Events

Returning to Live Industry Events Post-Pandemic

About two years ago, I wrote a column called "Making the Most of Live Industry Events," with tips on how to get the most out of attending conventions and trade shows. Who could have imagined that those tips would be rendered irrelevant by a pandemic that

October 19, 2021

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Molly Fletcher on Realizing Potential — Hers and Yours

One could look at Molly Fletcher's resume and assume she was destined to speak in front of large groups of business leaders. Her personal leadership skills were evident in college, where she captained the Michigan State University women's tennis team, but

March 7, 2021

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Virtual Programming, Online Fitness

This is an unprecedented time for the athletics, fitness and recreation industries — and the world as a whole. With social distancing restrictions being put in place by local, state and federal governments, many facilities have had to temporarily close th

May 11, 2020

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How Great Customer Service Deepens Relationships with Facility Operators

When Hurricane Irma hammered Florida in September 2017, the Florida Gulf Coast University Recreation Center in Fort Myers — which at the time primarily consisted of a 10,000-square-foot fitness center — became a de facto pet shelter for Lee County.

May 6, 2020

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Industry Newcomers and Emerging Leaders

AB Show gives you opportunities to listen to successful industry professionals and hear how they got to where they are. It's the perfect opportunity for coordinators, associates, managers and assistants who are new to the industry or looking to advance th

May 4, 2020

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Insights from Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Experts

As this issue of Athletic Business drops in mailboxes on the eve of AB Show 2019 in Orlando, we thought it would be a good time to look back at some of the insights gleaned from a year's worth of magazine features, as well as reach out to a few knowledgea

December 17, 2019

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Making the Most of Live Industry Events

I have always believed that the most successful people in any industry are the ones who focus on consistent professional development. In fact, "grow through constant learning" is one of my company's core values.

November 11, 2019

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Product Spotlight: AB Show 2019 Exhibitor Spotlight

Product spotlight focuses on exhibitors who will be on display at AB Show 2019

November 11, 2019

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Military Debuts Army Combat Fitness Test

October 2018 marked the official beginning of the one-year field test period for the new Army Combat Fitness Test. The military will move into a preparatory phase in October 2019 and expects to see full implementation — including soldier evaluations — by

November 13, 2018

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Looking Ahead to AB Show 2018

"Elevating Facilities. Enriching Programs. Empowering Leaders." That phrase is at the heart of what Athletic Business strives to do — our mission. Next month, Nov. 7-10, professionals from all corners of the athletics, fitness and recreation industries wi

October 11, 2018

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Stadium & Arena

How North America Landed the 2026 World Cup

The excitement of this year's World Cup is behind us, but North American soccer fans and venue operators can keep their fervor fresh as Canada, Mexico and the United States prepare to jointly host the event in 2026.

October 2, 2018

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Ryan Holiday on Turning Business Trials into Triumph

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius said, "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." In his best-selling book The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph, author Ryan Holiday applies words of

July 19, 2018

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AB Show Keynoter Randy Hetrick Talks TRX Success

Isolated from fitness equipment during a 1997 deployment, Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick rigged some martial arts belts he found packed with his gear into a makeshift workout tool — what would evolve over the following eight years, including a stint at Stanford

June 12, 2018

How AB Show Can Help Your Rec Facility Project

I had the honor of sitting down with John Horn, director of the Division of Recreational Sports at UW-Madison, to learn about this exciting renovation project and to gain some insight into best practices, lessons learned and the process of planning and pr

August 10, 2017

Design renderings proposed for UW’s new rec center. [Images courtesy of HOK and Workshop]

One on One with Don Yaeger

Longtime Sports Illustrated associate editor, best-selling author and AB Show keynote speaker Don Yaeger shares what he's learned about leadership

September 20, 2016

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Learning About Leadership from a Past ABC Attendee

Every year, attendees from a variety of backgrounds come to the Athletic Business Conference & Expo — all driven by different motivations that inform each unique experience. We're catching up with attendees to see what they've taken home from ABC.

November 12, 2015

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ABC Trade Show a Must for Long-Time Exhibitors and Newcomers

Matrix brand fitness equipment will be on display this Nov. 19 and 20 at the 34th annual Athletic Business Conference & Expo, just as it has been for eight previous years. What keeps the company coming back?

October 21, 2015

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Ten Tips for Maximizing the ABC Expo Experience

Canvassing an exhibition as large and diverse as the Athletic Business Conference & Expo — with its 260 vendors encompassing everything from sports architecture to team apparel — can be a time-management challenge, if not outright intimidating.

October 14, 2015

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Tennessee Trash-Tossing Fallout Piles Up, Including $250K SEC Fine

The Southeastern Conference announced it will withhold $250,000 from the University of Tennessee's share of league revenues as a result of the disruption caused by fans near the end of Saturday night's game against Mississippi.

WSU Fires Rolovich for Refusing COVID Vaccine

Report: AAC on Verge of Six-School Expansion

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On Sports Broadcasting with Bucks Announcer Lisa Byington

Nhl Shield With Release Oct 18

NHL’s Kane Suspended For Allegedly Faking Vaccine Card

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