Iyannei Miranda, MBA

Thank you for the kind words FOCUS Sports Education. You provided me with all the tools to be successful.  Anyone interested in personal development should explore more about the program here.  https://lnkd.in/gqgaJ23d #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment 

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Question #71 about esports: "Kevin, Kevin, KEVIN!! How can I get involved in your weird world, helping reputable orgs make a difference through the use of scholastic esports?" Look no further... well, LOOK INTO THIS a little further, and make your informed decision straightaway! This is our NASEF Affiliate in Utah, and they are doing amazing things, so if you think you're up for this, why are you still reading MY drivel? Click the link already!

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In the spirit of getting out of a "What are you doing tomorrow?" thread, it's time to start making plans! We have 13 opportunities left in the regular season to come and get a taste of pro soccer in San Antonio (and one more coming you won't want to miss). Three ways to check it out: 1. Grab a couple of tickets ($17 and up) Yes, I can do a few. Let me know what you could use tickets for beyond one game, and we can take care of that also - the sooner you're in, the better your experience. 2. Group Tickets ($12 and up) Get a discount when you buy 10 or more at once - not just on your tickets directly, but there are no taxes or fees when you work with me! Additional experiences are available for your group - high five the players, sing the national anthem on field, get some recognition for your work in the community, set up a table for your business, whatever you think - ask. 3. Season Tickets ($13 and up) This is the best bang for your buck. Not only do you get access to every match at the lowest possible price per ticket for individuals, but also incredible exclusive benefits, including 1 to 3 physical gifts per seat (based on tenure), a yearly exclusive player meet-n-greet, an extra loyalty discount on your 2nd+ seasons, and a merch discount! These are great for families, friends, and even businesses - don't miss out on one of the elite teams and experiences in the USL Championship League!

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Championship Resources & Culture Staff Advance! Our team was empowered by Nicki McLeod and the In2Great Family, as we learned how to understand/collaborate more effectively by leveraging the Predictive Index framework. Here are a variety of takeaways I/we experienced today: 1. We are managing through a time of VUCA. Volatile. Uncertain. Complex. Ambiguity. This truly resonated for us. 2. “Feedback is the oxygen of engagement!” 3. S.O.S. | Self. Others. Situation. 4. “The Wire” what makes folks do and respond to various situations? Thoroughly enjoyed unlocking this construct with my teammates. 5. Expectations x Feedback x Awareness = Clarity 6. “We use data not drama” I could go on… but truly impactful yet inspiring day with our team. Appreciate Mark Trumbo for this outstanding recommendation and S/O to all the fearless persuaders out there within our ecosystem. Our unit got better today. Go Green!

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Director of Men/Women Swimming Operations (Athletic Operations Specialist) Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana We would like to invite you to visit the Indiana University careers site and initiate your application process. Directions on how to apply: 1. Non-IU employees should click on the first link below to access the careers site; current IU employees should click on the second link below.  2. Review the job description and then click on "Apply for Job" to begin your application. 3. Non-IU employees will need to sign in to access your account. If you do not already have an account, click on "Register Now" to create an account. Current IU employees will be recognized through CAS Authorization. 4. Complete the application process. If you are NOT an IU employee currently, please use the following link: https://lnkd.in/gngpZwEM Current IU employees should use this link: https://lnkd.in/gZVKZPpR DISCLAIMER: Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Indiana University. Please Note: This message was automatically generated at the sender's request. Do not respond to this email as responses will not be managed.

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ACU Online Master of Science in Sports Leadership… because leadership matters. We pour into leaders who pour into leaders to transform lives so that individuals, families, and communities flourish. Nothing amplifies influence quite like sport. Thankful that gifted and called people like Dr. Daryl L. Jones and Brandon Podgorski not only get this, but make it a reality. Abilene Christian University #sportsleadershipandlearning

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Healthcare Administration transcends all academia. A skill set developed in Health Care Administration, like many things, is a business. The degree you earn in this field can be the last degree needed to provide you with a life long journey in healthcare.

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BYU Pre-Business Students For those of you that did not get accepted into the program that you applied for: It’s okay! Rejection is redirection (credit Jonathan Javier💡) I applied to three BYU Marriott school programs when I was at the Y. I was waitlisted for two, but ultimately denied by all three programs. Then… I moved across the country to study Sport Management at North Carolina State University. Being in North Carolina led directly to the opportunity to work for TeamWork Online! The plan we have for ourselves often does not work out the way we thought it would. More important than your major, internships determine your job placement, post-graduation. Adapt to the changes and know that if you keep working, it’s all going to work out eventually. What internships are you looking for? P.S. Did you end up working in the same field as your degree? Comment below ✍️

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Many athletes & coaches are visual learners. PDF reports with tables and graphs can only go so far… What started as a personal continuing education project will (hopefully) one day relegate PDF summary reports to the “supplementary material” portion of the information clients receive during their assessments at Driveline Baseball Enterprises, Inc. Since coming on to Driveline full time in ~2022, much of my non-research time has been focused on “back end” biomechanics improvements (optimizing database architecture, iterating skeletal models, revamping & expanding processing pipelines, etc.). So, it was nice get started on some “front end” work for a change. The video below shows a web-based app built entirely using #Python’s Flask framework. The app uses Python to talk to Driveline’s on-site #SQL databases & #JavaScript (three.js), #HTML, & #CSS to build the web user interface. Still a long way to go, but exciting nonetheless. #biomechanics #sportsscience #mlb #milb #motioncapture

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Saturday morning quote... "I'll Make It".... - Jimmy Chitwood from the movie Hoosiers... 🏀 Had the privilege of rewatching the movie Hoosiers recently which features one of my favorite scenes of all time...with the State Championship on the line the head coach draws up a play using their best player as a decoy and the team reacts negatively. Jimmy Chitwood, the best player, looks up and tells the coach and his teammates with confidence "I'll Make It." The coach shifts gears and puts the ball in Jimmy's hands and he proceeds to sink the game-winning shot and win the State Championship. This scene is a favorite on many levels, but from a Leadership perspective two key things happen here: 1. The top performer steps up on behalf of his teammates and states that he is willing to support them by convincing the head coach his plan was less likely to succeed, and that he, Jimmy, would is willing to lead the team on this final play. 2. The head coach realizes the team is not happy with his play call and when Jimmy steps up as a Leader the coach adjusts the plan and agrees to puts the ball in Jimmy's hands for the final possession, much to the delight of the team. As Leaders, this is a great culture to emulate; you have a top performer willing to push back, offer an alternate solution, and follow through. You also have the Leader realizing his team is not happy with his play call, is open to hearing the new solution from the top performer, agrees with the new solution and trusts his team and top performer to execute the play. Think about your team or current situation...would your team step up and offer to "make the shot" and would you be open to allowing them to change the plan to do so? #management #leadership #culture #sportsbusiness

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College Football is at an inflection point. "What got you here won't get you there." The Transfer Portal and NIL have created a new environment for players and coaches. Marketing deals, "salaries", and essentially unrestricted free agency have quickly brought a "professionalization" to the college game once ruled by the NCAA with an iron fist. Programs are evolving. Spring Games are an example of this. The college football spring season consists of 15 days of full practices with all players and coaches and culminates with a intra-squad game which allows the players show off their progress and make their mark for the upcoming season. A couple former Pac-12 Conference teams are embarking on some big Spring events. University of Colorado Boulder and coach Deion Sanders will be hosting a hug weekend of festivities. The weekend included a Shock Drop of Deion's newest Nike sneaker, a school wide talent show with celebrity judges, of course THE Game, a Lil'Wayne concert, and a huge NIL fundraising event with Coach Prime. The weekend also serves as a moment for recruiting as prospective Buffalos will be in town to take in all festivities. This event will not only provide a boost to the football program. The entire community around Boulder will benefit. This is a destination type of event. This is MORE THAN A GAME. University of Oregon is in on the action as well, to a lesser extent, featuring a one day fan fest ahead of the spring game which will be followed by Mat Kearney performing. Kearney's music is tradition at Autzen stadium so having him live in concert after the game is something unique to the Ducks. Sports Business Classes - - The word of the day is IMPACT. In this 24 hour new cycle, it takes a little more to cut through. Spring College Football games have existed for quite some time. And with things like the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs, the National Football League (NFL) Draft, and even Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and The Premier League - the sports calendar is crowded! How do you make sure your work, your event, your team cuts through the noise and creates IMPACT? Build a plan for a local sports organization or high school sports program to cut through the noise. How can you stack events or build out a moment to deliver that IMPACT? You can do something average 10 things or you can deliver ONE extremely IMPACTFUL thing - - which would you prefer and why? University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business UO Sports Product Management Master’s Program Portland State University - School of Business Jesuit High School Portland Beaverton School District UCLA Anderson School of Management #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #sportsmanagement #sportsbiz #skobuffs #skoducks #springgame #primeeffect

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I have started working with Colorado Sports (extra job). They are a family-owned business (since 1980) based out of Colorado Springs. They currently are the sports equipment and apparel supplier for colleges, businesses, plus many school district contracts throughout Colorado. During my coaching career, I have used a bunch of different companies for my program needs. After a few years of frustration dealing with poor performance from these other vendors, I switched and have been using Colorado Sports for my primary resource for my team's needs. I have been extremely happy with their customer service, productivity, and value. I recently began working for them as a sales rep and would love to have an opportunity to speak with you about working together for your own needs. Colorado Sports specializes in athletic team sales. In addition to selling sports equipment, we do custom silk screening / in house decoration, screen printing, and promotional products. I see firsthand why Colorado Sports can achieve such a fast turnaround and make deadlines, often within 2-3 weeks of finalizing an order. The people working here are very good at production and creating great products. We do not have any hidden freight charges, the price we quote is the price we invoice. For my own program, I get my team equipment, apparel, miscellaneous items, and have them take care of my team store sales. Colorado Sports can also take care of all your custom uniform needs. As the industry of sports equipment/apparel continues to change, our primary focus has remained the same. Customer service is our highest priority; we are dedicated to exceeding the customer’s expectations. We truly do believe customer service is how we have separated ourselves and continue to grow and be successful in this industry. Customer service means the following to us: - First and foremost being available to meet and talk with coaches/clients - Educate the coaches and staff on all product offerings and provide information to help the coach make the best decision for their program. This involves providing samples, sizing kits, and mockups on all apparel and uniforms - Setting expectations with the coach for ordering deadlines - Being able to deliver a finished decorated product. (Silk-Screened and Embroidery done in house) - Deliver all products on time Rules are always changing and you may need products such as a shot clock for lacrosse or baseball. Many programs are scheduling special events, military appreciation games, charity events, etc. and are looking for special equipment or apparel. Maybe you are not happy with the company you are currently working with and want to make a change. There are hundreds of suppliers in our buyers group. Additionally, if you know of anybody, team, business, who would be somebody to contact, please let me know. Thank you! Jay jay@cosportsonline.com

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Other Duties Assigned - Assignment #4 Coach's Weekly Radio Show Story At the University of Kansas, I was asked by the sports information department (SID) could I come on Coach Les Miles radio show to talk about player development. IF YOU KNOW ME BY NOW MY ANSWER WAS YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, I jumped on with Brian Hanni and we talked player development. What shocked me before I got on the mic was Coach Miles saying that I was like another head coach for the program. That really meant a lot to me, and it showed me he knew the impact I was making on the team. This was the most empowering message I ever received from a head coach I worked for. BENEFITS Head Coach stamped me. I talked about it a little bit already, but to have my HOF head coach equate my role and impact to being like a head coach of a division 1 college football program was INCREDIBLE. Some of you may know I was a high school coach before fully diving into player development and when I came on the college level my goal was to be a college head coach in 15 years. To see a national championship winning coach already say I was there in the role I was in meant a lot. Ability to explain the role. Player development is different wherever you go and so many people don’t understand the role and its impact. (This is why I create so much content in this space to provide clarity.) I was able to clearly define what I did, why it is important, and how it has impacted the players. I will say that again for those in the back I was able to do the following: Defined what I did Communicate why it is important Demonstrate how it has impacted the players This an opportunity that seldom exist, unless you have a podcast that does it weekly. Shameless plug, I have a podcast called the Player Development Pod, please go subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Opportunity to highlight players During this interview I was able to highlight our players and what they have done because of our programming and initiatives. This opportunity to tell fans and staff alike all that is going on with our players create support for the player development department. Boosters can see the real impact of their dollars. Check out all SEVEN assignments in this newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gm_XRa8m #PlayerDevelopment #LinkedInSports

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Proud of my non-profit AAU basketball team. Our high school boys went from 0-3 in the first tournament a couple of weeks ago to 2-1 in our second tournament this past weekend. That is a significant achievement. Our hard work and dedication are paying off. As we prepare for the National tournament, we will focus on these key things to keep our momentum going: 1. **Focus on Fundamentals:** 2. **Analyze and Learn:** 3. **Team Building:** 4. **Conditioning and Health:** 5. **Mental Preparation:** **Embodied Logic Basketball**

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Our work with the NCAA supports the Association in studying and responding to online abuse and threats directed at NCAA championship participants, including student-athletes, coaches, officials and committee members for the 2023-24 championship season. This unique initiative is intended to further promote the mental health and well-being of the college sports community through data collection and analytics. While the championship season is still underway, some of the trends in the data and from the recent March Madness include: - Higher-profile events with sports betting markets attract increased volumes of abuse or threats. - During March Madness, Signify covered nearly 1,000 Division I men's and women's basketball student-athletes, 64 teams, over 280 coaches and 120 NCAA match officials.  - Across the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball March Madness, 900,000 posts/comments monitored by Signify's AI and analysts for potential abuse or threats.  - 4,000 confirmed as abusive or threatening and reported to social media platforms, with some elevated to law enforcement. - More than 540 abusive betting-related messages were directed at men's and women's basketball student-athletes, including violence and death threats.  - Women's basketball student-athletes received approximately three times more threats than men's basketball student-athletes. - Student-athletes are not the only group experiencing these threats and abuse. Game officials, administrators and other athletics employees have been harassed related to their respective involvement in various competitions. The article below by Saquandra Heath provides more details of the current academic year’s findings as well as how the project is integrated with the NCAA’s wider initiatives on mental health and sports betting. #OnlineAbuse #OnlineThreat #Betting #MentalHealth #NCAA

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