Alec Spivack

Working in sports isn't hanging with the players Working in sports isn't being on ESPN Working in sports isn't working for your favorite team Working in sports isn't getting to watch all the games Working in sports isn't about getting tickets ___________________________________________________________ Working in sports is hanging out with your teammates after the game Working in sports is ESPN playing in the background while you’re hustling Working in sports is a team making you their favorite Working in sports is getting to work all the games Working in sports is doing everything you can to sell tickets #LinkedInSports #Sports #SportsBiz

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If you are marketing Major League Soccer or WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) games, this is an interesting year. If Lionel Messi or Caitlin Clark are on YOUR team, these are fun times. Savor them. It won't always be like this. But if they're NOT on your team, you've got a different situation. Most teams get Messi at least once. WNBA teams get Clark once or twice. These games are selling out, and the value of tickets is sometimes going stratospheric. In a tough business, it's a rare and precious gift to have something that everybody wants! But what do you do with it? You could push prices to the max and make a much fatter-than-usual bank deposit the day after the game. That's tempting. But what does it get you? A few bucks, yes, but fans and potential fans will remember that you maxed them out. The second option is to use this opportunity to build connections with new fans. If they've never been to your venue or seen your team before, you've got their attention. You can still raise prices some, but don't just sell them a ticket. Start a relationship. It takes energy and ingenuity, but there are many ways to do it. The value is much higher than a one-time windfall. Years or even decades of support can be won. https://lnkd.in/gn3rm9Mx

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Not a done deal but the average annual revenue to the league would be $6.9B split among Disney/ESPN ($2.6B), NBC ($2.5B) and Amazon ($1.8B) over the term of 11 years.

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The debate continues - should women's sports carve out its own path, or leverage the legacy framework and partnerships of their male counterparts? There's no better example of this predicament then the fact that WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) has the majority of its rights wrapped in with the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s next major rights tenders, and is seeing incredible momentum in interest in the sport and league fresh off the drafting of the next big star Caitlin Clark. NBA's commissioner say it is categorically the right approach - others would disagree, and would suggest that the WNBA should be allowed more flexibility in their approach to monetising rights in a new era of sports media consumption. What's the best approach for a league like the WNBA? https://lnkd.in/d_JN2v35

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To build a great culture in sports business, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. And while it may be simple, it’s not easy. Here's how: - Hire great people - Give your people a voice - Define what winning looks like - Interject fun as much as you can - Hold people accountable to the standard - Care about your people personally and professionally Wondering if you are on track? Have your entire team fill out at engagement survey. Then adjust accordingly. Feedback is a present if you use it. Hope that helps. #LinkedInSports #SportsBiz #Culture

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📝 Is the NIL Revenue Sharing Framework Missing the Mark? As NIL regulation continues to evolve, revenue sharing is being hailed as a game-changer. But, is it really the best solution for all athletes? While revenue sharing aims to distribute wealth more evenly across college sports, it may inadvertently overlook highly marketable athletes in lower-revenue sports. These athletes, despite their significant individual market value, might receive less compensation under a system primarily focused on revenue-generating sports like football and basketball. Imagine a star gymnast with a massive social media following or a champion swimmer with lucrative endorsement deals. Under a revenue-sharing model, their earning potential could be capped, failing to reflect their true market worth. The challenge lies in balancing fair compensation for all athletes while recognizing and rewarding individual marketability. As we continue to navigate NIL policies, it’s crucial to ensure that no athlete is left behind. 💡 What are your thoughts on how we can create a more equitable system for all athletes? Share your ideas below! #NIL #CollegeSports #AthleteEquity #SportsLaw

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NIL changed the game forever. It’s no surprise that Phil Knight and Nike are throwing everything at Oregon sports. What is surprising, however, is that programs across the country continue to help fund the success of their competitors. Teams nearing the end of their Nike endorsements should seriously consider shopping their merchandising rights to smaller, emerging brands. While the financial ramifications may impact bottom line projections initially, the next decade of college football -college sports in general- will be dictated by those programs willing to take calculated risks in partnerships that ultimately result in larger revenue streams with exclusivity. Agree or disagree, let’s hear it ⬇️. #marketing #sportsmarketing #NIL #partnerships #revenuestreams #sportsconsulting #branding #future

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2 phrases to help your storytelling skills? 1. Picture this…. 2. Imagine this…. It’s one thing to tell them how great your product is It’s a complete gamechanger to let them see how great it is.. #LinkedInSports #SportsBiz #Sales

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Our work with the NCAA supports the Association in studying and responding to online abuse and threats directed at NCAA championship participants, including student-athletes, coaches, officials and committee members for the 2023-24 championship season. This unique initiative is intended to further promote the mental health and well-being of the college sports community through data collection and analytics. While the championship season is still underway, some of the trends in the data and from the recent March Madness include: - Higher-profile events with sports betting markets attract increased volumes of abuse or threats. - During March Madness, Signify covered nearly 1,000 Division I men's and women's basketball student-athletes, 64 teams, over 280 coaches and 120 NCAA match officials.  - Across the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball March Madness, 900,000 posts/comments monitored by Signify's AI and analysts for potential abuse or threats.  - 4,000 confirmed as abusive or threatening and reported to social media platforms, with some elevated to law enforcement. - More than 540 abusive betting-related messages were directed at men's and women's basketball student-athletes, including violence and death threats.  - Women's basketball student-athletes received approximately three times more threats than men's basketball student-athletes. - Student-athletes are not the only group experiencing these threats and abuse. Game officials, administrators and other athletics employees have been harassed related to their respective involvement in various competitions. The article below by Saquandra Heath provides more details of the current academic year’s findings as well as how the project is integrated with the NCAA’s wider initiatives on mental health and sports betting. #OnlineAbuse #OnlineThreat #Betting #MentalHealth #NCAA

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A great listen when you have the time! Our own Matt Manocherian joined the great minds at Establish The Run to chat about Football Analytics on their latest podcast! #sportsanalytics #NFL #footballanalytics #sportsdata

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I love how at AU we continue to write our own script. While many colleges and some professional teams have staff to help manage their players' NIL few -- if any -- have dedicated staff to help them create their brand through individualized content creation, consulting, and education. To any sports organization, affiliate, or agency: Your athletes are your biggest marketing asset. Educating them on their own brand build + awareness will not only help them succeed, it will bring more dedicated eyes to you as well. #smsports #NIL #brandbuilding #digitalmarketing #sportsmarketing

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For the 2024 class, we have identified this number of players signed for 10k or less per country of origin. Colombia 6 = 46% of total of players Mexico 9 = 33% total of players Venezuela 95 = 33% total of players Dominican R 72 = 24% total of players Panama 4 = 21% total of players If an International Draft comes into the equation, it's possible that most of these 186 players will have a much higher valuation. At Wahoo, we are here to help make the best data-driven decisions. https://lnkd.in/eK8zQTXE

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Struggling to transition to a career in sports? You need experience + connections But you can’t get experience without a job and you can’t get a job without experience! There’s another way… Work Part-Time The sports industry is risk averse, meaning organizations don’t like taking risks they aren’t sure will pay off. Prove your worth Hiring someone they don’t know full-time is risky. This is why so many people enter the industry though internships and part-time jobs. Part-time 👉 Full-time Part-time jobs give employers a chance to get to know you before bringing you on full-time. When working part-time: 1. Crush every opportunity you’re given 2. Share your desire to work full-time 3. Keep crushing it Your full-time job is right around the corner 📌 Pro Tip in the comments

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🚨 Big news today, Fantasy Football Players! 🚨 Now available for the first time EVER... ⬇ Standalone access to BBFF's online community, a Discord Channel filled with friendly fantasy football brains—including myself—that are helping each other dominate leagues, take down DFS contests, and cash in on NFL bets. Where do you go for help when you inevitably run into impossible decisions? Who do I start? Who do I bench? Should I accept this trade? Who should I add from waivers? Which player should I drop to make room? Which kicker or defense should I use this week? Where do you go when you need a second (or thirteenth) opinion on those? You can't go to your friends (because they're probably in your league). You could go to free Facebook or Reddit groups but...you get what you pay for; a bunch of random people's opinions and gut takes instead of data-driven analysis. OR... You could just join BBFF's community of paid subscribers, where you KNOW it's people who take the game seriously and aren't blowing things up (intentionally or unintentionally). Best part? People come for the fantasy football, but they stay for the friendships they develop inside. But don't take it from me. Take it from some other members of the community: 🗣 “Big fan of the discord. All other public message boards' start/sit features suck. The real time feedback from other managers is a huge sell. Love your 'MikeDrop' mobile alerts too, often hitting before the news and beating my competition to the waiver wire." 🗣 “Love the community! People are kind, friendly, super helpful and inclusive. I’ve been in many that are not kind to women.” 🗣 “Stellar community—great place to get involved with FF discussions, lots of crowdsourced help when it comes to start/sit, waiver, trade decisions, and clearly some good people and good vibes.” 🗣 “I love the community it creates of people that you can ask unbiased advice for along with the data to reference.” 🗣 “Just a great place for Fantasy Football fans. The responses are timely and on point. The group is welcoming and very chill.” Best part of these responses? I didn't ASK them for community-specific responses. I just asked customers their favorite part of being with BBFF and the community was instantly among the most mentioned benefits. Imagine having instant access to hundreds of other friendly fantasy football brains that are ready to help without judgment or aggression. That's a guarantee with BBFF's online community. And for just $4.99 per month, it costs less than that coffee you bought this morning (or beer you bought this weekend). So let me please officially invite you to come join BBFF's online community! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkpziBrq We're already talking 2024 fantasy football, rookie drafts, best ball drafts, dynasty trades, fantasy baseball, the meaning of life, and more! See you in The Basement! ___________________________ #fantasyfootball #NFL #SupportSmallBusiness

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What Hockey Scouts are looking for? Here at Hudl we are always trying to find the best answers to questions like that. Players aiming the next level and parents and coaches supporting them, understanding what scouts look for is crucial. I’ve compiled insights from top scouts and hockey analysts to highlight the key attributes that make a player stand out. Here are the 9 essential traits: Offensively: 1️⃣ Creating Time and Space – The cornerstone of offensive play. 2️⃣ Handling Pressure – Patience and playmaking under pressure. 3️⃣ Depth of Skills – Multiple options to beat defenders. 4️⃣ Work Off the Puck – Effort and intelligence in positioning. 5️⃣ Ice Scanning – Constant awareness and information gathering. Defensively: 6️⃣ Taking Away Time and Space – Effective angling and positioning. 7️⃣ Retrievals – Essential puck retrieval and breakout skills. Intangibles: 8️⃣ Body Language – Positive and resilient attitude. 9️⃣ Accurate Self-Assessment – Honest self-evaluation and growth plans. During this week I'll discuss more about the findings and how Hudl Instat Ice Hockey can help. #scout #icehockey #playerdevelopment #playeragent

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Recruiting For The High School Athlete - The Game Has Changed New Rules In Effect "I’m speaking to all you high school athletes and parents out there. The recruiting game has drastically changed, and if you stick to the old playbook, you're likely to get left behind. Firstly, let’s address the Supreme Court’s decision that colleges can no longer use race as a criterion in admissions. This ruling significantly affects all college admissions, including sports and introduces challenges, especially for sports that have traditionally been pathways for underrepresented athletes. Next, consider the impacts of COVID-19. Many current college athletes have been granted extra eligibility years, which significantly tightens the scholarship competition. As a high school athlete, this means fewer available slots and a much fiercer competition to secure one. Now, onto Name, Image, and Likeness deals, or NIL. These agreements have revolutionized college sports, allowing athletes like yourselves to earn from your personal brands. It’s thrilling but also demands that you be more than just a great player; you must be a marketable personality. We also can't overlook the effects of the transfer portal. With colleges increasingly likely to recruit seasoned players who’ve already shown their worth at the college level, high school athletes may find it harder to get recruited directly. Furthermore, the influx of scholarships awarded to international players is shrinking opportunities for American athletes here at home. This new landscape means you can't just rely on your high school or club coaches to get recruited—your future is in your hands. You must advocate for yourself. Use your smartphone wisely, create a compelling online presence, maintain strong grades, and engage directly with college coaches. Remember, securing a bright future is your responsibility. Don't just wait for opportunities to come; go out there and create them. Contact me if you’re ready to take control of your recruitment journey but unsure where to start. I’m here to help guide you through these new rules effectively. Together, we can turn these challenges into your stepping stones for success. Thanks for tuning in. The game has changed, but so have your opportunities to shine brighter than ever. Let’s make the most of them! I’ll see you on the court!" I'm Coach Winn -Who are you? #SportsRecruiting #CollegeAthletics #NILDeals #TransferPortal #HighSchoolSports #RecruitmentGameChanger #StudentAthletes #CollegeBound #AthleticScholarships #FutureStars

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Do you think about your career like a professional athlete? If not - it’s time you do. Here’s how. Think about all the things professional athlete do to set themselves up for peak performance. They: - Stretch - Warm up - Eat Clean - Train Often - Stick to a routine - Focus on recovery - Have multiple coaches - Track their performance Now think about how that translates to your life and career. How well are you going to perform - Not getting enough sleep - Eating junk food often - Not working out - Being burnt out You know the days where you are operating at your best so jot down everything you did to get to that place. Then duplicate it. Tinker with it. Then stick to it. 👊 #LinkedinSports #SportsBiz #Mindset

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1️⃣ “Best time to get a job in college sports?” 👉 the off-season 👈 Because the athletic department staff have more time to meet with you. 2️⃣ “How do I get a job in the athletic department?” 👉 walk in 👈 Google your colleges’ athletic department staff directory. Find a person and niche you want to work for. Talk to them. Followup! 3️⃣ “What if they don’t offer me a job?” 👉 volunteer 👈 Show them you want the job = putting in time and effort. By showing (not telling), you’re on your way to an internship offer! How’d you get your job in college sports?

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