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Really don't care about what colleges are willing to spend for these services. But, what I do for SAA clients and parents is to help one, give them an educational platform to help take out the monetization of the recruiting process. Student athletes need "honest answers, and clear understanding" of what college coaches are saying to them, or in most cases what they are not saying. Anything I can to help with access and affordable. #here2help #knowTHEnumbers #knowYOURnumbers #ncaarecruiting

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When we ask private clubs about profitability in their F&B operation, we often get a chuckle on the opposite side of the desk. "Sunk cost", "necessary expense", "required amenity" are common replies. Roster your private club with ClubBuy and we can bring your food cost down and balance your P&L.

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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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As we bask in the aftermath of the Masters Tournament, it's thrilling to see how vibrant the golf scene has become. The latest findings from The Pulse of the Golf Consumer report reveal a significant upswing in golf's popularity. 📊 Key Insights: ⛳️123 million Americans engaged with golf last year in various forms, marking a 14% increase over five years. ⛳️An impressive 95% of core golfers are planning to play as much or more in 2024. ⛳️The female golf segment is showing particularly strong growth, with a 25% increase in participation over the last four years. ⛳️Social media continues to be a powerful platform for golf, with over 50 million Americans consuming golf-related content. The momentum in the golf industry is undeniable, and it’s exciting to see such enthusiasm and participation across the board. Whether it’s playing, watching, or discussing, the game is reaching more people than ever. Let's keep this momentum going!

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"One shocking discovery was that over half of NIL deals are valued at $100 or less. The median disclosure value, meaning the middle price tag when all deals are sorted from least to greatest, is actually just $62. The average is much higher at $2,716." Actually, what's shocking is all the discussion and media attention surrounding "NIL", the salaries paid to athletic department "NIL" staffers, the resources allocated to "NIL" spaces on college campuses, and the time and money spent on "NIL" symposia/panels and classes. #nil #ncaa #collegesports https://lnkd.in/gG_JSAyr

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💡B2B Sports Go-To-Market Tip For short-term marketing impact focus on accounts already in pipeline. I have not seen many sports teams lean into B2B marketing heavy but feel that is coming. From studying some of the best non-sports organizations, when marketing B2B they have a clear objective for each type of content they put out. Seems obvious but much of what we do in marketing is around building brand or creating demand and awareness for our products. Then we’re upset that we do not see the results immediately. Since less than 5% of your target 🎯 accounts are in market to buy at any given time we need to deliver content to educate the other 95% so they consider you when they are in market. But that’s not going to yield immediate results as that’s a mid to long term play. For the accounts already in pipeline focus on testimonials, case studies and statistics 📊 that may resonate to bring them closer to a conversion. If using paid advertising you can target everyone within the buying committee at that account to help influence the decision. The paid support in addition to the 1:1 outreach from the Sales Team can help increase the sales velocity and bring that account closer to a conversion. I would love to hear how others are effectively using B2B Marketing tactics to convert sales already in pipeline…both in sports and out of sports. Happy B2B Selling! #b2bmarketing #gtm #sports

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The pickleball industry is experiencing explosive growth, with many new ventures (and suppliers) emerging, but not all are built on solid foundations. Here's some great insight from my colleague Rachel Chonko and Dill Dinkers founder William Richards. - While there's a lot of excitement and money flowing into the industry, some entrepreneurs are jumping in without proper business plans. - Location, location, location! Finding good real estate is critical for success. Finally, vendor relationships are critical. Negotiations in a competitive market can have long-term impacts. Do you think the current hype in the #pickleball industry is leading to short-sighted business decisions? #fitness #SportsPartnerships

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📊 New Data Tool for Evaluating Sports Franchises The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business has teamed up with Arctos Sports Partners to launch the pioneering Sports Franchise Index (SFI). This innovative initiative promises to transform how we understand the performance and valuation of sports franchises. 🔍 What is the SFI? The Sports Franchise Index offers a comprehensive and transparent measure of the financial and operational health of sports franchises. Utilizing robust data analytics, the SFI aims to provide deep insights into the sports industry. 💡 Notable Findings: - Long-Term Growth: The value of North American sports assets included in the index has compounded at 13.0% per annum over the last 60+ years, outperforming the equity market by 2.5%. - Superior Risk/Return: According to several measures of risk, North American sports assets included in the index possess risk/return characteristics superior to other traditional and alternative asset classes. 📊 Latest Performance Updates (as of Q1 2024): - Quarter-to-Date Return: 4.8% - Year-to-Date Return: 28.1% - Three-Years-to-Date Return: 16.7% 🔝 Year-Over-Year Performance: - Outperforming Assets: North American sports assets have outperformed global equities (23.8%), U.S. small cap stocks (19.7%), private credit (8.8%), private equity (6.0%), commodities (1.5%), and fixed income (1.3%). - Top Performers: The U.S. media and entertainment sector (53.6%) and U.S. equities (29.9%) have outperformed North American sports assets included in the index. This collaboration highlights a significant step forward in using data-driven strategies to revolutionize the sports industry. I've dropped a link to the announcement in the comments 👇 #linkedinsports #sportsfranchise

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Update: A Case Study into the Decline of MLB Starting Pitchers Three years ago, I began a case study to profile how well Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations have developed the top 3 pitchers they draft and sign since 2013. Now, hundreds of hours in, this ongoing project has been one of the most rewarding yet eye-opening experiences of my career. The case study dives into the decline of traditional starting pitchers by evaluating how effectively MLB teams develop top amateur pitchers for their big-league rosters. Over a decade’s worth of data has uncovered countless trends and storylines, highlighting the harsh reality that many top amateur pitchers struggle to stay healthy or reach the potential needed to become "traditional starters" at the MLB level. It’s sad to see how many careers are cut short right after the draft but it's a reality of sports. If you're about to get drafted, which MLB organization offers the best chance to develop and extend your career? The answer may surprise you—and in the coming weeks, I’ll provide deeper insights. Key Findings So Far: -1,045 pitchers analyzed -$1.1 billion spent in signing bonuses -$40,519 spent on average per MLB inning pitched -23% of pitchers have thrown at least 1 MLB inning -Just 2.3% have developed into a top 3 starter for their drafted team -35% have had a throwing arm injury -20% have undergone throwing arm surgery Emerging Trends Post-2019 MLB Draft: -Increased time to arm surgery -Decreased workloads: fewer innings pitched per start -More Tommy John surgeries before being drafted -More pitchers called up to MLB without a proven track record As I continue updating this case study, I’ll release a team-by-team breakdown to shed light on which organizations are more efficient in developing pitchers and which organizations are the most injurious. Stay tuned.

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The AWRE Sports client list consists of a couple of teams still active in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Playoffs and D1 NCAA National Champions all the way down to High School Programs. How is that possible? Some have begun to ask, as this represents a significant gap in the market. It begins with extremely sophisticated software, wrapped in an intuitive UI/UX, allowing coaches and players at every level to effortlessly use our products. It culminates with ultra-flexible hardware and a proprietary installation process, enabling us to create intricate, custom-installed camera systems regardless of a field’s infrastructure (or lack thereof). Should we focus more on the upstream or downstream segments of the market next? Or can we conquer both? #SportsTech

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Tired of hitting gurus yelling at each other on social media? Well, I can't do much about that. But if you're interested in facts: How can we use bat tracking data to objectively look into swing mechanics at the MLB level? #motioncapture #baseball #swingmechanics #hitting #mlb #milb #battracking #statistics #sabermetrics Driveline Baseball Enterprises, Inc https://lnkd.in/gweh-WPT

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Yesterday, we witnessed a historic moment for baseball when Baseball Savant released their new Hawkeye data for hitters. Now, we can delve into hitting biomechanics like never before, with access to metrics such as bat speed and swing length, providing valuable insights into player performance in MLB. Given all of this, I'm even more impressed by the abilities of Christian Lucero, this 19-year-old kid at our Alfredo Harp Helu Academy and a prospect of Diablos Rojos del México If Stanton's bat speed averages +80MPH, how is it that Lucero matches that, even touching 82MPH during batting practice with Blast Motion, Inc., yet isn't garnering interest from Major League Baseball (MLB) teams? Are scouts overlooking something here? Have the benchmarks not made their way to the fields, leaving scouting departments unaware? Or perhaps, is bat speed just not that crucial in the grand scheme of things? I remain hopeful he will get a chance to prove himself. Now, with more data in hand, I'm even more convinced that he has a remarkable skill.

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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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Have you experienced the new Pickleball trend? This is an insightful article for those racquet sport enthusiasts in understanding how Pickleball is positively impacting the world of sport and the many benefits for all levels and ages of players! A great way to up your #wellness and #fitness goals Voyager Tennis Academy

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For D1 athletic programs, recruiting mistakes can sink a season and set teams back for years. The costs are staggering. According to NCAA research, only 1% of 540,769 high school participants get selected by D1 basketball programs. Yet, the average Power 5 school spends a huge amount of over $1 million annually on recruiting! The stakes are high, and failing to secure the right prospect is a multi-million-dollar error. The University of Nebraska fired head football coach Scott Frost in September 2022 after a 16-31 record over four seasons. Despite being a former Nebraska quarterback and receiving a $15 million buyout, Frost's failure to recruit top talent in the Big Ten was one of the crucial issues that led to his departure. Moreover, Nebraska missed the opportunity to reduce their loss down to $7.5 million if they had only waited until October 1st. And what about team chemistry? A study in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that chemistry issues can hurt performance by up to 19%. So, next time we are evaluating a prospect, we need to factor in more elements to try and calculate the potential impact on the overall team performance. A tough mission, for sure! In addition, building a winning team is not only a tough mission but also a risky one with hard consequences if it goes wrong. The reputational damage is hard to quantify but very real, as high school recruits make decisions based heavily on a program's brand power, among other factors. With scholarships, coaching futures, and titles at stake, athletic directors need every recruiting edge. Data-driven scouting, and robust analytics are musts. Improvising leads to costly misses that set teams back for years. Feel free to share your feedback. #Performance #Athletic #Data #Analytics #Recruitment #Scouting #Draft #Synergy

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💡 B2B Sports Go-To-Market Tip Work as an integrated go-to-market team. I've wrote about this more recently but the more we can break down the silos the better we can increase revenue and profitability for our teams. Many times our Sales Team is reaching out to the same people our Marketing Team is trying to target with different messages which can make it very confusing for the consumer. This also creates inefficiency in our process and use of unnecessary resources. With more synergy and data I envision Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Analytics/Business Strategy and Finance leaders working as an integrated unit. Head count, resources, technology tools should all be viewed under the same lens instead of individual budget line items. This may force teams to consolidate their tech stack or force ticket sales teams to work more collaboratively with their marketing counterparts. I feel we're starting to move in that direction and I'm excited to see how our staffing models and playbooks evolve with this shift. #gtm #sportssales

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Lots of possibilties in this incredibly powerful ecosystem. We at Elevate are big believers in the combination of data science and storytelling to unlock maximum value.

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