Business Extra: Front Office Sports founder on the future of sport media coverage

There is more to sport than winning and losing. There is also the business of sport, which, as well as the athletes and their training methods, includes agents, franchises and team owners.

And then there is the media coverage, which is crucial for both the business of sport and its loyal fans.

In this episode of Business Extra, host Cody Combs is joined by Adam White, founder and chief executive of Front Office Sports, to discuss the evolving landscape of sport, business and the future of sport media coverage.

Front Office Sports earned AdWeek’s Hottest in Sports title in 2022 and 2024, among other accolades, and was named one of Fast Company's most innovative groups in 2021.

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FINAL RECKONING

Director: Christopher McQuarrie

Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg

Rating: 4/5

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Place a sun reflector in your windshield when not driving
Park in shaded or covered areas
Add tint to windows
Wrap your car to change the exterior colour
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Tell-tale signs of burnout

- loss of confidence and appetite

- irritability and emotional outbursts

- sadness

- persistent physical ailments such as headaches, frequent infections and fatigue

- substance abuse, such as smoking or drinking more

- impaired judgement

- excessive and continuous worrying

- irregular sleep patterns

Tips to help overcome burnout

Acknowledge how you are feeling by listening to your warning signs. Set boundaries and learn to say ‘no’

Do activities that you want to do as well as things you have to do

Undertake at least 30 minutes of exercise per day. It releases an abundance of feel-good hormones

Find your form of relaxation and make time for it each day e.g. soothing music, reading or mindful meditation

Sleep and wake at the same time every day, even if your sleep pattern was disrupted. Without enough sleep condition such as stress, anxiety and depression can thrive.