• The Hub of Innovation in the Global Sports Capital

     

About UNLV Sports Innovation Institute

Through a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and relentless pursuit of innovation, we are committed to shaping the future of sports in the world's greatest sports and entertainment laboratory, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and inspiration for generations to come.

Intiatives

The UNLV Sports Innovation Institute's work is centered around three core initiatives that drive our research, education, and outreach efforts. These initiatives guide our programs and our collaborations within the university and across the sports industry.

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Pillars

UNLV has over 100 full-time faculty and staff actively involved in sport-related research. To streamline our collaboration efforts and highlight their areas of expertise, we have categorized those research topics into 13 focused areas that we call Pillars. These Pillars reflect our commitment to a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to sports innovation.

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Programs

The Institute spearheads a variety of targeted programs designed to advance our mission and deliver real-world impact. Through these programs, we address challenges and opportunities within education and the sports industry, creating solutions and fostering innovation that aligns with our strategic vision.

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Events

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Our Sport Leadership & Executive Advancement Program (Sport LEAP) kicked off at the @mresortspacasino last night! We’ve got a great group of sports leaders ready to grow their leadership skills, make incredible connections, and compete for the “Sport LEAP Champion” title. Stay tuned this week as we visit team headquarters and hear from top sports executives in Las Vegas. 🏟️

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We can’t wait to welcome back Napoleon McCallum to Sport LEAP next week! A former @nfl player with the @raiders and a @usnavy officer, Napoleon now leads community development at @las_vegas_sands. His exceptional background in both sports and  business will bring meaningful perspective and real-world knowledge to our participants.🫡

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Our Catalyst Grant recipient Dr. Kara Radzak and her doctoral student Akari Yamamoto, recently attended the Female Athlete Conference —an international gathering of top researchers, healthcare providers, athletes, coaches, and advocates dedicated to advancing female athlete health and performance at all levels. Akari had the exciting opportunity to present a research poster at the event! 🖊️ 📄

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We’re so excited to welcome Tony Gladney back to Sport LEAP next week! A UNLV alum 🏫, former NFL player 🏈, and now top exec at MGM Resorts International ✨, Tony brings invaluable insight and inspiration to our attendees.

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We can’t wait for our Sport LEAP attendees to learn from public speaking coach extraordinaire Amy Ayoub! She’ll share a powerful blueprint to help them become confident, compelling speakers. 🎤 ✨

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We’re less than two weeks out and so excited for our Sport LEAP attendees to hear from Dr. Nancy Lough! Dr. Lough will not only lead the program throughout the week, but she’ll also discuss one of the hottest topics in sports - the business case for women’s sports! ✨

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Our friends at the Las Vegas Lights Football Club are celebrating UNLV on Saturday, June 14! Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the home team and also secure an exclusive UNLV x LVFC scarf! ⚽️ 

Secure your tickets & scarf using the QR code! 🎫🧣

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We had a great time at the Las Vegas Aviators game last night with mentees from our WISE Las Vegas Mentorship Program. A dominant win made the evening even better. There’s nothing like baseball on a summer night! ⚾

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