T. J. Baumbaugh: Strategy with the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT)
This episode features the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) commissioner – T.J. Baumbaugh.
T.J. is a former pro racquetball player who has been the active commissioner for the LPRT since 2016.
She organizes, manages, and promotes women’s professional racquetball, consisting of a 10-month touring schedule, executive and broadcast teams, and a board of directors.
The Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour is an event-driven governing body of a growing number of the highest-level professional women players in the world. These elite women athletes represent over a dozen countries, including the United States, Mexico, Chile, Canada, Colombia, Ireland, and Japan.
During our conversation, we discussed TJ's vision for the future and growth of the sport and how technology helps them grow. We also discussed the value of sponsorships, culture, and values of a new sport. Towards the end, we discussed how the LPRT envisions and practices diversity, inclusion, and equity for sports.
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