About this Event
The School of Education and Human Development’s USPORT (Sport Professionals’ Organization of Research and Training) is hosting this year’s Sport Industry Conference. The event features a variety of sport and entertainment programming that includes engaging speakers and panelists that address the most relevant issues in the ever-growing business of sport and entertainment.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lakeside Expo Center
Registration 10:00 a.m.
Conference 11:00 a.m.
RSVP HERE
AGENDA
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION IN SPORT
(in person)
Moderator: Shannon Lesovoy, head of people and culture, Florida Panthers
Panelists:
Norma Altidor, director of DEI and multicultural affairs, Florida Panthers
Rocio Hernandez, senior director of human resources, Miami Marlins
Kim Miller, vice president of human resources, Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium &
Formula 1, Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
Adriana Sandaval, director of community engagement & foundation, Inter Miami CF
Erick Torres, social responsibility manager, Miami Heat
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. NIL / STUDENT-ATHLETE
(in person)
Panelists:
Shawn O’Dare, agent, Rosenhaus Sports
Norchad Omier, student-athlete, UM Athletics
Bob Philp, senior executive, sports partnerships and talent management, Roc Nation
Michael Raymond, founder, Raymond Representation
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE
(hybrid)
Panelists:
Yael Averbuch, general manager and head of soccer operations, Gotham FC
Meghann Burke, executive director, National Women’s Soccer League
Players Association
Jessica Caggiano, partner, Willig, Williams & Davidson (Philadelphia, PA)
Michael Loconto, labor arbitrator (Boston, MA)
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. SPORT ANALYTICS
(hybrid)
Panelists:
John Bollman, statistical analyst and sport handicapper, CBS Interactive
Steven Dabdoub, operations lead, FJL Sports Management
Sam Gregory, director of analytics, Inter Miami CF
Jordan Wetherbee, director of analytics, Miami Dolphins
