5 Tips and Tricks: For Careers in Athletics

Today's Guest: Assoc. Athletic Dir. for Fan Engagement, Marketing & Ticketing at UC Santa Barbara-Aaron Rudy Our guest began his academic journey at Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a minor in Strategic Management in 2013, followed by a Master of Science in Sport Venue & Event Management in 2016. During this time, he gained early experience wi...

This episode is a special yearly holiday episode where Morey and Jen talk about the holiday season but more importantly ask each other questions to give you your 5+ tips and tricks for careers in athletics for the week. Learn about what it means to oversee spirit or what leads people through their career paths as just a taste of the conversation. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave quest...

Today's Guest: Facility Operations Manager for Louisville University Athletics- Marisa Carpenter She’s a dynamic leader in collegiate athletics, currently serving as the Facility Operations Manager for Louisville University Athletics. Her role spans managing gamedays for field hockey, women’s basketball, and softball, assisting with football stadium operations, and overseeing daily operations...

Today's Guest: Assoc. Dir. of Facilities and Ops at Pittsburgh- Dorothy Stromdahl Her journey began as a student employee at Slippery Rock University, and she’s since held positions at Bowling Green State University, Central Michigan University, and Syracuse University. She has spent her career helping students grow, build confidence, and find community through sport, wellness, and recreation....

Todays Guest: Bucknell Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Services Before he ever stepped into the world of NCAA compliance, he was a dedicated student-athlete at Hartwick College, where he played men’s lacrosse and finished his career with several school records in points and assists. He went on to earn his law degree, beginning his professional life in the legal field with...

Todays Guest: Yale University Head Heavyweight Crew Coach- Mike Gennaro He grew up in Pennsylvania and started rowing at St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, earning a spot on the U.S. Junior National Team in 2007. At Syracuse University, he captained the team and helped lead them to their first IRA grand final in 20 years, all while medaling internationally with the U.S. Under-23 Team, including a...

Todays Guest: ACC Assistant Director of Marketing - Caroline Gagen From the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, our guest today has always had a passion for sports, one that began with a love for hockey and the Carolina Hurricanes. She turned that passion into a purpose, starting with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Business Administration, Management from UNC Greensboro. Her pro...

Todays Guest: ACC Assistant Director of Marketing - Caroline Gagen From the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, our guest today has always had a passion for sports, one that began with a love for hockey and the Carolina Hurricanes. She turned that passion into a purpose, starting with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Business Administration, Management from UNC Greensboro. Her pro...

Today's Guest: Executive Director PGA REACH CNY & Golf Coach - Joe TesoriHe has built an impressive career in golf, first as a standout player, then as a decorated coach, and now as a leader in the PGA world. After graduating from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 2004, he starred at Le Moyne College, earning Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year honors and helping lead the Dolphins to...

Today's Guest: Executive Director PGA REACH CNY & Golf Coach - Joe Tesori He has built an impressive career in golf, first as a standout player, then as a decorated coach, and now as a leader in the PGA world. After graduating from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 2004, he starred at Le Moyne College, earning Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year honors and helping lead the Dolphins to th...

Todays Guest: Assistant Athletic Director of Special Events at U of Nebraska- Arek Olson Originally from Wellsville, New York, he began as a student-athlete, playing baseball at Keuka and Cazenovia Colleges, where he earned his degree summa cum laude . He went on to complete his master’s at Syracuse University, gaining hands-on experience in event operations and facility changeovers with the Carri...

Today Guest: Associate Director of Marketing West Virginia U- Corie Apodaca Today’s guest has built her career from the ground up starting at Syracuse University Athletics, where she helped boost Women's Soccer attendance by 26%, created cross-platform marketing campaigns, and led a 50+ person intern team in enhancing the gameday experience. From there, she took her talents to the University o...

Today's Guest: Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Syracuse University - Liv Coiro From Long Island roots to national championship regattas and WNBA Draft nights, she’s been behind the scenes telling the stories of some of college sports’ most elite programs and athletes. After earning her bachelor’s degree in sport management from Lasell College in 2012, she began her full-time care...

Today's Guest: Founder of NextGen Legacy- Kalei Mahi From breaking records in the pool as a Division 1 swimmer at Syracuse University to breaking ground in the world of sports marketing, this guest brings over two decades of powerhouse experience to the mic. With a career leading brand partnerships for global giants like AT&T, Sony, eBay,Coca-Cola, Lexus, Molson Coors, YouTube, and Sephora...

5 Tips & Tricks: UConn Director of Development Operations- Madison Arndt Todays guest began her journey as a Division I student-athlete at Manhattan University, formally Manhattan College, where she competed track and field, served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and was nominated for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year. After graduating with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Digital...

Todays Guest: Assistant Athletic Director Boise State- Justin Rogers Our began his journey in sports business after earning a bachelor's degree in Finance from Saint Joseph's University in 2012. He got his start in the industry as a Group Sales Account Executive with Spectra, before moving into collegiate athletics with roles at the University of Houston, the University of Alabama—where he...

Today's Guests: This is our first episode featuring multiple guests at the same time — and the best part is, they’re our interns! Tune in to hear from these amazing young professionals who are on the rise in the athletic industry. They’re currently working to break into the field and are sharing what they’re learning along the way. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the com...

Today's Guest: Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of Cincinnati- Dillion Frees From NCAA athlete to nationally recognized sports dietitian, today's guest has built a career at the intersection of high-performance athletics and nutrition science. With a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Mount Union—where he also played collegiate soccer—and a Master’s i...

Todays Guest: Assoc. Athletic Director for Facility and Event Ops. Brown University - Sean Banno His journey in the world of sports, events, and entertainment with a Bachelor’s degree from Johnson & Wales University. Early in his career, he worked as a Sales Manager at PSE Agency, where he sold group and season tickets for the Providence Bruins and a wide range of events at the Dunkin' Don...

Today's Guest: Archery Athlete, Coach, Official and Administrator- SheriRhodes She’s a living legacy in the world of archery — a pioneer, amentor, and a relentless force behind the sport’s evolution in the U.S. For more than five decades, she’s worn nearly every hat imaginable: athlete, coach, administrator, judge, and international team manager. She was a state champion in high school, a three-ti...

Today's Guests:Washington National Washington National Assistant Manager for Event Operations- Drew HurleyDrew Hurley's career trajectory has taken him through a diverse range of roles in sports operations and venue management. Our guest began his journey in sports with the Syracuse University Athletics program. Starting as a Men's Basketball Intern in September 2017, he supported the...

NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach - Hal LutherThis week's guest:Hal Luther is a man on a mission to help elite athletes get to peak performance but also to inspire them to go beyond what they think they can do. A graduate of Springfield College and the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse graduate school. He went on to be NSCA certified strength coach. After he completed his education he spent time...

Head Women's Soccer Coach Univ. of Delaware- Kelly Lawrence This week's guest:An all around professional in soccer spanning an amazing career as an athlete and coach. A native of Great Britain she traveled to the United States to both play for and get her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. She would later get her master’s from Concordia University Irvine in Coaching & Athletic Administ...

Sports Broadcaster and Analyst- Paul CarcaterraThis week's guest:Paul Carcaterra graduated from Syracuse University. He was a four-year letter winner for the men’s lacrosse team and a member of 1995 national title team as well as named a 1997 All-American. He went on to be a professional lacrosse athlete playing for the New Jersey Pride. He began his sports broadcasting career with CBS College Spo...

5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website L...