Sacha Leterouin

Here are some challenges the sports world is currently facing and will face soon: 🏟 Costs of Organizing Competitions: After the record-high costs of the Sochi Games, there is a consensus to achieve "more with less." The upcoming Paris and LA Games will test whether this approach is effective. 🏒 Professionalization of Athletes: Athletes' unions are actively working to recognize athletes' economic activities at both national and international levels, along with the benefits that come with it. ⚖ Governance: Good #governance principles are still lacking globally. Corruption scandals continue to emerge despite public efforts to prevent them. Court decisions have allowed certain stakeholders to demand more influence, but the absence of basic governance standards will continue to challenge sports autonomy. 🗺 Globalization: The debate continues between adopting an American or European sports model or a hybrid solution to support worldwide expansion, balancing the professional and social aspects of sports. 🕹 Match Fixing: Advanced algorithms will help NFs and governing bodies in detecting fraud. The rise of AI is expected to anticipate many attempts before they occur. 🏥 Anti-Doping: Recent initiatives proposing competitions without doping controls have disrupted the sports ecosystem. The success of these initiatives depends on the monetization of broadcasting and marketing revenues. ▶ Dual Career: Despite efforts from companies, few former athletes secure positions beyond sales or administration. Improved training conditions have extended athletes' careers, making it harder for older athletes to transition to the labor market. 🚺 Women’s Sports: Issues such as pregnancy and maternity rights, gender-based violence, solidarity, and equal pay have been long-standing. 🗣 Stakeholder Representation: Athletes, teams, and leagues are advocating for more independent, democratic, and effective representation. Following the introduction of NIL in the USA and the IOC’s Rule 40 regulating athletes’ commercial activities (including image rights and data), athletes will increasingly demand more opportunities to exploit their rights. ⚽ New Leagues: The push to end the monopoly of sports bodies (mostly in Europe) has elicited varied reactions within the sports ecosystem, encouraging some leagues and clubs to hope for systemic change, including different revenue redistribution. Conversely, to protect the value of established brands, owners and organizers will attempt to limit competition from new entities. 💸 Expansion of Private Equity (PE): The influx of capital into European sports clubs and leagues favored by USD/EUR FX is gradually reshaping the European sports landscape. These challenges highlight the complex and evolving nature of the sports industry. Addressing them will require collaboration among stakeholders, innovative solutions, and a commitment to fairness and integrity.

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We have made a dedicated WhatsApp group for France (Paris) Sports community group - Olympic Games 2024 in Paris With the Olympic Games just around the corner, our Indian athletes, support staff , media and fan  will soon be heading to Paris, Who we're looking for: - living in France working in sports - Anyone in Paris who works in sports or studies sports management - Kind-hearted folks willing to help sports Why join? - Be a part of a supportive community - Help our sports when they need it the most - Network with other sports enthusiasts My aim is to : Share knowledge , information and best practices - France Sports Learn, grow together and help people Connect and share job openings at various levels in France Sports during the Olympics. Whether it's assisting an someone who missed a flight, finding a place to stay, or just being there for any last-minute needs, your support can make a HUGE difference! #PSVC ( positive sports vibe community) is community for sports business, technology, job seekers ,entrepreneurs ,sports management and more . #community we had built for and by the people . We believe that with the so many like-minded and talented people the community will help build your network . positive sports vibe community is a sports business and tech community group the group is an informal free community for sportsmen. Our group is meant to bring together people in sports to bring about a positive change in the current scenario. Each one of us can do our part by sharing any information we get. Let's give to others rather than wait to receive. We often think that some information's are not worth sharing, but something small for you could be life changing for someone else. So we support each other to bring out the best in ourselves. Let me also give an idea on the other members of the group. We have award winners, founders of sports start-ups & Sports business, people working on sports tech media ,science , sports management students and so on. . Our activities include networking meet-ups and talk events There is no fee or hidden charges to be part of the group Please PM , comment or mail positivesportsvibe@gmail.com your what's app number if you would like to be a part of the community Feel free to #share or #tag this post with anyone who might be interested #community #sports

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TRU-MOTION is a game changer (I know, everyone says that) But, imagine creating a new way of experiencing a game LIVE. Not being restricted to broadcast cameras angles. Choose any player’s POV. Video games can have the data so the players move like the real players. Coaches and analysts can do their stuff from any angle. Pundits can use it live. Real-time offside calls. Fans can stick a VR headset on in hospitality and be in the centre circle. Loads of possibilities. And as for the commercials? Genuinely a new sports rights revenue stream…already in the MLS, who’s next? #soccerex #sportsbiz #sportstech

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#What #you #need #to #know #about #the #UEFA #Goalkeeper #A #Diploma, #the #top #qualification #for #specialised #goalkeeper #coaches. The UEFA Goalkeeper A Diploma helps the coach guide a club's goalkeeper development and performance strategy. #Endorsed #Worldwide #by #Metin #Tilki #MBA #The #UEFA #Goalkeeper #A #Diploma #requires #a #total #minimum120hours #of #education. A minimum 50 hours will be spent studying guided interactive content, with a minimum 70 hours made up of work experience in a club environment. At least 84 hours of the minimum 120 hours will be spent on the pitch. Study visits to a club football environment can be included as a top-up to the learning to enhance the participants’ competence. Study-visit hours are in addition to the minimum 120 hours of education. #The #specialised #goalkeeper #coach:- - Working with and understanding goalkeepers of different cultural backgrounds, levels of maturity and ability. - #Creating #a #high-#performance #culture #and #environment - Working as an integrated member of the coaching/management team. - Working closely with other support staff to enhance the team’s performance strategy. - Understanding and supporting technical and tactical planning and how it affects the actions and role of the goalkeeper in game situations. - #Guiding #the #clubs #goalkeeper #development #and #performance #strategy - Working closely with support staff to create an effective recruitment plan. #The #goalkeeper - Providing an annual periodisation plan to ensure the correct development and maintenance of goalkeepers in short, medium and long-term schedules. - Providing an #effective #training environment to build or maintain the performance level of the goalkeeper as part of a successful team. - Establishing an appropriate environment to #help %individual #goalkeepers #develop strategies to achieve their own personal performance objectives. - Providing effective #opportunities for the goalkeeper to gain sufficient playing opportunities during matches. - Dealing with each goalkeeper’s support networks: The course prepares coaches for life in the professional game The course prepares coaches for life in #the #professional #game. The training environment - Turning plans into a #positive #practical #training environment based on the needs of the team (reality-based learning). - #Conducting #training #sessions suitable for achieving high levels of performance. - Helping goalkeepers to build and maintain their own individual #physical #and #psychological #performance #levels. - Analysing the goalkeeper’s actions during the game, to understand and measure performance levels. - Conducting post-evaluation of technical and tactical training sessions to make positive adaptations to future plans. The match - Preparing the goalkeepers to perform effectively during competition schedules. - Supporting the management team as and when requested. - Using the match as an evaluation and learning tool.

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Last call to have your say in shaping the Sport Innovation Index and helping to define how it can benefit you and your organisation. The index aims to cover the needs for all sectors of Sport, from clubs and governing bodies to commercial and technology providers and also for local government / sports partnerships. This is a European project and will help participants understand where they are positioned in a peer, local and international context and identify opportunities for innovation. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete : https://lnkd.in/eTDP5GmB And follow Sport Innovation Index for updates as this project develops.

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Change Starts with Sport

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Do you know why they speak French at every Olympic Games? 🥇📣 The French language plays an important role in every Games, not just those currently being hosted in Paris. This is because French (and English) are the official languages of the Olympic Games, and French is in fact the foremost language. Why? One of the main individuals who contributed to the remodelling and revival of the modern Olympic Games in 1896 was Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin. Often referred to as the father of the modern Olympics, De Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee and planned the first few Games. At the time, French was still a major global language and often seen as the ‘language of diplomacy’. And paired with de Coubertin’s French roots is why it was made the first official language of the Olympic Games. This means at each the ceremonies and events, announcements are made in French, English and then usually the language of the host country. Which, for 2024, means announcements will only be made in French and English. Are you watching? 

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🚨 Update on Ligue 1's media rights 🚨 LFP Media, the entity in charge of commercializing French football's media and commercial rights, presented today to the LFP - Ligue de Football Professionnel's Board of Directors their 5-year BP for the "100% Ligue 1" direct-to-consumer channel they're reportedly planning to launch. ➡️ Distribution 7 potential distributors have been identified: 4 Internet access providers (Free, Bouygues, SFR, Orange) as well as Amazon Prime, Molotov, and Google TV. No guaranteed minimum, meaning that it would all depend on the # of subscribers. ➡️ Pricing Price of €25 per month... excluding VAT (HT) i.e., €30 per month including VAT (TTC). 10-month subscription taking into account a 2-month break over the summer. ➡️ Subcribers Year 1 (2024/25): Assumption of 2,072,500 subscribers. Up to 2.78 million subscribers in 2026/27 (year 3) and 3.37 million in 2028/29 (year 5 of the next cycle). ➡️ Net income For the first season, # of subscribers * subscription price = €518 million gross income, to which adds up €10 million advertising income and €15 million "B2B" income (i.e., selling subscriptions to hotels, bars, and restaurants) - total gross income of €543 million. Gross to net income bridge includes: (-) Distribution fees (c.€54 million) (-) Production and operating expenses (c.€70 million) 💸 Y1 net income of €418.8 million In year 5 (2028/29 season), total gross income (incl. B2C, advertising and B2B) is expected to reach €876 million and net income €718 million after distribution fees and production and operating expenses. Average net income of €578 million p.a. over the next 5-year cycle. But that's still not it in terms of actual income distributed to the clubs, since CVC will receive their 13% share every year, starting next year with 20% to make up for the previous two seasons where they didn't perceive anything. And it all relies on the French fans' willingness to pay €300 TTC per year to only watch Ligue 1, as well as on the assumption of reaching over 2 million subscribers on the first year and close to 3.5 million by the end of the next cycle - Charlie Pruvost rightly reminded me yesterday that when CANAL+ Group+ was the main broadcaster, "only" 2 million subscribers quoted Ligue 1 as their main reason for subscribing. Maybe time to get CANAL+ Group and DAZN back in the race... Source: L'EQUIPE

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- Portas Consulting assessment of the sport sponsorships currently value 53B $, expecting to reach 87B $ by 2030. - Football (soccer) is generating about a third of the total sponsorship value. - Major sponsors come from beverages, financial services, clothing, technology, and travel/ tourism industries. - Sponsorship mostly goes to clubs, teams, and federations, with big names like NFL and FIFA attracting the most. - Data-driven strategies, digital content, and unique fan experiences are currently trends. - New competition is coming from industries like blockchain. - Growth in women's sports sponsorship.

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⚽ Euro 2024 is coming ! In less than a week, 24 countries will battle out over 51 games across a month. That's over 400 hours of live football on TV! 😍 📺 However, unlike previous tournaments, Euro 2024 won't be broadcast in 4K UHD 😳 The reason for this is practical : 💰 Producing live 4K content is $$$, and with most matches on free-to-air TV, the economic case doesn't add up. Consumers are already happy with "good old HD", and the upgrade might not be worth the cost and effort. So, no major tech advances but expect some new cinematic-quality footage thanks to the use of cine-style cameras! 🎥 Let's just hope the matches are as exciting as ever, even without the ultra-high definition 😎 NB : Paris #Olympics 2024 will, however, be produced in UHD HDR and 5.1.4 immersive audio 👀 #euro2024 #sportspro #football #sports #broadcast

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What a groundbreaking initiative! This exciting proposal reflects the IOC’s commitment to staying current and engaging with all generations. 🌐 Embracing the Digital Era: As the world evolves, so does the Olympic Movement. With the Olympic eSports Games, the IOC is stepping into the digital realm, reaching out to younger audiences and embracing the future of sports. 🤝 Connecting with Everyone: The Olympic Movement has always been about unity, and now more than ever, it’s talking to everyone. From traditional sports to virtual competitions, the IOC is fostering connections across boundaries. #IOC #eSports #Olympics

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🏅🌍 $230M Olympics Drama: Iconic Sportswear Brand Le Coq Sportif on the Brink 🌍🏅 With less than 60 days to the Paris 2024 Olympics, French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif is facing financial turmoil, threatening its role as the main supplier for French athletes. 📉 Financial Struggles: Le Coq Sportif's holding company, Airesis, missed its deadline to publish 2023 financial results, leading to a suspension of its shares. Despite $230 million in revenue in 2022, high operating costs have created severe financial strain. 🔍 Government Intervention: Last year, the French government provided a €10.8 million state-backed loan to support the brand. Le Coq Sportif promises that all federations will receive their gear before the Games, despite payment delays to suppliers. ⚠️ Community Concerns: Officials question the decision to award the Olympic contract to Le Coq Sportif in 2020, given the brand's ongoing financial instability and consecutive years of losses. 🏟️ Official Oversight: The French Olympic Committee, including David Lappartient, is monitoring the situation closely. Assurances have been given, but the tight timeline adds significant pressure. 🇫🇷 Future Uncertainty: High manufacturing costs, reliance on loans, and near-bankruptcy in 2005 cast doubt on Le Coq Sportif’s future. Speculation suggests private equity might step in, relocate production, and revamp the brand’s IP to leverage its heritage. What is missing to give Le Coq a new life? #Olympics #Paris2024 #LeCoqSportif #SportsBusiness 🏅🌍 🇫🇷

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What are you looking for when hiring a Sport Scienticist ?

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