The Daktronics Experience

We're back with another special edition of the podcast for our Women In Sports Online Event. We had Felisa Israel, Founder and Executive Producer of 10 Fold Entertainment, and Founder, Executive Director and Lead Instructor of the IMPACT Learning Institute, join the event. She talks about her experience in professional basketball's entertainment roles, her passion for curating memorable experiences, and connecting college students with careers in the sports industry.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/women-in-sports-online-event-focuses-on-creating-memorable-experiences-and-connect-college-students-with-careers-in-the-sports-industry

This special edition podcast features Beth Goetz, Director of Athletics for the University of Iowa. She shares her journey from head women's soccer coach to deputy athletic director and beyond as her experiences highlight the impact women can have in the world of athletics.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-schedules-next-women-in-sports-online-event-for-december 

This special edition podcast features a round table from the Women In Sports Online event featuring Jennifer Frazier, Athletic Director at McKinney ISD in Texas, Valerie Little, Executive Director of Student Engagement at Prosper ISD in Texas, Jean LaClair, Athletic Director at Bronson Schools in Michigan, and Kerrie Rosati with the Indiana High School Athletic Association. They each share their experiences in the sports world from the high school to the collegiate levels.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-women-in-sports-online-event-returns-with-special-round-table
• Jennifer Frazier's Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/fsw2sbxpnp/wis_-book-podcast-list_jennifer-frazier
• Valerie Little's Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/lm5qbtfknc/wis_-book-podcast-list_valerie-little
• Kerrie Rosati's Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/sqpxgcv67c/wis_-book-podcast-list_kerrie-rosati
• Jean LaClair's Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/wshhbhgrh5/wis_-book-podcast-list_jean-laclair-1

With a special edition podcast from our Women In Sports Online Event, Christina Hundley joins us. She shares her experiences from 10 years as an athletic director and as the president of the Arizona Community College Athletics Conference (ACCAC). Currently the athletic director at Paradise Valley Community College, she also shares a focus on women in sports administration and the impact they can have on their community.

Links:

• Christina Hundley's Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/btgpc7ldr9/wis_-book-podcast-list_christina-hundley
• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-next-women-in-sports-event-to-focus-on-sports-administration-and-community-impact 

Joining us for our Women In Sports Online Event, Myra Miles shares her experiences with Vestavia Hills Schools including her journey from coaching to athletic directing. She expands on what it takes to oversee successful athletic programs and how her experiences could help others reach their goals.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/women-in-sports-event-returns-with-focus-on-overseeing-successful-athletic-programs

Joining us for our Women In Sports Online Event, Jennifer Hammond shares her experiences of working her way up to be the 2023 Michigan Sportscaster of the Year as a sports reporter for Fox 2 News - Detroit. With her strong history of working in sports, she gives her advice on being prepared and leveraging your strengths to achieve your goals.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/women-in-sports-april-event-focuses-on-leveraging-strengths-for-career-success

Patti Phillips, the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports, the nation's premier organization for developing, connecting and championing women to advance and be powerful influencers in sports, joined our recent Women In Sports Online Event. She shares her experiences in the industry, how she leverages her relationships across sports and hiring firms, and how she works to help women succeed in their careers.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release:  https://www.daktronics.com/news/women-in-sports-online-event-returns-with-focus-on-empowering-and-connecting-women-across-the-country
• Women Leaders in Sports Career Connect: https://jobs.womenleadersinsports.org/ 
• Women Leaders in Sports Podcast: https://womenleadersinsports.org/WL/Resources/Leadership-Content/women-leaders-podcast/podcast.aspx 
• Episode 100 of Women Leaders in Sports Podcast: https://womenleadersinsports.org/WL/Resources/Leadership-Content/women-leaders-podcast/episode-100.aspx 
• Patti's Professional Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/gpj2bhqswc/pattis-favorite-performance-resources 

Our latest Women In Sports online event features Alicia Longworth, Executive Associate Athletics Director of External Operations for the University of Tennessee. She talks about her experience of working in the SEC with a focus on keeping fans coming back for more.

Links:

• Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/wlgxgnrhsm/wis_-personal-development-list_alicia-longworth 
• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release:  https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-women-in-sports-online-event-scheduled-for-december

For this Women In Sports online event, we invited Leslie Slovak, Executive Director of Athletics for the Richardson Independent School District and President-Elect for the Texas High School Athletic Director's Association, to share her experiences and talk about "Chasing Opportunities to Serve."

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/online-event-returns-as-daktronics-continues-to-connect-women-in-sports 
• Leslie's Book & Podcast List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/zlzrcdmdwk/wis_-book-podcast-list_leslie-slovak_oct-2023 

When it comes to delivering an amazing fan experience using the latest and greatest Daktronics technology, Abbey and Jen at Gillette Stadium know all about it! Abbey Thistle is the Director of Event Presentation and Fan Engagement and Jen Gahan is the Manager of Game Entertainment and Fan Engagement for the stadium and sat down with Justin and Matt after a big win to discuss everything that goes into controlling their game-day experience as well as the largest end zone video display in America.