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Trending News & Resources
News
BSP Turns 20: Part 3 | 2020-2025
The national COVID-19 pandemic severely diminishes the sports industry, with BSP members impacted with layoffs and furloughs. The mandate to remain indoors creates an opportunity for past leaders to start hosting weekly, virtual happy hours for what becomes increasingly larger groups of members and contacts.
May 14, 2026
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BSP Turns 20: Part 2 | 2010-2018
The momentum from the national leadership retreat fuels growth in the chapter development process as BSP has 10+ cities that are active or in development.
March 25, 2026
Resource
BSP Turns 20: Part 1 | 2006-2009
In 2005, after a Turnkey Sports leadership event in Cleveland moderated by Dr. Kenneth Shropshire with local pro sports senior leadership, team members from the Cavaliers
January 19, 2026
