About Kwame Flaherty

Kwame is a native New Yorker with over a decade of experience in the sports industry. He has worked for the NBA, Madison Square Garden and New York Jets. He is currently manages the NFL Grassroots Program, a grant program that helps build and refurbish football fields in in urban communities. He is also a freelance writer.

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NHL Alive and Well Post Lockout

By on May 13, 2013 in Sports Business

Six months ago, the National Hockey League was receiving last rites. Entrenched in their third lockout in 19 years, the consensus in the sports media was that the NHL would go the way of VHS tapes. “Fans are fed up.” “Nobody will come to the arenas, or watch the games.” Even Detroit Red Wings coach,Read more →

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Five Great Moves Jay-Z Made as Nets Owner

By on April 25, 2013 in Sports Business

In what is probably the worst kept secret in the sports business, Jay-Z is selling his stake in the Brooklyn Nets so he can become a full-time sports agent.   Jay-Z is not the first entertainer to own a piece of a sports franchise, nor is he the first rapper to become an agent, but basedRead more →

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“Must Follows” for 2013 NFL Draft Information

By on April 4, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

The NFL Draft has become the Super bowl of the off-season.  The NFL has taken what is essentially a human resources function, and turned it into a three-day event. The NFL Draft is: Sponsored by some of the most successful companies in the world Broadcast by two networks Watched by 25 million people last year. Unfortunately,Read more →

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How to Put Together a Sports Resume

By on November 28, 2012 in Sports Business, Sports Jobs

With the advent of social media, niche professional associations, training programs and reality television, there have never been more ways to land a job. However, no matter how many Twitter followers you have, or how high your Klout score, the old-fashioned resume is still the most important tool for any job seeker. A well-crafted resume willRead more →

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