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This partnership between #MajorLeagueBaseball and #Mastercard highlights the connection food has with baseball and sports overall, from traditional items like hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, and peanuts to unique choices such as fried chicken donuts at #CitiField and the Mac Bat at #TropicanaField, a cone filled with Mac n Cheese. Utilizing the connection with culinary in your market can also bring the rewards of engaging both inside and outside your venue. Minor League Baseball and "Home Run Foods" Minor League Baseball (MiLB) partnered with local eateries to offer "Home Run Foods," delivering stadium favorites to fans' doorsteps. This initiative boosted fan engagement during the pandemic, achieving a 20% increase in merchandise sales tied to food orders. ECHL Inc. and "Fan Feast" The ECHL's "Fan Feast" program, launched in collaboration with regional food vendors, provided fans with team-branded meal kits. This initiative saw a 15% increase in online fan engagement and helped sustain local businesses. Local Quick Service Restaurant (#QSR) partnerships are crucial for community connections. They provide unique, regional flavors that resonate with local fans, enhancing the authenticity of the at-home experience. These collaborations also support local businesses, fostering community goodwill and creating a mutually beneficial relationship. ❇ Tips for Finding Local QSR Partners 1. Identify Popular Local Eateries: Look for restaurants with a strong local following or reflect the community. 2. Evaluate Brand Alignment: Ensure the QSR’s brand connects with your team’s values and fanbase preferences. 3. Leverage Existing Relationships: Utilize existing sponsorships or vendor relationships for potential partnerships. 4. Consider Logistics: Choose partners capable of handling high volumes and maintaining food quality during delivery. Building Community and Revenue Implementing these food delivery programs creates a strong community connection, and loyalty and generates new revenue streams. A simple, easy-to-activate idea is to collaborate with a popular local food provider to offer team-branded meals for delivery during home and away matches. This enhances the fan experience and supports local businesses, driving engagement and sales. Consider what your local culinary providers might offer your fans. #Sportsbiz #FanEngagment #Partnerships #Community #Baseball #Food #Concessions

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One of the goals for my book is to get it as a recommended text in all S&C University programs. One of the best things about this book is how I use foundational principles effectively over and over again to get real results. I believe it’s one way we can start driving the speed training for team sport conversation. Can anyone help me start these initial conversations? Daniel Cleather Phil Price Jamie Tallent

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🚘 Conversations with Myself. 📌 TikTok etiquette? 📌 Self critique during growth phases. 📌 Do the hard thing. 📌 Show you care, then provide value. #read #highperformancehabits #sportscience #basketball #nba #nfl #mlb #mls #nhl #sports #athleticperformance #athletes #athleticdevelopment #highperformance

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Everything you need to know about the new RSPA (formerly USPTA), Poster Child For An Industry In Transition. https://lnkd.in/gE-PaHns

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SPORTIVATIONAL QUOTES "I get asked a lot about my legacy. For me, it's being a good teammate, having the respect of my teammates, having the respect of the coaches and players. That's important to me.” Peyton Manning American Football #LegacyOfRespect #PeytonManning #GoodTeammate #RespectMatters #FootballLegend #TeamFirst #AfricanAthleteOfTheMonth #AfricaSportsVenturesGroup #AfricaSportsReportPodcast #AfricanSportsMonthly #LeadershipInSports #RespectInTheGame

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📚 #bookclub ‘REP YOUR STORY - True stories of failures and successes told by elite athletes’ by Jay Hernandez (pub. 2024). #read #highperformancehabits #sportscience #basketball #nba #nfl #mlb #mls #nhl #sports #athleticperformance #athletes #athleticdevelopment #highperformance

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What do you want YOUR athletes to say about your player development program? This is the 3rd question of the 10 essential questions to answer before you start in player development. Let me know what you want your athletes to say of your program. Check out podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gGjdJmB9 #PlayerDevelopment #LinkedInSports

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Wonderful conversation with GreyHawk DJC! We talk football, growing up on Buckeye sports, and more! Want to know the best Braincode for an NFL QB? Well, we cover that too! #nfl #football #quarterbacks #ohiostatebuckeyes #mentaltraining #sportspsychology #therapist #womensfootball #highperformance

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With the 2024 MLB Draft in the books, let's take a look at how I would approach the process of evaluating and acquiring amateur talent for an organization. It isn't always enough to draft the best talent; you have to draft them with the understanding of how they fit in the organization, the cadence in which they arrive on the 40-man roster, and the logistics of your operations. Watch the video for more! #mlbdraft #mlb #baseball #logistics #operations #driveline #strategy

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DISCOUNT ROYALS TICKETS! Summer is winding down and the Boys in Blue are in the Postseason discussion. Don't miss your opportunity to see some great baseball. The Red Sox, Cardinals, Phillies, Guardians, Twins, Giants and more are still coming to town. Get your Royals tickets at a discounted rate using the link and passcode below before they're gone! Link: https://lnkd.in/gUYKnnts Passcode: Parsons Feel free to share the link and passcode with your family and friends so they can join the fun, too! Helpful tips during the purchase process: • After selecting 'Secure Your Seats' next to your game date, you will be asked to enter the passcode, select 'Add' then 'Done'. • You are able to look at seating options through the stadium map and the listed seating sections. • NEW THIS YEAR a group of up to 100 tickets can be selected for purchase through the link. Perfect for those large family outings, kids' sports team get together and parent's night out. • Parking is available to purchase.

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DISCOUNT ROYALS TICKETS! Summer is winding down and the Boys in Blue are in the Postseason discussion. Don't miss your opportunity to see some great baseball. The Red Sox, Cardinals, Phillies, Guardians, Twins, Giants and more are still coming to town. Get your Royals tickets at a discounted rate using the link and passcode below before they're gone! Link: https://lnkd.in/gUYKnnts Passcode: Parsons Feel free to share the link and passcode with your family and friends so they can join the fun, too! Helpful tips during the purchase process: • After selecting 'Secure Your Seats' next to your game date, you will be asked to enter the passcode, select 'Add' then 'Done'. • You are able to look at seating options through the stadium map and the listed seating sections. • NEW THIS YEAR a group of up to 100 tickets can be selected for purchase through the link. Perfect for those large family outings, kids' sports team get together and parent's night out. • Parking is available to purchase.

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Leadership Lessons Through Sports One of the greatest life skills youth sports can develop in young people is Leadership. There are very few organic situations in our society where adults are willing to share power and decision making with young people but in sports once the game begins they are in control. I have learned through my long coaching career the more I intentionally empower my players to lead, and follow their peers the greater the bond between them. I have also learnt that we cannot assume our athletes will understand how or when to lead so it is a skill I focused on just like any other in practice and games. I discovered by getting to know my athletes as people, I was able to nurture leadership traits that were authentic to their individual personality and therefore far more likely to adopt and apply on and off the field. I have had many conversations with people about Leadership styles but the most important conversations with my athletes about leadership often focused on them never being concerned with how many people followed them, and that sometimes being a leader of one, yourself, is enough. A few years ago I coached a group of boys with a wide variety of personality 'types' who over time had grown comfortable in the role of leader and follower depending upon given situations. A good number of them chose to continue playing at college, which gave me a great deal of satisfaction as it meant they still loved to play. However, I was even more gratified to learn that by their senior years several had been elected as a captain of their team, either by their coaches or their peers. I believe as coaches we are given a gift. We can, IF we intentionally focus on them, impart life skills that will benefit the young people we work with far beyond the field of play.

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How to navigate a coaching change in your college sports recruiting for a positive outcome.

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🚘 Conversations with Myself. 📌 Technically incompetent influencer?? 📌 Win or Lose - Drink it all in! 📌 Audit the Sacrifice. 📌 Consistency breeds Excellence. #read #highperformancehabits #sportscience #basketball #nba #nfl #mlb #mls #nhl #sports #athleticperformance #athletes #athleticdevelopment #highperformance

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In episode one of our new Excellent Leadership podcast, Mark Donovan, President of the Kansas City Chiefs, talks about the interconnectedness between the business side of the house and football operations and how this creates a rich culture that fuels engagement and retention! Enjoy this really interesting conversation by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eKmAFKKR

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