The Athletic Business Podcast: Looking Forward to the Future of Rec with Amber Luther and Rich Mylin

Mar 23, 2021

What will the future of recreation look like in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? How will recreation centers and programs adapt to new trends, technologies and goals?

On this episode, we speak Rich Mylin, director of recreation at UC San Diego and Amber Luther, architect and market lead with Populous, about the future of recreation.

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University of Washington Athletes Share Mental Health Tips in New Campaign

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University of Washington athletes marked Mental Health Awareness Month in May by sharing how they cope with the stress of collegiate sports participation — everything from calling parents to caring for pets to coloring in a coloring book.

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Despite past concerns of Nevada governor Joe Lombardo and Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association executive director Timothy Jackson regarding regulation of high school lacrosse in the state, it appears the sport is on its way to becoming sanctioned.

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University of Utah athletics director Mark Harlan announced Tuesday that the Utes' beach volleyball program will be discontinued at the conclusion of the academic...

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Duke Athletics this week announced the Duke Climate Commitment with a new initiative aimed at advancing sustainability and climate action...

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Spring and summer can be the enemy of gym retention. After months of cold, dreary weather, people are eager to take their workouts outside.

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Basketball Skills Competition, 2s Frees 3s, is Facility Programming Slam Dunk

Baseball has “Pitch Hit & Run” and football has “Punt, Pass & Kick,” but what about basketball? In 2021, a few Wisconsin hoops fanatics set out to give basketball players their own skills-based competition.

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Longhorns to Replace Spring Football Game With Fan Day

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