Pro Sports Assembly Announces 2026 Q1 Leadership Summit Co-Chairs, Location, and Topic

“Navigating Politics in Leadership: When to Expend Political Capital”

Austin, TX - December 3, 2025 – Pro Sports Assembly (“PRO”), the association for professional sports business organizations and leaders, is pleased to announce the first Leadership Summit of 2026, “Navigating Politics in Leadership: When to Expend Political Capital,” will be hosted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.

The Leadership Summit provides professional sports leaders across leagues, geographies, and disciplines with a secure space to exchange insights, pressure-test new ideas, and collaborate on common challenges, providing leaders with the relationships and resources to succeed. Events like this Summit highlight the impact of informed and inclusive leadership on the industry as a whole, embodied through the leadership of this year’s Co-Chairs:

Pro Sports Assembly Announces Transformative Partnership with Bloombase

The collaboration equips experienced leaders with new relationships and resources to maximize their potential at the leading edge of performance and purpose.

Austin, TX - November 18, 2025 –  Pro Sports Assembly (“PRO”), the industry association for professional sports organizations and business leaders at teams, leagues, unions and venues, has announced a new partnership with Bloombase, a nationally recognized leadership development firm relied on by Fortune 500 companies. Together, PRO and Bloombase introduce The Growth Edge, a transformative, 7-month experience for a select cohort of experienced leaders in professional sports.

This partnership prepares members of PRO to stand out, drive value, and create a strong, healthy and fair future for the next trillion-dollar industry.

Twenty Exceptional Professional Sports Leaders Selected for the Second Cohort of the VP Circle with The Venn Collective

Elevating Performance, Innovation, and Strategic Influence Across the Industry

Austin, TX - November 6, 2025 –  Pro Sports Assembly ("PRO"), the association for professional sports organizations and business leaders is proud to introduce 20 leaders selected for the second cohort of the VP Circle with The Venn Collective.

The VP Circle with The Venn Collective is an elite cohort-based leadership experience for Pro Sports Assembly members. Through the VP Circle, the Cohort gains new relationships and resources to maintain their trajectory as high-influence leaders. Together they will drive impactful outcomes, and elevate their organization within the professional sports industry. The Venn Collective supports professionals in honing their leadership skills and refining their individual leadership styles. Through initiatives like the VP Circle, Pro Sports Assembly is preparing members to lead the next trillion-dollar industry.

Winning Team of the VP Circle with The Venn Collective Pitches PWHL Expansion Franchise to Industry and League Leaders

Cohort 2 Nominations and Applications are open until September 5

Austin, TX - August 12, 2025 –  Pro Sports Assembly (“PRO”), the association for professional sports organizations and business leaders, celebrates the winning team from Cohort 1 of the VP Circle with The Venn Collective. The Cohort made up of 20 PRO leaders from across teams, leagues and unions completed an immersive 8 month leadership experience, culminating in capstone presentations that challenged each team of five to solve complex, real-world business scenarios.

The Cohort 1 concluded with four teams acting as the executive leadership team of a fictional sports franchise facing multifaceted challenges. Working in teams, participants developed strategies to address operational, financial, and cultural priorities while adapting to evolving circumstances.

First-of-its-Kind Public Policy Poll for the Professional Sports Industry Launched by Pro Sports Assembly in Partnership with Navigate

Owners, Investors and Full-Time Leaders at US-Based Professional Sports Teams, Leagues, and Unions are Being Polled on Public Policy Operations and Priorities

Austin, TX - June 17, 2025 –  Pro Sports Assembly (“PRO”), the association for professional sports organizations and business leaders, has launched a nation-wide, US-based public policy poll designed to equip owners, equity holders, and senior leaders with a powerful new tool that provides valuable insights into how public policy, regulations, and operational shifts are shaping the future of the professional sports industry.

In partnership with Navigate—a data-driven consulting firm serving top brands and organizations across the sports and entertainment industries—the poll aims to:

Pro Sports Assembly Announces New Partnership with Mercer

Featuring exclusive offers for PRO Organizations and an Expert-led Learning Cohort Focused on People, Purpose & Pay  

Austin, TX - June 4, 2025 – Pro Sports Assembly (“PRO”), the association for professional sports organizations and business leaders, has announced a new partnership with global HR consulting leader Mercer. The multi-year, multi-faceted partnership provides PRO Organizations with exclusive benefits that include discounted rates on consulting services and research and offers PRO members an opportunity to participate in an annual leadership cohort focused on People, Purpose & Pay; a six-part virtual learning series that supports professional sports leaders in aligning compensation packages with evolving organizational goals, industry trends and workforce expectations.

The new leadership cohort brings pro sports leaders together from across teams, leagues, unions and venues to gain perspective and deepen their understanding of financial recognition, benefits, and talent development from Mercer’s experts and each other. Through a mix of live virtual sessions, interactive case studies, and a collaborative capstone project the select “People, Purpose & Pay” cohort members will gain skills to lead with clarity, advocate for people-centered initiatives, and build more inclusive and value-driven workplaces.

Pro Sports Assembly Introduces 2025 MEDAL OF LEADERSHIP HONOREES

Pro Sports Assembly Members Honor Four Leaders for their Exceptional Contributions and Impact on the Industry