Who Knew Sports?

Parker is currently a graduate assistant at Niagara University. He has been involved in sports for a long time and started working in the CFL when he was 16. Parker shares his story and tells us how to keep growing and how to further our careers. For anyone in a sport management club, he tells us what he does with the club to help out his peers. Parker is a great person to reach out to on LinkedIn and everyone should do so.  

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Sometimes opportunities present themselves and you just can't refuse. Javier grew up in Puerto Rico and then was given the opportunity to work with a baseball team in Australia. How he got from there to now is a very interesting story. He talks about all his experiences and how they have helped him along the way. He is a great person to reach out to on LinkedIn   

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Life after sports can sometimes be difficult for athletes. Dalia and her colleges at Win Again make it easier for athletes to move on to the next chapter of their life. During this podcast, you will hear a different side of sports we haven't heard about yet. Dalia is a great person to reach out too and she is a great person to discuss your goals with.

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Diving into broadcasting for the first time, we meet with Austin. He has always had a love for announcing games. You will listen to how he got the Hoots and why he loves doing what he does. You'll also hear about people he looks up to and how he was able to mold his craft after them.

His LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-schwyhart-68a59421a/

Another person who is just stepping into the world of sports. Or well at least the job market. But, Ryan has a huge passion for sports and has been involved with sports for a long time. Listen and find out how Ryan got to where he is and what his next step will be coming up soon. Both podcasts that he is a part of are fantastic and you all should listen to.

Front Office U-https://open.spotify.com/show/5FgP3FXqOpjOJdsJlLjalm?si=caea0135a0be4c90 

Roadie on the Mic-https://open.spotify.com/show/34Se8F7w4oWhPBvjYNgCaR?si=708dbe45105a4e60 

His LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-p-kearney/

Tired of hearing professional interviews? Yeah me too. *insert this interview* Andrew is the president of his club at Wayne State located in the Detriot area. We both talk about our clubs and some of the different advantages we have. Andrew gives a whole different perspective about still being a student finding out where he belongs in the industry like I am.

Don't know what career path you want to take? Anida says don't worry. Anida gives some really good advice about how to find the right path for you as we also discuss the UMSL sport management program and the high school that we both went to. She talks about how sports has led her to the path she is on now and that is ok to change it up.

Jared goes into detail about how his department is structured and what it is like to work for a storied franchise. Jared is a great person to connect with on LinkedIn because he knows the sports industry like the back of his hand.   

His LinkedIn-----https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredginsburg74/  

My socials-------https://flow.page/whoknewsports

Think Smarter Not Harder. Patrick talks about how he was able to build his company through the height of COVID and the challenges he faced. Patrick is one of the more "down-to-earth" people I have had the honor to meet with and he is a great person to reach out to on LinkedIn.   

His LinkedIn----https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickoregan/

My Socials----https://flow.page/whoknewsports

Where do I start? How do I grow? What direction should I take? If you are starting your own podcast for the first time and are wondering these questions, Matt Noonan has the answers. Matt Noonan started his own sports media outlet in the New England Area almost 12 years ago. He shares some of his tips and tricks on how to start and grow your brand.   

linkedin.com/in/matt-noonan-66266026 

https://twitter.com/NoontimeSports

https://linktr.ee/NoontimeSports

Talk about wearing multiple hats. Michael discusses his job and the many different roles he plays in the operating side of Chaifetz Arena. He also gives some insight into why internships and volunteering are not everything. Connect with him on LinkedIn if you want to have discussions with him. 

Network, Network, and more networking. Victor discusses the importance of networking while also going into detail about his job and some of the challenges he faces. Victor is a great person to connect with and you should follow him on LinkedIn.

If you want the viewpoint of someone early in their career of sales then this is a must-listen. Talked about a wide spectrum of topics from ticket sales to the importance of volunteering and internships. Also, we talked about giving back to the community and why that is important. If you want to connect with him follow him on LinkedIn.