Sports As A Job

Our guest Andrew Fletcher former Assistant Athletic Director at Fort Lewis College and current Sports Sales Manager at Visit Bentonville. We discuss his transition up the leadership ladder in the sports world. He also shares with us his own battles that he had to overcome due to the Pandemic. Sometimes the journey in sports doesn't go the way you plan but it is all part of the journey. Andrew Fletcher: Linkedin and Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

In this episode, we take a look at the term Imposter Phenomenon otherwise known as the Imposter Syndrome. I'll be the first to admit I deal with it myself, it is a constant battle. Most of us have dealt with it or are dealing with it now. Let's take a look at the Imposter Phenomenon, what are ways I have learned to handle it, and of course, let you know you are not alone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

We are joined by the first guest of the season Logan Belz the Assistant Athletic Director for Special Projects at California State University, Bakersfield. We discuss building relationships, the power of making people feel special, and the skills that have allowed him to be amazing at selling tickets. Join us as he breakdowns down his journey from ticket operations assistant to Assistant Athletic Director. You can follow Logan on Linkedin HERE and Twitter HERE Please share this episode with others and on social media if you enjoyed it. Also, if you are listening to this on apple podcast please leave a rating and review. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

THE SPORTS AS A JOB PODCAST IS BACK! It has been two months since the last episode but I am now back. I discuss why I have been away, what it took for me to feel ready to come back, and what to expect from the podcast from here on out. Please share the podcast with others who are navigating the sports industry. If you are listening to this on the apple podcast please give us a rating and review. Host Kolby Castillo: Twitter & Instagram @kolby_castillo Sports As A Job Social Media (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook) @sportsasajob Home of Sports As A job at sportsasajob.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

This episode’s guest is Justin Newell the Assistant Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance and Operations at Kenyon College and CEFMA 2020 - 2021 president. Justin’s path started working in endangered species after graduating college before finding his way into the world of college athletics. He rose through the ranks in college athletics working at schools such as Tulane University, Jacksonville University, Auburn University Montgomery, and Michigan. Through his journey, he found a home at the division three level. Justin discusses the lessons he learned through what he describes as the phases in his career. He opens up about his mistakes and how trying to understand himself has helped him be a better leader. Connect with Justin on Twitter HERE or LinkedIn HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

We are joined by Sarah Deffebach the Director of Events & Facilities at Baylor University Athletics. She is a former GA of Athletic Operations for Clemson University and before that the Athletic Department Internal Operations Intern at Fresno State University. Sarah shares what working events and facilities is all about. We discuss how titles don't mean everything because your responsibilities speak louder. She dreamt about what she is doing today and part of it was manifesting it into her reality. Learn how she has reached a goal she set years ago and the wisdom she has to share from her experiences. You can follow Sarah on Twitter ​@SarahTDeffebach --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest of this episode of Sports As A Job is Alana Meraz. She is the founder of Latinx in Sports an organization focused on creating a community for Latinx in sports. She is currently a Sponsorship and Tours Coordinator for ISL. She has event management experience with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Sun Devils Athletics, Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, and the Arizona Public Service. Alana also has experience doing social media with Sport Sorority and Sports As A Job. We discuss her networking tips and how she found her path in the sports industry. Follow Alana on Twitter: Here Follow Latinx In Sports on Twitter: Here LinkedIn: Here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

I got to participate in the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar a three-day virtual event put on by the NCAA Leadership Development team this past week. Three days of leadership development, guest speakers, interacting with other young professionals, and three days of transformation. Do not worry if you did not get to participate, I share the major takeaways and lessons I got. Visit sportsasajob.com for more episodes and to listen to the other podcasts in the network. We are here to help you navigate the sports industry. Follow us on social media platforms @sportsasajob Hosted by Kolby Castillo (@kolby_castillo) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest of this Sports As A Job Podcast episode is Eric Mathews the Assistant Media Relations Director for the University of Hawaii - Manoa Athletics. Eric is working for a program that he dreamed about and it only happened from taking a big risk. We discuss how making your life all about the sports industry isn't the best approach. He shares advice that many of the people in sports don't typically say. Visit sportsasajob.com for the rest of the podcast episodes, the other podcasts, and articles all focused on helping you navigate the sports industry. We put the spotlight on sports industry professionals' journeys and the lessons they learned along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

To stand out from the thousands of people that work in sports it is important to stand out from others. One of the most frequent questions asked early on in our career is "Why Do You Want to Work in Sports?" I will share with you what my answer used to be and what it is now. Visit sportsasajob.com for our guest interviews, other podcasts, and everything we are doing to help you navigate the sports industry --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

We are joined by Madison Hedding who previously worked for Florida State University as a Marketing and Promotions Assistant, Wofford College, and graduated from Washington State. She is currently the Communications Director at 223 Agency a Digital Marketing Firm. Like many others, Madison had to adjust to the effects of the pandemic on the sports industry job landscape. Sometimes there are certain things we cannot control. Madison's previous position was eliminated due to COVID-19 and she had to adjust. We discuss how her mindset of "Every season has a reason" helped her get back on her feet. She is also the contributor of our Women in Sports Features on sportsasajob.com. You can follow Madison on Twitter Here Visit sportsasajob.com for more podcasts and articles to help you navigate the sports industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Hosts of the Cutback Podcast Ian Burleigh and Cullen Munz join us for this episode. Outside of being podcasts hosts they have a combined over 10 years of experience and 6 college degrees. Ian is currently a Consulting Analyst for rEvolution a sports marketing agency in Chicago. Cullen is currently the Director of Food and Beverage for Diamond Concessions at Dozer Park home of the Peoria Chiefs. We discuss their individual journeys throughout sports. Everyone's path is different. We explore how Ian worked in the corporate world before going back to graduate school to pursue his dream of working in sports. Cullen shares how he found his fit and area of opportunity in sports. Learn about their journeys and the lessons they learned along the way. Checkout The Cutback Podcast at sportsasajob.com You can follow The Cutback Podcast on Twitter: HERE and Instagram: HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The Sports As A Job podcast is joined by Amanda Weaver the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator for the Winston-Salem Dash. At 10 years old she told her mom that she wanted to work in a baseball front office and now it is her reality. We talk about her unconventional journey where she had to overcome not knowing what exactly it is she wanted to do at first. She shares her experience of going through a group interview and what helped her win the job she has currently. You can follow Amanda on Twitter: HERE, Instagram: HERE Don't miss out on any of Sports As A Job content: https://linktr.ee/sportsasajob --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest of this episode is Bri Lewerke a Strategic Marketing Associate for SportsEngine. She has been there for nearly five years. Bri is also a freelance photographer that has done work for Sports Illustrated, SLAM, Bleacher Report, Nike EYBL, Overtime, and the WNBA. Bri's passion lies at the intersection of sports, storytelling, and digital media. She is one of the biggest basketball fans we know and we dive into where that love came from. Bri didn't get her start in sports until her senior year of college doing an internship with the Washington Wizards. They were one of two teams that called among 50 applications she put out there. She knew from that point on that sports is where her life needed to be and she has not looked back since. Follow Bri on Twitter: HERE, LinkedIn: Here, Instagram: HERE, and you can purchase her prints: HERE For all of Sports As A Job Content: https://linktr.ee/sportsasajob You can follow us on all social media platforms @sportsasajob --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest on this Sports As A Job podcast episode is Mark Simon. Mark is currently a Senior Research Analyst for Sports Info Solutions. He tells stories with numbers. He previously spent 15 years with ESPN as a Researcher and Writer. Mark is also an author of the "Yankees Index" that came out in 2016. The book uses statistical accomplishments as a storytelling device. In this episode, we discuss Mark's love for numbers. We also discuss how in 2018 he made the decision to leave ESPN after spending 15 years there. Let Mark Simon's story help you create your own. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The special guests of this episode are Kate Norum and Dakota Zientek. the duo behind the “Rookie Contract” podcast. They focus on the rookies of the sports industry. They interview interns and typically those with 5 or less years of full-time experience. We discuss what the biggest reward for them podcasting has provide, how they overcame any nerves, and their own future sports industry career. You can follow the Rookie Contract podcast on Twitter: @Rookie_Contract Instagram: @therookiecontract Dakota Zientek on Twitter @DakotaZientek Kate Norum on Twitter @katenorum Visit sportsasajob.com the home for the aspiring and current sports industry professional. Take a listen to our other podcasts or read our articles putting the spotlight on the professionals in the sports industry --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The start of a new season with the same mission of helping you navigate the sports industry. To start it off we have Alec Palmer the Head of Marketing for Momentum. At 24 years old he started carving his own path in the sports industry while he was in college. He took his career into his own hands and started to create opportunities for himself. We discuss how with zero experience he was able to convince his baseball team to let him run their socials. Through these experiences, he has learned many things that have led him to being with Momentum. Momentum's focus is "Momentum is an athlete-driven media company that uses storytelling to connect athletes and fans on a human level." We discuss how even though he is young, he is giving back to everyone trying to work in sports as well. You can follow Alec Palmer on Twitter: HERE or connect on LinkedIn: HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest of this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast episode is the Director of Facilities and Events for San Jose State University Athletics, Garrett Ton. Garrett was appointed as the Director in January of 2019. Before that, he served as a facilities coordinator at San Jose State from 2015 to 2018. He is also a former Men's Basketball player for San Jose State, he graduated in 2012. Then from 2013 to 2015 at Marshall University, Garrett was a graduate assistant for athletics facilities and operations. We discuss how he developed his system of game management, journey to a leadership role, and why loves this area of sports he gets to work in. Follow Sports As A Job on any social media platform and find our other content HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Celebrating episode 70 with a little reflection from founder Kolby Castillo. To celebrate we bring on the better half of the Sports As A Job podcast former co-host Olivia Puttin. The last time she was hosting the podcast she was a Student Contact Intern for the University of Minnesota Athletics. Now she has transitioned into the SEC, more specifically the University of Georgia. She is a Communications GA with the Bulldogs. She shares her expereince, we catch up with her, and shares some of the things she has learned so far. Episode Timestamp 0 to 8:00 - Celebrating 70 episodes with reflection and Q&A with Kolby Castillo. 8:00 to the end - Our special guest Olivia Puttin You can follow Olivia on Twitter HERE and Linkedin HERE Follow Sports As A Job on any social media platform and find our other content HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is Rachel Joy Baribeau is a retired 17-year sportscaster and is now focused on her company I’m Changing The Narrative. Her relentless pursuit is a major part of why she has broken so many barriers and continues to have amazing opportunities. Rachel is the first known female sports reporter to participate in a professional football training camp and was the 1st female host SiriusXM College Sports. She had the opportunity to deliver insightful commentary on national broadcasters such as Fox Sports, ESPN, CBS Sports, and Yahoo. In this episode we discuss the mental barriers and adversity she overcame to have the career she did. There was a shift in her mindset and purpose. We discuss that moment and how it has led her down the path she is today. Visit Rachel's website HERE, Twitter HERE, AND Instagram HERE Make sure to visit the home for the aspiring and current sports industry professional for more content sportsasajob.com We are on all social media platforms @sportsasajob --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is the Assistant AD of Creative Services at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Ali Fisher. Ali has worked for the University of Missouri-Columbia for a little over six years. She graduated from Toledo University with her MBA, her Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media, and she was also a cross country student-athlete. We discuss how even someone with her experience in the industry she is constantly learning. Her curiosity in graphic design as a young kid sparked her interest in the career she has today. Listen in to see how she got where she is at today. Follow Ali Fisher on Twitter Here or Instagram Here Make sure to visit the home for the aspiring and current sports industry professional for more content sportsasajob.com We are on all social media platforms @sportsasajob --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

In this episode of Sports As A Job podcast, we are joined by Allie Popp the recently announced Assistant Director of Marketing for BGSU Athletics. Allie started working for BGSU Athletics as a freshman in college in 2017. From there she has climbed the ladder and has challenged herself to always do more. Before she has even graduated with her B.S. in Sport Management in 2021, she accepted the offer to return to BGSU Athletics in her current role. Her story starts before her freshman year in 2017. Allie is an amazing example of how maximizing the opportunity in front of you can open up doors for you. Follow Allie Popp on Twitter here and connect with her on LinkedIn Here Make sure to visit the home for the aspiring and current sports industry professional for more content sportsasajob.com We are on all social media platforms @sportsasajob --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is Geoff Blosat. He is a senior data analyst for Zoomph. His path to working in sports is non-traditional. It didn’t start right after graduating college in 2014. Instead, he worked out of sports before getting his first job with the Washington Football team as a digital media analyst. Geoff is usually big on using stats and numbers to explain things. Instead in this episode, he shares his experiences throughout his life to help you navigate the sports industry. We discuss him getting fired from his first job, majoring in International Business in college, and how networking has helped him get the opportunities he has.  Follow Geoff Blosat on Twitter here and LinkedIn here  Please give us a rating and review on Apple podcasts and if you found value in this please share it on your social media platforms.  You can follow us on all social media platforms @sportsasajob or visit sportsasajob.com for even more content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest of this Sports As A Job podcast episode represents everything I am trying to show through the different stories of people in the sports industry. There is no set path to where you want to go and the guest of this episode has taken her own path. Our guest is a small-town girl in a sports world creating electric videos through different forms of storytelling. You will also notice she is an advocate of mental health. She dropped out of college to pursue freelance work. She has done work for the Premier Lacrosse League, the Women Professional lacrosse league, and Salisbury University. You can follow Alexis Cuzzo on Twitter here, Instagram here, and see some of her work on Youtube here Follow Sports As A Job on social media platforms @sportsasajob We want to help you navigate the sports industry, you can visit the home of the aspiring and current sports industry professional at sportsasajob.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is Matt Farrell current president of Farrell Sports Worldwide a sports marketing and communications consulting agency focusing on teams, leagues, governing bodies, and facilities. He brings his 20 plus years of sports experience that includes working for USA Swimming, the Golf Channel, United States Olympics Committee, and even Warner Home Video. He spent nearly 14 years as the Chief Marketing Officer for USA swimming from 2005 to 2018. We discuss his journey through working in the Olympic world. More importantly, understanding when the time is right to make that “leap” or change in your sports industry career. Buckle up and join me on this ride through Matt’s Journey. Follow and Connect with Matt Farrell on LinkedIn here or on Twitter here @mattfarrell_ Come visit the home of the aspiring and current sports industry professional. It is our mission to help you navigate the sports industry. Visit us at sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Today’s guest on the Sports As A Job Podcast is the sportsbiz obsessed Athletics Business Analyst for the University of Virginia. Our guest graduated from UMASS in 2019 with his MBA. His experiences aside from his current position include being the Director of Women’s Basketball Operations for Mercer University, a Development & Operations intern for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of fame, a Minutemen Club Graduate Assistant for the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During this pandemic he is also known for his take on networking events where he has been hosting sportsbiz zoom trivia events. This episode’s special guest is Joe Kuykendall. You can follow Joe on LinkedIn and Twitter You can follow Sports As A Job on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Find the rest of our content at the home of the aspiring and current sports industry professional at sportsasajob.com If you found this episode to be entertaining, inspiring, or educating please share this on your social media along with giving us a rating and review on apple podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Today’s guest is a first-generation graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia class of 2019. He has done freelance work for the Drew League, Carolina Panthers, and the College Football Playoffs. He was a Graphic Designer Intern for the University of Missouri - Columbia Athletics for 2 years until he started his current job with the Orlando Magic as a Digital Content Designer in June of 2019. We discuss his current job, how his previous experiences helped him develop, and some tips on how to promote yourself.  You can follow Tony on Twitter @_tonyhuynh or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-huynh/ For more content visit the home of the aspiring or current sports industry professional at sportsasajob.com  We are on all social media platforms @sportsasajob. If you found this episode to be entertaining, inspiring, or educating please share this on your social media along with giving us a rating and review on apple podcasts.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

In this episode of Sports As A Job we feature the women behind the new podcast "Support Women in Sports." It started off as a sticker, then a movement, and now it is a platform for all women in sports. The two women are Sydney Large and Alana Meraz. Sydney is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with experience working with the Gophers, Super Bowls, sports startups, and recently she has accepted a new job which she cannot share any information just yet. The other half is Alana Meraz, a graduate of Arizona State University. Alana has experience working with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona State Game Days, and will be starting a new position soon as well. These two have been a huge part of Sports As A Job. Now they help amplify the voices of the past, present, and future women in sports. Follow Support Women in Sports on Instagram and Twitter @SupportWSports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Strauss the Creative Director for the Detroit Lions. Ashley has over ten years of experience working in the sports industry. It has literally taken her across the country. She is a former student-athlete as a member of the softball team at Eastern Michigan University where she graduated Bachelor and Masters Degree. She spent 5 years working at the College Athletics level with her last stint as the Director of Creative Services at Mississippi State University Athletics in 2015. She transitioned into pro sports in November of 2015 working for the Tennessee Titans and the San Diego Padres. Finally, in 2018, she made her homecoming to the Detroit Lions in her current position. Follow Ashley Strauss on Twitter @AshleyStrauss For more podcasts and articles visit us at sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Today's guest on the Sports As A Job podcast is the co-founders of NARP Clothing KJ Bryant and Patrick Cromwell. They were teammates on the baseball team at Clemson University. KJ after three years at Clemson transferred out to College of Charleston for his senior year and completed his masters in public administration. Patrick after his time at Clemson continued his baseball career oversees in Australia and Germany. They started NARP clothing together and are leading the way in this entire new market. NARP Clothing is a marketplace that gives former student-athletes the opportunity to profit off their name, image, and likeness by selling their player-owned apparel without the threat of inequitable NCAA sanctions. We discuss the interesting story on how the business started, their athlete backgrounds, and everything you need to learn about their innovative business. Follow NARP Clothing on Twitter, Instagram, or their website. Visit our website for more sports industry insight and stories www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

This episode is a rerun episode that was recorded and released earlier in March of this year. It was such an amazing episode we put into a new format for people to listen to it again. This episode is featuring Jenny Fischer, who has announced that a dream of hers has come true. She is working social and digital for the WNBA. At the time of this episode, she was still interning at the NCAA office. This interview was filled with timeless information and Jenny's amazing experiences. Jenny is the ultimate storyteller. Her resume includes working for Marquette Athletics, the Big East Conference, Fox Sports, and much more. In this episode, we put the spotlight on the storyteller. You'll gain storytelling tips, career advice, and just come to be a fan of Jenny. Find Jenny on Twitter @jennylynnfisch --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Today's guest on the Sports As A Job podcast is Casey Katofsky. He is currently the executive director of operations for the Future Legends Complex. The Complex will be completed in 2021 and when finished will be a 118-acre premier complex for sports and events. He was born and raised in Southern California. He decided he needed to explore outside his bubble and moved to the East Coast where he graduated from Georgetown University's master's program. From there he went on to work for Under Armour in Business Development. He found out that the large sports corporate world might not be the best fit. In this episode we discuss how moving out of your comfort zone is a benefit to your development and how he is becoming a transcendent leader in the sports industry. You can find Casey Katosky on LinkedIn and Twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

The Sports As A Job podcast guest is Emily Chenery. She is a freelance producer and storyteller. She has previously worked with organizations such as ESPN, SEC Network, Flordia Gators, and the CrossFit Games. Emily has worked in the social media field since 2007. Traditionally like many others, she began her career path working full-time. There was a transition where she decided to pursue freelance work but also e the manager for her sister who became a Youtube Beauty Influencer. In this episode, we talk about her childhood, how she got her start in sports, and her social media strategies. What seemed to be a traditional career path ended up being everything else but normal. She is about empowering others in their own journey, lifting heavy stuff, and constantly testing out new social media strategies. Follow Emily Chenery on Twitter or Instagram. You can visit her website to learn more about her. If you enjoyed this episode please us a rating and review. Share it on social media with what you thought. You can follow Sports As A Job on all social media platforms @sportsasajob --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Aliyah Funschelle is a sports reporter and recent May 2020 graduate from Wichita State University. Despite her young career, she has been able to build a brand and following equivalent to a 20-year veteran. The creation of the "Sports with Aliyah" brand started her Junior year. She has not gone without adversity and she understands how it has helped build her into who she is today. She leads the way for women and young girls to break the glass ceiling in this male-dominated sports industry. Follow Aliyah on all platforms @funschelle18 or @sportswithaliyah, you can visit her website here: https://sportswithaliyah.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

Our guest today is Jeff Hanel the Director of Post-Production for Auburn Athletics. Previously, he was the Associate Director of Athletic Video Productions and Creative Lead for Baylor University from 2012 to 2014. His journey started over nearly 20 years ago as a musician who lived in Australia for three and a half years. We discuss how him questioning why, ultimately led him down his career in sports. Each day of our lives is an opportunity to learn. As amazing as he is in art, he seems like a philosopher at heart. Jeff shares his approach to pushing his creativity to new levels. How does he approach work? How does he approach work-life balance? How does he approach life? Learn how asking why can lead you to surpass what you think your ceiling is. This episode is filled with philosophy, creative advice, and shows you the true side of what it's like working in sports. This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support You can follow Jeff on Twitter and Instagram @sportsvid. Watch his streams on Twitch here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

This episode is a crossover episode between Student Union Sports and Sports As A Job. Owner of Student Union Liam Smith and Sports As A Job owner Kolby Castillo has a conversation about what their experience has been like. They discuss what day to day operations look like, the motives, the struggles, and what the future holds for both media platforms. =Liam Smith has recently become the owner of Student Union which was started in 2015. The platform serves as an outlet for college students to be able to share their media work on sports. Lately, we have been featuring Student Union articles on our weekly newsletter. Building the voices of the future. Episode Timestamp 4:50 - Collaboration over celebration and how Sports As A Job started. 9:10 - We take a journey back when Liam Smith joined Student Union Sports before he became the owner. 16:30 - When you create content for the world to see, there are going to be a lot of haters and people who judge you. It is something that people with Student Union Sports and Sports As A Job deal with. How do both sides deal with that type of hate? 25:20 - The truth about starting a media platform and inside the day-to-day. 30:30 - What Kolby and Liam hope to see change in the world of media? This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support You can follow Student Union on Twitter @StudentUSports, on Instagram @studentusports, and visit their website at https://studentunionsports.com/. You can find Liam Smith on Twitter @LiamKnowsThings Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our latest podcast guest is the founder of JokerMag, Tyler O'Shea. JokerMag is a media platform dedicated to telling the stories of the underdog in sports through articles and/or podcasts. Tyler is a former D3 College Baseball player who was an underdog himself. His own journey led him to taking interest in all underdog stories. His stories feature guests such as UFC Star Francis Ngannou, Sports Analyst Jessica Mendoza, and many more. Embrace the "Underdog Mentality" with Tyler O'Shea. Episode Timestamp 2:07 - How has JokerMag a media platform adjusted during the quarantine the past few months? 4:14 - JokerMag is a unique name and even more so their logo of the bulldog. Where did the inspiration come from? 5:37 - JokerMag is all about the Underdog Stories in sports. What does the underdog mentality mean to Tyler especially being a former D3 College Baseball player? 8:20 - Tyler shares with us a moment he adopted the underdog mentality in his own life. 10:35 - We discuss a little bit of baseball. Tyler is a Philly Sports fan all around. Who was his favorite baseball player? 11:35 - Tyler graduated with a communications and media degree. Yet, building a media platform is not always something someone wants to do right off the bat. 14:46 - The average time someone does a podcast or media platform is 6 months. Tyler has been doing it for three years. What has kept him going? 21:46 - Tyler shares his advice for anyone that wants to sport a blog, podcast, or any media platform. This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support You can follow JokerMag on Twitter @JokerMagHQ, on Instagram @jokermaghq and visit their website athttps://jokermag.com/. You can find Tyler O'Shea on Twitter @JoeFundo and connect with him on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Adam Martin, the founder of Makers of Sport - a podcast and social media brand. Adam graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Eastern Kentucky University. Adam delves into his transition throughout different industries within creative design. Adam is an entrepreneur, public speaker, designer, freelancer, podcaster, and much more! Let’s learn how to have the “Maker Mentality” with Adam! 1:22: Adam explains what inspired him to have a career in the sports industry. He talks about his time at Eastern Kentucky University studying Graphic Design - delving into his passion for designing sneakers. 7:15: Adam talks about when he started his own company back in 2006, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and the journey to discovering that path. 14:10: Kolby asks Adam for advice for people who want to go into creative design regardless of the industry. Adam explains elements of design, such as typography, software, etc. 17:58: Adam expresses the why factor and mission of Makers of Sport. He goes step-by-step on how he started the company, the website, and creating a platform on social media outlets. 24:40: Adam talks about the importance of broadening your scope as a designer even outside the sports industry. 34:35: Adam emphasizes the significance of reaching out to people and letting them know you appreciate the content they put out. 35:50: Kolby asks Adam how to destroy having the insecurity of being from a different place - how to be more than just the place you’re from. 49:47: Adam talks about who he looks up to and his inspirations - reading about people who take risks at any level of success. The importance of serving people through your passions. You can follow Makers of Sport on Twitter @MakersofSport, on Instagram @MakersofSport, and visit their website at https://makersofsport.com. You can find Adam Martin on Twitter @TAdamMartin and connect with him on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Our guest in this episode is Drew Zlogar, a media and communications professional. Drew was formally the social media manager for the XFL New York Guardians. Before that, he was a digital and social media editor for the NBA. We all admired what the XFL represented and were doing. Professionally and personally the XFL gained people’s respect. Drew shares with us the secrets that help XFL become popular on social media. Also, he takes us on his journey from college, to working for the NBA, then the XFL, and now. 2:10 - Drew shares with us his experience as the Social Media Manager for the XFL New York Guardians. 5:36 - Professionally and personally we all admired what the XFL was. What were the secrets to the XFL building such a community on their social media platforms? 11:05 - Drew's tips and advice for other social media managers. 17:35 - The first job in social was with the NBA. We all use social media personally but how does that translate to when you first get a professional social job. Was it a Mount Everest of a challenge for him? 25:00 - Drew is a frequent user of LinkedIn, how does he approach using it and how can others better use it to network as well? You can follow Drew on Twitter: @Drew_Zlogar, Linkedin here, and listen to his own podcast here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by the Front Office Features Podcast Duo: Chris Valente and Rob Crain. Chris Valente is the Director of Sales at Fenway Sports Management. Rob Crain is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Pawtucket Red Sox. This episode was recorded on 5/14/2020. Along with their professional sports experience they host a podcast where each week they have a discussion with a sports executive to take you behind the scenes. Learn how to get into the Front Office with the Front Office Features Podcast Duo and Sports Executives Chris & Rob! 2:08 - Chris and Rob explain their responsibilities in their days jobs working in sports. 4:43 - Rob Crain shares his story of selling more tickets than people who lived in that town. 8:10 - Chris Valente explains how the Sports Industry has evolved over the past 10-15 years compared to when they first got into the "game" 10:20 - Sports Sales Executives Chris and Rob shutdown the statement that sales are your way into the sports industry. 16:00 - Mistakes they have made in their career 18:10 - Insight into what both Chris and Rob think the emerging trends from this pandemic will be. 22:10 - They are the Front Office Features Podcast Duo, learn how that podcast came to be. You can follow Front Office Features Podcast on Twitter @FOFeatures, Chris Valente @cvalente08, and Rob Crain @_RobCrain Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Kailee Cavaliere, who serves as an Executive Assistant for the Boston Red Sox. Working in the sports industry, she was inspired to create a platform that encompassed sports, travel, and food. Kailee started “The Sports Passport,” a blog that takes you through different baseball stadiums across the country and the yummy treats unique to each place along the way. Let’s learn how to create our own platform with Kailee and The Sports Passport! 2:56: Kailee explains her role and responsibilities as an Executive Assistant for the Boston Red Sox - and what it entails on a daily basis. 6:00: Kailee talks about why she started The Sports Passport and where her inspiration came from. She wanted to learn more about each sports landmark - the food, history, and much more. 10:10: Kolby asks Kailee what advice she would give to someone who wanted to start their own blog on social media. Kailee delves into how important it is to be passionate during your journey. 14:55: Kailee talks about her own goals implemented in her personal blog. One of her significant tasks she accomplished was the “365 Days of Kindness.” 19:39: Kailee expresses her love for content creating for The Sports Passport. 23:45: Kailee tells us how to stay motivated and positive during quarantine - she explains how to start our own project that we are passionate about. You can follow Kailee Cavaliere on Twitter @KaileeCavaliere and connect with her on LinkedIn. Follow @thesportspassport on Instagram and visit its official website, thesportspassport.net. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Edward Jones II, from the University of Kansas, who serves as the Director of Player Development for KU’s Football Team. Edward created the “Beyond the Field” program to create a generational impact, helping student-athletes that are struggling with their identity through personal wellness, community impact, and career development. Let’s learn how to create a “generational impact” with Edward Jones II! Episode Timestamps: 1:55: Edward talks about his time coaching high school football and how that has helped him transition into his role in college athletics. 6:18: Edward delves into how important communication is with student-athletes regardless of their age. 8:25: Kolby asks Edward what resources he wishes he had during his time as a student-athlete. Edward expresses how important it is to assess a student athlete’s personality and form their identity outside of sports. 11:35: Edward tells us a touching story that helped him cultivate the idea of creating a “generational impact.” This affected his whole outlook within his career. 15:25: Edward discusses his long-term goals and how they have changed throughout his experiences in the sports industry. 19:50: Edward explains his mentorship events, “Lunch and Learn,” bringing in former athletes and alumni to talk to student-athletes about their future goals. 21:46: Kolby asks Edward what advice he would give himself during his first year working at Houston. You can follow Edward Jones II on Twitter and Instagram @Ed_Jones2 and connect with him on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Katie Hoag who is currently the Assistant Director of Marketing at the University of South Florida Athletics. Katie accepted the position just in February and has dealt with transitioning into a new job during this work from home quarantine. Her previous experience includes being at Lousiana Tech and SIUE. She is a former student-athlete at Frostburg where she competed in multiple sports. Katie shares with her journey up to this point, having a boyfriend who also works in sports, and what’s it is like going to work for a school she cheered for in her youth. Episode Time Stamp 2:30 - How did Katie end up with USF Athletics? She would go to USF home games and grew up in Tampa Bay, Flordia. 5:51 - It is unique that Katie took accepted her current job in during this COVID-19 situation. What is that experience like for her? 8:20 - Katie Hoag's previous sport experience. 10:57 - How did the minor league baseball experience help her? 15:23 - Katie was a college student-athlete that competed in multiple sports. 22:23 - What is her approach to marketing? 33:29 - We are constantly told that we have the go where the opportunities are, well what is it like for Katie having a boyfriend that also works in sports? Follow Katie Hoag on Twitter @KatieHoag_ Send us feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajobmedia LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Please note this episode was recorded over a month ago, a lot of great things have happened for the guest and his company. We are joined by Zushan Hashmi the co-founder of Sportageous a sports media company located in Australia. What makes them special is their content is focused on Diversity & women in sports; Sports health and wellbeing; The stories of aspiring athletes (Dreamers); Questioning sporting rumors and bring you the facts (Breaking Myths); and Sports Tech & Entrepreneurship. In this episode, Hashmi shares with us the journey to the start of this company and its success today. The journey in entrepreneurship is not a smooth one but Hashmi gives insight into what it is really like. Episode TimeStamp: 2:10: Zushan introduction along with his explanation of Sportageous is. 4:00: Before Sportageous Zushan had no actual working in sports experience so where did the idea of Sportageous come from? 7:05: The vision for Sportageous (Episode was recorded in April, it could have changed since then). 9:50: Was there a moment that Zushan ever questioned if he really wanted to do this? 13:26: Zushan's actual duties and responsibilities. 21:47: Shoutouts and where you can find the social media for the company. You can follow Zushan Hashmi on Twitter @zushanhashmi and on LinkedIn here. Follow Sportageous on: Twitter: @Sportageous1 Instagram: @sportageous LinkedIn: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0FJuLzWpwOsYJg6JTw8DA Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Our Sports As A Job podcast guest in this episode is the person known as “Sport Law Lust”, Dan Lust. Dan is an attorney at Goldberg Segalla but is known in the sports world for providing his sports law analyst on the latest news. His expertise has led to appearances on major programs such as ESPN, SiriusXM, CBS, and Fox Sports. Learn about Dan Lust, the person providing the law analyst on everything sports. Episode Timestamps: 1:02: Dan Lust Introduction 2:18: What was Dan Lust's first job working in sports? 3:25: Dan's journey to becoming an attorney and being involved in sports. 5:40: How Dan "Sports Law" Lust became to be? The Kevin Durant injury news was a key moment. You can follow Dan Lust on Twitter @SportsLawLust and on LinkedIn here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for the #1 job sports-focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this bonus episode, we are joined by Chad Wakabayashi a Marketing & Social Media Intern for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation. Sports As a Job has partnered with them in hopes of bringing what they represent and their mission into the spotlight. We did a previous article discussing the inspiration behind the foundation: https://bit.ly/ActofValorAward Learn about Chad's journey from Hawaii to Minnesota and how he got his current internship position with the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation. During a time like this, it is important to get experience and the foundation provides remote internship opportunities to aspiring sports professionals. Learn about Chad's duties as an intern along with more information about the foundation. Visit their website: http://www.actofvaloraward.org/ Follow them on social media: Twitter @ActofValorAward Instagram @actofvaloraward Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Chris Grosse. Grosse is currently the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing at Penn State University. You might notice his name from Twitter where he is proactive among the #sportsbiz group, many times doing twitter sports marketing experiment threads. Grosse's career has taken him to schools such as the University of Connecticut, the Naval Acadamy, Florida State University, New Mexico State University, Georgetown University, and currently at Penn State University. In this episode, we discuss his journey from undergrad to climbing the mountain to his current position. "Experience is Our Second Education" Episode Timestamps: 1:30: Chris Grosse's adjustment to working from home. 3:08: When did Chris find out he wanted to work in marketing and the sports industry? Every position Chris has held, has been in marketing. 8:50: The landscape of sports has changed since Chris graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in marketing. With everything that changed, would have Chris change his degree? 10:10: Chris graduated with his Masters and was looking for a full-time job in 2008. 2008 was the time of the last recession, a similar situation to what graduates are going through now. He shares with us the experience and advice for current graduates. 16:45: What does Chris Grosse do as the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing at Penn State University? 20:36: Penn State during this shutdown put on a virtual tailgate that generated a lot of engagement. 30:28: Advice to all the graduates, young sport professionals, and everyone navigating their sports career. You can follow Chris Grosse on Twitter @Chris_Grosse and on LinkedIn here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Nicholas P. Smith. He is an Instructor and Internship Coordinator of Sport Management in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education in the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology at Florida International University. He received his Master of Arts from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University. Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Louisiana State University. Smith also completed his internship at St John's University Athletics in New York, New York. Mr. Smith currently teaches sports management undergraduate courses, both traditional and online. He comes to FIU with over a decade of experience in various management positions with ASM Globals formally SMG / Mercedes Benz Superdome / Smoothie King Center / Champions Square. Along with teaching at FIU, Mr. Smith volunteers with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Sunbelt Conference, Orange Bowl Committee, Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, and is on the recruiting volunteer committee for the 2020 Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. Smith has also managed events for Louisiana State University Athletics, Tulane University Athletics, University of New Orleans Athletics, New Orleans Babycakes, and Landmark Event Staffing Services over the years. Let’s learn how to “Apply Yourself” with Nicholas Smith! Episode Timestamps: 1:34: Nicholas shares with us his background and 13 years of practical experience. 7:30: We dive into his 13 years of experience starting with being hired at the famous Superdome. There is a moment that Nicholas does not get the job he originally applies for. 13:25: Nicholas is now an instructor and internship coordinator. How much does his previous experience play into what he emphasizes to his students? 15:00: Are you thinking about going back to school or switch majors? Hear about what a great sport management program looks like and the importance of it. 22:38: What is any trends that Nicholas thinks will be big in the future? You can follow Nicholas Smith on Twitter @nicksmithMA and on LinkedIn here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Rob Knox, from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, who serves as the department’s new Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Rob talks about his past 20 years working in the sports industry, including covering Kobe Bryant’s high school games, 2004 NBA Draft, and WNBA all-star games! Let’s learn how to “invest in ourselves” with Rob Knox! Episode Timestamps: 3:45: Rob talks about his first experience in the sports industry, covering high school sports: Boys and Girls Basketball. 5:20: Rob talks about reporting during Kobe Bryant’s high school days! When Rob saw Kobe play for the first time, he saw how special he was. 8:50: Rob expresses how his job as a sports journalist has helped him transition into his role today. He talks about how important telling a story is - how you approach it and how you tell it - no matter what industry. 10:08: Rob talks about how important it is to go “beyond the final score” and get a unique angle for any situation. Looking for the positives. 12:18: Rob talks about how his goal is to - Educate, Entertain, and Engage - a person through his writing. 14:25: Rob delves into the way female athletes are covered versus male athletes. 20:00: Rob expresses his love for covering the WNBA and how it all started. 25:30: Rob told us how he was led back to Athletic Communications after he left ESPN. He emphasizes how important it is to keep connections and cultivate long-term relationships with people in the industry. Rob knew he wanted to make an impact. 31:35: Kolby asks Rob about his experience being the College Sports Information Directors Association of America (CoSIDA) president. Rob was the second African-American president in the organization's history. 38:35: Rob closes with how important it is to invest in yourself during this time and to follow his 3 P’s - be Persistent, Patient, and Pray. You can follow Rob Knox on Twitter @KnoxRob and on Instagram @robfromchesterpa. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Mark Fratto who has tremendous amount of experience. He started Linacre Media, a full-service digital/social media, production services, and public relations consulting company in 2014. Before that he after served as a collegiate athletics administrator in the communications departments of St. John’s University and the University of Maryland for 15 years. Ten-year NCAA Final Four news conference moderator. He also has many experience behind the microphone. Some of his experience behind the microphone includes serving as a public address announcer at Madison Square Garden for New York Knicks, college basketball and New York Liberty games, at Yankee Stadium for New York City FC Major League Soccer contests, and at MetLife Stadium for the New York Giants. Mark also has served as ring announcer for Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions, K2 Promotions, Roy Jones Jr. Promotions and many others and has called fights on HBO, HBO PPV, Showtime, HBO Latino, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, CBS Sports Network, MSG Network, and Ring TV. Episode Timestamp: 2:42 - Mark shares with us information about his business, doing voiceover, and being behind the mic. 4:38 - "When basketball implemented the press, I could only dribble right. That is when my sports career began." We dive into Mark's journey working in sports and navigating the different places he has been. 9:23 - How did Mark's Michael Jordan obsession fuel his career choices? 11:44 - Mark has been a Ten-year NCAA Final Four news conference moderator. We get behind the scenes of what he does and that is how co-host Olivia met him as well. 18:12 - Bob Beretta is a legend in College Sport Administration. Mark was lucky enough to work for him at one point. He credits a lot of his success to Bob. What did he learn from Bob and that he passes on to students today? 24:18 - We go into Mark's experience with ring announcing and being behind the mic. 26:51 - Story of how Mark was fired for his first-ever boxing event on a Tuesday of fight week. 29:31 - Practice is important. Mark would announce sparring at a local boxing club to get the reps in before being under the lights of Madison Square Garden 32:40 - After 15 years working in college athletics, how did the idea of his company Linacre Media come about? You can follow Mark Fratto on Linkedin here Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Lisa Rubin, from Kansas State University, who serves as the Assistant Professor of Student Services in Intercollegiate Athletics in the College of Education’s Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs. Dr. Lisa Rubin teaches courses in both the Student Affairs and Academic Advising programs. Lisa’s job is to advise and help student-athletes with their career goals. Dr. Rubin is active in N4A: The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals, serving on the Board of Directors, planning the 2010 national convention, and being recognized by her peers with the Professional Excellence Award in 2019 and the Professional Promise Award in 2009. She was named one of the Top 25 Woman Leaders in Higher Education and Beyond by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in 2017. Let’s dive in and learn how to think “outside the box” with Lisa Rubin! Episode Timestamps: 2:03: Lisa talks about her education and career at the University of Texas at Austin. She explains how obtaining a degree in Advertising has led her to the field she’s in now. 4:35: Lisa recommends how students can be more involved in finding their career path. She talks about peer mentoring, utilizing campus resources, etc. 6:44: Lisa says to think “outside of the box.” She explains how to navigate yourself throughout different courses offered at universities. 8:32: Kolby asks why Lisa enrolled in the Sports Management masters program at the University of Texas at Austin. 12:55: Lisa talks about her first job as an Assistant Academic Counselor at the University of Nebraska in the Athletics Department. 14:00: Lisa explains the importance of flexibility when job searching and working within the sports industry. 15:08: Lisa expresses the difference between working from a big school at The University of Nebraska to a smaller school - the University of Las Vegas. She talks about the difference in responsibilities at each university. 19:20: Lisa tells us a story about how she was inspired to change the work schedule for new graduate assistant positions. You can follow Lisa Rubin on Twitter @DrLisaRubin and connect with her on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com