Former MLS Commissioner To Launch Sport Management Lecture Series
ONEONTA—Sports and entertainment executive Doug Logan will kick off Hartwick College’s new Sport Management Lecture Series on Friday, February 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Celebration Room of Shineman Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are requested to RSVP at https://securelb.imodules.com/s/158/lg20/form.aspx?sid=158&gid=1&pgid=3475&cid=6120.
Logan, inaugural speaker for the series, will present "The Frisson of Jeopardy: The Anecdotal Career of a Sports and Entertainment Executive, Including His Successes and Failures." In his talk, Logan will provide a behind-the-scenes look at his remarkable career, offering an insider's perspective on sports as both a business and a cultural touchstone. Logan’s presentation will reflect on his successes and challenges in leading two major sports organizations and his diverse experiences in the entertainment industry, organizers said.
Logan's career spans over four decades and he is best known for his pioneering role as the founding commissioner of Major League Soccer, where he launched the league in 1996 with 10 teams. He also served as chief executive officer of USA Track & Field, leading the team to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Throughout his career, he has consulted with sports organizations around the world, helping shape the future of the industry.
