideal host venue looks like, what the atmosphere is like at a Døds competition and why in the world anyone would want to hurl themselves off a high dive platform, spin around on the way down and splash their way to victory.
Ron Price: Visit Phoenix’s Big Basketball Push
Posted: April 18, 2024
Ron Price has been the chief executive officer of Visit Phoenix since July 2021. Prior to the move to Phoenix, Price had stops in Arlington and San Antonio, Texas, as well as more than a decade with Marriott in several places, including Denver and Southern California. Phoenix has become a basketball hotbed, having hosted the NCAA Men’s Final Four in March with the Women’s Final Four on tap for 2026. Phoenix will also host the WNBA All-Star Game this summer and the NBA All-Star Game in 2027. And then there’s always the lingering question of when the region will again host the Super Bowl, which it last did in 2023. There’s a lot going on in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and Ron Price is the man at the center of it.
Scott DeRue: Expanding Ironman’s Global Reach and Enhancing the Athlete Experience
Posted: April 2, 2024
Scott DeRue was named the new chief executive officer of The Ironman Group in January, joining the organization from Equinox, where he served as president. At Equinox, DeRue oversaw a business that included 107 fitness clubs, a connected fitness platform, a large personal training and coaching practice and digital commerce and media properties. Ironman’s portfolio includes hundreds of events across more than 50 countries in triathlon, running, trail running, road cycling and mountain biking and a suite of digital training platforms and programs for athletes. We discussed with Scott his motivation for taking the job at Ironman, his early work since being hired within the organization, assessing the business, thoughts on the mass participation industry and Ironman’s plans going forward.
Pickleball and Beyond: The Latest SFIA Sports Participation Trends
Posted: March 14, 2024
You may have heard the stat that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. That’s true, and that stat comes from and is verified by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s Topline Participation Report, which shows the wildly popular sport up another 50 percent in participation in the past year. We’ll go into why that remains the case, but the pickleball data only scratches the surface of this report. And in an Olympic year when many otherwise obscure sports get their highest visibility, you can expect some interesting things in the year ahead, which we’ll go into as well. Another trend that’s on the rise: team sports. More and more people are participating as a group and loving it. And we’ll go into which team sports they are liking the most. SFIA President and CEO Tom Cove dives into the data to pick out all the trends you need to know.
Kevin Klipstein: The Long Play for Squash
Posted: February 19, 2024
This year, Kevin Klipstein will celebrate 20 years at the helm of US Squash, the national governing body for the racquet sport that has been steadily growing in participation and membership over that time. While the NGB has seen remarkable success through projects such as a national training center in Philadelphia, and exposure in new markets, the sport itself for years has been seeking a holy grail of sorts. That effort, of course, is a place on the Olympic program. That effort began with a campaign to get into the 2012 Games in London, and in each subsequent Games after that. But for one reason or another — and there were different reasons each time — the sport could never quite clear the hurdle. But when it came time to pitch for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, everything finally lined up perfectly.
International Case Study: How the Congo River Marathon Promotes Sports Tourism
Posted: February 14, 2024
If you’re familiar with the sports history of the city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it may be as the site of the famed “Rumble in the Jungle” boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. But in recent years, another effort is aiming to attract visitors to the African nation and build a lifelong culture of sport through running. Since they launched the Congo River Marathon, Rolly Kayumba and Nancy Bachmann have been slowly adding to the event’s footprint, and using the opportunity to run along the Congo River and in the city of Kinshasa as a way to develop runners domestically and visitors internationally. This year’s race, which is scheduled for June 2, may be the biggest effort yet.
Tim Hinchey: Leading USA Swimming Into Paris 2024
Posted: February 7, 2024
USA Swimming is known around the world as one of the powerhouse teams in the sport and this year expectations are high as always ahead of the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. This year’s Games will be the second for Chief Executive Officer Tim Hinchey but the first in which he does not have to lead the national governing body under pandemic-related conditions. With a high-profile year that includes not only the Olympics but the World Aquatics championships that recently started in Qatar and a host of national level meets around the country, we caught up with Tim recently to discuss how USA Swimming places events around the United States, anticipation for this year’s Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and much more.
Jason Siegel: A Massive Multi-Sport Weekend in Orlando
Posted: January 30, 2024
The first weekend in February will be an extraordinary one in Orlando, Florida, which hosts the U.S. Olympic Trials for marathon on February 3, followed the next day by the NFL Pro Bowl Games are at Camping World Stadium. We chatted with Jason Siegel, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, about the process in landing the U.S. Olympic Trials for Marathon and the preparation that has gone into planning the event, what the big weekend ahead will be like for locals, the news of renovation funds committed to area venues and more.
Linda Logan and Jesse Ghirozi: Bringing the U.S. Figure Skating Championships to Columbus
Posted: January 17, 2024
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission will host this year’s U.S. Figure Skating National Championships, the first time the event will be in the Ohio destination. Nationwide Arena will host over 400 athletes, coaches, and officials, plus thousands of fans over the seven-day event. The venue is within walking distance of many hotels and restaurants to ensure a smooth fan experience. It’s a major event to kick off a busy year ahead for the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and Linda Logan, which will host more than a half-dozen other collegiate and national governing body events in the first six months of the year. We talked with Linda Logan, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, and Jesse Ghiorzi, director of marketing at the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, about planning for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, what it took to win the bid and much more.
Sam Joffray: Preparing for Las Vegas’ First Super Bowl
Posted: January 11, 2024
Sam Joffray is no stranger to the Super Bowl. He has been to every big game since 1997 in some capacity. Whether it was leading a bid for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation or as a consultant or vendor, Joffray has a wealth of experience when it comes to the NFL’s crown jewel. So when Las Vegas welcomed the Raiders to the city and built world-class Allegiant Stadium four years ago, they needed someone to run point on a Super Bowl bid. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority hired Joffray to be the president and chief executive officer of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee. Following a successful bid, Sin City will host its first Super Bowl on February 11. Joffray and his team have been hard at work to make sure the event is a success, and are hopeful that Las Vegas can get into the regular rotation of Super Bowl host venues is the coming years.
2023 Podcast Archives
The Year in Sports-Related Travel and Trends for 2024
Posted: December 20, 2023
J.C. Poma: How to Build a New Sports Commission
Posted: December 18, 2023
Scott Hallenbeck: The Rise of Flag Football and USA Football’s Plans for LA28
Posted: December 1, 2023
Khalid Cannon: A Sports Lifeline for Children of Incarcerated Parents
Posted: November 9, 2023
Bryce Morgan: The Future of the PPA Tour
Posted: September 21, 2023
Terry Hasseltine: Building the Maryland Cycling Classic in Baltimore
Posted: August 24, 2023
EsportsTravel Summit: Why Grassroots Esports Efforts Are Essential
Posted: August 21, 2023
Wayne Moss: Making Youth Sports Safer
Published: August 15, 2023
Tim Trefzer: Best Practices for Sustainability in Sports
Published: August 11, 2023
TEAMS Europe: The Best of 2023
Published: August 8, 2023
Li Li Leung on USA Gymnastics’ Search for a New Training Center
Published: July 19, 2023
David Carter: How to Turn Your Sports Bucket List into Reality
Published: July 7, 2023
Mike McAtee: USA Boxing’s Fight Against the IBA’s Corruption and World Boxing’s Future
Published: June 29, 2023
Kris Alexander: Video Games, Esports and the Future Events Workforce
Published: June 20, 2023
Jim Scherr: Growing World Lacrosse and Its Potential Olympic Future
Published: June 14, 2023
Izell Reese: How RCX Sports Is Expanding Youth Sports Participation
Published: June 9, 2023
Vlad Marinescu: Esports’ Global Reach, the IESF’s Growth and More
Published: May 25, 2023
Mandy Gill: Marriott’s NCAA Partnership, NIL and State of Sports-Related Travel
Published: May 2, 2023
The Honest Scoop About Sports Tourism Salaries and Compensation
Published: April 25, 2023
From Pickleball to Team Sports: Tom Cove on the Latest in Sports Participation Trends
Published: April 4, 2023
Janis Burke and Holly Kesterson: Hosting the Men’s Final Four in Houston
Published: March 26, 2023
Lisa Motley: Bringing the World’s Biggest Sports Events to Las Vegas
Published: March 20, 2023
Brent Nowicki: The World Aquatics Rebrand and World Championships Pivot
Published: February 27, 2023
Gary Hernbroth: Sports as Group Travel and How to Motivate Sales Professionals
Published: January 31, 2023
Bob Dunlop: Two Decades of Organizing Events for U.S. Figure Skating
Published: January 23, 2023
Mike Pratt and Jim McKenna: Lake Placid’s Rebirth as a Winter Sports Destination
Published: January 6, 2023
2022 Podcast Archives
A Review and Preview of the Year in Sports-Related Travel
Published: December 20, 2022
Title IX at 50: The Push Toward Equality
Published: December 14, 2022
The Evolving Landscape of Youth Sports
Published: December 6, 2022
Aron McGuire: Driving USA Bobsled & Skeleton Through the Pandemic
Published: November 21, 2022
Chris Robb: How Cities Can Help the Mass Participation Industry
Published: October 17, 2022
Wayne Moss: Why Youth Sports Matter
Published: October 3, 2022
Max Siegel: Growing USA Track & Field Through LA28
Published: September 22, 2022
Joe Jacobi: Lessons From the River
Published: September 16, 2022
Phil Andrews: The Future of USA Fencing Events
Published: September 13, 2022
Nora White: The Rise of Spikeball in the U.S. and Abroad
Published: August 22, 2022
Travis Shumake and Sean Dixon: Opening Doors in NHRA Drag Racing
Published: August 8, 2022
Coco Ho: The Adversity of Professional Surfing
Published: August 3, 2022
Nick Sellers and David Galbaugh: Bringing The World Games to Alabama
Published: June 30, 2022
Sports as Entertainment: Eddie Lewis on How TOCA Football Plans to Expand
Published: June 27, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Greater Ontario CVB
The Sports Tourism Rebound: Al Kidd and Jennifer Stoll on the Latest Sports ETA Research
Published: June 13, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Joe Dzaluk: Bringing the Special Olympics USA Games to Orlando
Published: June 3, 2022
Ajay Nwosu: Building a Following for USA Teqball
Published: May 20, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Whose Fans Travel Best? Neil Schwartz on the Latest Sports Fan Research
Published: May 17, 2022
Ross Young and Jim Brown: Bringing the Rugby World Cup to the United States
Published: May 12, 2022
Matt Hogue: Growing a Division I Athletics Program at Coastal Carolina
Published: April 28, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance
How the AHL has Survived COVID: Scott Howson on Leading the League Through the Pandemic
Published: April 25, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Greater Ontario CVB
Tim Schneider: 25 Years of SportsTravel Magazine
Published: April 19, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Hotels and the Rise of Sports-Related Travel: Julius Robinson on Marriott’s NCAA Partnership and Industry Trends
Published: April 15, 2022
Sports Participation Deep Dive: Tom Cove of SFIA on the Latest Trends and What They Mean for Events
Published: March 28, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center
CIAA Basketball Moves to Baltimore: Jacqie McWilliams on New Beginnings
Published: February 22, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Maryland Sports Commission
Pickleball Power: Stu Upson of USA Pickleball on the Sport’s Growth, Events and Venues
Published: February 14, 2022. Podcast Sponsored by Atlantic City Sports Commission
How U.S. Ski & Snowboard Prepares for the Beijing Olympics: Sophie Goldschmidt on COVID Testing and Breaking Barriers
Published: January 24, 2022
The Ironman Group Approach: Andrew Messick on Triathlons, Competition and Trends
Published: January 19, 2022
2021 Podcast Archive
Susan Baughman: Bringing the College Football Playoff Title Game to Indianapolis
Published: December 23, 2021
Mike Nishi: Lessons from the Chicago Marathon
Published: December 20, 2021
Danny Martin: How Grass-Roots Esports Efforts Will Support Future Events
Published: December 2, 2021
Erik Moses: Revitalizing Nashville Superspeedway and NASCAR’s Diversity Efforts
Published: December 1, 2021
Greg Sankey: Expanding the SEC, the College Football Playoff and NCAA Gender Equity
Published: November 2, 2021
Jim Mercurio: Lessons From Levi’s Stadium on How to Run Events During the Pandemic
Published: October 21, 2021
Greg Cruse: Riding Surfing’s Wave of Momentum
Published: September 20, 2021
Fraser Bullock: Salt Lake’s 2002 Olympic Legacy and Hopes for a Future Games
Published: September 15, 2021
Ross Young: Bringing USA Rugby Out of Bankruptcy and Ready to Bid for World Cups
Published: July 28, 2021
Larry Olmsted: How Fans Unite Communities and Make the Case for Why Sports Matter
Published: July 19, 2021. Podcast Sponsored by Naples, Marco Island CVB
Cal Ripken Jr. and Mike Kenney: Growing the Brand at Ripken Baseball
Published: July 12, 2021. Podcast Sponsored by Maryland Sports Commission
Scott O’Neil: His Time at Harris Blitzer, A New Book and Perspective on the Sports Industry
Published: July 8, 2021
Jimmy Johnson: Fishing, Football and Fox NFL Sunday
Published: June 28, 2021. Podcast Sponsored by Atlantic City Sports Commission
Bryan Karns: Preparing for the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club
Published: June 21, 2021
Helen Maroulis: The Inspiring Olympics Comeback Story of a Wrestling Pioneer
Published: June 16, 2021. Podcast Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Allyson Felix: The Drive for Five Olympic Games
Published: June 7, 2021
Tim Schneider: Roots of a Travel Powerhouse: How Sports and Esports Move People
Published: May 28, 2021. Podcast Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance
Melissa Stockwell: Preparing for a Most Unusual Paralympics
Published: May 18, 2021
Elena Delle Donne: Preparing for the 2021 WNBA Season and Olympic Summer Games
Published: May 10, 2021
Leigh Steinberg: The Evolution of Agents, NFL Events and Athlete Marketing
Published: April 26, 2021
Dan Ghosh-Roy: Preparing for the PFL’s Atlantic City Bubble
Published: April 22, 2021
Dale Murphy: On Baseball, Sports-Event Security and Marketing Today’s Stars
Published: April 12, 2021
Bruce Rosenberg: Why HotelPlanner is Bullish on Sports-Related Travel
Published: March 17, 2021
Antron Brown and Leah Pruett: Life in the Fast Lane as NHRA Drivers
Published: March 11, 2021
Jenny Carnes and Lynn Holzman: How the NCAA Will Host the Women’s Basketball Tournament in San Antonio
Published: February 26, 2021
Dan Gavitt: Planning the NCAA Men’s Tournament in Indianapolis
Published: February 22, 2021
Amanda Kraus: Changing the Face of Rowing
Published: February 8, 2021. Podcast Sponsored by Columbia SC Sports
Michael D’hulst: How Super League Triathlon is Innovating the Sport
Published: January 15, 2021. Podcast Sponsored by Tempe Tourism
Rob Higgins: Inside Tampa Bay’s Plans for Hosting Super Bowl LV
Published: January 13, 2021
2020 Podcast Archives
Nicole Pike: The Latest Research on Esports-Related Travel
Published: December 15, 2020. Podcast Sponsored by Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance
Nick Carparelli: What to Expect from the 2020 Bowl Season
Published: November 11, 2020
David Baker: Twice the Fun in ’21 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Published: September 15, 2020
Al Kidd and Jennifer Stoll: The $45 Billion Case for Sports-Related Travel
Published: September 8, 2020
Carlos Silva: How World TeamTennis Held a Season with Fans in the Stands
Published: August 18, 2020
Lisa Baird: Staging a Monthlong Tournament During a Pandemic
Published: July 31, 2020
Steve Stenersen: How US Lacrosse is Approaching Return to Play
Published: July 10, 2020
Melvin Tennant: A Discussion on Race and Diversity in the Travel Industry
Published: June 18, 2020
Glenn Merry: A New Voice for Adaptive Sports
Published: June 10, 2020
Peter O’Reilly: How the NFL Pulled Off a Virtual Draft
Published: May 27, 2020
Dev Pathik and Jason Clement: Signs of Hope for the Youth Sports Market
Published: April 23, 2020. Podcast Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance
Molly Arbogast: What Sports Sponsorship Should Look Like Now
Published: April 16, 2020. Podcast Sponsored by Atlantic City Sports Commission
Rich Harshbarger: The Challenges Ahead for Running and Mass Participation Events
Published: April 9, 2020. Podcast Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance
Matt Farrell: Alternative Golf and the Spectacle of World Long Drive
Published: March 26, 2020. Podcast Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance
Colie Edison: Why the Leader in Recreational Bowling Bought the PBA Tour
Published: March 13, 2020. Podcast Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance
Jason Parker: How Technology is Changing Amateur Sports Events
Published: February 21, 2020
Phil Andrews: How USA Weightlifting is Preparing for Tokyo and Beyond
Published: January 29, 2020
2019 Podcast Archives
Frank Supovitz: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Published: December 19, 2019
Ju’Riese Colón: The Challenges Ahead for the U.S. Center for SafeSport
Published: October 29, 2019
Kyle McLaughlin: How Tough Mudder Has Survived the Obstacle Course Race Market
Published: September 27, 2019
Alex Hertel: The Future of the Spectator Experience
Published: September 4, 2019
John David: How BMX Has Become One of the Fastest-Growing Sports
Published: July 23, 2019
YuChiang Cheng: Why Topgolf is Investing in Esports
Published: June 19, 2019
Amanda Duffy: The Growth of the National Women’s Soccer League
Published: May 28, 2019
Michael Capiraso: Lessons From the New York City Marathon
Published: April 25, 2019
Oliver Luck: An Inside Look at the XFL
Published: March 5, 2019
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