Community Engagement: Giving Back and Making a Difference – Avan Lee, Hurricanes Rugby

In this Sports Geek episode, Sean Callanan chats with Avan Lee, CEO of Hurricanes Rugby.

On this podcast, you'll learn about:

  • Continued success of the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby
  • The vital role of grassroots connections and fan engagement in growing the game
  • The impact of women's Sports on creating a fanbase
  • The importance of community and giving back through philanthropy
  • Why attitude and personality are critical in sports
  • What Sean is planning as keynote topics for 2024
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About the Author:

Sean understands the sports digital landscape, and that’s why he started Sports Geek. Working with clients across the sports digital world, he helps teams & leagues drive more revenue from digital and is focused on getting "cheeks on the seats" in stadiums. You can hear him on Sports Geek or present keynotes at sports conferences worldwide. Send him a tweet @seancallanan.