Sports Management Vocabulary

noun the act of breaking up or disbanding a group or organization

• The disbandment of the committee was announced at the meeting.
• They decided on the disbandment of the group after the disagreement.
• The disbandment of the band left fans heartbroken.
• The disbandment of their friendship was a result of years of growing apart.

noun the main office or center of control for an organization

• The company's headquarters are located in downtown Manhattan.
• The main office is at the headquarters building.
• I'll meet you at the HQ later.
• Her mind was the headquarters of all creative ideas.

noun a person who works to generate publicity for a client or organization

• The company hired a press agent to handle all media inquiries.
• The press agent is in charge of talking to the media for the company.
• The press agent is the one who spins the news for us.
• The press agent is like a magician, making sure our image stays positive in the public eye.

noun The highest-ranking executive in a company or organization, responsible for the overall operations and performance

• The general manager of the company is responsible for overseeing all operations.
• Hey, have you met the general manager yet? He's really nice.
• The GM is the one in charge around here.
• As the general manager of my own life, I make sure everything runs smoothly.