Week in Sports
CONSTANT SPORTS WEEK IN REVIEW
Recent Interview: Mackenzie Tole CEO & MLBPA Player Agent Tole Sports Management
"If you do things the right way and stay true to who you are, you'll always come out on top."
The Constant Sports Podcast was fortunate enough to be joined by Mackenzie Tole , MLBPA Player Agent and CEO of Tole Sports Management. Mackenzie completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi and received her Master's from the Allan "Bud" Selig Sports Law and Business Program at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law before starting her agency.
Mackenzie fell in love with baseball after watching her brother play throughout her life. She would attend his games and use them as a learning and networking experience rather than just a social event. This included talking to scouts in the stands to learn more about what they saw in certain players as well as dissecting players herself and noticing certain things such as a pitcher that was tipping his pitches. Mackenzie always thought she wanted to be on the team side in a front office role, but after a year of interning with the Cincinnati Reds , she realized that her true passion was helping players, resulting in her creating her agency.
Tole Sports Management was created in the summer of 2021 after the new NIL ruling passed, and Mackenzie immediately became certified in the states of Arkansas and Mississippi to represent collegiate athletes. Since starting with five Arkansas baseball players and one Ole Miss track athlete, Mackenzie has grown her business to dozens of clients, now representing many minor league baseball players to soon get one of them on a 40-man Major League Baseball (MLB) roster.
After being a student of the industry at such a young age and doing everything she could to get into the baseball sector, Mackenzie has seen everything come full circle as many young aspiring professionals now go to her for advice. She enjoys doing things her way and has a deep passion for helping her athletes be the best they can be. The Constant Sports team is excited to see everything Mackenzie accomplishes in her future and it's clear that Tole Sports Management is in great hands.?
Upcoming Interview: Mason Webster Manager, Sports Experiences On Location
Next week, the Constant Sports Podcast is excited to host Mason Webster , a Manager of Sports Experiences at On Location . Mason has the opportunity to attend many different major sporting events such as the NCAA Final Four and the Super Bowl with a particular group of fans to help make their experience as enjoyable as possible. On Location provides luxurious event experiences, and Mason will explain to the listeners all the work that goes into hosting clients.
Mason received his Masters's Degree in Sports Administration from the University of Miami and has worked for Legends and the FIBA Americas Global Events team before moving into his current position at On Location.
Make sure to tune in next week to learn more about Mason and his role with On Location!?
2023 SPORTS BUSINESS AWARDS
The winners of the 2023 Sports Business Awards were announced this week for recognition of excellence across 15 different categories. They are as follows:
Deal of the Year - Michele Kang and the Washington Spirit ; the $35 Million acquisition was the most expensive in NWSL history at the time and paved the way for massive growth of the league.
Best in Sports Betting - FanDuel ; Sportsbook market leader across the United States.
Best in Sports Social Media - Bleacher Report ; Hero Ball, a blend of anime and sports, brought in over
10 million viewers for multiple episodes.
Best Talent Representation - Wasserman ; Essential in the process of bringing home Brittney Griner.
Sports Event of the Year - U.S. Open; Viewership increased by more than 50% from 2021 likely due to Serena Williams.
AD of the Year - J.D. Wicker; Led the efforts of creating Snapdragon Stadium at San Diego State. Best in Sports Media - Fox Sports; World Series, FIFA World Cup, and Super Bowl all were on Fox.
Best in Property Consulting, Sales & Client Services - Elevate ; Worked on multiple stadium projects involving Everton FC and the Tennessee Titans.
Sports Sponsor of the Year - T-Mobile ; Partnered with MLB 2022 to provide innovative ways to watch the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
Sports Facility of the Year - Fenway Park; Hosted NHL Winter Classic, Wasabi Fenway Bowl.
Sports Breakthrough of the Year - NHL Digitally Enhanced Dasherboards; Allows clubs to provide home-market exposure of partners during road games.
Best in Agency Creativity and Innovation - MKTG Sports + Entertainment; Launched two new divisions focused on esports and women's sports.
Sports Team of the Year - Angel City FC; Likely to become the most valuable women's sports team in North America.
Sports Executive of the Year - Eric Shanks ( FOX Sports ); Led record-breaking Big Ten deal. Sports League of the Year - NFL; Expanded to Germany and created a new Pro Bowl experience.?
UPCOMING PROGRAM DEADLINES & JOB INFO
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Internship Opportunities Below.
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Georiga State University Sport of Administration
Upcoming Admission Deadlines and Events:
Spring: October 1
Summer: Does not admit
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Temple University MS in Sport Business
Upcoming Admission Deadlines and Events:
Early Admissions Deadline: December 15
Priority Scholarship Deadline and International Student Deadline: March 1
Final Application Deadline: June 30
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San Francisco MS in Sport Management
Upcoming Admission Deadlines and Events:
Spring 2024: September 1
Sport Management Information Session (Online Zoom): February 7 Sport Management Application Workshop (Online Zoom): February 21
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Arizona State Masters in Sports Law and Business (MSLB)
Rolling Admissions - The MSLB program reviews applications on a rolling basis separated into deadline dates: Apply by March 1st to receive a decision by March 17th
Apply by June 16th to receive a decision by June 30th
Applications close on June 16th
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George Washington MS in Sport Management
Rolling Admissions - The George Washington MS in Sport Management program also reviews applications on a rolling basis separated into deadline dates.
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Ohio University MBA/MSA Dual Degree
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Central Florida DeVos Sport Business Management?
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Head of Media Operations & Athlete Brand Development at Perfect Game USA | Founder & CEO of Tole Sports Management | MLBPA Player-Agent
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