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Boston Sports Institute is Designed for Play

BOSTON, Mass. — What underlies the value of play? While some speak of the enchantment of winning, today’s social and economic motivators indelibly integrate teamwork, achievement and self-discipline with business profitability. Propelled by technology, activism and cultural changes, sports are a powerful entertainer. 

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Boston, known for its dense saturation of academic …

Lubbock Knows Sports

In Lubbock, Texas, sports are more than competition—they are connection, legacy, and community. From youth tournaments that fill weekends with family traditions to championship events that welcome visitors from across the country, sports shape the spirit of our city

Mental Health Courses Available for Athletic Professionals

WORCESTER, Mass. — LEAD (Let’s Empower, Advocate and Do) is releasing two E-Course Bundles for athletic professionals that feature topics such as cultural awareness, self-care, mental health and trauma-informed coaching. The online courses are self-paced, interactive and priced in bundle packages at more than 90 percent off to make them …

Houston Launches Houston Clean Campaign

HOUSTON — The Houston Venues & Events Task Force and the hospitality and transportation industries are preparing to safely reopen and have joined together to form Houston Clean, a program to help guests easily identify safety measures to protect patrons and associates.

            The initiative unifies the individual efforts of businesses …

Team Indiana Awards Grants for Sports

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Team Indiana awarded three grants to sports destination partners throughout the state. The Team Indiana partners include Hamilton County Sports Authority, Visit Fort Wayne, and Visit South Bend Mishawaka, each using grants to host events from late July to early August.

The grants support operations surrounding the …

One-on-One: Building Amateur Rugby Events

One-on-One features an interview with an influential member of the sports community concerning a specific topic. This month we interview Graham Oliphant, managing director of Rugby Festival Events Ltd. The organization innovated amateur rugby tournaments into a festival atmosphere with 48 games on one day with cheerleaders, DJs, food and …

100-Acre Multi-Sports Complex Planned in Bloomington-Normal

Proposed multi-sport complex by the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, ILL. — A 100-acre multi-sports complex is being constructed by the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club. The complex will include 10 full-size fields, seven youth fields, a championship field and an indoor training facility.

            In addition to soccer, the …

Doherty Named Interim Tourism Director

Sean Doherty

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores named Sean Doherty as interim director of the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau.

            Doherty first worked as a sports marketing manager and the sales and sports marketing manager for the tourism bureau since 2005. He joined the …

San Diego to Host Transplant Games in 2022

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games announced that San Diego won the winning bid for the six-day festival that is expected to bring thousands of visitors.

            The San Diego Tourism Authority and the Holiday Bowl Game Association submitted the bid for the event planned for July …

Urhahn Named President of NFHS

Kerwin Urhahn

INDIANAPOLIS — Kerwin Urhahn, executive director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), is the new president of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for 2020-21.

            Urhahn is the 61stpresident of the NFHS.

            Steve Savarese, executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic …

NCYS Appoints New Board Members

STUART, Fla. — The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) announced the appointment of new board members, according to Wanda Rutledge board chairman. The new members join Rutledge, Pam Marshall (AAU), Trish Sylvia (National Center for Safety Initiatives) and Talty O’Connor (Covey Communications Corporation).

            New members of the board include …