5. Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series – Behind the Scenes of the CWS

Farrell Sports Business

Episode 5 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series at Omaha, including its history in Omaha. The College World Series is the national championship for men's college baseball, and it has been held in Omaha for 75 years. The conversation also touches on the partnership between the organization, the NCAA, and ESPN, plus the economic impact of the event on the city of Omaha, and the internship program offered by the organization. (Originally recorded May 24, so forgive the reference to the recently eliminated Arkansas Razorbacks!).
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the College World Series and its History in Omaha
03:48 The Role of the College World Series at Omaha Organization
05:59 The Partnership Between the Organization, NCAA, and ESPN
09:10 The Economic Impact of the College World Series on Omaha
17:03 The Internship Program Offered by the College World Series at Omaha Organization
28:16 Snazzy Out
Takeaways
- The College World Series has been held in Omaha for 75 years.
- The College World Series at Omaha organization is a nonprofit that works alongside the NCAA to host the event.
- The organization has a year-round staff and offers a robust internship program.
- The event has a significant economic impact on the city of Omaha, bringing in $115 million.
- The organization works closely with the NCAA and ESPN to ensure the smooth operation of the event.
- The organization has plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the College World Series in 2025.
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