Breaking Into Sports

Austin & Sammy break down the NFL Draft process, share stories and memories of working in the industry, + thank all those who helped them get to where they are today.Stories include: Dan Marino, Jason Taylor, Marvin Demoff, Ralph Stringer, Omari Hardwick, Seth Levit, and many more ...Tune in!

Mike Rittelmann, Director of Scouting and Player Personnel for the College GridIron Showcase, talks about:* What it's like to work in the sports industry;* The hours and time required to be successful in the space;* The College GridIron Showcase;* Much more ...Hosted by Sammy Spina and Austin Brooks#SportsAgent #sportsbusiness #sportsbiz #allstar #collegefootball #NFLDraft

Tim Andrade from #Panini America talks about the trading card industry, how he got his foot in the door in the sports world, what deals look like, and much more!Hosted by: Sammy Spina & Austin BrooksWebsite: www.breakingintosports.com#sports #sportsbusiness #business #tradingcards #paniniamerica #sportsagent #agent #nfldraft #nfl

Money is something we all need to make to survive, but it's not everything. Solo D talks about how chasing your passion instead of the dollar led him to success! Tune in to learn more about his journey.Hosted by: Sammy Spina and Austin Brooks#MONEY#MIAMIDOLPHINS#MIAMIMUSIC#SPORTSBUSINESS

DeWayne Browns talks about his vision and proven methods to training some of the greatest football players in the world, including:* Aaron Donald* Dane Jackson* Miles Sanders* Damar Hamlin* Etc.

Professional Fortnite player, NFT guru, and entrepreneur, Orangie, talks about his journey in the professional video game world, what to expect for the NFT market in the future, and how to make your first $1m by the age of 18.

Neil Stratton, Founder of Inside The League, joins Sammy & Austin for a conversation about the sports agent business, the crazy world of NIL, and much more!

George Veras, the VP of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joins Sammy Spina & Austin Brooks for a conversation about his career path, winning multiple Emmy Awards, teammate, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in the world of sports business.

Kevion Latham, CEO of GreenRose Wealth Management, shares his journey from Division 1 college athlete to financial advisor for NFL coaches and athletes.Hosted by Sammy Spina & Austin Brooks

Brandon Wimbush talks about his transition from a top college athlete to co-founding a start-up that is a major player in the Name, Image, and Likeness space.

Austin Brooks of VMG Sports joins the podcast for the first time - he is now the new co-host - to discuss his journey, including:- How he started working in the sports industry;- Pivoting from college athletics to professional life;- The struggles and nature of the business;- Much more!Hosted by Sammy Spina and Austin Brooks

David Alan, the Found & CEO of David Alan Clothing, discusses:- what it takes to make it in business;- the hurdles you will face on a daily business;- much, much more!Hosted by: Sammy Spina & Austin Brooks

Learn from one of the best Entertainment lawyers in the country, Wynton Yates, as he discusses how he got into the entertainment industry, what a typical day looks like, the unconventional hours, work/life balance, and much more.Hosted by: Sammy Spina & Austin Brooks

Peter Schoenthal, CEO of Athliance, joins the podcast to discuss:- Year 1 of NIL- What to expect in Year 2- The future of college sports- Collectives- Much more.Hosted by: Sammy Spina & Austin Brooks

NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe joins Sammy for a conversation about how he got started in the sports industry, the hurdles he faced along the way, the work that nobody sees, what's next, and much more! Tune in.Hosted by: Sammy Spina

The City: Off Campus Podcast hosts Sammy Sommerfeld & Jack McFarland join Sammy for an in-depth conversation around how they got started, tips for future students who want to work in the sports industry, struggles they have overcome, and what the future has in store for Sammy & Jack!Hosted by: Sammy Spina

Former University of Pittsburgh Wide Receiver, NFL athlete, Businessman, Motivational Speaker, Mentor, and Educator - Tre Tipton - joins Sammy for a conversation about mental health awareness, his journey to finding mental clarity, self-improvement, and much more!

Founder & CEO of Fit Fixins, Clyde Tiger, joins Sammy to share his unconventional journey into the sports world including some of the hurdles on the way!Hosted by Sammy Spina

2005 #2 Overall NFL Draft selection, Ronnie Brown, joins Sammy for a conversation regarding life, business, football, finding your why, and much more. Tune in to hear the entire episode!Hosted by: Sammy Spina

Frank Mahar joins Sammy to share his story about his start in the sports industry, what major companies look for in athlete-partnerships, and much more.  He is a power-broker in the sports industry and works with some of the most iconic brands in the world including: Pepsi Co., Anheuser Busch, American Airlines, Campbells Soup, BMW, Frito Lay, and many others.  Frank serves as the VP & Chief Legal Counsel for Genesco Sports Enterprises, based in Dallas, TX.Hosted by: Sammy Spina

Paul Butler, NFL Tight End, shares his journey of how believing in himself enabled him to make it to the highest level in professional sports! Paul overcame hurdle after hurdle: being a 0 star recruit, playing at a Division II college without a ton of stats, being injured, getting fired by his first NFL agent, working in a sewage plant, being homeless, to eventually making it to the NFL! Paul's work ethic and mindset allowed him to make it to the NFL, while many others told him to give up on his dreams.Hosted by: Sammy Spina

The owner of Per4orm Training facility based in Davie, FL and co-founder of Batch Cookie Company, Nick Hicks, joins Sammy for an in-depth conversation about his journey to becoming one of the top athlete trainers in the country, becoming a business owner, and the struggles that he faced along the way.Hosted by: Sammy Spina

Darius Fleming - Notre Dame alum, former NFL athlete, Super Bowl Champion, and currently the Head of Sports Partnerships at Caemo - discusses his unique journey from competing on the field to competing in sport of business.  He discusses everything from his time at #NotreDame to the new #NIL movement for college athletes!Hosted by: Sammy Spina and Vinnie Scirotto

The Vice President of Neostar Football, Yves Batoba, joins the team to talk about his journey of coming to America, being a Division 1 athlete, working for one of the most prestigious colleges in the world, transitioning to work in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins, and how his faith led him each step of the way.

Boxing legend Christy "The Coal Miners Daughter" Martin joins the Breaking Into Sports team to discuss: her boxing career, mentality, domestic violence, and much more! Make sure you tune in!Hosted by: Sammy Spina and Vinnie Scirotto

Former Miami Dolphins Tight End and Miami Sports Talk legend - Joe Rose - joins the Breaking Into Sports team for an in-depth conversation about his life highs & lows, broadcasting career, NIL, and the current college sports landscape.

Carolina Panthers' Director of Player Negotiations & Salary Cap Manager Samir Suleiman joins the team to discuss his journey into the sports world, career transitions, and his thoughts on NIL.

4x Olympian (winning Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals), NHL Legend, and current businessman - Darius Kasparaitis joins the Breaking Into Sports team to discuss his career journey, life advice, and life after hockey!

The man who helped shape the Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea show into a national sensation, Johnny Williams, joins the Breaking Into Sports team to discuss his journey into becoming one of the most successful attorneys in the sports world. Johnny has also played instrumental part in the creation of the “GridIron Grilloff” an event hosted annually by Miami Dolphins legend John Offerdahl. Tune in to hear many more stories by the legend himself. In addition, Johnny has a unique journey of how he progressed to the top of his industry through different career paths in sports.

Executive Director of the Jason Taylor Foundation & Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, the co-host of The Fish Tank, and the man who gave Sammy Spina his start in the sports industry - Seth Levit - joins the Breaking Into Sports team for a conversation regarding his path to working in sports, traits that are needed to succeed, and much more. Dive in!

The "gold standard" for NFL agents, Marvin Demoff is a true pioneer of the sports representation world.  With a client list that includes more than 13 Hall of Famers such as: Dan Marino, John Elway, Troy Polamalu, and Eric Dickerson - Marvin has accomplished more than any other sports agent in history.  A man of few words to media, Marvin was featured in ESPN's 30-for-30 titled "Elway to Marino."

The President of St. Thomas University - David Armstrong - joins Sammy and Vinnie for an insightful conversation regarding his journey to becoming a president of a major university, life advice, and how sports have played a strong role in his own life.

UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans shares life knowledge, overcoming adversity, his journey to the UFC, and his future plans.  A potential fight with one of the Paul brothers?  Tune in to find out.

One of the top personalities in the sports world, Joy Taylor joins Sammy & Vinnie for a conversation regarding:- Being a woman in the sports industry- Doing the work behind the scenes that nobody sees- Social media trolls- And much more ...

Former Penn State and Miami Dolphins legend, OJ McDuffie, joins Sammy and Vinnie to talk sports, NIL, and much more ...