Oct 12
by Jeff Fannell & Associates in Career, Events, News, Press Release, Schools, Sports, Sports Issues, Sports Law 0 comments tags: Advice, Career, College, jeff fannell, Sports, sports law, Students

Jeff Fannell to Lecture at Adelphi University

Thursday, October 12, 2017 – On Monday, October 16, Jeff Fannell will serve as a guest lecturer at Adelphi University, where he will speak on current developments in sports law. The lecture, coordinated by Professor Josh Liebman, will commence at 8:00 p.m. on the school’s campus in Garden City, NY. “I’m always excited to speak to students and young professionals about the sports industry,” said Jeff. “I’m particularly excited to speak to a class taught by Josh, whom I’ve known for over ten years. We met when I was lawyer at the MLBPA and he was a young intern. It’s gratifying to see how far he has come in his career, both as a professor and commercial litigator.” Monday’s lecture will cover issues relating to negotiating athlete contracts, grievance arbitration and collective bargaining. “We’ll discuss a little Ezekiel Elliott, a little Colin Kaepernick, recent NBA signings and other things,” said Jeff. “It should be fun.”
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Jun 20
by Jeff Fannell & Associates in Events 0 comments tags: A Better Chance, ABC, College, MLBPA, Scholarship, student support, Students

A Mission of Hope

  Recently, my wife and I were blessed to attend the 2017 A Better Chance Awards Luncheon in New York City.  We were guests of one of the honorees, Tony Clark, the Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association.  Joining Tony as honorees were Marvin R. Ellison, Chairman and CEO of JCPenney, and David Coleman, President and CEO of The College Board.  Though each of the award recipients was impressive, the work of the organization and the beneficiaries of that work stole the show.   According to its printed and digital materials, the mission of A Better Chance “is to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society.”  ABC achieves this through its College Preparatory Schools Program, which recruits, refers and supports about 500 student scholars in grades 6-12 at more than 300 member schools in 27 states.  Through ABC, these students gain access to rigorous educational opportunities at some of the most prestigious college preparatory schools in the nation.  Since 1963, ABC “has been finding talent in communities where it is often overlooked and placing it in the path of opportunity.”   […]
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Apr 13
by Jeff Fannell in Events, Labor, Labor Issues 0 comments tags: Conference, Global, Player Development, World Players Association

Recap: WPA Player Development Conference

Over 70 player development professionals and player association executives convened in Paris, France April 3-5 for the World Players Association Player Development Conference.   The theme of the conference was #PeopleFirst – an acknowledgement that players are people first, and athletes second.  Discussion focused on best practices to develop the full potential of players as professionals, people and citizens. Leaders from over two dozen countries, including the United States, Japan, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Switzerland, England, Botswana, and Zimbabwe shared ideas and experiences in implementing player development programs.  Such programs emphasize areas such as player health and safety, mental health and wellness, training and performance (including the use of wearable technology), career transition programs, personal branding, social awareness and involvement, and leadership development.  In short, the conversation among conference participants embodied a holistic approach to developing players as people and athletes. On behalf of the MLBPA, I had the pleasure of taking part in a panel discussion with Don Davis, NFLPA Senior Director of Player Affairs and Development, and Stephen Webb, NHLPA Divisional Player Representative.  How player development programs are pursued within the context of a collective bargaining agreement and independent of the league and its clubs was a central part […]
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Jan 06
by Lori Lord in Events, News, Uncategorized 0 comments

Jeff Fannell Speaking Alongside Former NY Giant Dave Thomas

                          Long Island, NY — Saturday,  January 9th,  JFA Founder and President Jeff Fannell will join former NY Giants football player Dave Thomas (New York Criminal Court), Judge Leonor Gerald and a number of other esteemed guest panelist at Adelphi University for the 8th Annual Teen Leadership Summit sponsored by the Nassau County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.  Jeff will be speaking to student attendees in multiple sessions focused on both the topics of sports and law. “Teens with Courage to Conquer”, is the theme for the JJNC teen leadership summit this year.  The event is targeted to young people at the formative ages of 14-18 years old where they may be empowered to script and take ownership of their future. We are challenging our young people to be proactive and think about their future now while creating a structured plan of action that consists of clear, concise goals and initiatives ultimately leading to their success.  There are a plethora of negative external influences affecting our teens today and present in their environments making it difficult for them to succeed and have a bright future.  Social media […]
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