Game Plans

Managing hotel costs for travel sports teams

Being on a travel sports team can be a great experience for children—it gives them the chance to improve skills, build friendships, create memories around shared interests, and spend time with family experiencing new cities and sports facilities.

Kickball: All grown up

A family friend once asked Arion Herbert and his wife Erika if they had ever watched kickball. Yes, kickball—the game most people played as kids on the playground. The thought of a professional version of the game never occurred to the Herberts.

The Game Plan: Small markets, big on sports

Despite their size, small- and mid-sized cities often offer richly diverse sports opportunities, along with all the amenities needed to keep athletes entertained during their visit.

Sports internships are giving students an edge

Each year, students join sports organizations and facilities to gain valuable experience and provide manpower. From professional teams to home-town recreation departments, interns fill out the rosters to keep the wheels turning in these organizations.

Keeping annual events fresh and relevant

While major sporting events often produce a large economic impact, smaller and more “down-home” events are just as consistent. However, annual events also present a huge challenge—keeping the event fresh, interesting year after year, and drawing in visitors from the same crowd as previous years.