Hope Louise Wright |
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Hope Louise's love of football stemmed from her upbringing in Omaha, Nebraska. This ingrained excitement and passion was sparked during the 80s and particularly the 90’s when the Nebraska Cornhuskers of 1995 were one of the most dominant college football programs in history. The team finished 12-0 (7-0) and won the national championship that season. With 638 points, or 53.2 points per game, the offense led the sport. With that total, they became one of the top offenses in college football history. This was her AHA moment and she realized she wanted a career in Sports. Education A graduate of Sports Management World Wide (SMWW) holding certifications in Athlete Management, Athlete Marketing and Branding. Graduated from the College of Saint Mary with BA in English, Post Baccalaureate in Paralegal Studies. Graduated from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law with a Master in Legal Studies concentration in Litigation and Masters in Dispute Resolution. Career Background While working for a Sports Agency from October 2021 to May 2023, she received certification as a CFL Contract Advisor. Sports Background CFLPA Contract Advisor Advised Contract Agent regulations Player association legalities Ethics Contract Compliance Customer Retention and Management Collective bargaining agreements Draft preparation Player marketing and recruiting Contract Negotiation & Management Professional Skills •Presented and discussed strategy and initiative progress with senior business leaders. •Planned strategically for development of transformation roadmap as executive. •Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership. •Worked closely with both arena athletes and coaches in order to minimize concerns in regards to issues that may compromise their performance in Sports. Advised athletes on goal setting. Helped them cope with injuries. Gave advice on time-management and planning. •Negotiated Arena player competitive pay, workers compensation, travel arrangements, meal plans, and housing. |