Da Vorce Force Podcast

Dawn is a proud sports travel parent and with her expertise in the travel industry she instills that in her work at Team Travel Source. In this episode, we cover how she got her start in the travel industry. In addition, we discuss the benefits of utilizing a sports housing provider. Lastly, Dawn shares how being a constant leaner makes all the difference in world when working in the tourism indus...

Chris Miele is currently the Team Sport Account Manager with Team Travel Source. Before his time at TTS, he worked in the sport of golf as both a Groundskeeper for University of Louisville Golf Club, and a Sales Associate at Golf Headquarters Custom. In this episode, we talk about his passion for sports. We also dive into his role as an account manager. Lastly, Chris shares the must see attraction...

Austin is a business leader with a strong track record of building businesses and driving growth. Growth is the key to all success! During his 18-year career in sales and management, he has geared his entrepreneurial skills towards delivering successes for his employers as well as towards growing his own start-up business. In this episode, we dive into his early days as a seller, in addition, Aust...

Lauren recently earned a promotion to serve as the General Manager of The Ripken Experience Aberdeen. Since her recent promotion, Lauren has led key projects, including off-season facility renovations, highlighted by two brand new fields and the introduction of Greene Turtle as our new food and beverage concessions partner. Lauren started as an intern with Ripken Baseball in 2011 and continues to...

Nick is currently on the operation side of Ripken Baseball in Aberdeen, MD. In this episode, we discuss how he was able to secure internships early on in college, we also talk about the MLB lockout. Lastly, Nick shares his passion for sports media.

Victoria currently works in the NFL as a senior HR coordinator. In this episode, we cover her time as an athlete, how the pandemic is changing HR. Lastly, we discuss how we can get more women involved in the sports industry.

Jentry helps sports organizations increase revenue by identifying, training, and developing top talent. In this episode, we discuss his ability to being flexible to taking opportunities that weren’t in his own backyard. In addition, Jentry shares the importance of preparation when interviewing for a role. Lastly, we talk about his new position at General Sports Worldwide.

Lexie is a former Marketing Director for Commons Corner Apothecary. Prior to that she worked in radio sales for iHeart Media, and also worked for JamBrands as a registration coordinator. In addition, she currently coaches the Assumption Dance Team in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, we cover how she found her passion after being a college athlete, she also explains her role as an Account Adm...

Caitlin is the first female to run game production for the Oklahoma University. Over the course of her time in the sports industry so far, she has worked in minor league baseball, the NBA and spent two years as a graduate assistant at OU. In this episode, we cover the key decision to switch majors as an undergrad and how that helped propel her to a career in sports. In addition, Caitlin shares the...

Patricia is a proud Towson Tiger alumnus who jumped headfirst into the sport and hospitality market after graduating in 2017. With Patricia's passion for cheerleading and strategic mind-set, Patricia played a key role in growing accounts and acquiring new clients, which ultimately elevated her to an Account Management position where she independently oversaw numerous cheerleading event producers a...

Carter is currently the Director of Baseball Operations for USA Baseball based in Durham, North Carolina. In this episode, we cover the competitive edge student-athletes have when pursuing careers in sports, he also shares his advice to taking on more projects and stepping into leadership roles. Lastly, Carter dives into some best practices for students when looking to work in the sports industry.

Meg is an inspiration to anyone who wants to make a positive impact through social media. She currently works full-time as an Digital Account Executive at Fox, and in her spare time she is crushing it on Tik Tok with 1.6 million followers. Her enthusiasm for making people laugh while being authentic is amazing. In this episode, Meg shares how she has grown her social media presence through Tik Tok...

Kristin Rush is the Account Manager of Partnership Activation for the Charlotte Hornets. She has worked in various sports, including working at Octagon, ESPN and Ripken Baseball. In this episode, we cover how her passion for sports began, she also shares how technology is changing sports activations. Lastly, Kristin chats about her keys to networking.

We reached 100 shows in less than 2 years! In the previous 100 episodes, Adam Vorce has interviewed global professionals and the future leaders within sports, sales and career coaching industries. This special edition is a mash up of 11 guests from the first 100 shows featuring Tim Kurkjian, Lauren Sisler, Jonathan White, Emily Jaenson, Roger Jones, Jesse Cole, Ryann Morrow, Mark Viviano, Mike Hol...

Former Baltimore Orioles catcher and 1983 World Series MVP, Rick Dempsey, is considered the greatest defensive catcher of his era. Known as a high-end defensive backstop, Dempsey had his finest moment at the perfect time in the 1983 World Series. He hit .385/.467/.923 with four doubles and home runs to help the Orioles defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in five games, earning World Series MVP honors...

For over 30 years, David Ginsburg was the Baltimore sports editor for the Associated Press. Over the course of his career he was responsible for coverage of the Orioles, Ravens, the University of Maryland and whatever else sports came along in the DMV. He began his career as a freshman at Maryland stringing high school games. When he graduated from College Park in 1975, he decided he wanted to be...

Dalia has had a variety of experiences within the sports industry. She is now, the Client Activation Coordinator for the Tyson Group, and is the Senior Operations and Strategic Advisor with the Win Again Academy. In this episode, we discuss how her passion for the sports turned into a drive to succeed in business. She also shares the lessons she learned as an athlete that have carried over in her...

James is currently an Account Services Associate at Under Armour. UA has one mission: to make you better. The Brand was created in 1996 when University of Maryland special teams captain Kevin Plank looked down at his heavy, sweaty cotton T-shirt and thought: there has got to be something better. So, he made a T-shirt that keeps you cool, light, and dry, so you can push yourself further. Today, UA...

Laura Raymond is currently the Director of Membership Development for the Reno Aces. In this episode, we discuss how her passion for sports all began. Laura also shares her experience with the San Francisco Giants, and how that sparked her determination to turn a passion into a career. Lastly, we talk about the power of sports, and what it felt like to have fans back in the stands.

Coach Dunham is a youth sports expert with over two decades of coaching and teaching experience. He has successfully coached youth athletes and teams in cross-country, track & field, basketball, soccer, baseball, and flag football. Most notably, Coach Dunham has had one of the most prolific coaching careers in high school cross-country and track & field. His new book, Running Against All Odds, is...

Dr. Pat is an author, speaker and medical expert. She helps clients restore their energy and gain back their vitality. In this episode, we cover how Dr. Pat found here passion for helping others within the medical field at an early age, how mindset plays a role in being healthy. Finally, she shares some of the best advice she has gotten in order to have a healthier lifestyle.

Amber Larkin is a first generation college graduate from University of Maryland. After getting her degree in psychology, she found a career in sales. In this episode, we cover how Amber chose to go to UMD, we talk about some of her experiences at college park. Lastly, Amber shares how she got into sales, and how she has been instrumental in developing sales teams within startups.

Mike Hollis played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 1995-2001. In 1997 with the Jaguars, Hollis led all NFL players with 134 points scored, and went to represent the AFC in ProBowl in 1998. In this episode, we cover how his attitude of having fun helped Hollis get to the NFL. In addition, we cover how he mastered his kicking technique. Lastly, we reminisced about his time with the Jaguars.

Todd currently serves as the Public Relations Manager for Dugout Mugs. As a child, Todd grew up in Central Florida, and was a batboy for the Houston Astros in Spring Training and their minor league team the Kissimmee Cobras. In this episode, we cover the story behind how Dugout Mugs became more than an idea. In addition, Todd talks about how Dugout Mugs is bringing more awareness to the baseball c...

Chris supports and develops content for Vikings.com and manages all digital media objectives for the Minnesota Vikings. In this episode, we discuss his internship experience during college. Chris also shares, where he sees the podcast evolution going in the near future. Lastly, Chris talks about what he has been up to this off-season.