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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on when leagues should drop the mask mandate in stadiums.
Gil Fried, J.D.
Sports Management Department
Pompea College of Business
Education
J.D., Ohio State University College of Law, 1990.
M.A., The Ohio State University, 1990.
B.S., California State University, Sacramento, 1986.
Major: Business Administration
About Gil
Gil Fried is an internationally recognized expert on stadium safety and risk management, sport finance, and sport analytics. His research on foul ball safety helped put pressure on Major League Baseball to expand netting at all ballparks to provide a safer environment for fans.
Professionally trained as an insurance defense litigator and an employer-side employment law specialist, he is an authority on sport law, sport finance, and facility management.
See MoreManaging partner of Gil Fried & Associates, he specializes in negligence, risk management, economic damages, and facility safety issues and has provided litigation support in foul ball, crowd management, parking lot violence, and stadium safety cases. His work has helped establish new safety standards and protocols in the sport and recreation industries.
Fried served as an expert witness for the state of Wisconsin in nine suits stemming from the 1993 Camp Randall Stadium student stampede. He has also testified in situations involving injuries to various amateur and professional athletes (mainly as an expert for plaintiffs) and in alcohol/crowd management cases, including a Walmart Black Friday case.
A member of the University of New Haven faculty since 1999 and chair of the Sport Management department since 2013, he regularly analyzes security plans for large venues and speaks to the national media on stadium safety for some of the world’s biggest sporting events, including the Super Bowl. He received a J.D. and master’s degree from The Ohio State University and a B.S. from California State University, Sacramento, in 1986.
Widely published, he has written or co-written 10 textbooks. He co-authored Sport Analytics: Data-Driven Approach to Sport Business and Management, the first textbook to explore the impact of analytics across sports organizations. Professor Fried has written more than 140 articles as well as numerous book chapters and resource materials for the International Association of Venue Managers’ Academy for Venue Safety and Security.
He co-authored "A Muddied Industry: Essential Risk Management Strategies for Mud Run Participants, Race Organizers, and Sponsors," which appeared in the American College of Sports Medicine Journal, and his articles in the sports risk management newsletter From the Gym to the Jury include "How Safe Are Parking Facilities near Sporting Facilities?" and "Can Sports Kill You?"
In his current research, Professor Fried is collaborating with a physicist to determine how much distance should be between fans and players sitting courtside at a basketball arena.
Published Intellectual Contributions
Peer Review Journals
Mumcu, C, Fried, G., and Liu, D. (2019). Buffer Zone: Policies, Procedures, and Reality. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 2019, 29, 86 – 101.
Keiper, M., Williams, D., and Fried, G. (2018). Who’s stealing cookies from the cookie jar?: A case study in sport financial fraud. Case Studies in Sport Management, Vol. 6, Case Number 5.
See MoreMumcu, C., & Fried, G. B. (2017). Analytics in Sport Marketing. Sport Management Education Journal, 11(2), 102-105.
Finn, D., Ammon, R., Mahoney, K., Fried, G & Al Arkoubi, K. (2015, May/June). Killer Jobs: The dark side of being a physical education instructor. Strategies 28 (3).
Ammon, R., Mahoney, K., Finn, D., Al Arkoubi, K., & Fried, G. (2015, February). Roar of the crowd. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport. 25 (1)
McNiff, J., Fried, G. and Mahoney, K. (2014). Case study- Learning sport management. Case Studies in Sport Management. 3 (5).
Keiper, M.C., Young, S., Fried, G., & Seidler, T. (2014). The legal implications of obstacle racing and suggested risk management strategies. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sports. 24 (2) 78-95.
Seidler, T., Fried, G., Young, S,J., Keiper, M.C., & Eickhoff-Shemek, J.M. (2014). A muddied industry: Essential risk management strategies for mud run participants, race organizers, and sponsors- Part II. American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) Journal. 18 (5) 42-45.
Young, S,J., Keiper, M.C., Fried, G., Seidler, T., & Eickhoff-Shemek, J.M. (2014). A muddied industry: Growth, injuries, & legal issues associated with mud runs- Part I. American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) Journal. 18 (3) 31-34.
Fried, G. (2012, Fall Edition). Fan safety index. Global Sport Management News. 4, 7-11. (Editor and peer reviewed news publication).
Fried, G. (2012). Gil’s Sportsplex. Case Studies in Sport Management. 1 (1).
Fried, G., Pittman, A., Milsten, A. Abell, T., and Mills, J. (2012, October). Don’t sit there…or there..or there: An analysis of ball park protection and foul ball injury risks. International Journal of Sport Management 13 (4) 423-443.
Fried, G. and Milsten, A. (2012). Concert patron safety. Journal of Crowd Safety and Security Management (JCSSM) 2 (2).
Fried, G. and Ammon, Jr. R. (2010). Alcohol management: Boon or boondoggle? Journal of Crowd Safety and Security Management (JCSSM) 1 (2).
Fried, G. (2009). Fitness facility safety: How safe are fitness facilities for workers?. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sports. 19 (1) 35-66.
Fried, G. and Metchek, R.(2005). Case Study: Camp Randall Memorial Stadium tragedy. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sports. 15 (1) 139-177.
Fried, G. and Ammon, Jr. R. (2001). What is appropriate signage for the sport industry Journal of Legal Aspects of Sports. 11 (2) 181-208.
Sack, A. and Fried, G. (2001, June). Pitching women’s tennis to corporate sponsors: A case study of Pilot Pen Tennis. The Sports Marketing Quarterly. 10 (2) 68-76.
Fried, G. (1999). Age analysis in sports litigation: how much is Johnny’s broken arm worth? International Sports Journal 3 (1) 101-122.
Fried, G. (1998). Gender analysis in sports litigation: give her what she is worth. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sports 8 (3) 141-155.
Ammon, Jr. R. and Fried, G. (1998) Crowd management practices. Journal of Convention and Exhibition Management, 1 (2 and 3) 119-150.
Abbott, J. and Fried, G. (1998). Asphalt jungle. Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly 40 (2) 46-60
Fried, G. (1996). Unsportsmanlike contact: strategies for reducing sexual assaults in youth sports. Journal of the Legal Aspects of Sports 6 (3) 155-168.
Fried, G. (1996, Spring). Unsportsmanlike contact: preventing sexual abuse in youth sports. Humanics. 3-6
Books
Fried, G., DeSchriver, T., and Mondello, M. (2019). Sport finance, 4th edition. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.
Fried, G. and Mumcu, C (senior editor and editor respectively) (2016). Sport analytics: A data-driven approach to sport business and management. London, England, Routledge Books.
Fried, G. (2015). Managing sport facilities, 3rd edition. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics. Also developed instructor’s guide and PowerPoint presentation.
Fried, G. B., Deschriver, T., Mendollo, M. (2013). Sport Finance, Third Edition. Human Kinetics.
Fried, G. B. (2009). Managing sport facilities, 2nd edition.. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Fried, G., Shapiro, S., DeSchriver, T. (2007). Sport Finance, 2nd Edition. Champaign. IL: Human Kinetics.
Fried, G. B. (2005). Managing sport facilities. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.
Fried, G. B. (2004). Academy for venue safety and security. Dallas, TX: International Association of Assembly Managers.
Fried, G. B., Shapiro, S., DeSchriver, T. (2002). Sport finance. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.
Fried, G. B. (1999). Safe at first: A guide to help sport administrators reduce their liability. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.
Book Chapters
Fried, G. (2014). Sport law and sudden death. Preventing sudden death in sport and physical activity, second edition. Editors Casa, D, and Stearns, R. Burlington, MA. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Fried, G. (2014). Sport Law. In Emergency Procedures in Sports Medicine. Editors Casa, D, and Stearns, R. Burlington, MA. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Fried, G. (2012) The Legal System, ADA and Sport Facilities, Dispute Resolution and Risk Management (three separate chapters). Risk Management in Sport: Issues and Strategies, 3rd edition. Appenzeller, H and Lewis, F. Editors. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (2011). A primer on facility financing. SODA Sportsfields Planning Guide. Rochester, NY, Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association.
Fried, G. (2009). The legal system. Sports law for sports managers, 5th edition . Cotton, D and Wolohan, J. and Wilde, T., Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Fried, G. (2008) Economics of Sports: More than Medals. Economics of Sports. Hyderabad, India. ICFAI Books ,ICFAI University (from article written in ICFAI’s September 2008 issue of Chartered Financial Analyst) In Press.
Fried, G. (2008). ADA compliance in sports facilities. Successful Sport Management, 2nd edition. Appenzeller, H and Lewis, F. Editors. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (2006). The legal system. Sports law for sports managers, 4th edition . Cotton, D and Wolohan, J. and Wilde, T., Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Fried, G. (2004). ADA compliance in sports facilities. The legal system. and Alternative dispute resolution. (three chapters) Successful Sport Management. Appenzeller, H and Lewis, F. Editors. Second Edition, Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (2003). The legal system. Sports law for sports managers, 3rd edition . Cotton, D and Wolohan, J. and Wilde, T., Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Fried, G. (2000). The legal system. Sports law for sports managers, 2nd edition . Cotton, D and Wolohan, J. and Wilde, T., Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Fried, G. (2000). ADA compliance in sports facilities. Successful Sport Management. Appenzeller, H and Lewis, F. Editors. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (1999). Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports. Youth Sports and the Law . Tom Appenzeller, Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (1998). The legal system. Risk management in sport: Issues and strategies. Appenzeller, H. Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (1998). ADA compliance in sports facilities. Risk management in sport: Issues and strategies. Appenzeller, H. Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (1998). Innovative approaches to risk management. Risk management in sport: Issues and strategies. Appenzeller, H. Editor. Durham, NC, Carolina Academic Press.
Fried, G. (1997). The legal system. Sports law for sports managers . Cotton, D and Wilde, T. Editors. Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Peer Reviewed Publications
Mahoney, K. Ammon, R., Fried, G., Al Arkoubi, K. (2014) Roar of the crowd. Accepted in Journal of Legal Aspects of Sports.
Finn, D., Al Arkoubi, K., Mahoney, K. Ammon, R. and Fried, G. (2014). Killer jobs: The dark side of being a physical education instructor. Submitted and accepted in Strategies.
McNiff, J., Fried, G. and Mahoney, K. (2014). Case study- Learning sport management. Accepted in Case Studies in Sport Management.
Fried, G. (2007) Attacking sport industry standards. Georgia Defense Lawyer.
Fried, G. and Ammon, Jr. R. (2003). Baseball spectators assumption of risk: Is it ‘fair’ or ‘foul’? Marquette Sports Law Journal. 13 (2).
Fried, G. (Spring/Summer 2002). Plaintiffs in the stands. Entertainment and Sports Lawyer (American Bar Association). 20 (1-2) 8-13, 18.
Fried, G. (1998). Punitive damages and corporate liability analysis in sports litigation. Marquette Sports Law Journal. 9 (1) 45-84.
Fried, G. & Hiller, M. (1997). ADR in youth and intercollegiate athletics. Brigham Young University Law Review 1997 (3), 631-652.
Fried, G. (1997). Illegal moves off-the-field, university liability for illegal acts of student athletes," Seton Hall University, Journal of Sports Law 7 (1) 69-101.
Fried, G. & Bradley, L. (1994). applying the first amendment to prayer in a public university locker room. Marquette Sports Law Journal 4 (2) 301-321.
Editor Review Articles
Pittman, A. and Fried, G. (2017, May 12) Concealed and open carry laws on college and university campuses. Sport Litigation Alert. Vol. 14, Issue 9.
Fried, G. (2016). How safe are parking facilities near sporting facilities. From the Gym to the Jury. 26 (4), 6-7.
Fried, G. and Ohashi, T. (2016, June 24). The baseball rule redux. Sport Litigation Alert. Vol. 13, Issue 12.
Fried, G. (2015). Something foul going on. Sport Litigation Alert. Vol. 12, Issue 24.
Fried, G. (2015). Lessons from Stow. Connecticut Lawyer. 26 (3) 18-20.
Fried, G. (2013). Does everyone have the right to play? From the Gym to the Jury. 24 (3), 4
Fried, G. (2010). Can sports kill you? From the Gym to the Jury. 21 (5), 6-7. Also published on the Athletic Business Blog, the Sports Litigation Alert, Ethical Behavior in Sports (Herb Appenzeller, 2011, Carolina Academic Press), and Occupational Health & Safety.
Fried, G. and Pfhal, M. (2010, October 8). Professors Examine Green Initiatives at Professional Sports Teams. Sport Litigation Alert, Vol. 7, Issue 18.
Foster, S. and Fried, G. (2010). Internships and the law. Published in various forms/lengths in SportsBusiness Journal (10/8/10) and Recreation Management (10/10).
Fried, G. (2010, January). Questions to ask during a crowd management case. Research Notes. Journal of Crowd Safety and Security Management (JCSSM) 1 (2).
Fried, G. (2009, August). Arbitration clauses to the rescue? ActiveCareer Digets. IHRSA.
Fried, G. (2009, August). Stand at attention, you traitor. From the Gym to the Jury. Vol. 20, No. 3, P. 10-11.
Fried, G. (2009). Litigating Foul Ball Cases in 2009. Written for Lawline.com and used in conjunction with a video presentation produced for attorneys throughout the United States pursuing continuing legal education credit.
Fried, G. (2009, January). Olympic Bound. From the Gym to the Jury, Vol. 19, No. 5, P. 5.
Varriale, C. and Fried, G. (2008, July 4). Is it fair or foul? Sports Litigation Alert, Vol. 5, No.12. P. 13-16.
Fried, G. (2008, May). MRSA around the facility and locker room. From the Gym to the Jury. Vol. 19, No. 2, P. 4.
Fried, G. (2008, April/May). Staph problems, MRSA around the facility and locker room. Facility Manager. P. 12-13.
Fried, G. (2007, Summer). Slipping standards. Venue Safety & Security, Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 10.
Fried, G. (October, 2006). Are we an ethical profession. Facility Manager, 64.
Fried, G. (August , 2006). Ethical questions cloud sports world. Street and Smith SportsBusiness Journal, 38.
Murdy, J. and Fried, G. (2006, December/January). Getting wired. Facility Manager, 24-25.
Fried, G. (2005, April/May). An educated guess. Facility Manager, 26-28.
Fried, G. (2005, January). An essay exam for academicians. Street and Smith SportsBusiness Journal, 26.
Fried, G. (2003-2004). Ask the expert. Bi-monthly column in Public Venue Security.
Fried, G. (2003, August). Facing the crowd, SportsTravel, 14-15.
Fried, G. (2002, June). Beyond security. SportsTravel, 35.
Fried, G. (2002, April) Sitting ducks. Athletic Business, 18-22)
Fried, G. and Slack, D. (2001, September). The Aftermath. From the Gym to the Jury, 10.
Fried, G. (2001, March/April). What is "adequate" signage? Facility Manager, 33-35.
Fried, G. and Walker, A. (2000, December). Fatal Vision. Athletic Business, 22-24.
Fried, G. (1999, Summer). State sports industry future bright-just look around. Hartford Business Journal.
Fried, G. (1998, March-April). Your facility can be a battle zone. Facility Manager 20-23.
Fried, G. (1997). Texas park and recreation program study reveals concerns. From the Gym to the Jury 8 (5) 7.
Fried, G. (1997). 12 legal perils and how to avoid them. Coaching Success Update, Naples, FL.
Fried, G. (1997, Spring). Risk management for recreation programs in the 90’s. Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Journal 6 (1) 6-12.
Fried, G. (1997, April). ADA questions and answers. AAHPERD’s Strategies 23-25.
Fried, G. (1992, August) Intercollegiate athletics fumbling into the court room. Athletics Administration 18-20.
Fried, G. (1992, February). Pay-per-view's bumpy road to riches. Athletics Administration 12-14.
Fried, G. (1992, February). It's easy to compete with the big boys for air time. Athletics Administration 15-16.
Industry Publications
Fried, G. and Daly, S. (2019-present). The Facility Doctors (editors of a regular column in IAVM’s Facility Manager magazine.
Fried, G. and Mahoney, K. (2017-19). The Facility Doctors (editors of a regular column in IAVM’s Facility Manager magazine.
Fried, G. and Fried, S. (2001, March-April). Internal Problems. SodaSite, 10.
Fried, G. (2000, October-November). Why proper signage is so important. SodaSite, 18.
Assisted in writing several storylines for the nationally syndicated daily cartoon "Gil Thorp" (1997-present).
Fried, G. & Souza, R. (1993, September/October). Legal corner. SODAsite 4.
Fried, G. (1993, July). California supreme court limits liability of event participants. SODAsite 8-9 .
Fried, G. (1993, February). Running the race...assuming the risk. The Schedule X (6) 24.
Fried, G. Sports attendance GNP 1991-92. study republished in numerous publications including: Athletic Business, Amusement Business, Sports Industry News, and Media Sports Business.
Fried, G. (1992). 1991 local NFL broadcasting figures. Sports Law Center, San Francisco, CA.
Presentations Given
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 32nd Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference. Philadelphia, PA 2019. "The 10th Amendment what is your take? And You think that’s frivolous???"
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 30th Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference. San Antonio, TX 2018. "It’s all in the cards and The Back Story."
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), V Congreso ALGEDE, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2017. "Teaching Sport Analytics and $2 team."
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 29th Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference. Las Vegas, NV, 2017. "Freud and sport law, Carry permits and sport facilities, Sport physics and buffer zones."
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 28th Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference. New Orleans, LA 2016. "Extreme sports and injuries and Teaching black swan sport events."
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 27th Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference, Charlotte, NC. 2015. "Sport law by the numbers. Using Humor to teach sport law."
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Ammon, R., Siedler, 26th Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference, "Truly teaching Online Sports Law and Buffer Zones," Orlando, FL. (2014).
Fried, G. B., University of New Haven Faculty Symposium, "Fanalytics," University of New Haven COB, University of New Haven. (September 2013).
Fried, G. B., Seidler, T. (Author & Presenter), Sport Recreation Law Association Annual Conference, "Mud Run," Sport Recreation Law Association, Denver. (March 2013).
Fried, G. B. (Author & Presenter), Ammon, R. (Author & Presenter), Sport Recreation Law Association Annual Conference, "Mud runs and Managing Crowds at Sporting Events and Concerts: A Global Perspective," Sport Recreation Law Association, Denver. (March 2013).
Fried, G. B., Global Sport Business Associaiton, "Fan Safety Index and Balanced Scorecard," Global Sport Business Association, Miami. (February 2013).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sports, Entertainment, Venues Tomorrow conference, "What is going on with crazy fans around the world? Roaring Dragon - Chinese Sport Facilities," Sports, Entertainment, Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, South Carolina. (November 2012).
Fried, G. B., Presented at 24th Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, "Internships and the Law," Sport Recreation Law Association, Savannah, Georgia. (2011).
Fried, G. B., Presented at 24th Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, "Sports Can Kill," Sport Recreation Law Association, Savannah, Georgia. (2011).
Fried, G. B., Presented at the 23rd Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, "Litigating crowd management cases and Don't sit there, or there..."," Sport Recreation Law Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (2010).
Fried, G. B. (Moderator), Professional Motorsport Circuit Owners Investors and Suppliers Forum North America, "New revenue sources, and Safety/Legal topics," New York, NY. (2010).
Fried, G. B., "Sport fan safety," Wingate College, Israel. (2010).
Fried, G. B., "Sports Can Kill - Can Litigators Win?," New York, NY. (2010).
Fried, G. B., Presented at the 22nd Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, "Calculating sport business values," Sport Recreation Law Association, San Antonio, Texas. (March 2009).
Fried, G. B., 21st Annual Sport Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, "Fouled it up!," Myrtle Beach, SC. (2008).
Fried, G. B. (Moderator), Career symposium, "Getting Drafted Like a Pro," Yeshiva University, New York. (2008).
Fried, G. B., China Sports Facility Managers Association, Central China Normal University, Beijing, China. (2008).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), "Sport Law: Beyond Jerry Maguire," The Institute of American & Talmudic Law, New York, NY. (2008).
Fried, G., "Stadium/Arena Risk Management; You Be the Judge," presented at the 20th Annual Sport, Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. (2007).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 19th Annual Sport, Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, "Alcohol management practices at sport /entertainment facilities," SRLA, Albuquerque, NM. (2006).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 2006 NASSM Conference, "Foul Ball Update," NASSM, Kansas City, Missouri. (2006).
Fried, G. B., Crowd management certification program, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT. (2006).
Fried, G. B., Crowd management presentation, "Crowd management," West Haven, CT. (2006).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Faculty Symposium, "Alcohol and the NFL," University of New Haven, West Haven, CT. (2006).
Fried, G. B. (Panelist), Yale Entertainment and Sports Law Association Conference, Yale University, New Haven, CT. (2006).
Fried, G. B., Society for Human Resource Managers, Tri-State Conference, "Data 101," Sturbridge, MA. (June 2006).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), International Association of Assembly Managers, District I Meeting, "Leadership and Management Track," International Association of Assembly Managers, Boston, Massachusetts. (May 2006).
Fried, G. B., 18th Annual Sport, Recreation Law Association (SRLA) Conference, "Lose your standards," SRLA, Virginia Beach, VA. (2005).
Fried, G. B., Special presentation to Chinese human resource executives through University of New Haven, "State of employment in the U.S.," University of New Haven, Milford, CT. (2005).
Fried, G. B., Technique for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM), "Technique for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM)," University of New Haven, West Haven, CT. (2005).
Fried, G. B., 17th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Using case studies to teach risk management," "Beyond risk management: Crises management and continuity planning," and "Judge Gil- the hanging judge."," Las Vegas, NV. (2004).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), International Association of Assembly Managers, International Crowd Management Conference, "Determining the ROI from crowd management, Boot Camp on AVSS," International Association of Assembly Managers, Seattle, WA. (November 2004).
Fried, G. B. (Coordinator/Organizer), Academy for Venue Safety and Security, Dallas, TX. (August 2004).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 16th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Check this out," Atlanta, GA. (2003).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 16th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Fair play with the government," Atlanta, GA. (2003).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 16th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Newlywed Game," Atlanta, GA. (2003).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 16th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Publishing in the Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport: A panel discussion," Atlanta, GA. (2003).
Fried, G. B. (Coordinator/Organizer), International Association of Assembly Managers, International Crowd Management Conference, Baltimore, Maryland. (2003).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association track at the Athletic Business Conference, ""Crises management," and "How to build a sports facility."," Orlando, FL. (2003).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 15th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Double Jeopardy," Waco, TX. (2002).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 15th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Is that foul," Waco, TX. (2002).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 15th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Spy Games?," Waco, TX. (2002).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association track at the Athletic Business Conference, ""Legal and financial concerns associated with starting a new facility."," Orlando, FL. (2002).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 14th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Fiscal Risk Management," Branson, MO. (2001).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 14th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "What is Appropriate Signage," Branson, MO. (2001).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Athletic Business Conference, ""Financial risk management: How to stop the money bleed."," Orlando, FL. (2001).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), International Bar Association, ""Panel on Sports Litigation."," Cancun, Mexico. (2001).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Jewish Community Center Association, National Conference, ""Fiscal Risk Management."," Baltimore, Maryland. (2001).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association track at the Athletic Business Conference, ""ADA and its impact on programs and the hiring process."," Orlando, FL. (2001).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), ""Employment Symposium."," University of Connecticut, Department of Medicine, Farmington, CT. (2001).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), ""How to Start a Business."," Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, Hershey, PA. (2000).
Fried, G. B., 13th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, ""Representing a Sports Facility Owner."," Albuquerque, NM. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), University of New Haven, West Haven, CT. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sack, A. L., Blann, F., 2000 NASSM Conference, ""Symposium, Integrating Corporate Sponsorship into the Classroom, Teaching Sports Facility Auditing, and Strategic Planning and Policy Development for Major League Lacrosse."," Colorado Springs, CO. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Ammon, R., 2000 NASSM Conference, ""The "Legal" Lottery of the 1990’s: A Comprehensive Survey of Sports Litigation."," Colorado Springs, CO. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Connecticut Park and Recreation Association conference, ""Who needs risk management anyway."," Waterbury, CT. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), International Association of Assembly Managers, International Crowd Management Conference, ""Employment Law a Compact Primer."," New Orleans, LA. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association track at the Athletic Business Conference, ""I Don’t Have Time for Risk Management."," Orlando, FL. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), ""Employment Law Update."," Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, Hershey, PA. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), ""Sexual Dysfunction."," Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, Hershey, PA. (2000).
Fried, G. B. (Panelist), Canada Music Week, Toronto, Canada. (1999).
Fried, G. B. (Panelist), National Disability in Sports conference, Marquette University Law School’s National Sports Law Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (1999).
Fried, G. B. (Coordinator/Organizer), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association Annual Convention, Fort Lauderdale, FL. (1999).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Israel Olympic Committee, Tel Aviv, Israel. (July 1999).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Ammon, R. (Presenter), 11th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, ""Assessing Stadium Crowd Management Practices and Liability Issues"," Tuscon, AZ. (1998).
Fried, G. B., 11th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, ""Eight Year Survey of Sports Litigation Results."," Tuscon, AZ. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 73rd Annual IAAM Conference, ""Avoiding Land Mines on the Facility Battle Zone."," International Association of Assembly Managers, San Francisco, CA. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Panelist), American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation’s Annual Meeting, ""Ethical and Legal Dilemmas: Impact of Advance Directives."," Denver, CO. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Panelist), American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation’s Annual Meeting, ""Legal Implications of Program Certification."," Denver, CO. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Annual Trade Show, ""Steps to Avoid Financial Pitfalls"," Professional Golf Association, Orlando, FL. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), International Crowd Management Conference, ""Dispute Resolution in Crowd Management."," International Association of Assembly Managers, Charlotte, NC. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Region IV Workshop, ""Preventing Criminal Activity in Your Parks."," Texas Recreation & Park Society, Houston, TX. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association Annual Convention, ""Amateur Sports Risk Management."," Atlanta, GA. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association Annual Convention, ""Risk Management, Know What We All Face."," Atlanta, GA. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association Annual Convention, ""Safe at First" Administrators Liability.," Atlanta, GA. (1998).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Texas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD), ""Sport Administration, Past, Present and Future."," Houston, TX. (1998).
Fried, G. B., ""Sports and Fitness Risk Management."," Houston Community College, Houston, TX. (1998).
Fried, G. B., Ammon, R., 1997 NASSM Conference, ""Assessing Stadium Crowd Management Practices and Liability Issues"," NASSM, San Antonio, TX. (1997).
Fried, G. B., 1997 NASSM Conference, ""Risk Management to Prevent Criminal Activity in Sports Programming."," NASSM, San Antonio, TX. (1997).
Fried, G. B. (Coordinator/Organizer), Houston Park and Recreation Department and University of Houston's College of Education, Houston, TX. (1997).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), International Crowd Management Conference, ""Sexual Harassment/Assault in Crowd Management Industry."," International Association of Assembly Managers, Las Vegas, NV. (1997).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), International Crowd Management Conference, ""Your Facility: A Battle Zone?"," International Association of Assembly Managers, Las Vegas, NV. (1997).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, 17th Annual National Conference, ""Enhancing the Bottom Line Through Risk Retention Techniques."," Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, Virginia Beach, VA. (1997).
Fried, G. B. (Chair), Seventh Annual Sports Law Seminar, ""Litigation Damages Awards and Settlements in Sports."," Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, Houston, TX. (1997).
Fried, G. B., Tenth Annual, Sports, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, "Mock Trial on Sexual Harassment," Orlando, FL. (1997).
Fried, G. B., Tenth Annual, Sports, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, ""University Liability for Criminal Conduct of Student-Athletes."," Orlando, FL. (1997).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), ""Sports Facility Legal Issues and Solutions."," University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. (1997).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), 1996 State Bar Convention, ""Litigating Major Sports Liability Cases."," State Bar of the State of Texas, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Dallas, TX. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Coordinator/Organizer), Child sexual abuse prevention seminar, ""Unsportsmanlike Contact-Preventing Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports."," Houston Park and Recreation Department and University of Houston's College of Education, Houston, TX. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Harris County Housing and Community Development Agency Fundraising Workshop, ""Special Event Fundraising Strategies and Liability Concerns."," Houston, TX. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Discussant), Health and Human Performance Colloquium, Houston, TX. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Ninth Annual, Sports and Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference, ""Unsportsmanlike Contact-Preventing Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports."," Albuquerque, NM. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Chair), Sixth Annual Sports Law Seminar, ""So You Want to Find Sports Law Clients-Where Do You Look?"," Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, Houston, TX. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Coordinator/Organizer), Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD), Corpus Christi. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Urban Park and Recreation Alliance, ""Unsportsmanlike Contact-Preventing Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports."," Detroit, Michigan. (1996).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sports Law Conference, Center for Sports Law and Risk Management, Dallas, TX. (1995).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Sportsplex Owners & Developers Association’s National Convention, ""Risk Management's Top Ten."," Sportsplex Owners & Developers Association. (1995).
Fried, G. B., University of Houston, Distinguished Speaker Series, ""Implementing an Effective Risk Management Program."," Houston, TX. (1995).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), University of California Berkeley Extension Program, ""Sports Law"," University of California Berkeley. (1994).
Fried, G. B., ""Introduction to Sports Law."," San Jose State University. (1994).
Fried, G. B. (Presenter), Special Event, ""A Legal Primer For Event Management."." (January 1994).
Fried, G. B., District VII Operational Workshop, International Association of Assembly Managers. (August 1993).
Professional Positions
Academic - Post-Secondary
Professor/Chair, University of New Haven. (August 1999 - Present).
Adjunct Faculty, IE Business School. (2011 - 2013).
Adjunct Faculty, Columbia University. (2007 - 2010).
Adjunct Faculty, Yeshiva University, Sy Syms School of Business. (2003 - 2007).
Associate Professor, University of Houston. (August 20, 1995 - August 20, 1999).
Adjunct Faculty of Physical Education, ËÄÉ«AV of San Francisco. (1993 - 1995).
Part-Time Faculty of Physical Education, California State University. (1984 - 1986).
Professional
Executive Director, Patron Management Institute. (2010 - Present).
Principal, Gil Fried & Associates, LLC. (June 1, 1992 - Present).
Analyst, Paul Kagan Associates. (1990 - 1992).
Director of Promotions and Marketing, National Collegiate Athletic Association's Northeast Regional Women's Gymnastics Championships. (1989 - 1990).
Director, Central Ohio Senior Olympics. (1989).
Courses Taught
- SMGT 3320 Sports Industries & the Law, 2 courses
- SMGT 4451 Special Topics, 2 courses
- SMGT 4598 Internship, 3 courses
- SMGT 4599 Independent Study, 1 course
- SMGT 6612 Sports Law, 2 courses
- SMGT 6694 Internship, 3 courses
- Certification TEAM, 65 participants (2013)
News and In the Media
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on what happens to the fans when sports and politics collide.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the potential for confrontations in the stands when stadiums return to full capacity.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments that sports fans in the stadium should still wear facemasks.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments that the key to a safe event for Sunday will be the fans.
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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments that the NFL has a safe path from legal issues if a COVID outbreak occurs.
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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, wrote an essay on when fans will be back in the stadiums safely.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of M.S. Sport Management, comments on the significant changes for sports venues.
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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on three scenarios for the 2021 baseball season.
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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the fans being in the stands for baseball on opening day.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sport management, comments that money will be the driving force for holding March Madness tournaments.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sport management, comments on the baseball season and the sports management education field amid the pandemic.
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Gil Fried, chair and professor of sport management, comments on when and how sports fans will be safe to come back to events in person.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor, chair and coordinator of MS Sports Management, comments on the quality of play due to isolated environments.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor and coordinator of MS Sport Management, is teaming up with Marietta College and St. John’s to write and edit the first textbook on the business of esports.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor and coordinator of MS Sports Management, comments on how the league cannot become complacent about enforcing the pandemic rules for protection.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor and coordinator of MS Sports Management, comments on the XL Center remaining closed.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the loss of revenue at the stadiums and the impact on players.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair of sport management, comments on fans staying home to watch football rather than attend in person as the new normal.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the decision to have no one in the stands at the Kentucky Derby this year.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair of sport management, talks about the impact on college football amid the pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair of sport management, comments on spectator safety in stadiums and arenas.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, sport management, comments on the right amount of safety in sporting venues.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sport management, comments on the need for a solid plan to reopen stadiums.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sport management, comments on how coronavirus has impacted in person and televised sports.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, is a member of NCYS.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on safety at stadiums.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on hub cities for sports leagues to return.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on the issues of social distancing in stadiums.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on youth sports during the pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on major league baseball salaries with record unemployment.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on what football will be like post pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on how stadiums will reopen after the pandemic for events.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, penned an op-ed on the impact the pandemic has on the sports industry for the future.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on the safety of stadiums post pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on stadium capacity post pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, discusses how stadiums will be post-pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of Sports Management, talks about the future of sports post-pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on live sporting events after the pandemic.
The Charger Blog
Sport Management Professor at the Forefront of Fostering Student Engagement in Online Learning
Gil Fried, J.D., is a pro when it comes to teaching sport management classes remotely, and he says that, like with sports, practice makes perfect for students participating in distance learning.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, discusses the importance of social distancing to enable sports to start in the fall.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, comments on school’s athletic budgets that will be strained from the impact of the pandemic.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, discusses how to get fans into the stadium when the crisis is over.
In the Media
Gil Fried, chair, professor of sports management, discusses the impact the coronavirus is having on sporting events.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of the sports management department, discusses the potential impact of new legislation in California that will enable college athletes to profit from their own name, image and likeness.
The Charger Blog
Internationally Recognized Sport Facilities and Management Leader Turns his Attention to the Emerging Esports Industry
You won't find Professor Gil Fried playing Counter-Strike, but he's been at the forefront of researching the emerging field of esports and helping to shape the development of the University's new comprehensive academic program in esports management.
University News
University of New Haven Announces First-of-Its-Kind Academic Program on Business of Esports
The introduction of the University’s esports curriculum will begin with the launch of a concentration in esports management as part of the University’s bachelor’s degree in business management. The new concentration will begin enrolling students for the fall of 2020.
The Charger Blog
University of New Haven Faculty Members Push Boundaries with ‘Buffer Zone’ Research
After conducting a series of studies, sport management faculty members Gil Fried and Ceyda Mumcu determined that the buffer zones around basketball courts should be larger to ensure the safety of athletes. Their findings are scoring them points in the industry.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of the sport management department, comments on UConn’s decision to return to the Big East Conference.
In the Media
Ceyda Mumcu, assistant professor of sports management, and Gil Fried, chair of sports management, agree that expanding the buffer zone on the basketball court would make the sport safer for the players.
In the Media
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sports management who has studied child sex abuse and background checks in youth sports for 25 years, gives suggestions on how to keep your child safe in the wake of allegations of sexual abuse at private academies and schools.
The Charger Blog
University of New Haven Sport Management Professor Discusses Super Bowl Security
An internationally recognized expert on stadium safety and risk management, Gil Fried says that planning for the Super Bowl starts more than a year before the big game, as local, state, and federal agencies work together to ensure the public’s safety.
In the Media
Gil Fried, a chair and professor of sport management, explains and shares his opinion on the basis of clear-bag policies at sports stadiums.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sports management, testifies about dangers of sitting in the seats above home plate at Fenway Park.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on how the major-league teams will most likely become based in cities outside the U.S. This story was picked up by dozens of national and international media.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, discusses his newsletter about legal concerns facing sports venues, including laws, safety, and anti-terrorism.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on how an FBI corruption probe into college basketball organizations will not affect fan attendance at games.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, discusses the dangers of fans storming basketball courts after games and how venues can better prepare and educate fans on the associated risks.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sports management, comments on the new proposal for the new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium, which is looking to pare down $38 million in taxpayer subsidies.
Gil Fried, chair and professor of sports management and analyst of security plans, comments on the small steps a person can take for better chances of survival in a situation like the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of the sports management, comments on the new arena in Detriot.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the amount of non-injury-related sports lawsuits that have been filed by parents against coaches, leagues, and school districts in the United States.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sports management, comments on the security measures taken for Super Bowl LI.