Sports Business Secrets

Today we’re joined by Princeton Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach, Brett MacConnell! 🐅 Coach MacConnell breaks down how different the recruiting approach is in the Ivy League, the types of players that succeed in the Princeton culture, and shares a story about his very first coaching job!

How do you monetize relationships? I wish I had the golden formula for you! But I don’t. Because it’s a challenging task in the sports business world. But here is how I am currently navigating this challenge:👇

Imagine taking live +/- or PER stats by hand? That’s exactly what Kevin Daniels did to add value when he was on staff at St. John’s University. Since then he has found his niche in statistical analysis and currently runs his own scouting service, Northeast Scouting Report!

Not all storms come to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path! Shift your perspective today. 🤔 💭

How many NBA agents do you know who have also produced an Emmy nominated documentary? 🤔 It’s been very cool watching Daniel Poneman transition from media guru/scout to established agent as he helps build Beyond Athlete Management!

Merry Christmas! This one is short and sweet. This is what I will be doing today...

Coach Ian Macleod has been a part of the Newcastle Eagles club for two decades. It was no surprise that he was given the reigns to lead one of the most successful clubs in the UK!

The power of consistency is WILDLY underrated and underutilized. 70 days in and we’ve reached 5,000 downloads from 57 different countries. Amazing. 🙏

Some agents start their career in the sports industry and work their way up the ladder. BJ Bass’ story is different! BJ started his career in the tech bubble and worked his way over to representing athletes! It all started in Roslyn...

Dear Aspiring Pros: This episode will educate you on why I can’t help (most of) you. And it’s not because you are bad at basketball! There are levels to this game.

After his professional career, Brad Kanis started Europrobasket International Academy to provide an opportunity for players who might otherwise get overlooked. If you have any aspirations to play professionally overseas, you will find value in the insight that Brad offers!

I’ve been to 34 countries so I may have a few tricks up my sleeve regarding international phone service and how to communicate 😎

The very first pro contract that NBPA certified agent EJ Kusnyer negotiated was his own! Today EJ talks about the importance of educating yourself as a player, the challenges he overcame to build his reputation and the growth of Beyond Athlete Management.

This is Volume 2 of “Agent FAQs” from the past several years! 📝 I discuss which aspects I like and dislike about being an agent, how I organize meetings with teams, and a situation when a team disagreed with me about one of my clients.

Quinnipiac University alum and former pro Sam Guastella has been quickly climbing the ranks in the coaching world. Tune in to learn about pro opportunities for women and also what a day in the life of an A-10 Assistant Coach is like!

Before a player can play for any FIBA sanctioned team in a new country, a letter of clearance (LOC) must be obtained. If you’re unfamiliar with that term, give this episode a listen! 🎧

Growing up Joerik always looked for ways to improve. The idea for Elite Athletes started from a garage, literally! Today’s episode is not just about basketball development. Joerik talks about some business challenges they faced early on!

What do you do when obstacles get in your way? You can either turn around, or find a way to battle through them!

The CBA is the 2nd highest paying league in the world, outside the NBA. If you want to learn more about the Chinese Basketball Association, tune in! Today Coach Mark Amaral tells us about import rules, style of play, youth development & more!

I’m not a gambling man; but if I’m going to bet on something, it’s going to be myself. 😤 🎲

Steve went from an undersized & underrecruited HS player to a 2x All-American & European Pro. Even though he trains NBA players & coaches w/ USA Basketball, he will humbly tell you, “he’s just a coach.”

We live in a results based society, not an effort based society! Hard work is important, no question about it. But it's only one piece of the puzzle. Here are 4 ways to help you work smarter, not harder.

The landscape of youth basketball in the USA is changing drastically. The “prep school path” could potentially open doors for players, but it is definitely not for everyone! Today Cory Heitz talks a little bit more about the industry!

If you think you'er going to walk smoothly into the life of your dreams you are very mistaken. If your goals are important enough to you, then you’ll find a way to accomplish them, no matter what obstacles arrive.

During his pro career, Basi added something to his training that increased his scoring from 0.9ppg to 22ppg in just 3 months! 🧠🤯 Now he uses that to help pros and youth players in Russia take their game to the next level!