Founded by Joshua Duboff in February 2009, TSBX is a sports business trade journal available in both print and online formats, which publishes articles on current events, trends, research, and concerns written from the perspectives of young sport business professionals.

Founded in March 2007 by Colby B. Jubenville and Benjamin D. Goss, JSAS is an online, open access, peer-reviewed academic journal designed to develop, advance, disseminate, promote, and preserve knowledge within the academic discipline of sport management by providing a research outlet that is both grounded in academic theory and driven by the needs of practitioners and the environment of the sport industry.

Focuses on Private Victories, Then Public Victories

By Mark Bell, Daily News Journal

Ex-Notre Dame footballer Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, whose story became the blockbuster film "Rudy," is a testament to not surrendering to negative thoughts and how always doing your best will lead to "personal victories."

"Personal victories are more important than shared victories," he told an attentive crowd inside MTSU's JUB Tuesday. "Your personal victories are the key. You don't need to share your personal victories because that is where your confidence comes from."

The evening with "Rudy" was filled with words of encouragement to those in the audience and advice for those struggling with adversity. He addressed "negative" and, what he called, "goofy" thoughts.

University of Southern Mississippi, College of Health Alumni Spotlight

The University of Southern Mississippi College of Health recognized Dr. Colby Jubenville with its Alumni Spotlight focusing on extraordinary work done in the field with an emphasis on leadership. Dr. Jubenville received his Ph.D. in Health in Human Performance from Southern Miss in 1999 and his Masters in Coaching and Sport Administration in 1995.

Under the leadership of Jubenville, the sport management program at Middle Tennessee State University has graduated over 120 students. Jubenville was recently selected by the Nashville Business Journal as part of its second class of Forty Under 40 spotlighting top Nashville-area business leaders who excel in their industries and show dynamic leadership.

Jubenville attended Southern Miss after receiving a B.A. from Millsaps College where he lettered in the sport of football, and was selected as Defensive Lineman of the Year at the conclusion of his senior season. While attending Southern Miss, Jubenville initiated the football program at Belhaven College.

He is a life member of the Southern Miss Alumni Association as well as an Eagle Club member. Jubenville continues to stay connected to Southern Miss. academically by working with several graduates who studied under him at MTSU while pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees.

Will Partner for 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

In constant pursuit of vested partners who share similar core values, the Center for Sport Policy and Research has partnered with First Shot Basketball as a resource for its signature event, Murfmadness.

The Center will provide resources and guidance for the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to be held Saturday, May 1. The tournament is hosted by First Shot basketball, founded by former Middle Tennessee State University Coach Andy Herzer.

First Shot is an organization that seeks to provide an opportunity to all levels of basketball players with a strong emphasis on fundamentals and advanced skills of basketball. First Shot is predicated on building stronger, more courageous spirit to face opportunities and obstacles that the young are confronted by in life.

"Murfmadness aligns with our core values at CSPR and can be a great opportunity for parents to model good sportsmanship behaviors while competing in a fun and positive way," said Dr. Jubenville, director of CSPR. "Our kids need to see us modeling positive sportsmanship behavior and they will at this event. Andy does a great job making sure he puts 'first things first' with each of his programs and I expect this event will further illustrate his commitment to growing sport and people in a way that adds value."