Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 11.19

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 11.19

THE NEWSLETTER

"The

diverse

minds behind your favorite sports teams, brands, athletes, charities, and content."

By: Rob Knox | Towson | CoSIDA President

As the second African-American president in the 64-year history of the College Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA), I have learned that my purpose in college athletics is bigger than I ever imagined after entering the profession in 2004.

Legette-Jack’s quote following the NCAA tournament in March resonated with many, including myself.

It’s a responsibility not taken lightly. It is my hope that someone of color sees me as a president of a major athletics organization and wants to aspire to this prestigious position. I understand that I am opening doors and paving the way for others to follow.

An overwhelming percentage of our student-athletes are African-American or of mixed ethnicity and yet they don’t have many people they can identify with when they look at collegiate athletic administration roles like athletic communications.

Even though I have met and worked with numerous talented athletics communications professionals throughout my career, it has been discouraging to witness the high turnover rate as many young professionals and minorities are disappearing from...READ MORE

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MiS and NAMIC NY are partnering with the BSE Global - Black Alliance Network (Brooklyn Nets) to bring you the keys you need to negotiate like a boss. Members Andria Johnson | NBA and Jasmine Roseboro | Universal McCann will discuss everything from the best way to negotiate the salary you deserve to some of the "extras" we should all be asking for. Attendees will walk away with a heightened knowledge of how to negotiate strategically when presented with a new job or promotion offer.