When Horizon League Commissioner Julie Lach first heard the proposal for a new sports law program intended to prepare students for leadership roles in the sports industry, she not only thought it was fantastic, but also that it was a need.
She continued playing for regional and national teams for nearly a decade after college, including two years as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.
While rugby faces an uphill climb for relevancy within America’s cultural zeitgeist, some Indianapolis leaders are optimistic the city could become a hub for the sport by the time the U.S. hosts the men’s World Cup in 2031.
Sports tourism projects have popped up all over the state—from Columbus and Noblesville to Hammond and Newton County. But the recent push to make Indiana a go-to destination for youth sport competitions started, arguably, in Westfield.
Indiana Fever games have become arguably the hottest tickets in town, and experts say demand will likely continue to increase with the offseason team rebuild.
