Ball State to the Cincinnati Cyclones: Alicia Barnachea’s Journey in Sport | Ep. 79

In this episode of Athlete Insights, I sit down with Alicia Barnachea, Game Presentation/Operations and Community Relations Manager for the Cincinnati Cyclones, to talk about her journey from Ball State University to building a career in professional sports.Alicia shares her experiences breaking into the sport industry, lessons learned along the way, and what it’s really like working behind the scenes in professional hockey. We also reflect on our time at Ball State, the importance of networking, gaining hands-on experience, and advice for students and young professionals looking to work in sports.In this episode, we discuss:Alicia’s path from Ball State to the Cincinnati CyclonesWhat game presentation & sport operations look like behind the scenesCommunity relations and fan engagement in professional sportsBreaking into the competitive sport industryCareer advice for aspiring women in sport Lessons learned from the journey so far + more! Like & Subscribe to Athlete Insights for more conversations with athletes, coaches, and sport industry professionals sharing their journeys and insights!