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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

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Boardroom’s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS’ Philadelphia Union.

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April 14, 2021
Alex Sheinman

STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: USC Beach Volleyball Players Audrey & Nicole Nourse

USC Women of Troy beach volleyball players Audrey and Nicole Nourse
Nicole Nourse (left) and Audrey Nourse on campus at USC

University of Southern California sophomores (and twins) Nicole and Audrey Nourse play beach volleyball for not just the Women of Troy, but the USA Collegiate National Team. As student-athletes, they’re on a journey to become successful businesswomen — and serving as Boardroom University ambassadors on campus helps them get there.

Let’s get to know Nicole and Audrey.

NAME: Nicole Nourse
HOMETOWN: Newport Beach, California
SCHOOL: University of Southern California
SPORT: Beach volleyball
JERSEY NUMBER: 42
MAJOR: Business administration; sports media industries minor
GRADUATION YEAR: 2023

NAME: Audrey Nourse
HOMETOWN: Newport Beach, California
SCHOOL: University of Southern California
SPORT: Beach volleyball
JERSEY NUMBER: 24
MAJOR: Business administration; sports media industries minor
GRADUATION YEAR: 2023

Boardroom’s ambassador program seeks out students interested in sports business, marketing, entertainment, and entrepreneurship and works with them to bring compelling conversations on these topics to their campuses.

In their own words, here’s what it means to Nicole and Audrey:

“As student-athletes at USC, we have learned the importance of time management and commitment. The work ethic that we apply daily to our sports has instilled a drive to be the best version of ourselves in all facets of life — from our studies in business and sports management to our time as ambassadors with Boardroom University. “

“This opportunity has allowed us to maintain a healthy balance, and through that, we are able to apply ourselves in new ways that will serve us well as we embark on this journey together towards a career in sports.”

Nicole and Audrey Nourse are poised to make an impact in the sports industry, and Boardroom is excited to partner with them as they chase their goals.

Watch out for these two!

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