Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 4.18

Minorities in Sports Business - The Newsletter: WK 4.18

April 18, 2016

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 4.18

THE NEWSLETTER

The Minorities in Sports Business Network is a digital hub for individuals in the sports industry to connect and collaborate. Every Monday a newsletter will be distributed featuring the latest news from the network, upcoming events, as well as business opportunities. 

Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS

to new member Ashley Kelly on officially qualifying for Rio in Track and Field! We'll be sure to cheer you on! Click the above video to check out her latest post on her excitement and outlook on Rio. Best of luck to you Ashley!

Thanks to all those who assisted Erin Simon and Revolt in making their "Goodbye Kobe" segment. Check out the video HERE! 

The Basketball Tournament

Metro Trusts Us will be the Minorities in Sports’ squad in The Basketball Tournament.  We are playing to raise funds for the launch of 360° Skills Academy’s free summer sleep-away camp.  Our goal is to provide at least 100 youth from underserved communities with The Greatest Summer Ever through sports and experiential learning, completely free of charge to their families.  Here's how you can help:·      We need a squad: We need at least 7 players.  This is a highly competitive tournament, and the goal is to win.  So refer any players with professional experience and they will win a portion of the $2 million winner-take-all pot.·      We need votes: Support the cause by becoming fans of our team and voting as often as possible through June 1.  Encourage others to vote by spreading the word throughout your networks.  The top 100 fans of the winning team split $200,000.·      We need volunteers: Join The Greatest Summer Ever campaign committee to help raise funds, awareness and corporate sponsorship for 360° Skills Academy’s goal of providing once in a lifetime opportunities for underserved youth. 360° Skills Academy is a program of 360° Skills Inc., a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit.  For more information on 360° Skills Academy, contact Candice Haynes.

For announcements, upcoming events, job opportunities, or client opportunities join:

For extended conversations, banter, debates, gif wars, and love for Steph Curry, join:

Support our members! 

HausCall™ is an on-the-go grooming service that allows men to book appointments with barbers recommended on HausCall™'s official Stylist Listing through their mobile devices. We are currently in the beginning stages of development and funding and need your help spreading the word!Please visit our website, www.thehauscall.com and Kickstarter for more information! Please email Killian Lewis @ [email protected] to find out more info! Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hauscall/hauscall-the-on-the-go-grooming-service-app 

Top Stories in Sports

  1. Josh Gordon was suspended after a failed drug test. 

  2. The 2016-2017 NFL schedule has been released. 

  3. After 20 years in the NBA, Kobe Bryant has officially retired from the game, scoring 60 pts in final game. 

  4. Golden State Warriors break the Chicago Bulls record for most wins in a NBA season with an unprecedented 73 wins! 

  5. The NBA Playoff's have officially begun. 

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Upcoming Events

(NYC) Shea Cotton & Lenny Cooke UNEDITED 4.22

Two of the best high school basketball players to ever do it: Schea Cotton and Lenny Cooke will be on one panel UNEDITED! Join us at the Microsoft Flagship Stor in Manhattanon Friday April 22nd as Brandon Robinson (@ScoopB) moderates a panel with these two who will talk about their journey and more. Hot 97's Hip Hop Gamer will have a NBA 2K 16 and UFC 2 tournament before the big event! 

(NYC) MiS Cookout (Stevemogrill & Friends) 5.15

@SteveMo|ESPN Talent Producer| NYC-CT will be taking his talents to a grill near you (NYC) this 30th of April.. What better way for us to come together ... Good people & Good Food equals a GOOD TIME! If you would like to help with prep, cooking, location, utensils or anything please contact @SteveMo @Trice or @Shaina Also please bring beverages! If you are bringing anyone please let us know prior so we can accommodate all. Check the calendar for more updates. 

(NYC) Hard2Gaurd Presents: Paddle of the Sexes 2 4.25

Check out some of the industry’s best as we host a fun and entertaining night of Ping Pong, live DJs, NBA Playoffs and raffles. The field of 16 women and 16 men is set, check out who will be the last paddle standing in this exciting battle of the sexes!Purpose: Percentage of proceeds will benefit Precious Dreams Foundation whose services provide comfort items for bedtime to children in foster care and homeless shelters. For more information please visit their Website - www.preciousdreamsfoundation.org

(Chicago) The Business of Amateurs 4.18

For anyone in Chicago who is interested in seeing the documentary "The Business of Amateurs" its showing next Monday, April 18th. You can find more information and purchase tickets here: