Legacies matter 🎾
Good morning. Another GOAT is retiring.
Tennis great Roger Federer recently announced his retirement and it is honestly difficult to imagine the competitive tennis scene without Federer. After all, he has been a staple since winning Junior Wimbledon in 1998.
Federer's legacy is long and storied. He has 105 career wins at Wimbledon, 102 career wins at the Australian Open, and many more accolades to his name.
In a video letter published to social media, Federer expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and fans for the years of support, exclaiming, "Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest, without a doubt, has been the people I've met along the way."
Federer's retirement letter carries an important message: through all of life's ups and downs, achievements and injuries, remember to show gratitude to those around you.
Thank you, Federer, for your contributions to both tennis and the sports community. Enjoy your next match!
-- The CG Sports Co.
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Read the latest blog post from Haylie McCleney!
Cejih Explains returns with a breakdown of rates!
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Awards season is upon us and the ballot for USA Swimming's Golden Goggles event has been announced!There are several awards on the list including Breakout Performer of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more.
Among those nominated for the Relay Performance of the Year was the men's 800 freestyle relay from the World Championships, which jumped from a fourth place finish in Tokyo to a dominating first in Budapest.
Winners will be announced at the Golden Goggles ceremony on Monday, November 21st in New York.
One of the greatest gifts professional athletes can give to the next generation is to share their wisdom. This season, Rosie Brennan will be working with Classroom Champions, an organization dedicated to empowering students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Brennan will be partnered with two classrooms and will mentor the students on goal setting, perseverance, leadership, healthy living, and more.
Click here to learn more about Classroom Champions!
Cierra Burdick has been traveling the half court circuit as a member of the USA Basketball 3x3 team. Most recently, Burdick and Team USA competed in Constanta, Romania. They played some tough games, but fell in the semifinals to France.
View pictures and watch highlights from the #3x3WSConstanta here.
CEJIH EXPLAINS
What's up athletes! Long time no see In person events are starting to creep back. With that you may find yourself being asked “what's your rate” for doing an event or appearance. If it's a corporate or business gig, always handoff to your agent. But what if it's someone who you are personally close with?
This week, I breakdown how to quote your rate to someone who you are a close friend with. Watch more in this week's Cejih Explains!
#NotSoWayBackWednesday reminiscing on Natalie Hinds delivering an excellent Athlete Keynote at the 2022 Lead Sports Summit in Denver, CO!
Pentair
Water is one of our most essential resources on this planet. Access to clean, safe water is an essential component of life and is one that the health of our planet depends upon.
Founded in 1966, Pentair has dedicated decades to creating smart, sustainable solutions that provide access to clean, safe water. As a company, Pentair wants to inspire people to move, improve, and enjoy water to create healthier, happier lives. With products ranging from pool filters to kitchen faucets to agricultural spray pumps, Pentair wants to address all aspects of water health.
Click here to learn more about Pentair's products and more.
Champions Mojo, Episode #74: "Broken Neck to World Champion Cyclist, Jeffrey Ritter"
Jeffrey Ritter is a world champion cyclist who made a full recovery from a broken neck and other injuries he sustained while training on his bicycle. At the 2019 Borrego Springs 12-hour world time trials, he was the champion -- completing 181 miles in 12 hours. He was a visiting lecturer at the University of Oxford, an author of multiple books (including two books of poetry) and is a world renowned expert on doing business in the digital age.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
Nigel Travis - Leyton Orient FC Chairman: The Business of European Football
Nigel Travis (@NigelTravis), Chairman and Co-Owner of Leyton Orient FC (@LeytonOrientFC), joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. We look inside the Business of European football from the ownership perspective. Travis, who grew up a Leyton Orient fan and attended the games with his family, was the CEO of the Dunkin' Brands group from January 2009 to July 2018. He has served on the Board at other corporations, including Papa John’s, Abercrombie and Blockbuster.
Leyton Orient Football Club is a professional football club based in Leyton, East London, England, who compete in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1881, they are the second oldest football club in London to play at a professional level, and are known to their fans by their nickname "the O's". Last week on Sports Business Radio we focused on the football operations side of European football with Leyton Orient Football Director Marin Ling.
Catch up on EVERY episode online!
