Podcast Episodes

At the Top of Her Game: Rachel Rogers on Leadership, Impact, and Recognition

Season 4 Episode 16

In this episode, we sit down with the 2026 Sports ETA Woman of the Year, Rachel Rogers. As the Vice President of Sports Sales & Engagement for Cobb T…

15 hours ago

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Safe by Design: How the 2026 CRSA Playbook is Changing the Game for Host Cities

Season 4 Episode 15

When we talk about host city readiness, we often focus on hotels, venues, and transit. But in 2026, there is a new "must-have" for every RFP: a compr…

1 week ago

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Jon Tibbs, The Strategy of Sport: How Geopolitics Shapes Host Cities

Season 4 Episode 14

Live from Las Vegas, this is Symposium Sessions, featuring exclusive interviews and educational highlights from the 2026 Sports ETA Symposium. Join u…

2 weeks ago

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Leading at Full Speed with Latasha Causey

Season 4 Episode 13

In this episode, we sit down with Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway and the first African American woman to hold that title in NASCAR hist…

3 weeks ago

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Beyond the Bayou: How Baton Rouge is Redefining the "Big Event" City

Season 4 Episode 12

When the final ball rolled at the 2025 USBC Open Championships, Baton Rouge didn't just celebrate a tournament; they celebrated a $125 million econom…

4 weeks ago

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The Confidence Playbook: Scaling Your Goals with Emily Jaenson

Season 4 Episode 11

Join us for a high-energy debrief with Emily Jaenson, keynote speaker and best-selling author. 

Fresh off her Women’s Summit address, Emily joins the …

1 month ago

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When the Clock Starts: A Masterclass in VIP Security & Transportation

Season 4 Episode 10

When a high-profile motorcade enters your city, the margin for error disappears. For event planners and local officials, hosting a VIP isn’t just a l…

1 month, 1 week ago

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How to Maximize Your Sports ETA Membership featuring Raelyn Dessart and Jordan Dillon

Season 4 Episode 9

Sports ETA is home to more than 800 member organizations
across destinations, rights holders, and industry partners—but are members fully taking advan…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Beyond the Endzone: The Future of Destination Partnerships

Season 4 Episode 8

Youth football is evolving, and the traditional tournament model is being left behind. In this kick-off session for the 2026 season, we outline the e…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Tempe’s Playbook for Modernizing a Sports Destination

Season 4 Episode 7

In this episode, we sit down with the team from Tempe to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to evolve a national sports tourism powerhou…

2 months ago

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