The Amateurs Podcast

Like, comment, and subscribe! Tune in to part 2 of our 2 part series with the Beast Developer Kelly Oubre Sr. On this episode, Kelly provides solutions to common situations that athletes and their trusted advisors face on their journey to the pros. As the father of Golden State Warriors guard Kelly Oubre Jr., Mr. Oubre referenced a number of personal stories at the amateur and pro level. Email info@beastdevelopmental.com to find out how he can assist in establishing a three-dimensional approach to every aspect of your journey. http://www.beastdevelopmental.com (http://www.beastdevelopmental.com) Follow Beast Developmental on Instagram and Facebook: @beastdevelopmental Follow Beast Developmental on Twitter: @bedevelopmental Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod   WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Like, subscribe, and leave a review! Tune in to part 1 of our 2 part series with the Beast Developer Kelly Oubre Sr. On this episode, Kelly provides solutions to common situations that athletes and their trusted advisors face on their journey to the pros. As the father of Golden State Warriors guard Kelly Oubre Jr., Mr. Oubre referenced a number of personal stories at the amateur and pro level. Email info@beastdevelopmental.com to find out how he can assist in establishing a three-dimensional approach to every aspect of your journey. http://www.beastdevelopmental.com (http://www.beastdevelopmental.com) Follow Beast Developmental on Instagram and Facebook: @beastdevelopmental Follow Beast Developmental on Twitter: @bedevelopmental Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Like, comment, and subscribe! Brothers Aneesh and Ankit Ahuja are great examples of what happens when you proactively pursue your dreams. Without any high-level amateur sports experience or connections within the industry, the two brothers managed to break into the industry and secure opportunities with some of the most sought after brands in sports, Adidas and industry giant CAA Sports. Throughout our conversation, our guests speak to the importance of adding tangible experiences to your resume, controlling what you can control, and differentiating yourself while networking. Tune in to find out what you can expect as an early career professional in sports. Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Like, rate, and leave a review! Back at it again but this time a bit different. We had our first baseball college standout, Roosevelt Barnes. Roosevelt was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds out of high school but chose to go on to play at Morehouse College instead. On this episode, we spoke with Roosevelt about his journey in baseball, his experience at Morehouse, and his plans of giving back to his community. Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Like, download, and leave a review! Tune in to hear former University of Oklahoma guard Miles Reynolds reflect on his time as an amateur athlete. Throughout our conversation, we spoke about Chicago's basketball culture, playing in the NCAA tournament, the importance of being selfish during the recruitment process, and other things. Follow Miles on Instagram: @milesreyrey Follow Miles on Twitter: @MilesReyRey2 Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

For our 20th episode, we caught up with Chicago legend Daniel Poneman to talk about his unique journey from building a highly reputable scouting service in high school to co-founding Beyond Athlete Management. Throughout his career, DP has worn many different hats, playing a huge role in discovering NBA champ Anthony Davis, producing a film alongside Chance the Rapper and DWade, and helping high school athletes receive college scholarships. Follow DP on Instagram and Twitter: @danielponeman Follow BAM on Instagram: @http://beyond.am (beyond.am) Follow BAM on Twitter: @Beyond_am Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Like, comment, and leave a review! This week is going to be a little different. We're kicking off our new “I'm an athlete and ____” series, where we'll be highlighting student-athletes who are killing it on and off the field, court, or track. Our first guest is Howard University football player and Founder of Build and Brand you Zuri Godfrey. Check out Build & Brand You's Website: www.BuildAndBrandYou.com Instagram: @BuildAndBrandYou Twitter: @BuildAndBrandU Follow Build & Brand You on Linkedin: Build & Brand You Follow Zuri on Instagram and Twitter: @zurigodfrey Connect with Zuri on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zurigodfrey/ Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Like, subscribe, and leave a review NFL Sponsorship & Partnership Manager Brooklyn McDaniels recently joined the show to talk about her experience in the industry. Throughout the episode, Brooklyn shared some great insight and advice for college students and early career professionals looking to break into sports. Tune in to learn how you can best position yourself for opportunities within the industry. Follow Brooklyn on Instagram: @beelynmcdizzle Follow Brooklyn on Twitter: @beelynmcdizzle Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. We had the opportunity to speak with Harvard University's football captain, Jordan Hill, about his experiences on and off the field as an amateur athlete. On this episode, Jordan stresses the importance of becoming a well-rounded individual and paying close attention to details. We also spoke about the value of networking and working towards obtaining your goals each day. Tune in to hear more of Jordan's story. Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_hill.55/ (https://www.instagram.com/j_hill.55/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod) WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

We had the opportunity to speak with Shaun and Shannon, sons of UNC legend and Naismith Hall of Famer Charlie Scott. Charlie, their father, is the first African American player to earn an Athletic Scholarship to UNC, setting the path for those he preceded, including Michael Jordan and James Worthy. On this episode, we discussed Shaun's role as a sports marketing coordinator at Under Armour and Shannon's journey from McDonald's All American to becoming a professional basketball player.

Like, Comment, Subscribe, and turn your post notifications on so that you don't miss an upload! We caught up with round21 founder Jasmine Maietta to talk about her brand's growth and recent work in the NBA bubble. Jasmine also shared some early career advice while reflecting on her previous experiences at Under Armour and Reebok. Check out the links provided below to find out how you can help support her brand. Internship applications are also open for the Spring and Winter. Follow Jasmine and round21 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jas_maietta/ (https://www.instagram.com/jas_maietta/) https://www.instagram.com/weareround21/ (https://www.instagram.com/weareround21/) Shop round21: https://www.round21.com (https://www.round21.com) round21 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/round21/round21-artist-designed-ping-pong-paddles (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/round21/round21-artist-designed-ping-pong-paddles) Spring/Winter Internship application: https://forms.gle/P8ckVbqJmhiDjP8t5 (https://forms.gle/P8ckVbqJmhiDjP8t5) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod) WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

Like, Comment, Subscribe, and turn your post notifications on so that you don't miss an upload We shook things up this week. On this episode, we have our first football athlete, University of Penn Quarterback Ryan Glover. During our conversation, Ryan shared what being the only black starting QB in the Ivy League this season means to him. We also spoke about the importance of taking academics into account when selecting a school and why he chose to play in the Ivy League over the Power 5's recruiting him. We later discussed what it means to have a personal brand and how he's built his over the years. Tune in to learn more about Penn's QB. Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan1glover/ (https://www.instagram.com/ryan1glover/) Follow Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryan1glover (https://twitter.com/ryan1glover) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod)   WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

We had the chance to catch up with childhood friend and teammate Loren Jackson for a conversation about Chicago basketball, and where the game has taken him after relocating to play for his dad's prep school in Florida. The reigning MAC Champion and Player of the Year also shared some valuable advice for younger athletes and talked about the importance of trusting the process as he looks to repeat this upcoming season.   Follow Loren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_loren3/ (https://www.instagram.com/little_loren3/) Follow Loren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/little_loren3 (https://twitter.com/little_loren3) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod)   WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED

We recently caught up with University of Portland guard Chase Adams to talk hoops. On this episode, Chase breaks down his mentality going into each game, as well as the stories behind some of his most important career decisions to date. He also shared why he chose Portland and what it's been like learning under a former NBA Point guard. Tune in to find out what separates Chase from other guards. Follow Chase on Instagram: @chasec0urage Follow Chase on Twitter: @chasec0urage Follow us on Instagram: @theamateurspod_ Follow us on Twitter: @TheAmateursPod

Like, Comment, and Subscribe   On this episode, we spoke with Lou Henson Award recipient and the reigning CAA POY/DPOY Nathan Knight about his journey from prep school to pro athlete. During our conversation, Nate dropped a few gems pertaining to how student-athletes should utilize their sport as a means to get to where they're trying to go in life. Nate also spoke about the importance of identifying your “why” and being transparent with coaches about your goals. Tune in to hear more about Nate's story.   https://www.instagram.com/nateknght/ (Follow Nate on Instagram) https://twitter.com/nateknght (Follow Nate on Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (Follow us on Instagram) https://twitter.com/BryceB_3 (Follow us on Twitter)   WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugoj/url/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ballotready.org%2F (https://www.ballotready.org/) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Like, Comment, and Subscribe   We caught up with Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu to talk about family, hoops, and motivation. On this episode, Ayo shares some recruiting advice for student-athletes and talks about why he chose Illinois. He also spoke about how he's spent this past offseason as he prepares to chase an NCAA title and go on to pursue his goals on the next level. Illini fans tune in to find out what you can expect this coming season! https://www.instagram.com/ayodos_11/ (Follow Ayo on Instagram) https://twitter.com/AyoDos_11 (Follow Ayo on Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (Follow us on Instagram) https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (Follow us on Twitter )  WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugoj/url/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ballotready.org%2F (https://www.ballotready.org/) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Like, Comment, and Subscribe   We had the chance to speak with former Simeon basketball player, 2x State Champion, and assistant coach, Tim Flowers. During our discussion Tim spoke about his about his accomplishments at Simeon playing alongside Derrick Rose, leadership, and the importance of giving back to your community.   https://www.instagram.com/tim_flowers33/ (Follow Tim on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (Follow us on Instagram) https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (Follow us on Twitter) WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugoj/url/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ballotready.org%2F (https://www.ballotready.org/) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Like, Comment, and Subscribe Even in his passing, Kobe Bryant represents zeal, greatness, and determination to be the absolute best. Our guest embodies all of these characteristics and more. On this episode, we caught up with one of the most dominant coaches in Chicago basketball history, Corry Irvin. Over the course of our conversation, we talk about her legendary run at Whitney Young HS where she won 15 total champions, as well as her transition to the college level. Corry also drops a few keys in regards to winning and valuable tips pertaining to how student-athletes should approach the recruiting process. https://www.instagram.com/cocobuckets/ (Follow Corry on Instagram) https://twitter.com/corryne00 (Follow Corry on Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (Follow us on Instagram) https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (Follow us on Twitter) WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugoj/url/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ballotready.org%2F (https://www.ballotready.org/) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Like, Comment, and Subscribe   On this episode, we spoke to former University of Houston Women's Basketball player Bianca Winslow about her time as a student-athlete. Bianca urges athletes to start building their network and seeking internship opportunities to prepare for a successful transition after college. Tune in to learn more about how Bianca adjusted to life as a collegiate athlete, and then progressed into her career as a professional. Followhttps://www.instagram.com/missbiancanatalia/ ( Bianca )and https://www.instagram.com/bodybyme3/ (Bodybyme3) on Instagram Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (Twitter) WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Like, Comment, and Subscribe   Prior to working with NIKE, Brand Marketing Manager Jabari Saunders held positions at both Jordan Brand and ESPN after a successful basketball career overseas. On this episode, Jabari lays out the blueprint and urges athletes to start constructing a plan for how they want to transition into their post playing endeavors.   Jabari's Socials: Instagram & Twitter  Follow us : Instagram & Twitter   WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Like, Comment, and Subscribe   On this episode: On this episode, Memphis Grizzlies video coordinator, Erik Schmidt spoke about his experiences as he continues to pursue a career as a head coach. Listeners will gain valuable insight pertaining to the importance of networking, being intentional, and qualities that make good coaches.  Erik's Socials:     https://www.instagram.com/erik_m_schmidt/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/Erik_M_Schmidt (Twitter) Follow us :    https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (Twitter) WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC USED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Like, Subscribe, and leave a review On this episode, Harvard alum Kirby Porter spoke about her journey from the court to the corporate world. Listeners will gain valuable insight on how to approach the recruitment process, make the most of their four years, and create momentum leading into their career. Check out Kirby's Podcast:      Website    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/court-to-corporate-athletes-playbook-in-business-world/id1455228303 ( Listen here )    https://www.instagram.com/court.to.corporate/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/CourtToCorp (Twitter) Kirby's Socials:     https://www.instagram.com/kirbobangss/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/Kirbobangss (Twitter) Follow us :    https://www.instagram.com/theamateurspod_/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/TheAmateursPod (Twitter) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

For those looking to pursue a career in sports, tune in to find out how Camron leveraged his experience as an athlete, authenticity, and work ethic to become a standout within his field. Camron also spoke on the importance of being proactive, maximizing each opportunity, and gave some valuable advice on how students can start preparing for a career in broadcasting. Follow Cam on https://www.instagram.com/camronsmith/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/camronsmith (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MiirH0uRMVzwCJ3BPXVGg?view_as=subscriber (Subscribe to us on Youtube) https://www.instagram.com/the_amateurspodcast/ (Follow us on Instagram) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

Windy City Bulls guard Tom Wilder joins us to talk about his journey to becoming a pro athlete. Along his trek, Tom persevered through various obstacles including being under recruited in high school, injury, and depression. Tune in to find out more about Tom's story and what's next for him.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCec98UlkS-wG3trszZSIvvg (Subscribe to Tom's Youtube channel) http://www.theamateurspod.com (Check out our website and blog) https://www.instagram.com/wildersworld_/ (Follow Tom on Instagram ) https://www.instagram.com/the_amateurspodcast/ (Follow us on Instagram)   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)

In this episode, our hosts reminisce on their individual journeys as student-athletes and also give a bit of insight on what you all can expect from this podcast moving forward.   Check out our website and blog: theamateurspod.com   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amateurspodcast/ Like and Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MiirH0uRMVzwCJ3BPXVGg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/22f6bd10/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support)