Better Board meetings, according to Cheese – July 27, 2022
Are you tired of boring ineffective Board meetings. Here are some thoughts on how to make them more efficient and effective.
Thou Shalt not “Shall” – July 20, 2022
Friendly tip for anyone responsible for drafting documents. People will argue over what “Shall” means and avoiding this confusion is simple enough.
Play the Game 2022 Conference – July 5, 2022
I was able to attend the Play the Game 2022 Conference in Odense, Denmark in June. It was my second PtG conference and I hope to attend again in the future. To watch my presentation, check out the link included in the blog post.
Where Have All The Youth Sports Officials Gone? – April 15, 2022
In addition to the high costs of youth sports threatening the games, the lack of people willing to serve as officials in youth sports is also having a negative impact on the experience. This article does a good job of exploring some of the causes!
Freestyle Isn’t Free – April 2, 2022
Why are the rules for Freestyle different in a Freestyle event than they are in a Medley event? The rules of swimming and the enforcement efforts have made a real mess of what it means to be Free!
ISL Season 4 On Hold – March 27, 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced the International Swimming League to pause its planned Season 4 until 2023.
Fine Unruly Fans – MN Legislature – March 23, 2022
The Minnesota Legislature is considering a measure to fine misbehaving fans at youth sports.
IRS Target Poor, Ignores Rich – March 14, 2022
A new investigation published in the LA Times confirms what many have suspected over recent years. The IRS lacks the resources to ensure wealthy tax-payers pay what they are obligated to pay, and instead audits poor people with higher frequency.
ISA Wants Meaningful Dialogue – February 23, 2022
The ever changing landscape of shifting swimming competition calendars have led to swimmers to publicly call for new dialogue, including all interested parties.
More Resignations at AIHS – February 11, 2022
There have been some more resignations and additional developments around a hub of Irish America in NYC.
NBC & China – February 4, 2022
NBC almost talked about China, a little bit during the Olympic Coverage.
What’s Next for European Sports? – January 23, 2022
Coming out of Covid, it could be possible to rather than just return to how it was before, return stronger and better.
More Praise for Norway’s Way – January 22, 2022
In recent years, numerous articles have been published about the success of Norway in International Athletics. This article is the another attempt to explain how it has happened.
IOC Tax-Exempt Status in Jeopardy? – January 13, 2022
Can the US Congress strip the IOC of its Tax-exempt status? Will it? What would the implications of that move be?
Three Cheers for Monopoly – January 12, 2022
Parents with children involved in Cheerleading have started to object to the monopolistic control wielded over this area of youth sports and are looking for more affordable alternatives for their children.
Irish Hunger Museum Proposed Closure Investigated by AG – November 3, 2021
Quinnipiac University has announced plans to shutter its Irish Hunger Museum. These plans have led to community protests and an investigation from the state Attorney General. There are many questions about how this decision was reached, and what is to become of the museum collection.
FINA Reform Committee Report – October 6, 2021
FINA has released its anticipated Reform Committee Report. This signals a possible new era of improved governance and responsiveness for the global regulator of aquatics sports.
SAPIS Releases Documents – September 28, 2021
A report covering a wide range of topics related to improved sports governance has been released by SAPIS – an organization dedicated to strengthening the voice of athletes.
FINA’s Report Card Needs Improvement – September 1, 2021
A report card of international sports bodies governance practices suggests that FINA has a lot of opportunities to make improvements.
Youth Sports Rethought – August 27, 2021
As a counter point to the article below, this article presents a different way to structure youth sports, with the focus on the youth athletes.
Burn, Baby Burn – August 23, 2021
Another story about athletes not considered first in the process of athlete development. This one from New Zealand and the sport of swimming.
Backlogged IRS is Problematic – April 15, 2021
Some people are okay with an underfunded, ineffective IRS, but there are serious issues that result for many organizations in the nonprofit world.
A Symbol of Irish-America Teeters in NYC – March 17, 2021
In addition to the Irish tricolors and the American Star-Spangled Banner, there were lots of red flags flying long before the “For Sale” sign was posted.
How Low Do Federations Sink Before the IOC Steps In? – Feb. 19, 2021
Callum Skinner asks the question, specifically about Weightlifting. Do things need to get worse before they can get better?
The Limits of Athletes’ Commissions – Feb. 18, 2021
Han Xiao, who recently completed his time as Chair of the Athletes’ Advisory Council of the USOPC, shares his thoughts on Athletes’ Commissions and what is needed to strengthen the voice of the Athlete.
Gymnastics: USA vs. New Zealand – Feb. 18, 2021
Gymnastics New Zealand and USA Gymnastics dealt with allegations of abuse in very different ways. But there is still more that needs to be done.
Athletes’ Human Rights – Feb. 17, 2021
More on the ongoing debate over the human rights of international athletes…
Tony Sanneh Giving Back – Feb. 15, 2021
MLS legend Tony Sanneh uses soccer to create positive social change for youth.
Youth Sports: Buyer Beware – Jan. 16, 2021
There are millions of parents out in the market looking to provide opportunities for their children. This can make them easy marks for unsavory operators.
My First Blog Post – Jan. 8, 2021
This is the first post about good governance practices.