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Industry Veteran Ruby Newell-Legner Reflects on AB Show Memories

Long-time attendee and prolific speaker Ruby Newell-Legner...

May 18, 2022

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AB Show Director Sue Searls Retires

Searls is best known for helming AB Show full time starting in April 1998. She first appeared on the Athletic Business masthead in July 1982 as editorial production manager, before ascending to assistant editor, managing editor, editor and ultimately...

March 11, 2022

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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

October 25, 2021

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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 20, 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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NFHS Highlights Study Focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in HS Sports

Diversity, equity, inclusion and high school sports and performing arts are great partners, and the NFHS is doing its part to broaden perspectives of all stakeholders in our nation’s schools.

U. of Illinois Donors Allow for Flash Student Ticket Giveaway

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ADs Could Use Basketball Leverage to Restructure College Football

Two Former Huntington University Student-Athletes Sue School Over Abuse

How to Inspire Communities to Get Outside

AB Show 2022 in Orlando

AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.

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