Athletes Make The Best Authors Night Series — Premiering in New York and New Jersey During the World’s Largest International Soccer Tournament, July 15–17, 2026

New York, NY —— Athletes Make The Best, a commerce and media brand, today announced the launch of Athletes Make The Best Authors Night, an in-person and virtual event series spotlighting athletes who lead within and beyond sports. The initiative celebrates the written works of current and former athletes whose stories inspire, empower, and transform industries — turning personal experiences into playbooks for leadership, resilience, and innovation.

Athletes Make The Best Authors Night™ merges storytelling with live experiences, bringing together athletes from every level — amateur, recreational, professional, and retired. Each stop features author meet-and-greets, book signings, networking sessions, and fine dining experiences designed to connect athlete-authors with audiences and industry leaders.

The series will premiere in New York and New Jersey, July 15–17, 2026, during the World’s Largest International Soccer Tournament, as the region becomes a global hub of athletic excellence, culture, and economic activity.

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Athletes Make The Best Authors™ 2026 Tour

• Queens, NYC – Wednesday, July 15 | Authors Night
• Newark, NJ – Thursday, July 16 | Authors Night
• Manhattan, NYC – Friday, July 17 | Authors Night

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Venues will be announced this winter. Interested attendees can join the waitlist at  to receive early access to limited-capacity tickets.

Athletes Make The Best™ is part of the Sports Power Infrastructure™ family of companies, leveraging the influence of sports and entertainment to attract, train, and certify the next generation of workforce talent and small business suppliers driving the infrastructure economy.

Applications for authors are open through March 30, 2026. From May 1 through July 30, 2026, every book and piece of merchandise sold on AthletesMakeTheBest.com will contribute to the Athletes Make The Best Authors™ Bestsellers, where measurable sales and impact translate into recognition and legacy.

Award categories include:

• Memoir of the Year
• Leadership and Business Book of the Year
• Wellness and Lifestyle Book of the Year
• Children’s or Young Adult Book of the Year
• Fiction Book of the Year
• Community Impact Recognition
• Debut Author Recognition
• People’s Choice.

A portion of proceeds will benefit The SPIN Foundation, supporting its Community Investment Fund and Capital Campaign to advance youth development, workforce training, and local business growth.

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Committee Leadership

The Athletes Make The Best Authors™ Committee brings together respected leaders from across sports, business, and entertainment dedicated to advancing athlete storytelling and industry impact:

• Robin Tabakian, President, Technoforce
• Trevor Jackson, President, The Hidden Opportunity Summit
• George Condos, CEO, Condos Brothers Construction
• Terance Eldridge, CEO, TS Safety Solutions

Together, this committee will guide author engagement, program curation, and cross-industry collaboration for the Athletes Make The Best Authors™ global platform.

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Join the Movement

Athletes, partners, and sponsors are invited to be part of this new era of influence:

• Become an Author → Apply Today
• Become a Sponsor → Partner as an Economic, Workforce, Community, or Brand Development Sponsor

For partnership opportunities or press inquiries, visit www.AthletesMakeTheBest.com.

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About Athletes Make The Best™

Athletes Make The Best™ is a Licensing, Commerce, and Multimedia company empowering athletes to lead across industries, within and beyond sports. Through signature experiences and storytelling platforms, Athletes Make The Best™ connects athletic influence to innovation, community advancement, and economic growth worldwide.

LocalContent.com serves as the Economic and Workforce Development Strategic Partner for the Athletes Make The Best Authors Night™ series.