Events
October 12, 2019 American Bar Association Forum
On October 12, 2019, the Sports Business & Leadership hosted a reception in conjunction with the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries’ 41st Annual Conference: Playing the Game. At the Reception, the Sports Business...
September 28, 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning Game
On September 28, 2019, the Sports Business & Leadership Association hosted a group of children from Hillsborough County Schools to a Tampa Bay Lightning game in a luxury suite. The suite was donated by Dr. Jay Parekh and Universal Spine and Joint Specialists. All...
A Night With Tony Dungy
On September 12, 2019, the SBLA’s Tampa Chapter hosted a fundraiser at Ruth’s Chris Steak House featuring Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy. Coach Dungy is a pillar in the Tampa Bay area and spoke to us about the intersection of faith, community, leadership, and sports....
August 31, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays Game
On August 31, 2018, the Tampa Bay Chapter hosted a group of children from Hillsborough County Schools to a Major League Baseball game in a suite. Each kid picked out a t-shirt or hat from the team store. Thank you Tampa Bay Rays!
August 29, 2019 Washington Redskins Game
The Washington, DC Chapter of the SBLA hosted the Young Redskins from the Benning Stoddert Recreation Center at the Ravens vs. Redskins preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Thank you to the Washington Redskins, PepsiCo, Academy Bus, Paisano's Pizza, former NFL...
June 26, 2019 Congressional Baseball Game
On June 26, 2019, members of the Washington, DC chapter of SBLA volunteered to coach in the annual Congressional Baseball Game. The DC Chapter is a supporter of the annual event. Members participating in the game - Ryan Thompson, Wes Hambrick, Brian Sutter and Matt...
Colton’s Hockey Lessons
The SBLA is proud to donate Colton’s skating lessons so he can play hockey to the best of his abilities. Colton's father is a disabled veteran who has recently fallen on tough times. Colton has a passion for sports and the SBLA and its donors are making sure Colton...
June 6, 2019 Colorado Chapter Panel Discussion
On June 6, 2019, the Sports Business & Leadership Association – Colorado Chapter, hosted a Current Status of Colorado Sports Business panel discussion with panelists Rana Dershowitz (Sr. VP and GC of Aspen Skiing Corp.), Marc Freeman (Denver Broncos Chief...
May 31, 2019 Boating Trip
On Friday May 31, 2019, the Sports Business & Leadership Association – Tampa Chapter, hosted a group of underprivileged children to a day of boating with Captain John Fidi.
May 8, 2019 Washington DC SBLA Networking and Educational Event
On May 8, 2019, the SBLA hosted a networking reception and educational panel discussion on the Current Status of Washington, D.C. Sports. The panel was hosted at Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. Office and Executive Partner Paul Kiernan moderated the panel...
March 28, 2019 Tampa Bay Sports Panel and Reception
March 28, 2019 Tampa Bay Sports Panel and Reception On March 28, 2019, the national Sports Business and Leadership Association partnered with Holland & Knight to host a panel discussion on "The Current Status of Tampa Bay Sports in 2019 - from Water Street...
March 14, 2019 Orlando Magic Game
March 14, 2019 Orlando Magic Game On March 14, 2019 the Sports Business & Leadership Association hosted seven foster children to a Magic game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. All of the kids got Magic gear, food, drinks, and a relaxing evening watching...