Editorial.

• Position: Editorial

As we celebrate this tenth anniversary of the ISLJ, two key figures of the Asser International Sports Law Centre (ISLC) and The ISLJ are retired from Asser. Rob Siekmann and Jan Willem Soek have each been with Asser for more than three (3) decades. They were instrumental in the development of Asser ISLC, and as creators and editors of the ISLJ nurtured it for the past 10 years. The contributions they have made to the evolution of international sports law and critical legal analysis in this discipline is immeasurable. I am fortunate to have had the privilege to work with them this past year, and in particular, personally honoured to have the direct mentorship and tutelage of Rob. We thank them both for their tremendous contributions to Asser and to the area of international sports law.

As we look to the future, we will continue the good work that was begun by Rob and Jan Willem, and strive to make the Asser ISLC and the ISLJ even better. Since beginning my role as Editor of the ISLJ in January, I have gained a great appreciation for what has been achieved with the Journal over the past ten (10) years, and I am focused on the goals of producing a high quality journal that meets the expectations of our readers, contributors, and the legal and academic communities. As we continue forward with the ISLJ it will be vital to maintain the traditional character of the Journal, while continuing to improve the quality and addressing the present needs of our readers within the dynamic sports law community.

I am excited about this current edition. With final...