Tech of Sports

A great Tech of Sports guest this week, as Rick is joined by Adam Goodyer of Realife Tech . With live events strategically being held, we are starting to see organizations preparing their venues for fans. The safety of fans who attend these games/events is now taking priority, and new innovations in live event technology are reassuring fans’ comfortability in attending. I wanted to gauge your inte...

Endurance runner Dean Karnazes has released his latest book, A Runner’s High: My Life in Motion , on HarperOne. Throughout the pandemic, millions of people have turned to running for an array of both life-enhancing and pivotal reasons: better physical health, mental health, and for a sense of freedom and clarity. Karnazes leads the way with his unparalleled perseverance pushing the limits of...

One of the casualties of COVID-19 was the 2020 minor league baseball season. But minor league baseball is back in 2021 and Rick talk with the head of media relations and the play-by-play broadcaster for the Class A, Bowling Green Hot Rods , Shawn Murnin. How is life in the minor leagues? Favorite minor league promotions? All that and more! Murnin is in his third season as the Hot Rods Play-By-Play...

A little travel this week and a little on the history of Champagne in sports. A big welcome to food innovator Cathy Connally and her book, “Flavour With Benefits: France” — the first in a series. The eBook launched in March 2021, and the hardcover edition was released in April. “Flavour With Benefits” is a new book series by Cathy Connally and coauthor Charley Best. Each book takes the reader on a...

Rick talks with Brian Jones this week in Rock Hill, SC. Jones is the supervisor of the beautiful Rock Hill Sports and Event Center . The Rock Hill Sports & Event Center is the sports hub of the  Knowledge Park corridor of Rock Hill and more. The 170,000 sq. ft. facility is part of a mixed-use site connecting Winthrop University to Old Town Rock Hill, restaurants, outdoor venues, office sp...

Rick is in Bowling Green, Kentucky this week checking out all the sports travel possibilities in this great town and is joined by Beth Noffsinger, Communications Director, Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau . So much to do and see when it comes to sports and attractions. GEARED FOR FUN… WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT! Planes and trains… Cars and guitars… Caves and waves&...

Joined this week, by one of the best follows on Twitter when it comes to the Trade Show industry. Danica Tormohlen ( @DanicaTormohlen ). Danica and Rick have a lively chat about events, conventions and trade shows returning. Danica has been a respected professional in the exhibition industry ever since she joined EXPO in 1994 as an assistant editor and moved up the ladder to the publisher’s office...

Events are starting back up… Rick talks with Hermann Elger, EVP and GM at Sharecare this week. Elger, talks about the long-term planning and tools stadiums and arenas need to be using to fully rebuild their businesses and fan trust. With a light at the end of the tunnel, some leagues have started to welcome fans back into stadiums (re: MSG and Barclays) and others are in the preparation stag...

Rick is joined on “Tech of Sports” this week, by Joshua Smith, the City Manager of the great city of Hamilton, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio is located in the heart of the Rust Belt, a region in Northeastern and Midwestern United States that has been experiencing industrial decline since the 1980s. In its heyday, Hamilton became a manufacturing powerhouse due to early investments in hydroelectr...

A “Throwback Thursday” for the ages as Rick is joined by one of his former tennis doubles partners, Jim Rossini. Jim, an accomplished tennis player, grew up with Rick in Racine, Wisc. is currently CEO of Workforce Engineering Solutions in the Chicago area. Rick and Jim talk about tennis and growing up in Wisconsin. They dig deep into tennis technology and the state of the game. Fun dis...

Rick has the pleasure of being joined by Paralympian, Mallory Weggemann, this week on Tech of Sports. Weggemann is a record-setting, two-time Paralympic swimmer for Team USA. She has set fifteen world records and thirty-four American records, and is also the recipient of an ESPY Award, a 15-time World Champion, and a Paralympic gold and bronze medalist. Weggemann has also served as a commentator o...

Rick talks with serial entrepreneur and author, Scott Andrew this week. The Rugged Entrepreneur. “Success is yours if you want it to be.” Those are the words of serial entrepreneur Scott Andrew, who along with wife Daphne, has built more than thirty different national and international businesses in the multi-million-dollar playing field. Now he’s telling you how he did it. In his brilliant new bo...

Jordan Babineaux , former NFL player turned entrepreneur and business coach, joins Rick this week. He helps people embrace change and pivot for growth — using their strengths to overcome adversity, staying motivated for the long run. Babineaux, a serial entrepreneur, shares his insights in his new book, PIVOT TO WIN . Topics include: • Why you should establish a personal “Ground Zero” with time to...

Rick talks to his friend, Bob Gillespie, former sportswriter and now co-author of South Carolina Golf . For nearly three hundred years, South Carolina has played a vital role in American golf. The first golf clubs in America came from Scotland to Charleston in 1739. Myrtle Beach is sometimes called the “Golf Capital of the World,” with more than eighty golf courses. The Country Club of Charleston...

Keira McCarrell is one busy girl. A redshirt senior at Auburn University, is staying occupied in 2021 with school, track and field and her love of creating works of art. Rick talks to Keira about combining being in school, running track and selling her beautiful artwork, which this holiday season included Christmas cards. “I was born in British Columbia, Canada, and compete on their national...

LG’s John Colaneri talks about the new OLED evo G1. Unlock the potential of your room with LG OLED evo G1 packing all the ground-breaking technology that makes LG OLED the most celebrated TV in the world into a shockingly thin design that fits your style. John Colaneri explains how the #LGOLEDTV​ can elevate your space with features like the new stylish stand, gallery mode & design, ultr...

One of the top NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers is spreading his wings. That would be Zane Smith. He is the feature of the Tech of Sports this week. Zane Smith who finished second in the Truck series points in 2020 was recently introduced as the driver for the Abingdon based late model team. “I feel like this group definitely deserves some wins,” said Smith. “I feel like...

Rick is joined by Dr. Huma Haider this week. Check out https://nationalbii.com/dr_haider/ for more. Every year more than 3 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While those are the reported cases, it is estimated that the actual number is two-three times higher. A TBI occurs from the sudden jarring of the brain such as in a car wreck or fall. Dr. Haider answers the tough questions....

It’s pickleball this week with Mike and Rob from SelkirkSport . As the popularity of Pickleball continues to surge during the COVID-19 era, Selkirk Sport has been recognized as the Pickleball Manufacturer of the year by Racquet Sports Industry (RSi) in conjunction with their inaugural Champions of Pickleball Awards. The family-owned Company based in Hayden, ID is at the forefront of driving...

From Surf Expo, Rick talks with Tom Whaley of Aloe Up , about skin care products for athletes. Aloe Up bases all of their products with pure Aloe Vera Gel and continually update and enhance their formulas to keep Aloe Up safe for our customers as well as their environments. “We pride ourselves in creating the most comfortable, clean, and effective sunscreen available.” Dozens of athlet...

An honor to talk with Bruce Gabrielson this week at Surf Expo about surfing, surf instructing and his life. Founder of National Surf Schools and Instructors Association . Bruce “Snake” Gabrielson was a true multi-sport athlete, scholar, successful contest surfer, board builder, and leader in the surfing world during Surfing’s dynamic 60’s and 70’s. His first experienc...

Rick talks with the multi-talented personal fitness trainer, Egypt Taylor this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ `As a personal trainer, Egypt believes in online fitness and offers a variety of solutions for those looking for a healthier body, mind and soul. Her 5 week Bounce Back Challenge will set you up for a great 2021! Egypt attended Southern University, where she was captain of the Cheer...

Rick is joined by the COO of Life TIme, Jeff Zwiefel, this week. Each year millions of Americans set resolutions and fitness goals to kick off their New Year, however with many living a generally sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic it’s been difficult to stay in shape. A recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows there’s been a 32% reduction in physical activity this year and another...

Rick talks with former Major League pitcher, Todd Stottlemyre, this week on “Tech of Sports.” Although Todd Stottlemyre may be best known for his successful MLB career , his accomplishments off the field are just as impressive. After leaving baseball, he pursued a career in finance building an asset management business at a high-profile Wall Street firm. He then, founded a private equi...

Rick is joined by Alain Cohen, CEO of NeuroTennis to talk about their new tennis tech product. Features and benefits of NeuroTennis include: Two player or solo mode – NeuroTennis is most typically used in a two-player mode, meaning that the sensors in each device communicate with each other, across the court. NeuroTennnis App – The feature-rich app allows you to select lessons and dril...