Lawrence Cohen

This really highlights what the Steel Sports Coaching System is all about! Check it out!! #kidsfirst #youthsports #buildyourlegacy

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Case Study Wednesday #5: Sports Pittsburgh Sports Pittsburgh hosts tons of sports tourists every year, but lacked clear ways to capture data about them. Our innovative partnership now allows them to directly track attendees and get them back for more tournaments. Big thanks to Jennifer Hawkins and her team for making this partnership such a success. Jennifer is leading the sports tourism industry into the future. If you're interested in learning more about how we can help your destination or just want to dive deeper into the kinds of data we helped Sports Pittsburgh capture. Let's chat! #sportstourism #youthsports #sportsdata #tourismdata #Pittsburgh

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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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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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🔥 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar Applications!

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This article sheds light on the stark reality of adults exploiting players and their parents to capitalize on their amateur success. The focus is to offer the opportunity to play in college or professional baseball while perpetuating a culture of fear of missing out if you don't participate. The revenues will continue to be funded by the mass herd of youth players participating in multiple events, all for a ranking and profile to platform you to the next event. What a cycle. Now, players can or have signed away their NIL rights for this organization to continue to scale while offering more tournaments and showcases all year round to a younger and younger player demographic. Renowned MLB agent Scott Boras said in the article, "There are many other facets of illustrating your skills where you don't need Perfect Game, and to give away rights that potentially could be of substantial value to you going forward," he said. "That is not the original intent of what this was, which was a fee-for-service. Now it's a fee-for-service, plus a loss of monumental rights for no remuneration to the player."  With the prevalent use of social media, the NCAA's move to pay players and NIL usage, the industry will continue to pressure parents and players to do anything possible to secure their players' opportunities to play at the next level. The best players rarely have to pay to participate, with their expenses often compensated for playing in large-scale or marquee tournaments. They frequently move from team to team and showcase to showcase, seldom competing within their local communities. The focus has shifted from team success to building their brand. Injuries will continue to rise, and Major League Baseball (MLB) will continue to inherit a generation of players who have spent most of their time focusing on what they need to do to boost themselves and less on the teams that can help them succeed. I really hope and would love to see MLB Playball, USA Baseball, and MLB Pipeline's platforms efficiently marketed and integrated inside more communities to help offset what is currently happening to amateur players on their journey. After all, many of these players who are paying for these tournaments, are all dreaming of playing MLB. Starting off playing in your community league with a pathway of opportunity for more players to play at higher levels shouldn't come with such a high price tag.

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Last week, our VP of Engagement David O'Donohoe was a good sport, traveling all the way to Portland to attend the Sports Events & Tourism Association 2024 Symposium—and it was well worth it! This action-packed 4-day annual event provided plenty of fun, networking and education about the state of the sports event industry. Check out the conference recap here! ⬇ To learn more about GroupSync’s specialized sports  & team hotel booking capabilities, look for a link in the comments! #eventprofs #eventprofessionals #travel #hotelbooking #eventplanners #travelindustry #groupbooking #grouptravel #sportseventplanning

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As NIL gains traction, schools face increasingly complex compliance challenges. Schools are responsible for ensuring athletes follow NCAA guidelines, but they have very little control over NIL collectives, which are private entities operating outside the school. For many collectives, the focus is straightforward: raise money, win games, especially in football and men’s basketball. While most Power Four collectives have teamed up with compliance staffs to create reliable systems, changing NCAA guidelines still create uncertainty across the board. Yet, the most successful collectives are finding ways to generate revenue and boost their athletes’ profiles regardless. Navigating NIL is complex, but those who adapt will set the new standard for college sports success.

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When you are in the business of writing articles, they don’t always get published right away. Case in point: the article I submitted to the Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA) on May 24th didn’t publish until June 25th. Enough time passed that I actually forgot I submitted it, which made for a nice surprise today when I opened my inbox and found it had gone live. Our human experience comes with the dimension of time, bringing aging and all the things many of us associate with it—hair loss, greying, new wrinkles, strange skin spots, and more. In golf, over time, statistically we lose power and distance. But does it have to be like that? I’m not sure it does. I’ve heard tales of tribes that lived healthy lives for roughly 200 years until they were discovered by others and learned they weren’t “supposed” to live that long. Within a generation or more, lifespans decreased to what we consider normal. We also live in a multidimensional electromagnetic field. In the dimensional space of oneness, geometrically there is no A and B of time, only A—the now. This space is one of abundance and perfect health. We can access it, in part because we’re already in and of it. Without getting any further into the metaphysical, the point is, similar to what Morpheus said to Neo in “The Matrix,” some rules can be bent, others broken. We can challenge conventional thinking to experience something different and even better. That’s partly what this article, "Defying Age: How to Maintain and Increase Distance As You Get Older”, is about. Read it on the GFAA website in the June issue of Golf Fitness Monthly. https://lnkd.in/efsDenVV #Golf #GolfFitness #FitnessTrainer #SpeedTraining #HealthAndWellness #Longevity #GolfLife #ProGolfer #Inspiration #GolfPerformance

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Sports event organizers often face challenges from coaches, which can impact the planning and execution of events. 1. **Non-compliance with Rules**: Coaches may sometimes not adhere to the specific regulations and rules of the event, whether it's about player eligibility, game rules, or equipment standards. This can create disputes or delays. 2. **Scheduling Conflicts**: Coaches often have specific preferences or requirements for game schedules to accommodate training routines or travel plans, which can conflict with the event's logistics and other teams' schedules. 3. **Communication Issues**: Miscommunications between coaches and organizers about event details, updates, or changes can lead to misunderstandings and logistical nightmares. 4. **Behavioral Issues**: Coaches can be very passionate and sometimes this passion spills over into aggressive or inappropriate behavior, whether towards referees, opponents, or even their own players, potentially disrupting the event. 5. **Safety Concerns**: Coaches may push back on decisions related to player health and safety if they believe it could negatively affect their team's competitive advantage. 6. **Resource Demands**: Coaches might request additional resources, such as specific facilities, equipment, or scheduling accommodations, which can be difficult for organizers to fulfill while managing equity among all participants. 7. **Interference in Event Operations**: Some coaches may try to influence or interfere with event operations beyond their remit, such as the layout of the competition area or the scheduling of officials.

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The NBA's Eastern Conference is heating up, with the Boston Celtics facing formidable competition from teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat. As we analyze the strengths and weaknesses of these powerhouses, it's clear that the upcoming season will be a thrilling battle for supremacy. The depth and resilience of these teams make every game a must-watch. In this ever-evolving landscape, strategic plays and standout performances will be crucial. Which team do you think poses the biggest threat to Boston's dominance this season? #NBA #EasternConference #Celtics #Basketball #SportsAnalysis https://lnkd.in/ezJZK3YP Blue Chip Sports Management Blue Chip Clubforce Marymount Sports X Marymount Storytellers Epic Padel Inc Samir Rahman National Basketball Association (NBA) National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) NBA G League NBA Summer League WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76ers New York Knicks Milwaukee Bucks Inc. Miami HEAT Nike ESPN TNT Sports U.S. NBC Sports CBS Sports Bally Sports

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Golf - The Evolving Business Model. The men's professional game of #golf continues to be as divided as many of the stakeholders in the US political arena. We saw it yet again this past weekend, when one of the games showcase events "The Masters" was played at Augusta in Georgia, USA. Broadcasters seemingly, and incredibly unprofessionally, went out of their way to discredit the presence of the #LIVGolf league players who were in attendance along with their #PGATour colleagues over the course of the week. All of the sly and sarcastic interludes throughout the broadcast did not get lost on the fans of the game, as the internet lit up as if it were some kind of heated debate between passionate #Democrats and #Republicans. #PGA pundits making sly remarks about the LIV players not being able to manage playing 72 holes over the week, because the rival LIV tournaments are played over 54 holes over three days. This got me thinking. Who actually invented the concept of 18 holes for a round of golf, and how did 72 holes become the 'norm" for a golf tournament? Well you might be surprised to learn that at the traditional home of golf, St Andrews in #Scotland, the course originally consisted of 22 holes. 11 holes out, and 11 holes back in. This was later shortened when holes were merged together. Yet back then there was no standard, some tournaments even featured courses that had just 12 holes. It's when we jump back over the Atlantic once again to understand that The Masters tournament was originally played over eighteen holes over three days, eighteen holes were played each day for the first two days, and then a final 36 holes were played on the third day. Co-founder of 'The Masters" , Amateur golfer Bobby Jones suggested that the tournament should be played over four days so more tickets could be sold, and other events could be built around the week, so it was born, the concept, and norm that a golf tournament was to be played over eighteen holes over the course of four straight days. Other major tournaments followed suit such as 'The Open' and the 'PGA Championships'. In June 2021 the disruptors came into the game, the LIV Golf league. LIV introduced three day and fifty four hole tournaments. Ever since then the internal flames on mens professional golf has become an out of control wildfire. Players, fans and administrators are all embroiled in a never ending circus that started in 2021, over 250 years after the game was invented. The question is, when will the adults enter the room and realize that for mens professional golf to prosper the ego's need to be put aside so that the sustainable future of the game can be created which for now, is the only thing that matters. The only thing that matters.

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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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Looking back at a valuable episode of Whistle Talk, where I had the privilege of hosting Jim Corpora from the New Jersey Football Officials Association. We explored the critical topic of penalty enforcement in football, offering insights for officials, coaches, and sports professionals alike. If you missed it, be sure to check it out!#WhistleTalk #SportsOfficials #ProfessionalDevelopment #FootballRules #NJFOA #ContinuousLearning

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🏌Coach Erik Schjolberg shares insights on golf teaching methods, common mistakes, and the mental approach to the game. He emphasizes the importance of external focus, low point issues, and the distinction between practice and play. The conversation also delves into the nuances of golf, the importance of striking the ball well, and the impact of expectations and warm-up sessions on performance. https://lnkd.in/eQ8bf7cE 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗷𝗼𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 EJSGolf.com/links 𝟰𝟴𝟬-861-9370

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Shout out to the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Guardians for leading the league with the fewest days missed due to arm injuries among their pitchers since 2020. Both teams are showcasing a pattern of building competitive Major League Baseball (MLB) teams while mitigating the risk of arm injuries despite a continual rise in professional baseball. In addition, both teams finished in the Top 6 when developing their top pitching prospects since 2013. In stark contrast, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series this year and have missed most of the days due to arm injuries compared to any other MLB team. But they have proven to have organizational depth and a payroll to keep them formidable amidst all their arm injuries. As the off-season is underway, it will be interesting to see if the organizations that have struggled to develop pitching prospects or keep them healthy make a shift in player development leadership. More than ever, pitchers are outsourcing their development from some MLB Organizations, creating quality control issues in their own pitcher's development. Either way, as the data showcases, some MLB Organizations do it much better than others. 

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