Tiffin University to Host Virtual Sport and Fitness Showcase with the City of Fort Myers and TeamWork Online

Tiffin University's sports management program will host the fourth Annual Virtual Sport and Fitness Showcase, presented by the City of Fort Myers, in cooperation with TeamWork Online Friday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

TU students and community members are encouraged to engage virtually with alumni and friends of the institution who are seasoned professionals in the world of health, fitness and athletics. This year's event will showcase two keynote speakers. Chanel Lattimer, Counsel for Intellectual Property at Major League Baseball and a current member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow nominated by the MLB, will share her insights. Joining her is Dr. Liston Bochette, a five-time Olympian, internationally acclaimed artist and dedicated civic leader. Co-founder of the Art of the Olympians Museum and a former member of the IOC athlete's commission and PanAm Olympian's Association, Bochette is currently serving as a Councilman for the City of Fort Myers.

Over 70 speakers will be featured in 16 breakout rooms, focusing on careers and hot topics in sports. Among the participants are Olympians, professional athletes and agents, sport and marketing experts representing Disney (ESPN), the NFL and MLB, as well as leaders from professional teams, marketing agencies, brands, college athletics and athletic facilities. Participants may Zoom in and out of each of the breakout rooms at their convenience. Breakout topics include:

• TeamWork Online Resources
• Trends in College Sports
• Event Planning and In-Game Production
• Leadership Dilemmas Facing Athletic Directors
• Internships in Sports
• Women in Sports
• Jobs in Athlete Representation
• NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) and Recruitment
• Jobs in Sports Sponsorships and Partnerships
• NFL Jobs and Internships
• Sports Broadcasting and Entertainment
• Ticketing and Fan Services in Sports
• Jobs in Pro Sports
• Career Advancement through Advanced Degrees
• Sports Innovation and Technology
• Event Security, Stadium and Arena Management

For a comprehensive list of names and occupations, the full event schedule, Zoom link and an overview of the 2025 showcase, visit tiffin.edu/academics/school-of-business/virtual-sport-and-fitness-showcase.

TeamWork Online is assisting with marketing the program and handling registration through Eventbrite. Davis Filippell, President of TeamWork Online shared that "Learning from industry experts across functions and domains is an ideal way to build skills and connections in the sports industry. Cheers to Tiffin University and the City of Fort Myers for creating such a valuable and constructive event."

The event is open to the public. To sign up for the Sport and Fitness Showcase, visit eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-virtual-sport-fitness-showcase-hosted-by-tiffin-university-tickets-1115756249979?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information on the showcase, email Dr. Bonnie Tiell, Tiffin University Professor of Sport Management at [email protected].