The HIT Show

In the season 3 finale, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Kenny McCraney, the Director of Team Services for the Miami Heat. Kenny walks Kevin through his career from high school, to college, and then through the ranks of the Miami Heat organization. Kenny emphasizes the importance of working hard and demonstrating grit at every step of your career journey. Additionally, Kenny dives into what it...

In the second episode of season three, Pro2CEO Founder, Kevin Carr, meets with Kathryn Jordan. Kathryn Jordan is the President and CEO of KJordan Consulting, an organization that helps current and former athletes navigate the world outside of sports. Kathryn discusses her journey from entering the NBA at a point in time where player development did not exist, to the modern player engagement and de...

In this week's episode, Pro2CEO founder, Kevin Carr, talks with Kayla Henderson, who is the Player Engagement Coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. Kevin and Kayla first met when she was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida. During her time at UCF, Kayla discovered her passion for player engagement and development. From there she continued to work in player engagement at the colle...

In this episode, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Bryan Maggard the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Maggard outlines his career journey and how he has personally witnessed the evolution of collegiate athletic departments. Dr. Maggard gives insight into the current state of athletic departments in the age of NIL and offers predict...

In Episode 3 of Season 4, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr interviews Antoine Mcclain, a Super Bowl Champion and the current Director of Football Alumni Engagement and Development at Clemson University. Antoine reflects on his career path, from playing football at the professional level, to then gaining life skills in an office environment to prepare him for future roles. Antoine emphasizes the importan...

In this week's episode Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Domenica Jones. Dr. Jones is the Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida. Dr. Jones delves into her unique position, and how the fields of human resources and college athletics intersect. Additionally, she gives advice on how to cultivate successful and productive work environments.  Follow Dr....

In the Season 4 premiere of the HIT Show, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to former collegiate and professional baseball player Carlton Fleming about his journey from high school, to college at Georgia Tech, to professional baseball, and then to working in finance. Carlton discusses important epiphanies in his career, both when he knew he could go pro, and then when it was time to end his profess...

In the season finale of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Dr. Lauren Loberg and Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr discuss the importance of athletes prioritizing mental wellbeing, especially during times of transition. Whether entering, or exiting the sport, Lauren Loberg emphasizes that athletes should always find a passion outside of athletics. To Lauren Loberg, recovery time is not just physically important,...

Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to longtime friend Kim Durand about the past present and future of her career. Kim Durand emphasizes the roles that flexibility and an eagerness to learn played in getting her career to where it is today. As a senior administrator, Kim Durand helps student athletes to succeed and strive for opportunities that otherwise may not be afforded to them. Helping student a...

In the fourth episode of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Matt Laporta talks to Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr about what he wishes he had known as a college and a professional athlete. Matt LaPorta gives his advice on how current collegiate athletes can navigate the NIL space and avoid being taken advantage of. Additionally, LaPorta emphasizes the importance of giving players an opportunity to consider thei...

In the third episode of the season, Traci Gage gets together with Kevin Carr to talk about her career in athlete lifestyle management. From scheduling an athlete's day to making sure that emails get sent out at the perfect time, Traci Gage tells listeners how she is able to stay on top of not only the lives of the professional athletes she works with, but also her own life. Additionally,Gage share...

In this episode, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO talks with Ashton Henderson, Deputy Athletic Director of Championship Resources and Culture at Michigan State University. Ashton Henderson discusses his path from playing college football to one day becoming an Athletic Director. Kevin Carr and Ashton Henderson share their thoughts on promoting athlete development, and the importance of showing up. Hende...

In the Season 3 premiere of the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida reunites with Erjaam Hayes, Program Director of Player Development at the NBA. Erjaam Hayes discusses his work within the National Basketball Organization, more specifically his successes, challenges, and advice for those looking to follow in his...

Host Kevin Carr invites former WNBA player Rushia Brown to share her journey from being a seasoned athlete to an agent for change. Born in the Bronx and raised in South Carolina, Brown played basketball at Somerville High, eventually becoming a MVP in the Southern Conference and one of the top players in the WNBA. Brown also shares valuable insights into her post-basketball life where she's worked...

In this episode of the HIT Show, we welcome Justin Forsett, former NFL running back and founder of Hustle Clean, and dive into his background and journey to business success after sports. Justin reflects on his NFL journey and highlights three important takeaways: the greatest gains in life and the NFL, the inevitability of adversity, and the power of hard work. Justin emphasizes the role of consi...

Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, welcomes Tracy Ellis-Ward, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Pacer Sports and Entertainment, to the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network. Tracy Ellis-Ward discusses her early basketball beginnings, playing overseas, networking leading to job opportunities, multi-generational workplace comm...

On this episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, hosts Dr. Chantelle Green, Director of Mind Health and Wellness for the Portland Trailblazers of the NBA.    Dr. Green is responsible for helping players deal psychologically with the demands of the sport and to improve their personal development and performance; she...

Ronnie Burrell, the head coach of the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League, will be the guest on today's episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show. Burrell, a native of New Jersey, spent more than ten years playing basketball in Europe. After finishing his basketball career, he obtained an MBA from Florida Atlantic University before making a comeback as a G League assistant with the College Park...

Kevin Carr is back for another episode of the HIT Show with Arthur J. Hightower II. Hightower currently serves as the Senior Director of Player Engagement for the Los Angeles Chargers. He is a veteran in the player development space with expertise in athletic advising and over 18 years of experience with the Chargers. Prior to his current role with the Chargers, Hightower spent time working for th...

Clark Kellogg, a former NBA player and current college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT show. Kellogg has years of experience in the basketball industry, both as a player and a commentator. He is also the voice of the popular video game, NBA 2k. Throughout the podcast, he shares his experiences from his time at Ohio State University, the Indiana Pa...

On this episode of the HIT Show from Athlete+, Kevin Carr speaks with Lauren Clayborne, the Director of Community Relations and Player Programs for the Golden State Warriors. Clayborne, a Detroit native, talks about her many transitions through her young life, from her time as a student at Michigan State University to her current role with the Warriors. Throughout the podcast, she shares the impor...

Kevin Carr and Stacey Garcia meet to discuss Garcia’s background, her current role as the Senior Director of Athlete Brand Partnerships at The SpringHill Company, and the numerous roles she previously served as a Talent Producer earlier in her career. Throughout the podcast, she provides insights and advice for students and young workers on how to be successful in the sporting industry. She highli...

Kevin Carr meets with former professional basketball player Lou Amundson to talk about his NBA career, his journey from high school ball to college ball at UNLV and eventually to the pros, and his ongoing transition to the next phase of his life. Amundson played professional basketball for 12 years (2006-2018), 10 of which were as an NBA player. Amundson is now using his transition to learn and gr...

Hazel Clark, a former Florida Gator, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT Show. Clark, the daughter of famous inner city principal Joe Louis Clark, is a three time Olympian, winning five NCAA titles, seven national titles, and was inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great. Clark talks about her time as a track star and her transition into her new life as a mother and w...

Kevin Carr, founder and CEO of Pro2CEO, is joined by Dwight Howard, former #1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Carr highlights all of Howard’s accolades throughout his career, while Howard provides advice on how to stay in shape, how to be successful in the sport industry, and how important giving back to the community as a professional athlete is.