Xavier University Sports Seminar Lecture Notes, 9-26

1. Xavier University
Sports Administration Seminar
Lecture Notes
September 26, 2018
Jackie Reau

2. Current Event Discussion
Innovation: Ryan Welage
Millennials & Sports: Andy Wang
Community Relations & Sports:
Charles Strehl

3. 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

4. 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

5. Next Week
Guest Speaker:
Susan Lipnickey, Xavier University on the state of
collegiate sports
Current Event Discussions:
-Dynamic Ticket Pricing: Alec Rivers
-Gamification: Rob Rickenbaugh