From the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.
Paul Shirley – A former starter and All-Academic Big XII and 2nd Team Academic All-American basketball player at Iowa State.
He then played in the NBA for the likes of the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, and Phoenix Suns, he also was in NBA training camps for the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
More and more women keep playing sports and basketball in particular. The game of women’s basketball has become one of the most exciting sports to watch not only in person, but on television. The athletes are getting bigger and better, the game is faster and there are even a few slam dunks now.
How many of you listen to live sports and talk on the internet? If you are listening and watching here, you probably do it regularly. A recent stat said that in 2010 only 6% of people said they listened to live sports or a live show on the internet. By 2011, that percentage is now up to 23% and climbing. Sports teams and schools now not only sell television and radio rights to sporting events and games, they can sell or market the digital rights.
For over 60 years the NHRA has been the governing body and the leading promoter of drag racing in North America. Today we talk with Doug Herbert NHRA top fuel racer.
The mental side of sports is so important, especially in golf. Athletes today spend just as much or more time working on the the mental side of their sports. Discussed is Pro Mental Coach.
For almost 100 years, Wilson has been making equipment not only for world class athletes but club and recreational athletes as well. From shoes to balls, to golf clubs to tennis racquets and accessories, Wilson has set the standard around the world.