Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsThe goal of Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is to share inspiring stories featuring the journeys of successful sports business professionals and to give you the strategies and know-how to help you further your career in sports!
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Justin Termine | Voice of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio | Path to Broadcasting Excellence (EP. 103)
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBWelcome to episode 103 of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience podcast, where we dive into the world of sports media and broadcasting with Justin Termine, the esteemed voice of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Broadcasting live from HallPass Studios, Justin joins our Alumni Host Riley Sager for an insightful conversation packed with insider insights and career reflections. In this episode, Riley and Justin discuss: Opportunities Justin took that led him to his current role What it...
Steve Jones Jr. | SBC Instructor, Podcast Host, & Former Player Development Assistant Coach for the Brooklyn Nets | Coaching, Coordination,
March 08, 2024 00:29 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBToday’s guest is SBC Instructor, Podcast Host, and Former Player Development Assistant Coach for the Brooklyn Nets, Steve Jones Jr.. Steve is the son of basketball legend Steve “Snapper” Jones and has been surrounded by basketball his entire life. For college Steve played basketball at Arizona State from 2005-08 and then transferred to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas where he played until 2010. In this episode, Riley and Steve discuss: Steve’s mindset when he didn’t get employed fresh o...
Steven Alves | SBC Instructor & NBA Front Office Insider Consultant: Analytical Approach in Basketball (EP. 101)
March 01, 2024 07:50 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBToday’s guest is SBC Instructor and NBA Front Office Insider Consultant Steven Alves. Steven is skilled in Analytical Skills and statistical Data Analysis, with a Master's Degree in Sports Management, from California State University, Long Beach. Certified in NBA Scouting and General Management, Steven’s current role is Player Personnel and Video Coordinator for the New Orleans Pelicans G-League Team the Birmingham Squadron. In this episode, Riley and Steven discuss: His initial fascination ...
How Teams Navigate the NBA Trade Deadline with Bobby Marks and Eric Pincus (EP 100)
February 23, 2024 12:00 - 2 hours - 173 MBThis episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is from a previously recorded webinar on “How Teams Navigate the NBA Trade Deadline” hosted by Bobby Marks and Eric Pincus. Throughout the webinar, they discuss the ins and outs of the trade deadline, answer relevant questions from our live Q&A, and more! In this episode, Bobby and Eric discuss: The process of putting together a trade Trade structure and permissible trades The impact of the new CBA Examples of current and pas...
Bobby Marks | ESPN NBA Front Office Insider | Trade Talk, Childhood Dreams, & Career Climbs (EP 99)
February 16, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, new series host Riley Sager is joined by SBC Lead Instructor, Bobby Marks. Marks is ESPN’s NBA Front Office Insider and in his new role with SBC, Bobby is enhancing SBC’s existing offerings including the upcoming SBC Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in Las Vegas, developing his "2023 CBA Updates" video-on-demand course, hosting webinars, providing educational resources and more. In this episode, Riley and Bobby disc...
Brittni Donaldson | Atlanta Hawks | Communicating Analytics to Players (EP 98)
July 21, 2023 16:55 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIn the 4th and final installment of Howard Beck's Understanding Analytics Series, we have the privilege of sitting down with the accomplished Brittni Donaldson. Brittni is an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA, known for her expertise in basketball analytics. She rose to the NBA ranks after her playing career at Northern Iowa concluded. She has previously held coaching roles with the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors, contributing to the Raptors' 2019 NBA Finals victory. As a ...
Ben Taylor | Author and Podcaster of Thinking Basketball | NBA Data and Analytics (EP 97)
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIn this episode of Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience “Professional Series,” host Howard Beck is joined by Ben Taylor, author of Thinking Basketball, host of the Thinking Basketball podcast. In this episode, Howard and Ben discuss: Defensive analytics Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic Where does Jokic rank defensNBAively Ben is able to translate advanced analytics to the fans via his podcast. Ben continues to breakdown basketball analytics for fans on Youtube, Patreon, and Twitter. We ...
Cory Jez | On-Air Statistical Analyst | Data Never Lies (EP 96)
June 15, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience “Professional Series” host Howard Beck is joined by Cory Jez, On Air Analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers. Cory worked as the first and only full-time on-air stats analyst for the team, joining every game broadcast and breaking down the game from a statistical perspective. Cory’s professional experience includes leading the Utah Jazz analytical department and Austin FC, consulting with PGA Tour golfers through his company TourIQ, and helping integr...
Jackson Webber | Co-Founder of PinoyPlug | Making Connections (EP 95)
June 13, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience “SBC Alumni Takeover” series, host Alicia Solomon is joined by the Co-founder of PinoyPlug, Jackson Webber. PinoyPlug is an entrepreneurial journey that Jackson and his partner started based on selling footwear and apparel to professional athletes. Jackson has had great personal shopping events at Super Bowl 57, NFL Combine sites, and the University of Washington. Jackson offers great insight into his entrepreneurial journey an...
Jackson Webber | CoFounder of Pinoy Plug | Making Connections (EP 95)
June 13, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with another episode of our “SBC Alumni Takeover” series, host Alicia Solomon is joined by the Co-founder of PinoyPlug Jackson Webber. PinoyPlug is an entrepreneurial journey Jackson and his partner started based around selling footwear and apparel to professional athletes. Jackson has had great personal shopping events at Super Bowl 57, NFL Combine sites, and University of Washington. Jackson offers great insight into his entrepreneurial jou...
Kevin Pelton | NBA and WNBA Writer for ESPN | Breaking Down the Analytics (EP 94)
June 08, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with a brand new “Professional Series” hosted by Howard Beck. Howard (previously with Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, NY Times) is joined by ESPN writer Kevin Pelton. Kevin brings advanced experience in basketball analytics. Kevin brings advanced experience in basketball analytics, including past work with the Indiana Pacers and supersonics.com. In this episode Howard and Kevin discuss: The new age of stats and analytics in basketball ...
Ruben Barraza | Founder/Designer at MajorWavezLab | Finding Your Passion (EP 93)
June 06, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with another episode of our “SBC Alumni Takeover Series," and this time we have a new host, SBC Alum Alicia Solomon! Alicia is joined by MajorWavez Lab founder & designer, Ruben Barraza. Ruben is a major creator in the fashion space and has built his own sneaker customizing experience in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. MajorWavez offers classroom-style experiences for the public to get a taste of the designing and creative process for customizing ...
Jay Vickers | Chief Operating Officer for Sports Innovation at UNLV | Always Being Present (EP 92)
May 18, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience “Alumni Takeover” series, host Arthur McKibben is joined by Chief Operating Officer for UNLV’s Sports Innovation Initiative, Jay Vickers. Vickers, is a senior leader with more than 20 years of experience in the areas of management, fundraising, sales, marketing, and customer service with a proven record of measurable outcomes. A graduate of Notre Dame, Vickers was a member of the Fighting Irish football team from 1996-2000 and ...
Rick Paulsen | Financial Advisor | 10 Steps to Success (EP 91)
May 08, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBOn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience “Alumni Takeover” series, host Arthur McKibben is joined by Financial Advisor & President of Victory Everyday, Rick Paulsen. Rick was a legendary student-athlete who made his mark as a star basketball and baseball player at St. Mary's High School, followed by a collegiate basketball career at the University of the Pacific. He was a three-time All-League and All-City player, leading the Rams to three consecutive Valley Oak Leagu...
How Stats Inform and Distort The NBA Awards Debate with Howard Beck and Seth Partnow (EP 90)
April 25, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBThis episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is from a previously recorded webinar on “How Stats Inform and Distort the NBA Awards Debate“ hosted by Howard Beck (previously with Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, NY Times) and Seth Partnow (Director of North American Sports for StatsBomb and contributor for The Athletic). Howard and Seth are also joined by SBC General Manager Larry Coon to discuss the upcoming Business of Basketball Immersive Experience and help navigate l...
An Inside Look at the New Changes to the NBA with Bobby Marks and Larry Coon (EP.089)
April 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBWelcome back to the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience! Our host for today is GM of Sports Business Classroom and CBA expert, Larry Coon. Larry is joined by NBA Front Office writer for ESPN, Bobby Marks. Join us today as we dive into the new possibilities of the NBA’s New CBA. In this episode, Bobby and Larry discuss: The latest information about the new deal Review the changes made to the NBA’s New CBA What do those changes mean for the league moving forward SBC SPECIAL PROMO CO...
An Inside Look at the New Changes to the NBA with Bobby Marks and Larry Coon (EP 89)
April 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBWelcome back to the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience! Our host for today is GM of Sports Business Classroom and CBA expert, Larry Coon. Larry is joined by NBA Front Office writer for ESPN, Bobby Marks. Join us today as we dive into the new possibilities of the NBA’s New CBA. In this episode, Bobby and Larry discuss: The latest information about the new deal Review the changes made to the NBA’s New CBA What do those changes mean for the league moving forward SBC SPECIAL PROMO CO...
Darrell Miller | VP of Youth Development at MLB | Going Above and Beyond (EP 88)
April 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBIn this episode of the SBC Audio Experience Arthur sits down with Darrell Miller: former MLB Player, current Vice President of Youth and Facility Development at the MLB, and the first African American Catholic Deacon in Orange County, CA. Darrell attended Cal Poly Tech for baseball and was later drafted to the California Angels. In this episode, Arthur and Darrell discuss: Important skills to have early on to succeed in the sports industry How to stay motivated when you may be experiencing...
Marni Colbert | Director of Operations at the NBA Summer League | Getting It Done (Ep 87)
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with another "SBC Alumni Takeover" series, this time with our new host and SBC alum Arthur McKibben. Arthur attended the Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in 2022 as a Scouting, Video, and Analytics Major and is ready to deliver an impactful series. In this episode, Arthur sits down with Marni Colbert, Personal Manager at Colbert Sports Management, LLC and Director of Team Operations at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. In this ep...
Marni Colbert | Director of Operations at the NBA Summer League | Getting It Done (EP 87)
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with another "SBC Alumni Takeover" series, this time with our new host and SBC alum Arthur McKibben. Arthur attended the Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in 2022 as a Scouting, Video, and Analytics Major and is ready to deliver an impactful series. In this episode, Arthur sits down with Marni Colbert, Personal Manager at Colbert Sports Management, LLC and Director of Team Operations at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. In this ep...
Talyah Polee | Sports Psychology | Your Mission,Vision, and Purpose (EP 86)
April 10, 2023 19:43 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience: Women in Sports series, host Kate Foley sits down with Vegas Summer League (VSL) Alumni, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and DSW Candidate Talyah Polee. Talyah completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2010. Her introduction to the sports industry was when she interned at the Las Vegas Summer League from 2012-2017. Soon after, Talyah landed her first role as a Client Services Co...
Talyah Polee | Sports Psychology | Your Mission,Vision, and Purpose (Ep 86)
April 10, 2023 19:43 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience: Women in Sports series, host Kate Foley sits down with Vegas Summer League (VSL) Alumni, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and DSW Candidate Talyah Polee. Talyah completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2010. Her introduction to the sports industry was when she interned at the Las Vegas Summer League from 2012-2017. Soon after, Talyah landed her first role as a Client Services Co...
Changes to the CBA with Larry Coon (Ep 85)
April 07, 2023 01:12 - 51 minutes - 70 MBWe have a special episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience podcast, joined by guest host Dave DuFour, SBC alum and current Host/Producer at The Athletic. Dave sits with Larry Coon, SBC GM & CBA Expert, to dive in and discuss the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement. In this episode, Larry and Dave discuss: Changes to the NBA’s new CBA How these changes might affect the league SBC SPECIAL PROMO CODE Follow SBC: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow Dave Du...
Changes to the CBA with Larry Coon (EP 85)
April 07, 2023 01:12 - 51 minutes - 70 MBWe have a special episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience podcast, joined by guest host Dave DuFour, SBC alum and current Host/Producer at The Athletic. Dave sits with Larry Coon, SBC GM & CBA Expert, to dive in and discuss the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement. In this episode, Larry and Dave discuss: Changes to the NBA’s new CBA How these changes might affect the league SBC SPECIAL PROMO CODE Follow SBC: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow Dave Du...
Ericka Hill | Atlanta Hawks | Gaining Experience (EP. 84)
April 03, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience: Women in Sports series, host Kate Foley sits down with the Director of Player Engagement for the Atlanta Hawks, Ericka Hill. Ericka has worked in various roles in the sports industry, including community relations manager for the Miami Heat and Director of Community Affairs/Braves Foundation for the Atlanta Braves. Hill is committed to giving back to the community and serves on the board of several local organizations. In th...
Eric Hirschbein-Bodnar | Ocean State Waves and Octagon Baseball | Swiss Army Knife (EP 83)
March 30, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with another episode of our “SBC Alumni Takeover Series” with Andrew Crookes. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Hirshbein-Bodnar, Octagon Baseball agent & Owner/President/General Manager at Ocean State Waves, a team of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Eric is the ultimate swiss army knife with over a decade’s worth of experience in the baseball industry.In this episode, Andrew and Eric discuss: The importa...
Ashley Cox | Professional Athlete Manager | Setting Boundaries (Ep 82)
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience: Women in Sports series, host Kate Foley sits down with Ashley Cox, Professional Athlete Manager. Ashley graduated from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Media and Cultural Studies. Ashley was a student-athlete, playing Division 1 Volleyball throughout all four years at UCR. In this episode, Kate and Ashley discuss: Interning at the NBA Summer League Women supporting wome...
Ashley Cox | Professional Athlete Manager | Setting Boundaries (EP 82)
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience: Women in Sports series, host Kate Foley sits down with Ashley Cox, Professional Athlete Manager. Ashley graduated from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Media and Cultural Studies. Ashley was a student-athlete, playing Division 1 Volleyball throughout all four years at UCR. In this episode, Kate and Ashley discuss: Interning at the NBA Summer League Women supporting wome...
Becky Bonner | Orlando Magic | Earning Your Spot In The Room (EP 81)
March 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with a brand new “Women in Sports” series hosted by Kate Foley, President of The EPIC Consulting Group. Join us as we dive into the inspiring stories of four strong women who have made their mark in the sports industry.In this first episode of the Women in Sports series, Kate sat down with Becky Bonner, Director of Player Development & Basketball Operations at Orlando Magic, currently in her sixth season. A Concord High School graduate, Becky...
Jasmine Watkins | Nike | The Next Era of the Swoosh (EP 80)
March 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jasmine Watkins, Senior Manager of Community at Nike Virtual Studios. During her first start as a Field Hockey Beat Writer for the Daily Orange, Jasmine honed her skills as a storyteller and communicator, establishing herself as a rising star in sports media. After leaving school, Jasmine made various stops working in media with roles such as Associate Social Media Editor at ESPN, Social M...
Andrew Schlecht: How to Find Success in the Podcast Era of Sports Media (EP 79)
March 11, 2023 00:58 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBIn today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience we sat down with renowned NBA analyst, podcast host, and producer, Andrew Schlecht. He is best known as the producer of The Athletic's NBA Show and co-host of the OKC Dream Team and Down to Dunk podcasts. Schlecht has been a prominent voice in the NBA community for over a decade, providing insightful analysis and commentary on the league's most pressing issues. In addition to his podcasting work, Schlecht has also written f...
Remy Ndiaye: Miami Heat Player Development Specialist (EP 78)
February 22, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBSports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with another episode of our “SBC Alumni Takeover Series," and this time we have a new host, SBC Alum Andrew Crookes! Andrew attended the Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in 2022 as a Media and Broadcasting Major and is very excited to kick off another alumni series. Today Andrew sits down with Remy Ndiaye, Assistant Video Coordinator and Player Development Specialist for the Miami Heat. A native of Dakar, Senegal, Remy came to the ...
Dazmine Simpson: An Inside Look at Sports Management (EP 77)
February 17, 2023 17:15 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dazmine "Dazz" Simpson, Client Relations Manager at Young Money APAA Sports. In 2018, Dazz attended Limestone University and graduated with a BA in Sports Management. He then went on to work at a management company where he connected with his first client, Bryce McGowens, who is now a guard for the Charlotte Hornets. Dazz has since landed a role in his dream job at Young Money APAA Sports, ...
How Teams Approach the Trade Deadline with Eric Pincus and Seth Partnow (EP 76)
February 07, 2023 18:45 - 1 hour - 106 MBToday’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is from a previously recorded webinar on “How NBA Teams Approach the Trade Deadline” hosted by Eric Pincus, Salary Cap Strategist/Writer/Instructor for Bleacher Report and Sports Business Classroom. Eric is joined by fellow SBC Instructor, Seth Partnow, to discuss the ins and outs of the trade deadline, answer relevant questions from our live Q&A, and more! During this webinar, Eric and Seth discuss: How NBA teams enter the tr...
Perfecting Your Craft and Finding Your Voice with Chris Miles (EP 75)
January 31, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBIn today's episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we spoke with NBA TV Host, Chris Miles. Born and raised in New York, Chris was a member of the Rice High School basketball team, where they won three New York State Class A titles in the 1990s. After graduating from Fairfield University in 2003, Chris went on to work at WDSU in New Orleans, WDBJ in Roanoke, the Columbus Sports Network, and WVVA in West Virginia. For almost a decade, Chris worked with NBC Sports Washington a...
Expanding Your Skillset to Become an NBA Content Creator with Houston Rockets’ Hannah Peery (EP 74)
January 19, 2023 17:47 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBIn today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience we sat down with Social Media Coordinator for the Houston Rockets, Hannah Peery. Hannah is a 2021 University of Florida graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications. While in college, Hannah worked as a Digital Video Producer for her school program’s multimedia department, GatorVision, and served as a social media intern at ESPN. Hannah set herself up to succeed all throughout college, leading her to land her firs...
Broadcasting 101 with Joel Meyers (Ep 73)
January 11, 2023 00:58 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBIn today’s episode of the Sports Business Audio Experience, we sat down with the voice of the New Orleans Pelicans, Joel Meyers. With over 25 years of broadcast experience, Meyers joined the New Orleans Pelicans after spending six seasons with Los Angeles Lakers as their TV play-by-play announcer (2005-11) and two seasons as the team’s radio play-by-play announcer (2003-2005). Joel earned two Emmy awards during his time as the Lakers’ TV play-by-play announcer and served four years working as...
The Importance of Bringing Value and Empathy to Any Role with Garrett White (EP 72)
November 10, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this episode of the Sports Business Audio Experience we sat down with Garrett White, Operations and Partnerships at VaynerSports. VaynerSports is a full-service talent representation and brand consulting agency providing career management services for professional and collegiate athletes in football, baseball, basketball, combat, and gaming. After graduating from Yale University in 2020, Garrett began working as an assistant for AJ Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerSports. In this episode you will...
Utilizing Life Experiences To Becoming A Salary Cap Strategist and National Writer with Eric Pincus (EP 71)
October 11, 2022 17:21 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIn this week’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience we sat down with Eric Pincus, a leading expert on NBA player contracts and the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Eric is also a Salary Cap Strategist, Capologist, National Writer at Bleacher Report and Instructor at Sports Business Classroom. Prior to becoming a writer for Bleacher Report, Eric has covered the NBA the Los Angeles Times. Eric has also previously worked as a Capologist for NBA TV, Basketball ...
Inside the Mind of a Sports Media Producer with Max Miller (EP 70)
September 23, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn today’s episode of the Sports Business Audio Experience we sat down with Max Miller, Producer and Digital Media Manager at HallPass Media, a full service creative agency based in Southern California. Max graduated from Chapman University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. Max majored in Television Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in Documentaries and worked on a variety of projects and films, gaining experience on set, producing, directing, editing and shooting....
Redefining the Worldwide Coverage of Basketball with Jordan Richard (EP 69)
September 06, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Jordan Richard, Founder/CEO of Swish Cultures and professional athlete, live from the SBC Studio set during the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas. In this episode, we discuss: - Honing in on the game; a lineage of basketball - Shooting a Phil Handy training session during a workout with Tristan Thompson and Kevin Durant - The importance of paving the way for others - The influence Luka Dončić had on...
Creating Opportunities Towards an NBA Front Office Position with Wes Wilcox (EP 68)
August 30, 2022 18:09 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Wes Wilcox, Assistant General Manager of the Sacramento Kings, live on the concourse from the SBC Studio set during the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas. In this episode, we discuss: * Delivering big on the smallest tasks * Building trust in a front office * Being comfortable in a position that’s often uncomfortable * A past SBC student’s journey breaking into the Sacramento Kings’ Basketball Ops ...
Broadcast Anchoring and Getting Reps with Cassidy Hubbarth (EP 67)
August 24, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn today's episode of the Sports Business Audio Experience we sat down with Cassidy Hubbarth, ESPN host and reporter, live on the concourse at the SBC Studio Set during the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas. Cassidy provides insights on her journey from being a three sport athlete to now covering athletes and coaches on the sidelines. In this episode we discuss: - How being an athlete helped diversify her experience in the industry - How Cassidy's mentors, Doris Burke and Stuart Scott...
Path of an NBA Agent and Summer League Evolution with Warren LeGarie (EP 66)
August 18, 2022 18:23 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Warren Legarie, Co-Founder of the Las Vegas Summer League and NBA Agent. Warren LeGarie is President at WGL management where he represents a number of top coaches, front office personnel, and executives across the NBA. In this episode we discuss: - Becoming an international agent - The criteria when you are evaluating a potential client - Why your ego is not your amigo - What goes in to making the NBA Sum...
What Makes Basketball Beautiful? With Mark Schindler (EP 65)
June 22, 2022 18:43 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBLet’s kickoff episode 65! This episode is filled with anecdotal experiences and insightful lessons/expertise about the business of basketball. Beau Estes, department chair of media & broadcasting at SBC is joined by Mark Schindler, writer for NBA Twitter, NBA Basketball News, and now the WNBA. Mark was a former SBC Virtual Experience student in 2020, and will be returning as a speaker for our immersive program in Las Vegas this July! In this episode Mark discussed: * The importance of being ...
Students in Focus with Kelsley Wilkinson, Living the Start of Your Dream (EP 64)
June 18, 2022 13:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB“It’s not about where you go, it’s how you take advantage of your opportunities.” -Kelsley Wilkinson SBC Audio Experience is back and you won’t want to miss this series. This time we hear from the students directly! Beau Estes, Department and Chair of Media at SBC sits down with our very first guest Kelsley Wilkinson, a Miami native and standout from the SBC Media and Broadcasting class of 2021. Before attending SBC Kelsley attended the University of the Cumberlands, and received his BA deg...
SBC Worldwide: Students in Focus Series (EP 64)
June 18, 2022 13:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB“It’s not about where you go, it's how you take advantage of your opportunities.” Kelsley Wilkinson SBC Audio Experience is back with a new series, this time we hear from past students directly! Beau Estes, Department Chair of Media at SBC, sits down with our very first guest Kelsley Wilkinson, a Miami native and standout from SBC's Media and Broadcasting program, class of 2021. Before attending SBC, Kelsley attended the University of the Cumberlands where he received his BA degree in Comm...
SBC Worldwide: A Student’s Experience with John Hartofilis (EP 63)
June 15, 2022 23:22 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBWhether it’s our virtual experience or immersive program in Las Vegas, there’s no doubt about it, SBC is very special because of the people involved in it. This episode of the Audio Experience kicks off a new series titled Students in Focus. And what better way to showcase some of our outstanding students then to enlist another impressive alumni to host! John Hartofilis of New York City sits down with a number of top performers from our December 2021 GM Academy Virtual Experience. They each b...
How to Champion Your Role and Explore Player Evaluations with Seth Greenberg (EP 62)
April 22, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHow to champion your role, and explore player evaluations with Seth Greenberg (EP62) Welcome back to the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience titled, “One Man and the Draft” hosted by Dan Purcell. On this episode we sit down with ESPN Analyst, Seth Greenberg to discuss what it means to champion your role. Seth also gives us insight on his player evaluation method, emphasizing the importance of evaluating a players tangibles, along with their intangibles. Dan discussed Seth’s biggest ...
Should the Final Four Impact an NBA Draft Board? (EP 61)
April 01, 2022 16:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBShould the Final Four Impact an NBA Draft Board? We have a special episode today! Dan Purcell teams up with Eric Pincus, writer and salary cap strategist at Bleacher Report, to discuss how the NCAA Tournament affects the draft board, the calendar of scouting, and lastly, the next steps in the draft process. This episode is a recording from a recent Sports Business Classroom webinar. In this episode, Dan and Eric discuss: -Dan’s calendar of the scouting process -How NCAA Tournament affects ...