Sports Seminar Lecture Notes, 10-24

1. Xavier University
Sports Administration Seminar
Lecture Notes
October 24, 2018
Jackie Reau

2. October 24
Playing Ball with the Boys paper due
& Author Betsy Ross in class
Current Event Discussions (15 minutes each):
*Millennials and Marathons (Norman)
*Revenue Opportunities in High School Sports
(Miller)
*Naming Rights (Markham)
*ESPN growth (Hunnell)

3. Group Meeting Agenda
*Review topic and discuss
*Divide research needs among group and make
assignments to search citations
*Determine who will prepare the PPT and
Summary in one consistent, voice
*Create timeline of activity to determine next
steps to meet deadline

4. Group Projects Overview
The Business of eSports
Group #1: Bockoven, Welage, Dillard (November 14)
Topic: Facilities and eSports (current and future facilities, specs needed,
technology advancements)
Group #2: Burkhardt, Norman, Waters, Raab (November 14)
Topic: Colleges and eSports (teams, recruitment, curriculum opportunities, facility
opportunities)
Group #3: Foster, Rickenbaugh, Wang, Strehl (November 28)
Topic: Pro Sports and eSports (do they have leagues, in the works, management
and marketing of the teams)
Group #4: Frayer, Hunnell, Markham (December 5)
Topic: The finances of eSports (prize money, management fees, sponsorships,
media rights)
Group #5: Rivers, Pang, Miller (December 5)
Topic: The Top Games in eSports by popularity, interest and the future

5. Group Projects Overview
The Business of eSports
Expectations
-Full group participation with research and presentation
-Professional attire
-Power Point presentation to guide your in-class discussion
-Summary paper with the following:
-Executive Summary
-Three key findings on the assigned topic based on research
-Future growth opportunities for eSports (financial, fan engagement,
facility building, media coverage, etc.)
-Links for all citations

6. Up Next
October 31
Cincinnati’s World Cup Bid
Current Event Discussion Leader: Game-day Experience (Frayer)
Current Event Discussion Leader: World Cup 2026 and the impact on
North America (Foster)
November 7
Title of Lecture: Personal & Professional Development Plan
Personal & Professional Development Plan due in class
Current Event Discussion Leader: US Tennis Association’s Net Generation
Program (Dillard)
Current Event Discussion Leader: eSports and the NBA (Burkhardt)