2024
14th Annual TASSR Conference
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
14th Annual TASSR Conference
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
September 25-27, 2024
2024 Ticket Prices: Registration will open April 2024
Early Bird Registration - $250 ends July 31, 2024
Registration - $300 ends Sept 26, 2024
Late Registration - $325 ends Sept 29, 2024
Graduate/Undergraduate Student Registration - $150
Early Bird Registration - $250 ends July 31, 2024
Registration - $300 ends Sept 26, 2024
Late Registration - $325 ends Sept 29, 2024
Graduate/Undergraduate Student Registration - $150
Keynote Speaker -
Dr. Tywanna Smith
Dr. Tywanna Smith is an award-winning sports manager, filmmaker, bestselling author, and speaker. For over 17 years, she has worked with 50+ NBA, NFL, WNBA, and overseas athletes. As President of The Athlete’s Nexus, Dr. Smith’s expertise includes engaging athletes and entrepreneurs around business and finance, professional development, effective communication, and branding. Dr. T is also a professor at The University of Memphis. Dr. T is a former international professional basketball player and philanthropist. She executive produced an award-winning sports documentary- Ballin' Abroad [2022]. She has also launched several signature program curriculums around professional development for high school and college athletes [PRO-Ready] and financial literacy for young adults [Teen Money Box]. As an inspirational speaker, she inspires athletes, entrepreneurs, and women in sports to GROW. Dr. Smith is a double alumnus of The University of Mississippi (BBA '04, MBA '05) and an alumnus of The University of Memphis (DLS '23). She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and leads the Tywanna Inmon-Smith Scholarship. Dr. Smith has two children - Tyson, 8 and Tatum, 6 - and enjoys reading, traveling, and helping others. She resides in the Memphis area.
Dr. Tywanna Smith
Dr. Tywanna Smith is an award-winning sports manager, filmmaker, bestselling author, and speaker. For over 17 years, she has worked with 50+ NBA, NFL, WNBA, and overseas athletes. As President of The Athlete’s Nexus, Dr. Smith’s expertise includes engaging athletes and entrepreneurs around business and finance, professional development, effective communication, and branding. Dr. T is also a professor at The University of Memphis. Dr. T is a former international professional basketball player and philanthropist. She executive produced an award-winning sports documentary- Ballin' Abroad [2022]. She has also launched several signature program curriculums around professional development for high school and college athletes [PRO-Ready] and financial literacy for young adults [Teen Money Box]. As an inspirational speaker, she inspires athletes, entrepreneurs, and women in sports to GROW. Dr. Smith is a double alumnus of The University of Mississippi (BBA '04, MBA '05) and an alumnus of The University of Memphis (DLS '23). She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and leads the Tywanna Inmon-Smith Scholarship. Dr. Smith has two children - Tyson, 8 and Tatum, 6 - and enjoys reading, traveling, and helping others. She resides in the Memphis area.
2024 Conference At a Glance
Wednesday
3:00pm-7:00pm Conference Registration and Exhibits Open
3:30-4:45pm 1st time Attendee Session
5:00-5:45pm Session 1
6:00-8:00pm Welcome Reception - Welcome Kick-off and State of the State
Thursday
8:00 Conference Registration and Exhibits Open
8:00-9:00 Coffee
9:00-9:45am Session 2
10:00-10:45am Session 3
11:00-11:45am Session 4
12:00-1:45pm Keynote Luncheon, Business Meeting & Awards
2:00-2:45pm Session 5
3:00-3:45pm Session 6
5:30-7:30pm Big Event - Networking After Hours
Friday
8:00 Registration and Exhibits Open
8:00-9:00am Coffee
9:00-9:45amSession 7
10:00-10:45amSession 8
1 1:00-11:45amSession 9
12:00-12:30pm Closing Session and 2025 Conference Reveal
12:30-1:30pm Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday
3:00pm-7:00pm Conference Registration and Exhibits Open
3:30-4:45pm 1st time Attendee Session
5:00-5:45pm Session 1
6:00-8:00pm Welcome Reception - Welcome Kick-off and State of the State
Thursday
8:00 Conference Registration and Exhibits Open
8:00-9:00 Coffee
9:00-9:45am Session 2
10:00-10:45am Session 3
11:00-11:45am Session 4
12:00-1:45pm Keynote Luncheon, Business Meeting & Awards
2:00-2:45pm Session 5
3:00-3:45pm Session 6
5:30-7:30pm Big Event - Networking After Hours
Friday
8:00 Registration and Exhibits Open
8:00-9:00am Coffee
9:00-9:45amSession 7
10:00-10:45amSession 8
1 1:00-11:45amSession 9
12:00-12:30pm Closing Session and 2025 Conference Reveal
12:30-1:30pm Executive Board Meeting