Sports analytics is a rather broad term, but essentially it describes the use of performance data in decision making. It helps teams better scout talent and profile each player to accurately predict performance. This general term also applies to sports gambling and fantasy sports. We spoke with Georgetown University’s Mike […]
Month: February 2017
Should You Pay Attention to Socially Responsible Companies?
Young women and girls sit on swing sets, run around a playground, play on a roundabout, and toss softballs. They rally off stats on how they can reduce their risk of breast cancer, unplanned pregnancy, and depression if they play organized sports. This scene played across televisions nationwide in 1995 […]
Why Social Media May Hurt An Athlete’s Brand Management
By Daniel G. Kelly II, Ph. D On January 15, 2017, following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, All-Pro Wide Receiver Antonio Brown broadcasted a 17-minute video of the post-game celebration on Facebook Live. Brown, who currently has a 6-figure endorsement deal with Facebook, posted the live […]
You Need to Know These Influencers in the Sports Industry
Whether you’re an avid sports fan, a current professional, or a candidate pursuing sports jobs to start your career, you need to know who to follow in the industry. These influencers have a lot of power in sports because they are trusted sources of information and have some authority in […]
Check Out These Up and Coming Sports Jobs
You’ve loved sports since you were a kid. You used to kick soccer balls in the yard with your brother, practice somersaults during recess, and work on your spiral with your best friend. No matter what sports are on television, you’re excited to watch it — hockey, gymnastics, wrestling. You […]
3 Lessons Job Seekers Can Learn From Super Bowl 51
Super Bowl 51 established itself as, arguably, one of the best sports games in history, setting several records — the first overtime in Super Bowl history, the biggest comeback, and the most passing yards by any team. It was hard to top last year’s big game, but the Atlanta Falcons […]
“How Do You Get Your Sports?” SIM Surveys Show New Media Having an Impact
This article originally appeared in Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies: Sports Industry Management. How are true sports fans following their favorite teams in the sports-saturated Washington, D.C., market? Are they using more mobile devices? Watching less TV? Maybe even cutting their cable cords and abandoning television entirely? Fortunately, Georgetown […]
7 Innovative Sports Companies You Need to Know About
As a young baseball player, you’re struggling to find comfort in tracking curveballs. They’re plaguing you every time you’re at bat. You need to practice your swing often, but you’re at the mercy of trying to schedule time with trainers. Thanks to innovative sports companies like EON Sports, you can […]