Avoiding the Milk Under the Fridge

Leaders Under Fire in Sports
Leaders Under Fire in Sports
Avoiding the Milk Under the Fridge
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Avoiding the milk under the fridge in leadership can cost you everything. Are you ignoring small problems that fester into crises? Leaders often choose silence over action, thinking it’s easier to ignore small problems, until they blow up. The real challenge? Addressing issues early, even when it’s uncomfortable. Dr. Jeremy…

Kicking the Milk Under the Fridge

Leaders Under Fire in Sports
Leaders Under Fire in Sports
Kicking the Milk Under the Fridge
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We’ve all been there. Stuck in the chaos with no playbook. But what truly makes the difference? It’s how leaders respond after the black swan hits. Think about Penn State, FIFA scandals, US Figure Skating, or even your favorite professional sports league. How they handle the fallout can make or…

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The Impact of Increasing Women’s Sports Visibility

The 30th season of the WNBA tips off next Friday, May 8th and a record 216 games will be nationally televised. This increase in visibility isn’t just a win for the league or its fans. It is a win for women as a whole. This is the first season under…

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The Theater of the NBA Playoffs

The NBA Playoffs transform basketball into a high-stakes battle, showcasing drama and teamwork. With sixteen teams competing, the playoffs unfold like a gripping narrative, revealing each team’s true identity through seven pivotal games. Each game serves a distinct purpose: from establishing identity in Game 1 to the pressure cooker of Game 7, where reputations are forged. Ultimately, the playoffs not only crown a champion but also expose the essence of each team’s character and resilience.

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The Hidden Layer of Sport

From the outside, this layer of sport is almost invisible. But from within, one thing becomes clear very quickly: match manipulation is not rare. It exists in plain sight, but few notice it.

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A New Identity for the Chicago Sky

Just hours into the first day of free agency, it was announced that Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for the Dream’s 2027 and 2028 first-round picks (WNBA, 2026). Reese had expressed frustrations with the Sky franchise ​in an interview with the…

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Sport Has To Be Fun

Most, if not all, sports are still games at their core. That matters. Before trophies, scholarships, contracts, or status, sport should be fun first, especially for the players. It should not matter whether you are in the World Cup final or in a pickup game at the neighborhood court. We…

How Wearable Fitness Trackers Are Changing Athlete Performance and Recovery

Wearable fitness trackers have become a staple in everyday wear, but more noticeably in professional sports, promising real-time insights into performance, recovery, and injury risk. Before the development of wearable trackers, coaches had to monitor athletes on the field to make conclusions about their performance and overall well-being. Today, some…

The Overlooked Dimension of Performance in Women’s Sport: The Menstrual Cycle

Sometimes one’s period shows up right before a match or during a training session with full main character energy and suddenly everything feels just a little more overwhelming than it should. And this often times reflects a shared reality for many female athletes, not just an isolated experience. Research shows…

Transitioning From College to Professional Sports

The Culture in Sports Podcast
The Culture in Sports Podcast
Transitioning From College to Professional Sports
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In this episode of the Culture in Sports Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss her journey of transitioning from a collegiate athlete to a professional volleyball player in Germany’s Bundesliga. She discusses the challenges of finding an agent, negotiating contracts, and the importance of cultural adjustments, including…

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How Does Leadership and Organizational Culture Shape Success, Performance, and the Long-Term Wellbeing of Athletes?

Across every level of sport, from recreational sports to professional organizations, leadership and organizational culture dictate how teams operate, athletes are treated and perform, and how organizations respond to success, pressure, and adversity. For decades, many organizations, leaders, coaches, support staff, athletes, and fans have celebrated performance while overlooking the…

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Embracing the Journey of Self-Development in Sports

In the fast paced and competitive realm of sports, the focus is often on developing athletes, strategies,and teams to achieve peak performance. However, an area that demands equal attention, yet isfrequently overlooked, is the self-development of individuals within this dynamic environment. Theconcept of developing self transcends the mere acquisition of…

The Youth Athlete Experience

The Culture in Sports Podcast
The Culture in Sports Podcast
The Youth Athlete Experience
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In this episode of the Culture in Sports Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss the complexities of youth sports, focusing on the implications of early specialization, the socioeconomic factors influencing participation, and the mental and emotional well-being of young athletes. They delve into the importance of allowing…

The Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Young Athletes

Disordered eating is defined as potentially harmful and disruptive eating behaviours. This can include behaviors such as abnormal dieting, increased attention to food intake, and weight watching. Disordered eating can sometimes, not always, develop into Eating Disorders (ED) (Mancine et al., 2020). This is a subgroup of diagnosable psychiatric disorders…

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Identifying Opportunities for Collaboration and Teamwork in Sports Coaching

Collaboration and teamwork are indispensable in the world of sports coaching. An organization wheremembers function harmoniously as a team can effectively leverage individual strengths, mitigateweaknesses, and achieve collective success. As John C. Maxwell famously said, “Teamwork makes thedream work” (2002). This quote underscores the power of collaboration and the integral…

Dark Patterns Dark Intentions

Hearsay From the Sidelines
Hearsay From the Sidelines
Dark Patterns Dark Intentions
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This episode features an interview with James Barton, a Seton Hall Law School student and member of the Seton Hall Law Review. We discuss his work-in-progress which focuses on the use of dark patterns and other manipulative design practices in the online sports betting industry.

The WNBA at a Crossroads: What the Labor Talks Reveal About Women’s Sports

The WNBA is facing a critical moment. Negotiations over the league’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) remain stalled, with players pushing for fair pay, better benefits, and improved working conditions. Sophie Cunningham recently called the league the “laughing stock of sports,” reflecting the frustration of players pushing for equity in a…

Synergizing Leadership Styles for a More Effective Coaching Team

Diverse leadership styles can create a dynamic, efficient coaching team when adequately managed.Research shows that a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership is insufficient; the best leaders adapt their styles to their teams’ needs (Northouse, 2018). However, it is also essential that the coaching team’s leadership styles align cohesively to benefit the…

Gronk’s Legacy

Nine seasons, three Super Bowls, three rings. Rob Gronkowski was an exhilarating player and a lively character on the field, bringing pride to all Patriots fans. He wants to show how once a Patriot, always a Patriot.  Gronk signed a one-day contract with the Patriots on November 12, 2025. He…