Center for Sports Studies Podcast

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Andy Rang, Director of Athletics and Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Trine University Athletics. Andy’s career has centered around the advancement and development of basketball players through coaching at many different levels, from high school athletics to college athletics. With over 20 years of coaching and administrative experience, Andy’s passion, grit and determination for success have allowed him to hone his skills and provide the best learning experience for many different athletes. Andy discusses his new role as Director of Athletics in addition to his coaching duties, the ability to function effectively in multiple administrative roles within the athletic department, how his coaching philosophy has changed over time, his perspective on recent trends in the college athletic landscape, the impact of new athletic facilities on a college campus, and his favorite memories of working in sports.

In the first episode of the 2026-2027 season, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Steven Donohue, the Associate Athletics Director of Development of the West Point Association of Graduates for the United States Army. Steven’s career has centered on the principles of philanthropic giving and athletic development in college athletics, serving for universities and programs such as Purdue University and Northern Illinois University. In his current role with Army Athletics, Steven is one of many leaders in his department who help accomplish a comprehensive advancement strategy for the athletics department, driving philanthropic growth and donor engagement through ambitious and measurable fundraising goals aligned with university priorities and athletic department needs and initiatives. Steven discusses his role with Army Athletics, the development process of current projects and initiatives for the university, the role a well-organized development team plays in helping universities of all sizes strengthen and grow their athletic programs, the definition of a successful student-athlete experience, and his favorite memories of working in college athletics. 

In the last episode of the 2025-2026 academic year, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Jake Kinsey, Athletic Director for Fremont High School in Fremont, IN. Jake’s experience in coaching and education has provided him with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his role with Fremont High School, having served as an assistant coach for the Trine University Football team for almost twenty years. His position with Fremont HS Athletics gives him the ability to share his experiences with young students, helping shape their education and growth through high school athletics. Jake discusses his role with Fremont High School, his experience with Trine Athletics, being an influence and advocate for his students and student-athletes, the importance of recruiting students across multiple sports at a small high school, and his favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Mike Avery, Head Coach of Fort Wayne Football Club. Mike’s career has centered around the advancement and development of soccer players through coaching at many different levels, from collegiate athletes to professional athletes. With over 25 years of coaching experience, Mike’s passion, grit and determination for success have allowed him to hone his skills and provide the best learning experience for many different athletes. Mike discusses his role with Fort Wayne FC, his connection to Trine University, how his coaching philosophy has changed over time, his perspective on recent trends and innovations in player development, and his favorite memories of working in sports.

In this special episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Nikki Maroney, Trine alumna of 2022 and Senior Account Executive of Membership Services at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment as part of the “Trine Trailblazers” series. Nikki’s passion for sports and entertainment has allowed her to grow and excel in her young career, which she credits her education at Trine as a leading factor in her career success. Her education and background have allowed her to achieve greatness and success in her numerous roles in membership services with Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, the ownership group of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers. Nikki discusses her role with Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, her connection and attachment to Trine University, how her education at Trine has impacted her growth and career advancement, the importance of membership services and building strong relationships with clients and how to measure success effectively in this role, how evolving fan expectations impact the direction an organization will take in fan relationships efforts, and her favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Katie Stumpp, Associate Athletic Director of Administration at the University of Pittsburgh Athletics. Katie is an experienced collegiate athletics administrator with over a decade of leadership across sport administration, operations, compliance, and event management at Power Four institutions, such as Marietta College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Purdue University and the Ohio State University. Her current role at Pitt Athletics has her overseeing multiple sport programs, leading the event management and sports camps departments, and supporting more than 450 student-athletes and staff in achieving excellence on and off the field. Katie discusses her role with Pitt Athletics, the importance of having a well-rounded administrative staff in a highly competitive Power Four conference, how her experience as a DIII graduate played a role in her career success and longevity, the challenges of hosting major external events related to athletics such as College GameDay, challenges her department faces in regards to NIL initiatives and regulations, and her favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Dave Serowka, College Instructor of Sport Management at Northern Illinois University. Dave’s personality and experience in athletics and recreation and sport management have allowed him to excel in his career in numerous opportunities, from working in game day staff with the Schaumburg Boomers and the Chicago Bears, to working with campus recreation at Northern Illinois University and Northwestern University, to now serving in his current role in college education. His passion for connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications have allowed him to foster professional growth and develop the next generation of sports industry leaders. Dave discusses his role at Northern Illinois University, the growth of sport management as a career field over the past few decades, the importance of applied learning as a critical venture for students and young professionals, the skills and abilities required for college students to excel in the industry, and his favorite memories of working in sports and academics.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Kyne Sheehy, Assistant Athletics Director for Ticket Sales, Premium Seating and Service at the University of Notre Dame Athletics. Kyne’s determination, work ethic and drive for growth and success in ticket sales and service have allowed him to excel in every stage of his career, including at San Diego State University, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Mobile BayBears, the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario, and The Aspire Group, Inc. His current position at Notre Dame Athletics grants him leadership over the ticket sales, service and retention team for multiple sport programs, allowing him the opportunity to help his team build upon their skillsets and abilities and deliver the best customer service experience for the Notre Dame faithful. Kyne discusses his role with Notre Dame Athletics, the evolution of the athletic and entertainment ticketing experience, the ability for Notre Dame Athletics to balance tradition with modernism and its impact on fans of all ages, influential factors affecting current ticket pricing and sales strategies, new opportunities for growth and innovation in ticketing for athletic and entertainment events, and his favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Tim House, the Deputy Athletics Director for Development and Strategic Initiatives of Michigan State University Athletics. Tim’s career has centered on the principles of philanthropic giving and athletic development in college athletics, serving for universities and programs such as Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Duke University, the United State Military Academy at West Point, the University of Pennsylvania, and Purdue University. In his current role with MSU Athletics, Tim leads and elevates a comprehensive advancement strategy for the athletics department, driving philanthropic growth and donor engagement through ambitious and measurable fundraising goals aligned with university priorities and athletic department needs and initiatives. He also serves on the athletic department’s leadership team and manages several Spartan teams and a variety of key initiatives that position Michigan State for success amid an evolving intercollegiate athletics landscape. Tim discusses his role with MSU Athletics, the development process of current projects and initiatives for the university, the role a well-organized development team plays in helping universities of all sizes strengthen and grow their athletic programs, the definition of a successful student-athlete experience, and his favorite memories of working in college athletics.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Matt Bomberg, President of the Great Lakes Division of Northwoods League Baseball and President/Managing Partner of the newly formed Richmond Flying Mummies in Richmond, IN. Matt’s entire career has centered on business development and talent evaluation in baseball, having worked for organizations such as the St. Paul Saints, the former Fort Myers Miracle, the former Green Bay Bullfrogs, Glitnir Ticketing, STATS LLC, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his current roles, he utilizes and leverages his career experience as the league liaison for the Great Lakes Division of the Northwoods League summer collegiate baseball league, coordinating schedules and business development opportunities for the division. He also serves as Co-Owner of Northwoods League Softball, a new enterprise built on the same premise as its baseball counterpart, and is President and Managing Partner for the newly formed Richmond Flying Mummies team, building a new organization from scratch and beginning a new era of baseball in Eastern Indiana. Matt discusses his roles with the Northwoods League, the development process of initiating new teams and organizations in an already enormous league, why hiring the right people for the right opportunity is critical to maintain both short- and long-term success, the importance of integrity and good business ethics when wearing lots of hats in job responsibility, the changes in the game of baseball over time and how they have impacted many facets of business operations, and his favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson, Director of Basketball Advancement for the Toronto Raptors NBA team. Lacee’s career has centered around the education and advancement of athletes and students alike, having worked in numerous capacities with athletic programs and universities such as Stephen F. Austin State University, Marshall University, Purdue University, and Western Kentucky University. Currently, her role with the Toronto Raptors sees her in a player service and development role that helps to benefit many different areas of the organization, such as daily operations, community engagement, philanthropy, player programs and resource implementation, and cultural enhancement. Lacee’ discusses her role with the Toronto Raptors, the importance of continuing education both for students and professionals alike, the challenges of running a player development program for a professional organization, the development of prospects’ personal brands and value of NIL in college athletics and its impact on professional organizations, and her favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Adam Darowski, Executive Director of Design for Sports Reference, LLC. Adam’s career has centered around web design and product development, but took a huge turn when he joined Sports Reference in 2020. Since then, he’s been involved in numerous projects and achievements with the organization, including the integration of Negro League data to the Sports Reference database, personal research on the 25th Infantry Wreckers and the 4,000 Professional Hit Club, and the acquisition of the widely popular Immaculate Grid game. Adam discusses his role at Sports Reference, LLC, the importance of an aggressively functional web design philosophy, the integration of Negro League data to the Baseball Reference database, the acquisition of Immaculate Grid and its impact on the sports stathead community, and his favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Jeff Parry, founder of JP Sports. Jeff’s career has provided him with a unique look at the collegiate athletic landscape in terms of compliance and name, image and likeness (NIL), having worked for different athletic programs such as the University of Notre Dame, Furman University and Old Dominion University. He currently runs and operates his own consulting business, JP Sports, which is a full-service NIL and marketing agency for collegiate athletes, helping in areas such as negotiation, brand deals, content strategy, creative marketing, networking consultation, and more. Jeff discusses his role at JP Sports, the importance of a competent compliance staff in college athletics, the evolution of and common misconceptions about NIL, the future of NIL in collegiate athletics, and his favorite memories of working in collegiate sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Dr. Josh Greer, founder of NILvana Sports. Dr. Greer’s career has granted him extensive experience in higher education and sports journalism, delivering the highest quality work in anything he does. He has taught at several universities in his career, and his writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and others. Dr. Greer discusses his role with NILvana Sports, the inquisitive nature of sports journalism, the importance of being versatile and adaptable, the importance of effective communication and writing skills, why applied learning is such a critical venture for students and young professionals, and his favorite memories of working in higher education and sports journalism.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Caela McBride, Director of Entertainment for the Winston-Salem Dash of Minor League Baseball. Caela’s passion for baseball, entertainment and customer satisfaction have provided her with an enviable career of making memories and creating new experiences for fans of all ages. Her career has shown she is not afraid to take a giant leap of faith to experience new places, as she has previously worked for organizations such as the Asheville Tourists, the Kane County Cougars and the Lafayette Aviators. Caela discusses her role with the Dash organization, the creative nature of sports marketing and promotions, the importance of time management, the impact of fan engagement and community relations in marketing and promotions, and her favorite memories of working in baseball and sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Steve Lantz, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for Angola High School in Angola, IN. Steve has served as Angola High’s athletic director for over six years and has over twenty years of educational and athletics experience at Angola Public Schools, providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the school’s programs. He was awarded the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrator's Association’s District 2 Athletic Director of the Year for 2024, and continues to help improve the school’s standing in both Steuben County and Northeast Indiana. Steve discusses his role with Angola High School, being an influence and advocate for his students and student-athletes, the importance of improved facilities for high school athletics, and his favorite memories of working in high school sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Josh Ayen, Sports Reporter and Weekend Sports Anchor for WANE 15 News of Fort Wayne, IN. Josh has specialized in sports journalism throughout his young career, and has established a name for himself with WANE 15 over the past few years with excellent coverage of all sports and events in the Northeast Indiana area. Josh discusses his roles with WANE 15 and other on-air activities, the challenges of maintaining professionalism, ethics and courtesy in sports journalism, the importance of effective communication and writing skills, how sports reporters can stay relevant in an ever-changing media landscape, and his favorite memories of working in sports journalism.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Ben Turner, the Associate Strategic Communications Director at Purdue University Athletics. Ben has served in a communications role at Purdue Athletics for almost fifteen years, providing excellent coverage of multiple programs and events, including his current positional focus on the Purdue baseball and swimming and diving teams. Ben discusses his role in the communications department, the challenges of being an effective communicator, the importance of effective communication and writing skills, the impact of positive relationships and connections within the industry, and his favorite memories of working in collegiate athletics.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Ryan Kearney, Director of Operations and Video Analytics for the University of Minnesota Women’s Hockey Program in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ryan is a blossoming young professional in the sports industry who’s talent and passion for sports have served him well in numerous roles with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Ontario Jr. Reign, O’Fallon Hoots, USA Hockey and Colgate University Women’s Hockey. He also serves as the host for the Front Office U podcast, a podcast for students and young professionals interested in learning more about the sports industry from industry leaders. Ryan discusses his role in hockey operations, the importance of inspiring the next generation of talent, the ins and outs of maintaining a quality sports program, and his favorite memories of working in sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Tanner Natzke, Account Executive of Premium Sales with the Phoenix Suns NBA team. Tanner, a recent graduate from the University of Iowa, has become an emergent leader in premium sales and service over the course of his young career, having worked for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL and working under a new ownership group with the Phoenix Suns in Arizona. He is also the founder and host of the “Attitude Effort Results” podcast, a podcast that “educates and inspires those looking to enter the sports and business industries.” Tanner discusses his role in the premium sales process, the importance of inspiring the next generation of talent, emerging trends from a new ownership group, and his favorite memories of working in professional sports. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with the Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Experience for Purdue University Athletics, Chris Peludat. Chris has served as an athletic director of the Boilermakers for over 13 years, but has worked in intercollegiate athletics in a ticketing and marketing capacity for over 25 years. Chris’ leadership and appreciation for sports marketing have helped to grow Purdue’s fan base exponentially, especially with a rise in their athletics programs over the past decade, and his knowledge and expertise in the field have helped to cultivate limitless talent in intercollegiate athletics. Under Chris’ leadership, the Purdue Athletics Marketing team was awarded the prestigious 2019 Marketing Team of the Year award by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators. Chris discusses his role as an athletic director, the overall growth in marketing and social media presence of Purdue Athletics, the improvement of the fan experience at both Purdue Athletics and intercollegiate athletics in general, the growing impact of data on decision making, and his favorite memories of working in professional sports. 

In this episode, new Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with the Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service at the Milwaukee Bucks, Paul Bee. Paul has served in a ticket sales and service role over the past 18 years for multiple organizations, including the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA team, the Detroit Red Wings NHL team and the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team. Paul discusses his role in the ticket sales process, his transition to leadership in a competitive environment, the importance of hiring from diverse backgrounds for professional roles in sports and entertainment, and his favorite memories of working in professional sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with former Chief Financial Officer of the Indianapolis Colts, Kurt Humphrey. Kurt was one of the first full-time hires for the Colts, after they moved in Indianapolis in 1984, and served as the CFO for 37 years. In this episode, he discusses the CFO’s role in professional football, how the NFL industry is unique as compared to other businesses, and relays his favorite memories from working with the Colts. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Operations Manager at the Chicago Blackhawks, Morgan Petriko. After a career of working in college athletic administration, Morgan was able to apply these skills into the daily management of the Fifth Third Arena in Chicago. In this episode, Morgan reflects on her career journey, how being available to do anything and everything in sports helped her along the way, and she talks about the trade-offs of working in sports.    

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the managers of the Chicago Fire Inside Sales Academy, Carlos Ames and Sam Bocken. Carlos and Sam both came to the Fire after beginning their careers in the New York Mets Sales Academy. In this episode, Carlos and Sam break down the inner workings of inside sales, discuss their career paths, and pass along advice for students looking to break into sports sales.    

This is a special episode of the Trine Center for Sports Studies Podcast as we air the talk from this year’s Featured Speaker, Garrett Martz. A 2004 Trine Marketing graduate, Garrett got his start in sports as an account representative for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Within five years, he had worked his way up to the Vice President of Sales before partnering with a colleague to form Potter Sports Group. Potter Sports Group is a sports agency focusing on professional basketball, with athletes in the NBA, G-League, and overseas. In his talk, Garrett explains how he got his start in sports, despite his hesitancy toward sales, the power of making connections, and finishes by taking questions from students in the audience. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Trine alumnus and Group Sales Account Executive for the Detroit Tigers, Jackson Billings. A 2021 Sport Management graduate, Jackson was able to take his experiences as a ticket sales intern for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and member of Trine’s first National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship team, into a career with the Tigers.  

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with a scout from the Utah Jazz, Brian Pauga. Brian was a student manager for Michigan State University and turned his passion for basketball into a career as an NBA scout and G-League General Manager. In this episode, he discusses the day-to-day responsibilities of a scout, the skills needed to break into an NBA front office, and how the profession has changed due to analytics. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with veteran public address announcer and host of the Talkin’ Sports show on 1380am The Fan, Jim Shovlin. A Fort Wayne native, Jim has announced high school, college, and professional sports in the Summit City and hosted his own radio sports talk show for the past 15 years. In this episode, he discusses how making funny character sounds during a baseball game landed him his first radio gig, the amount of preparation that goes into sports PA announcing, and shares valuable advice on how to develop your announcing voice.    

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Associate Director of Compliance with Notre Dame Athletics, Jeff Parry. Jeff is one of seven compliance staff members at Notre Dame responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. In this episode, he explains his path to Notre Dame, how he works within the NCAA rules to assist student-athletes and gives advice for people wanting to break into sports.   

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Coordinator of Game Activations and Marketing for the Indy Eleven, Rachel Lopez. Rachel has recently transitioned from ticket sales into marketing and sponsorship activation for Indianapolis’ professional soccer team, the Indy Eleven. In this episode, she explains why she is a “memory maker” for fans and discusses the value in learning the revenue development side of sports business.  

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Commissioner of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), Dr. Chris Brown. Although this is Dr. Browns first tenure as a commissioner, he has a strong background in college athletics working for the University of Kansas, the NCAA national office, and most recently at the University of Delaware. In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses how putting student-athletes first has prepared him for this role and advice for students looking to break into athletic administration. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Facilities Operations Coordinator of the Indiana Pacers, Aaron Magnuson. Aaron graduated from IUPUI only two years ago but has already had experience working in the NFL and NBA in events and facilities management. In this episode, Aaron discusses how his experiences during college, including seven internships, prepared him for his role with the Indiana Pacers. He also explains the logistics in preparing Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the various events they host throughout the year.   

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with coach of the Adrian College esports team, and recent Trine alumnus, Ethan Hill. After a three-year career as a collegiate Call of Duty player, Ethan is now responsible for growing the esports team at Adrian. In this episode, Ethan discusses the role of a college esports coach, the value esports can bring to a college, and careers in the esports industry. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Vice President of Content Development at Nexstar Media Group, Chris Berg. With over three decades in journalism and news television, Chris shares his outlook on rights deals with professional sports leagues, the future of regional sports networks and how local affiliates can compete, and how broadcasters are adjusting in the age of streaming. 

A special episode of the Center for Sports Studies Podcast where Associate Professor of Sport Management and Director of the Center for Sports Studies, Brandon Podgorski, breaks down the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket using historical data and other statistical analyses. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with long-time Fremont High School baseball coach, and Assistant Professor of Education at Trine, Justin Bock. In 2022, Professor Bock was honored by the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly for his contributions to education and coaching by his peers and students. In this episode, Professors Bock and Podgorski discuss the coaching profession and strategies for effectively leading youth. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Performance Center Operations Manager of the South Bend Cubs, Patrick Foust. A Trine Sport Management alumnus, Patrick is in his second season as the full-time operations manager with the Cubs. In his role, Patrick is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the performance center including scheduling both team and non-team events. In this episode, Patrick discusses the life of a Minor League Baseball employee and how his many experiences in college prepared him for his role with the Cubs. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Major League Baseball scout, Mike Medici. Mike has been an MLB scout for over a dozen years and is currently in his ninth year with the Texas Rangers. As an amateur scout, Mike is responsible for evaluating high school and college baseball players in the Midwest, and he has had two players sign MLB contracts as well as fifteen minor leaguers. In this episode, Mike discusses the two types of scouting in baseball, the responsibilities of a scout, and how to break into scouting.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Visit Fort Wayne Sports Sales Manager, Jazmin Zavala. After a career in sales and customer service, Jazmin uses her skills to help attract large sporting events to Fort Wayne. In this episode, Jazmin discusses her role with Visit Fort Wayne, the bidding process for attracting large events, and the economic impacts of sporting events on northeast Indiana.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, speaks with his Principles of Sport and Recreation Management class about sports trends with Generation Z. Professor Podgorski asks a number of questions to get a Gen Z view of the current sports landscape. Topics include how Gen Z consumes sports, their favorite sports media personalities, the popularity of the World Cup, and who they think will win the Super Bowl.

Today’s episode is a replay of the November 1st Center for Sports Studies symposium – Sales & Sports. In this episode, Center for Sports Studies director, Professor Brandon Podgorski, moderates a sports sales panel with Zander Atwood, Athletics Ticket Sales and Annual Fund Director with Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics and Brent Harring, Director of Group Sales with the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Both Zander and Brent share about their careers in sports sales and answer student questions regarding the industry.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with author of Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage, Kevin Bryant. Kevin is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Agent during which he conducted national security investigations and instructed federal agents in training. In this episode, Kevin discusses his new book and the sophistication of spying techniques in the NFL.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Pro Shop Manager, Adult League Coordinator, and Co-Social Media Manager of the Lone Star Brahmas, Jess Friederick. Jess is a 2022 Trine alumna who graduated with an MBA and an undergraduate degree in management. In this episode, Jess discusses her dual roles with the Brahmas and making the transition from full-time student to full-time sport professional.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sales and Hiring Coordinator at Peak Sports Management, Greyson Allen. Peak Sports Management works with mid-major and NCAA Division II colleges all over the country to provide sales and marketing support for their athletic departments. As the Sales and Hiring Coordinator, Greyson is responsible for the recruiting and onboarding of new account representatives for all of the PSM properties. On this episode, Greyson discusses how he was able to leverage an internship with PSM into a full-time job after graduating college.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the host of Crain & Co., Jake Crain. During 2020, Jake was coaching football at a college in Montana when he moved back to his home state of Alabama during the pandemic. Shortly after returning home, he created The JBoy Show podcast which mainly focused on SEC football. In just under two years, his show has grown from a weekly SEC football podcast to a daily show with the Daily Wire. In this episode, Jake discusses how he built his show and offers advice to students on how they can start their own sports podcast.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Dr. Nicholas Zoroya, an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Madonna University. Before becoming a full-time professor, Dr. Zoroya created and produced a popular lacrosse podcast, Going Offsides, and also broadcasted lacrosse games for the University of Michigan. In this episode, Dr. Zoroya discusses how to begin a career in podcasting and broadcasting as well as provides career advice for aspiring sport professionals.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks athletic trainer, Andrew Delagrange. After serving in the Army, Andrew earned a degree in Athletic Training and has worked as an ATC for multiple colleges and is now an athletic trainer in the Army. In this episode, Andrew talks about his role as an ATC, the challenges of the profession, and the rewards of helping athletes and soldiers perform at their best.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Title IX and its impact on women’s sports. He also explains how Title IX is applied in athletic departments and the outlook of women’s sports in the future.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sports Information Director at the College of Idaho, Danny Kambel. Danny has over 25 years working in the sports information industry with experience at all three NCAA divisions, the NAIA, and junior college. In this episode, Danny talks about how the role of the SID has changed over the last three decades and why relationships are what drives his passion for his job.