I’ve not updated this blog for some time now. Mainly because there were so many changes in my professional life that I didn’t even know where to begin. Now as I am onboard a plane en route to Kerala, one of my favorite states in India, and about to attend a press conference to announce …
During the entire time I’ve been in India, I’ve been asked the same question over and over and over again, “Do you ever think about moving back to the US and working in sports over there?” To be honest, yes, I do think about this from time to time as the US sports industry is …
The 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup just finished with an exhilarating 5-2 England win over Spain in a match where England came back from 0-2 to score 5 unanswered goals. FIFA and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) couldn’t have asked for a better way to end this mega-event that was officially awarded to India way …
2017 U-17 FIFA World Cup Post #3: The Great & The Could Have Been Better Read More »
I was fortunate enough to be invited to Bengaluru as a guest of the Premier League to attend their Premier League Live football festival. I participated in the same event in Mumbai in 2014 and was blown away with the turnout, not just of the supporters who came out in droves to experience the festival, …
Premier League Live – Just Another Validation How Much Indians love Football Read More »
Over the past 30 years I’ve must have seen well over a hundred football matches live from the stadium and can clearly remember some goals that just made me go wild – I mean jumping around like an excitable monkey hugging random strangers sort of wild. This is the beauty of football, it is an …
2017 U-17 FIFA World Cup Post #2 – A Goal I Will Never Forget Read More »
When you work in professional football, you always get asked the question, “Who do you support?” Once that question is asked, people just assume the next word out of your mouth will be “United,” “Chelsea,” “Arsenal,” or “Liverpool,” and if the person is very young then, “City.” My answer always surprises the questioner as well …
2017 U-17 FIFA World Cup Post #1 – Dream Fixture & Much Appreciated Supporter’s Dilemma Read More »
It seems like the past few years have just been a series of “firsts” and I’m proud to say that today I’ve experienced another one: My First TEDx Talk. Like so many people I’ve been touched, moved, inspired and intrigued by the myriad of speakers that have been offered the opportunity to get on stage …
Anyone who is in my life or has been reading this blog for a while knows that teaching is something I am deeply passionate about. I am not sure if it is because I’ve been blessed with extraordinary education, professional experiences and mentors and feel that I should pay it forward or if I just …
Taught My First Full Sports Management Course – No Longer Just the “Fun Uncle” Read More »
I’ve been blessed with a few mentors that have guided, supported and inspired me throughout my professional career. These are people that have helped me grow within the sports industry – pushed me to think bigger, held me accountable to my word, nurtured my talents and were always there when I needed some advice. Most …
Meeting with a Mentor in India: 12 Years in the Making Read More »
As this is not a sports post, I won’t take too much of your time but I’d be remiss if I didn’t share pictures from my older Brother’s awesome wedding that took place in California last month. My Brother, Paras, attended my Big Fat Indian Wedding in Delhi in 2016 and came back to the …
