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The Playeasy Warmup Podcast: Behind the Biggest Stage in Fishing with B.A.S.S.’s Eric Lopez
Welcome back to the Playeasy Warmup! In our third episode, Kerri interviews Eric Lopez, the Director of Event Operations at B.A.S.S. Eric shares his journey from the inner city of Chicago to becoming a key player in the world of sports management, particularly in bass fishing. He discusses the history and structure of bass fishing as a sport, the importance of engaging younger generations, and the logistics involved in hosting fishing events. In this conversation, Eric also discusses the importance of community engagement and local partnerships in organizing fishing events, particularly the Bassmaster series. He highlights the economic impact these events have on local communities, emphasizing the influx of visitors and the resulting financial benefits. Looking ahead, he shares B.A.S.S.’s goals for increasing female participation in the sport, his excitement for their upcoming events and the lessons learned throughout his career in the fishing industry.
The Playeasy Team
Founded in 2018, Playeasy has rapidly become the largest online network of sports destinations, event organizers & athletic facilities in the US. Playeasy enables Event Organizers, Destinations, Sports Facilities & Vendors to streamline their ability to conduct business by creating online profiles where they are able to search, find, communicate, create posts & connect with each other through one seamless platform.
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