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Here is a great article that has largely gone unnoticed in the #NCAA Division I #volleyball world. Currently, there are three programs that remain undefeated this season. Two of them are obvious, Wisconsin and Nebraska are revered titans, with illustrious histories of domination and record-breaking performances. But then there's The Citadel, a dark horse with an astounding 18-0 record. The Bulldogs' journey is not just a tale of numbers and skill but of resilience, commitment, and transformation from their 20-year history of being the worst team in the Southern Conference with an average record of 1-17 from 1998-2018. Diving deeper into The Citadel's incredible turnaround story, 2018 emerges as a defining year. The Bulldogs were again the worst team in the SoCon. But the bigger issue for head coach Dave Zelenock wasn't just the losses but the staggering number of concussions the team faced. With 8 concussions on a team of 13 players, there were instances when fielding a complete team became an uphill task. This alarming rate of injuries forced Coach Zelenock to acknowledge the paramount importance of injury prevention. After doing his research, Zelenock discovered TopSpin360. Feeling desperate, he took a chance on a funny-looking helmet that claimed to train the neck to stabilize the head in space, and by extension, mitigate the risk of concussion. The result? An incredible three consecutive concussion-free seasons that culminated in winning the SoCon championship in 2021. Their commitment to player safety, combined with an undying spirit, has now led them to an impressive 18-0 record this season. They lead the NCAA with the most wins, showcasing the potent blend of skill and safety. While star players like Ali Ruffin, Belle Hogan, and Maddy Cardenas continue to dazzle on the court, The Citadel's holistic approach prioritizing player well-being remains the true game-changer. As the Bulldogs prepare to face Furman tonight, it's clear that they're backed not just by talent but a commitment to ensuring every player remains in peak physical condition. Best ability = availability. #NCAAVolleyball #TheCitadel #PlayerSafety #TopSpin360 #InjuryPrevention #concussionmitigation 🏐🔥��️

Playoff races are in full swing!! One single at-bat can loom large and make a huge difference in a team's push for that coveted division or wild card spot! Let's dive into a stat we can use to measure just how impactful a player has been on their team from one at bat to the next! Win Probability Added, or WPA, measures the impact one at-bat has on the Win Expectancy of a team. Before every plate appearance, the team has a numerical Win Expectancy, and we can therefore calculate how the result of that at-bat affected that percentage chance of winning. We can also look at a player's WPA over the course of the whole season! Let's take a look at this year's top and bottom 5 players in WPA! Top 5: - Mookie Betts - Freddie Freeman - Kyle Tucker - Ronald Acuna Jr. - Shohei Ohtani Bottom 5: - Myles Straw - Tim Anderson - Jeremy Pena - Daulton Varsho - Carlos Correa Do any of these names stand out or surprise you? What can we learn from stats like WPA?

I played (past tense) baseball, football, and basketball... but I still play Cornhole. The most-played sport in America… happens to be Cornhole. 2023 Ipsos survey: 20% of Americans played Cornhole in the last year — That's more than bowling (19%) and swimming (18%). And 2x that of golf (9%). Cornhole got so popular, it launched a Pro League: The American Corn League (ACL). But there's no Des Moines Cornholers pro team — instead, the league travels from city to city. It’s easier & cheaper to build a national audience with scarcity & intrigue. So just like the circus, Cornhole is only coming to Cleveland 1x year...so why not see it?   ⭐ All the upstart sports leagues (like Pro Cornhole, Pickleball, & Bull Riding) are following a touring model, that is just like the circus.

New blog post on Zinzin. Keep on swinging!

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Stats like WPA are really fun, whether you're looking at an individual game or over the course of a whole season...or multiple seasons! How much of an impact is your favorite, or least favorite, player having on the game and the team's chances of winning!? Baseball Connect is here to introduce, educate, and discuss all of these stats so you can enjoy the game of Baseball even more.

One. More. Win. until Sooner Softball does what no other team has ever done (win 4 consecutive National Titles) 📣 🚀 ❗ Never too late to get your business involved with Sooner Softball! Interested in learning more about how you can get your brand in front of sooner fans? Send me a message. 🚀 #sportsbusiness #sportspartnership #sportsmarketing #womeninsports

SPONSORSHIP FACTS: Premier Lacrosse League 1️⃣ PLL fans (ages 13+) are much more likely than general sports fans (ages 13+) to "Trust" sponsors 2️⃣ PLL fans are more likely to purchase a sponsor's products/services after witnessing activation compared to general sports fans 3️⃣ PLL fans are more likely to choose TV broadcast sponsorships, jersey sponsorships and Official Team sponsorships as the forms of activation that resonate most with them. Lacrosse as a sport is a force on the rise...Let us know if you'd like to dive deeper into the most robust sports-specific insights database in the industry. #research #insights #measurement #sponsorship #linkedinsports #sportsbiz

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