AIR DATE AUGUST 31, 2023
Title: Unveiling the Diverse Impact of Sports in Orange County
Explore the multi-layered influence of sports in Orange County, Florida through in-depth interviews on “Emily Tells All.” Learn how industry leaders perceive the role of sports in various community aspects.
Guests
Greater Orlando Sports, CEO – Jason Siegel
UCF Knights, Senior Deputy Athletics Director, Internal Operations – Rich Zvosec
Orlando Magic, Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs – Linda Landman Gonzalez
Sports impact communities in various ways, and the latest episodes of “Emily Tells All” provide a window into these multifaceted roles. Through conversations with industry leaders, the show brings out different perspectives on how sports interact with community life in Orange County, Florida.
Building Collaborative Networks: Greater Orlando Sports Commission
Jason Siegel, CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, provides insight into the Commission’s history and its role in the community. Siegel notes: “We’ve had such great collaborative experience working with our elected officials and so many wonderful people in tourism in our community, to be able to not only continue to grow the impact that we have within the community, but also shine a big spotlight on, we have the great pleasure of representing regionally Orange County, Osceola County, Lake and Seminole County in the city of Orlando.”
Community Engagement: Orlando Magic
Linda Landman Gonzalez, Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs at Orlando Magic, talks about the organization’s long-standing commitment to the community. She highlights: “I’ve had the honor and privilege to be here for 15 years, at the Magic. I currently oversee community relations, government affairs. And I’m president of the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation.”
Academic and Athletic Synergy: UCF’s Nicholson Fieldhouse
Rich Zvosec, Senior Deputy Athletics Director of Internal Operations at UCF’s Nicholson Fieldhouse, explains the balance between athletics and academics. He shares: “Most everybody calls me Coach Z. I was a college basketball coach for 25 years until I got into athletic administration.”
Conclusion
The conversations on “Emily Tells All” reveal the varied ways sports influence Orange County. Whether it’s through collaborative networks, community engagement, or academic synergy, each guest highlights unique aspects of how sports interact with community life. These perspectives provide a well-rounded view that extends beyond traditional economic discussions, inviting us to consider the broader impact of sports in our communities.
