Monthly Archives: June 2010
A call to action for USA Track and Field
In part one of this series I discussed a tiered structure of track meets. In part two, after a conversation with @chrisnickinson, I proposed that the aforementioned tiers be a ratings system sponsored by USATF and demanded that track meets … Continue reading
The role of small meets in building a fan base
In the first part of this series, I described a tiered structure of post-collegiate track and field meets in the United States. This structure is mostly conceptual, with the top tier being those meets with the most wide-felt impact and … Continue reading
Track and field doesn’t need to be a niche sport
While watching the World Cup this month, I have considered the rise of soccer (or football) in the United States. Especially when realizing Doug Logan’s former position as Commissioner of Major League Soccer, it’s difficult to not make comparisons between … Continue reading