Nik Atanackovic

The Victory Degree

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On a mission to interview the world's greatest athletes.

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Nik Atanackovic

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MLB 1st Round Pick On Rooming With Mike Trout, Why Athletes Suck at Protecting Their Wealth & How to Attract Success | Jacob Turner 29.02.2024 1:15:38

In this episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with Jacob Turner: a former Detroit Tigers pitcher turned wealth manager and content creator. The conversation revolves around topics such as: Jacob's journey from high school to the big leagues, the influence of his father, what it's like getting drafted in the 1st round, how to handle receiving $1.2M at the age of 18, frameworks for success, h...

Regenerative Medicine Expert on NFL Injuries, Concussions & Advances in Sports Medicine | Dr. Jesse Morse 19.02.2024 1:11:34

In this episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with Dr. Jesse Morse: a sports and family medicine physician specializing in regenerative medicine. Dr. Morse discusses his personal journey, the responsibility of a sports and family medicine physician, the reactive nature of the healthcare system, regenerative medicine, the impact of genetics on injury proneness, analyzing NFL players' injury...

Sports Leadership Expert Jamy Bechler ON: Cultivating A Winning Mindset, Working With The Toronto Raptors & Importance of Self-Belief 10.02.2024 1:17:13

In this episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with Jamy Bechler: author of 5 books, professional speaker, leadership coach, and host of the "Success is a Choice" podcasting network. Before starting his consulting firm, Bechler Leadership, Jamy spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and high school athletic director. Bechler now works with high-level individuals and teams, such as the...

Lessons & Stories From the NFL's First African-American Punter | Greg Coleman 01.02.2024 1:15:02

In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with the NFL's first African-American punter: Greg Coleman. Greg shares his journey from the time he was a young boy in Jacksonville, Florida with a dream to play in the NFL to playing for an iconic NFL franchise: the Minnesota Vikings. Greg's journey is filled with disappointment, racism, and adversity but ultimately highlights the import...

CJ Watson ON Playing With Steph Curry, Life in the NBA & Entrepreneurship 25.01.2024 44:02

In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with former NBA basketball player: CJ Watson. CJ's first stint in the NBA came with the Golden State Warriors in 2008, where he played for a couple of seasons until he joined the Chicago Bulls in '10. CJ went on to play for a multitude of teams including the: Nets, Pacers, and Orlando Magic until ultimately finishing his professional caree...

Rajeev Ram ON Being #1 In The World, Life On The ATP Tour & Playing With Venus Williams 17.01.2024 58:08

In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with the former #1 doubles tennis player in the world: Rajeev Ram. Rajeev's resume is impressive: 6 time major champion, 3 straight US Open titles, and doubles silver with Venus Williams at the 2016 Summer Olympics. But even more impressive was the advice he shared on how to live a happier and more fulfilled life. The conversation spans mu...

Jovan Buha ON Life As A Los Angeles Lakers Reporter, Trying Out For the G-League & The Future of Sports Media 03.01.2024 1:00:24

In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with Los Angeles Lakers reporter, Jovan Buha. Jovan graduated from USC in 2014, worked various jobs within ESPN, and then became a NBA reporter for the LA Clippers in 2018. A short 2 years later, Jovan found himself as a reporter for the LA Lakers. Through this role, he's had the opportunity to meet celebrities such as Dan Bilzerian & Migo...

Ben Fawkes ON The Psychology of Sports Betting, Referee Scandals & How To Draft QBs 18.12.2023 1:06:03

In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with NFL gambling industry expert, Ben Fawkes. Ben has covered the world of sports betting since 2010, working for companies like ESPN & VSiN. Additionally, he's planned and executed content for some of sports media's biggest names including: Chris Berman, Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, Matthew Berry & Adam Schefter. "Anyone who has followed the...

Aaron Schatz ON NFL Analytics, The Evolution of Football & Standing Out in Sports Media 02.12.2023 1:00:18

In this episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with the leading voice in NFL analytics - Aaron Schatz. Aaron graduated from Brown University with a degree in Economics in 1992. From there, Aaron worked various jobs, including stints at a couple of radio stations, until ultimately starting FootballOutsiders.com in July 2003. He also found himself as an NFL Analyst at ESPN.com and is credited...

Tray Edwards ON Life in a NBA Entourage, Drake's Pool Party & LeBron Icing his Knees in the Club? 21.11.2023 54:01

In this episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with podcaster, creator, & NBA enthusiast Tray Edwards. Tray's journey starts in Compton, California and leads him to many interesting stops along the way. Everything from working at UPS, playing college basketball at Waldorf University, being a part of an NBA entourage, going to Drake's pool party, and covering the NBA for The Athletic, Tray h...

Success at the Highest Level: The Lives of MJ & Kobe | Roland Lazenby 08.11.2023 1:00:44

In the first episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with biographer and NBA savant, Roland Lazenby. Roland has written more than 60 nonfiction books and was a sports journalist for decades covering teams such as the 95-96 Bulls and early 2000s Lakers. Some of his most notable work includes biographies written about MJ ( "Michael Jordan: The Life" ), Kobe ( "Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant...