Upping the luxury quotient: How stadium construction is evolving...

From kids’ teams to pro franchises, sports fans and athletes have higher expectations for stadium design. A lot of money goes into the creation of new sports venues, and not just for pro teams.  In recent years, stadium construction has evolved to focus more on cultivating the game day experience. Some multibillion-dollar projects break ground, as existing venues get renovations. Both kinds of projects see expansions that include massive new video screens, improved seating or suites and concourses to provide more amenities for fans.
 
Name, image and likeness rules and the transfer portal are changing the paradigm of collegiate athletics. Collegiate athletics is in the process of transitioning from an amateur environment to a semi-professional one. This change has a broad impact on athletic departments, but specifically on the recruiting and retention of athletes.  The ease with which athletes can now move from program to program, seeking greater personal brand recognition and revenue, has placed coaches and athletic directors in an unfamiliar environment. 
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