It’s Shark Week
Good morning. It's Shark Week.
By the time you are reading this, most of Team USA will be in the air or just touching down in Tokyo. WE ARE SO CLOSE. Just breathe and watch some epic shark videos, people.
We have some exciting news to announce: CG is getting into eSports! CG Sports has partnered with Salem University and their eSports Management degree program. We will be kicking off with a virtual event for high school students on “Turning your passion for gaming into an eSports career”. Sign up here to register.
What else does CG Sports do during the Olympics? Our team is in overdrive with: selling, pushing out content, lining up deals, preparing athlete appearance schedules, working with sponsors, wishing good luck to athletes and finding time to watch the Games themselves.
Welcome to life at CG Sports
Other big news this week:
Sam Bosco has been named an Athletes Commission member for LA28.
Guess which CG Sports athlete is now engaged!
Love gaming but not sure how to turn it into a career? Join Salem University, Justin Ress, and the CG Sports team for an eSports webinar on July 21st! Click here to register!
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WHAT'S HOT
A round up of the CG Sports Teams' favorite weekly content from the most athletes in the biz.
What better way to prep for your Olympic event than an open water competition in Hawaii? Jordan Wilimovsky entered and claimed first at the Aloha Salads Summer Sprint 1 mile race in Waimea Bay.
Coleman Stewart proposed to his now fiancée, Olivia Caligan, last week!
The Tokyo Olympics are just 9 days away! Maggie Steffens, Melissa Seidemann, and the U.S. Women's Water Polo team are packed up and off to Tokyo!
CEJIH EXPLAINS
CG Sports Tokyo 2021 Olympic Roster
This might sound repetitive, but we believe in storytelling. That is our mission and it is at the core of everything we do.
We are excited and proud to announce that the CG Sports family has 11 athletes who have qualified for and are en route to Tokyo for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics!
We have carefully curated information about each of out athletes, including (but not limited to): their stats, special facts, podcast appearances, and more.
Read more about each of our 2021 Olympic qualified athletes online.
DEMAND YOUR BRAND
Extend a Thank You
Sponsor relationships can be fostered and flourish from day 1 if you stay grounded and open-minded. Michael Chadwick is an incredible example of this. There is never a bad time to say thank you, be gracious, and even present your own new ideas to your sponsors!
"The past 4 years would not have been possible without my incredible sponsors. Thank you to Barings and Enviro-Master for being with me from the beginning as my first partnerships. Your support has allowed me to passionately pursue this sport each and every day. I could not have done it without you... Special shout-out to SquattyPotty, LendingTree, and Tall Slim Tees for your years of support. What a joy it has been to make an impact on both the swimming and business worlds by pushing the boundaries of conventional sponsorships..."
*See photo of the week below.
SPONSOR
SPLASHForward
SPLASHForward is thrilled to announce that Amazon has donated $100,000 to support the seed funding development costs. This is truly a momentum building moment. Amazon's donation enables them to confidently take the next steps forward with the City of Bellevue, their partners, and you -- the supporters.
Amazon's donation unlocks a $40,000 pledge they received earlier this year from Pacific Northwest Swimming.
Visit SPLASHForward's website to learn more about their 2021 initiatives!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Michael Chadwick provided a heartwarming shoutout to each of his sponsors on Instagram and we have all the feels!
ARTICLES YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ
A collection of the CG Sports Teams' favorite random news of the week.
The Washington football team is edging closer to a new name and logo, one that will not include linkage to Native American imagery.
Meet the new head coach for the Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley.
Ever wonder how "Shark Week" because the cultural phenomenon that everyone knows, but might not love?
PODCASTS
Career Competitor: Episode 94, "Elizabeth Beisel"
*New episode drops Friday, July 16th!
Within the swimming community, there are few as well known for their bubbly, "can-do" spirit as Elizabeth Beisel. Throughout her career, Beisel achieved great success in the pool and has been utilizing her knowledge, drive, and, most importantly, love for the sport in her post-swimming days. That combination has led to a spot with NBC's Tokyo Olympic coverage team.
Champion's Mojo: Episode 123, "Adam Mendler: Foundations of Leadership Success"
When you take care of your body through nutrition, exercise and sleep, accomplishing the rest of your goals is much easier. Entrepreneurship and leadership expert Adam Mendler joins the show to talk about these foundational components of success -- along with the ability to dream big.
Sign up for your free consultation or health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.
FINANCIAL FITNESS
CG Sports is partnering with Nav.it to bring weekly tips to navigate your finances, increase money mindfulness, and better your financial health.
Best Side Hustles to Make Extra Cash by Nadia Imafidon
If you regularly find yourself out of money before your boss hands over your next paycheck, take heart--you're not the only one. A comprehensive study from CareerBuilder showed that a whopping 78 percent of us live paycheck to paycheck without an emergency fund.
But don't throw your hands up in defeat just yet What you need is a side hustle. Here are some options:
Drive people around...
Okay, so sharing your home is a little too intimate. What about sharing your car instead? Driving for a ride sharing service is one of the best side hustles available these days.
Uber requires that you have a squeaky-clean driving record...but you don't actually have to own a car. You can rent one through them. You have to pass a background check, too.
Check back next week for more side hustles to make extra $$$!
