Adweek: Meet the 30 Most Powerful Women in Sports
Most college athletics programs outspend themselves
One evening during the Final Four in Indianapolis, I went to the hotel fitness center. Before starting my workout, I turned the TV to the comedy channel. I didn't catch what country the first comedian was from, but he was commenting on how seriously Americans take sports. Every broadcast, he said, … [Read more...]
Adidas Is a Late Starter in the Race for the Women’s Market
#BHM #WCW: Nzinga Shaw
She taking on professional sports??? lack of diversity and doing it with a brilliant smile and fierce afro+ACE ??Meet this week???s BHM WCW. In continuation of our Black History Month Woman Crush Wednesday, today we???re highlighting Nzinga Shaw, a champion for diversity. ??Nzinga (pronounced … [Read more...]
Still no WNBA marketing almost halfway through offseason
Last September, NBA commissioner Adam Silver commented that the WNBA +ACI-receives no press coverage.+ACI This led to ESPN writer Mechelle Voepel's response that yes indeed, they do. I laid out an eight-point marketing plan for the WNBA, which has made half-hearted attempts throughout the years that … [Read more...]
Most Powerful Women in Sports
Forbes just came out with the Most Powerful Women in Sports. Those on the list span leagues, collegiate athletics, holding companies, media companies, politics and professional athletes. Forbes contributor Jason Belzer says, +ACI-The women on??the list??represent a true minority in a business … [Read more...]
Yes, Women are Sports Journalists Too.
It???s 2015 and women have made tremendous strides in the??sports industry. ??They???re in the front??offices of major teams+ADs they???re coaches, anchors, referees, administrators and??much more. ??You name it+ADs women are doing??it in sports. ??But apparently an usher at??Lucas Oil Stadium … [Read more...]
You don’t have time NOT to reflect via @coachquam
written by Erica Quam It's important to take??time at the end of the season to reflect on what actually happened. Look at the BIG picture...in reverse. Take a step back from your team??and consciously think about what went well, what didn't go well, … [Read more...]
4 Common Coaching Myths Debunked via @coachquam
written by Erica Quam Part of my work with coaches is helping them to realize their full potential and then help them to tap into it. ??I strive to help each coach??become a??stronger leader who??shows up to their athletes??in an authentic way - that is true to who they … [Read more...]