Da Vorce Force Podcast

Mark has over 35 years in television and radio sports broadcasting. Over the course of his career, he is a 5-time Maryland Sportscaster of Year recipient. In this episode, we discuss how his passion for journalism began. In addition, Mark shares his experiences working in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after college. Lastly, we chat about how technology has enhanced the sports media landscape.

As Executive Chef, Connor currently oversees the kitchen of the Washington Football Team at its training facility and headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. There he has helped develop an innovative feeding program that is highly unique among professional sports franchises. In this episode, we discuss how Connor found his calling in cooking. In addition, Connor reflects on how his path lead to working...

Kayla Wulff is the Partner Services Coordinator at NFL Players Inc., which is the licensing and marketing arm of the NFLPA. In this episode, we cover how she got started in the sports industry, what Kayla has done differently to be successful in a competitive field, and the importance creating genuine professional connections.

Lou and Sherri of The Lou Everett Group are known for their highly effective coaching, teaching, and speaking on the importance of personal growth and how it impacts our Influence as a Leader. With more than four decades of combined experience in training, coaching, and leadership, they also have received training and mentoring from well-known and successful coaches and teachers from the likes of...

Phil is currently the Assistant General Manager for the Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. In this episode, we cover how he started his sports career in sales. We discuss how starting in sales led to him being able to take on more responsibilities. Phil also shares his strategies for making time for family, while working in the sports industry.

Jeremiah is currently the General Manager at Midwestern Wheels, Inc. which is a licensee of Avis Budget Group and proud to be affiliated with one of the largest and most respected car rental companies in the world. In this episode, we cover his early days working on cars, how the pandemic impacted the car rental industry, and Jeremiah also shares his passion for financial literacy.

Devin is currently the Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In this episode, we cover the lessons she learned as a swimmer that have carried over into her profession, how continuing her education helped her career progress faster, and we discuss how the venue experience is changing with technology enhancing how fans watch live sports.

Sylvia, is an international keynote speaker, trainer and executive coach recognized among HubSpot's Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers, alongside the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins and Iyanla Vanzant. Emotional intelligence expert helping individuals and organizations thrive and succeed with emotional intelligence strategies. Ranked among the top 18 speakers at the World Championship of Publ...

Madison helps people develop and achieve their goals through career & academic advising. In this episode, we cover the difficulties of life after college, the key strategies when applying to a role, and how students can stand out from the rest of the pack when looking for work.

Reagan is pursuing her degree in Business Administration at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, with a concentration in Sport Management and minors in Sports Coaching, Leadership, and Psychology. In this episode we cover her journey into playing and working in sports, how she handled the adversity of 2020 as a student athlete, and her tips for incoming college students to be successful.

Melissa is the Director of Partnership Activation for the Atlanta Hawks. In this episode, we discuss how she leveraged her work experience as a student at the University of Florida to get ready for a career after college, her willingness to pull up a seat no matter what role she had, and how change is inspired through sports.

Andrea is currently the Senior Director of Community Engagement for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Club. In the episode, we cover her journey into the sports industry, her passion for community and Andrea shares some best practices for students who are looking to break into the sports business field.

Zachary made his own path by graduating from Florida State University in 2 years. In this episode, we cover his experience as a college student going through a global pandemic, his best practices to finding internship opportunities during Covid-19 and the importance of using your college resources to level up your coursework and career.

Hilary is the Director of Event Experience for Phoenix Raceway & Auto Club Speedway. In this episode, we cover her journey into sports. We also take a look behind the scenes as Hilary describes what it takes to execute a successful NASCAR event. Finally, we cover the best practices to leverage your network and how to seek out mentorship opportunities.

Ryan is the current Ticket Services Manager for the Philadelphia Phillies. In this episode, we cover how he went from being an individual contributor to leadership in sports, we also discuss the importance of having an innate ability to be curious and how the Phillies empower their employees by both promoting from within or by opening the doors to outside opportunities.

Teel is a Senior Coordinator of Partnership Services at Gator Sports Properties within Learfield IMG College. In this episode, we cover her strategy for handling the identity crisis that many athletes face once their playing career comes to an end, she also shares what “More Than an Athlete” means to her and she speaks on how she uses the lessons she learned as a swimmer in her current role workin...

Angel is the current Community Partnerships & Events Manager for the Kansas City Royals. She is an experienced sports professional with demonstrated leadership skills working within game entertainment, event management, community outreach and social media. In this episode, we cover her journey into the NFL & MLB, how baseball is enhancing the experience on and off the field at the youth level and...

Bookit Sports CEO Trent Attyah says we’re only in the first inning of sports betting. In this episode, we cover his early hurdles as an entrepreneur, his vision for connecting the sports betting community, and what trends could shape the sports betting industry for the future.

Jonathan White is the current Director of Premium Hospitality for the San Jose Sharks. Jonathan has worked across multiple teams and leagues before finding a home on the west coast. In this episode, we cover his early days in sales, taking steps to enhance diversity and inclusion and his advice for those who want to work in the sports industry.

Greg is the CEO at CryptoStopper which helps make ransomware protection straightforward and successful. In this episode, we cover his early days as an entrepreneur, the best practices when starting a business and the talent gap that exists within cybersecurity.

Patrick works for the Washington Spirit in their Corporate Partnerships department. In this episode, we cover his journey into the sports industry, the rise of women’s soccer and where the sport is headed in the next few years.

Zach is the current Sports Director at WBOC 16 in Salisbury. In this episode, we cover his journey into sports broadcasting, the impact that sports played during his childhood, and Zach’s best practices for those who want to break into the broadcasting industry.

Roxanne has served as the Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Chicago Sports Commission since 2016, and during that time the CSC has hosted 45+ major events. Some of those events include the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, 2019 Big Ten Tournament, 2018 Laver Cup, 2017 MLS All-Star Game & the 2017 NCAA D1 Frozen Four. In this episode, we cover Roxanne’s passion for international sports, the rol...

Patrick is helping businesses through the customer journey as a CSM at Coursera. The platform offers a wide range of learning opportunities - from hands-on projects & courses to job-ready certificates, career credentials, and degree programs. In this episode, we cover what it means to be a CSM for an organization, the importance of the consultative selling approach, and the future of customer succ...

Adam is currently finishing up his undergraduate degree at Colorado State University, and he will be attending Northern Arizona University next fall to pursue his master’s degree in his role as a Ticketing Graduate Assistant for NAU. In this episode, we cover the importance of being active in the athletic department as a student, what he has learned throughout the pandemic and advice for students...