In Episode #50, we are joined by Lisa Delpy Neirotti, Sport Management Professor & Director of Sport Management Degree programs at The George Washington University School of Business.
We discuss:
Lisa's career as a scholar of the Olympic Games (attended 19 consecutive Games) and 5 World Cups
The crucial and interconnected relationships among athletes, spectators, sponsors, and host countries in producing mega-events
Systemic cheating in professional sports
Career paths for those interested in sport management and sport marketing
NCAA athletes benefiting financially from their name, image, and likeness
Covid's impact on the world of sport, comparing MLS, NFL, and NBA seasons and the impact on the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games
Advice for parents with children who are interested in becoming collegiate and professional athletes
Listening, and watching recommendations from:
Lisa:
The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing by Stedman Graham, Lisa Delpy Neirotti, and Joe Jeff Goldblatt
Front Office Sports
Sportico
Sports Business Journal
Jonathan:
New Tokyo Olympic Chief Says Games Without Spectators Not the Plan (Nikkei Asia)
Park City, Utah for Powder Snowboarding
Fred:
The Death of Stalin (Netflix)
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