XU Sports Seminar Lecture Notes, 9 25-19

1. Xavier University
Sports Administration Seminar
Lecture Notes
September 25, 2019
Jackie Reau

2. Tonight
• Women & Sports Overview
• Current Event Discussion Leader: Millennials &
Sports (Jake Shepski)
• Current Event Discussion Leader: Benefit of Athlete
Charities to the Community and Athlete (Tia
Richardson)

3. Group Projects Overview
The Business of eSports
Group #1: Sam Dewey, Mandy Rector, Nolan DeHate (November 13)
Topic: Facilities and eSports (current and future facilities, specs needed,
technology advancements)
Group #2: Tanya Busby, Hillary Williams, Austin Gullett (November 13)
Topic: Colleges and eSports (teams, recruitment, curriculum opportunities, facility
opportunities)
Group #3: Tia Richardson, Tiaundria Mitchell, Madison Dougherty (November 27)
Topic: Pro Sports and eSports (do they have leagues, in the works, management
and marketing of the teams)
Group #4: Matt McCartney, John Foellger, (November 27)
Topic: The finances of eSports (prize money, management fees, sponsorships,
media rights)
Group #5: Kevin McCarthy, Curtis Smith, Tamara Richardson (November 27)
Topic: The Top Games in eSports by popularity, interest and the future, streamers
vs. gamers

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. Business of eSports
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inside-the-billion-dollar-business-of-esports/

6. Women & Sports
Billie Jean King Ted Talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/billie_jean_king_this_te
nnis_icon_paved_the_way_for_women_in_sports
Are women’s sports important? Why? Why Not?
Why do women’s sports lack in attendance
compared to men’s?
What should we (society) do to support women’s
sports?

7. Next Week
Community Relations in Sports
Current Event Discussion Leader: Dynamic Ticket
Pricing (Tamara Richardson)
Current Event Discussion Leader: eSports and How
Teams are Using it to Engage a New Audience
(Amanda Rector)
Guest Speaker: Iris Simpson Bush, Flying Pig
Marathon Executive Director