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Front Office U

A podcast meant to help college students and young professionals interested in the sports industry learn about networking in sports. Front Office U is hosted by 6 young professionals in the sports industry. Tune in as their experiences and advice will be shared to help navigate others toward their dream career in the sports industry.

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00:26:54

Jacob Strangstalien | Account Executive, Legends

Front Office U ·

2023/08/18

Happy Front Office U Friday! Jacob Strangstalien joins the show today. He works as an Account Executive for Legends and the University of Wisconsin Madison. After attending school at Wisconsin-Lacrosse, Jacob landed his position with the Badgers. Hosts Victor Anderson and Ryan Kearney chat with Jacob about his background in sports, his work experiences in college, and what it is like working in sales for Legends and the Wisconsin brand. ⁠Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn!⁠

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00:40:00

Avery Olah-Reiken | Account Executive, Corporate...

Front Office U ·

2023/08/11

Avery Olah-Reiken works in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons as an Account Executive in Corporate Partnership Sales. Avery talks with host Ryan Kearney about his background in sports, college experiences at Penn State, and how he got connected with the staff in Detroit. ⁠⁠Connect with Avery on LinkedIn!

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00:40:14

Canaan Campo | Director of Business Intelligence,...

Front Office U ·

2023/08/04

🎙️ Happy FrontOfficeU Friday! On this weeks podcast we have Canaan Campo who is a Director, Business Intelligence for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Our host Ryan Kearney & Victor Anderson learn on how Business Intelligence is becoming a department that is continuing to grow within sports that helps bring revenue in for a sports organization as well as track revenue opportunities and more. Canaan then explains what led him down the business intelligence side and how his positions before helped

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00:37:02

Sydney Delcontivo | Women in Sports Wednesday

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2023/08/02

Sydney Delcontivo is a Sophomore at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She aspires to work in hockey with hopes of making it to become an NHL General Manager. She shares about her experiences networking, working in the United States Hockey League, and her career goals while in college and after she graduates. In our first Women in Sports Wednesday episode, hosts Ryan Kearney and Victor Anderson chat with Sydney about influential women in sports who have impacted her career

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00:40:04

Ashwin Ponukumati | Manager of Insides Sales, Houston...

Front Office U ·

2023/07/28

On this weeks Front Office U Fridays we have Ashwin Ponukumati (Inside Sales Manager, Houston Texans) where he explained his start in the sports industry and how being a basketball fan helped him grow the passion in sports. Our co-host Victor digs deeper on his "why" and what helped him stand out vs. other candidates when looking for sports opportunities. He also explained how important it is to invest in yourself and don't be afraid of being uncomfortable especially in sports.

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00:49:40

AJ Gioglio | Manager, New Business Team, Arizona...

Front Office U ·

2023/07/14

AJ Gioglio serves as Manager for the New Business Team with the Arizona Diamondbacks. After previous experiences with the San Jose Sharks, the Cleveland Cavaliers organization, and the University of Mount Union, AJ has a wealth of knowledge about what it is like to work in sports sales. Hosts Ryan Kearney and Clayton Radl chat with AJ on today's Front Office U Friday podcast. Connect with AJ on LinkedIn!

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00:49:25

Aakash Karki | Graduate Assistant, East Tennessee...

Front Office U ·

2023/07/02

On Front Office U Fridays this week we learn about college athletics and the difference between working in one sport vs. working in college where you help every sports team. Our Co-Host Victor sits down with Aakash Karki and understands the differences as well as how it is to be an international student. Aakash is originally from Nepal where he fell in love with sports being around soccer and cricket. He explains the transition of coming over here and how he took a chance to make his dreams come

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01:00:56

Maddie McCarron | Social Content, Fox Sports

Front Office U ·

2023/06/09

Maddie McCarron works as a social media content creator for Fox Sports. Today's guest on Front Office U goes through her career in how she was able to land a job working in Los Angeles for one of the most extensive sports networks in the US. Hosts Ryan Kearney and Clayton Radl chat with Maddie about choosing Iowa, what it is like to work in multiple sports, and her day-to-day at Fox Sports. Connect with Maddie: LinkedIn Instagram mccarronmaddie@gmail.com

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00:44:47

Caroline Owen | Junior Data Analyst, Chicago Bulls

Front Office U ·

2023/06/02

Caroline Owen joins Front Office U to discuss her career experiences in sports leading to her current role in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls. She shares about her experiences getting into sports while growing up in North Carolina, her college experience at Virginia Tech, and how she got connected with the Bulls in her Data Analyst role. Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn! cowen@bulls.com

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00:44:16

Philip Rhodes | Director of Hockey Operations,...

Front Office U ·

2023/05/26

Philip Rhodes has worked with the Niagara Men's Hockey Program since 2018 and he shares about all that goes into a Hockey Operations role. Hosts Ryan Kearney and Ryan Mene talk with Philip about his hockey operations experience working in Germany in the DEL 2 league, Dubuque in the USHL, and now at Niagara University where he is also the Director of Dwyer Arena! Add Philip on LinkedIn!

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00:36:31

Chris Stathos | Director, Partnership Development,...

Front Office U ·

2023/05/19

As the Director of Partnership Development for one of the most successful NFL franchises, Chris Stathos brings a unique perspective to the podcast. With an unwavering passion for sports and an impressive career spanning over a decade, Chris has established himself as a leader in the front office. Hosts Ryan Kearney and Nathan Escobedo chat with Chris about his early experiences in sports, internship experiences while in college, and what it is like to work for the Kansas City Chiefs. Connect with

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00:52:41

Adam Ferreira | Marketing Project Coordinator,...

Front Office U ·

2023/05/13

Tune into the conversation between our host Victor Anderson and the Marketing Project Coordinator for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Adam David Ferreira! Adam explains how crucial relationship management is in his current role with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and how you are constantly talking to different departments about how to present the ideas they have to the public. The journey didn't just start there as Adam has a unique story where it started with letting his parents know how passionate

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00:58:07

Jonathan Kliment | Director of Broadcast, Macon Mayhem

Front Office U ·

2023/05/05

On this Front Office U Friday our co-host Victor sat down with Jon Kliment who has over 20 years in sports ranging from merchandise, Play by Play commentator, media relations, etc. Jon explains how college was a way for him to be able to be noticed as a way to stand out from his peers. Jon talks about how merchandise is a department that doesn't get as much love as you would think and that how it is a tough position to be in. Jon remembers hiring people for merchandise and having to fire some

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01:06:15

Front Office U Friday's | Jeff Morander, CEO |...

Front Office U ·

2023/04/08

This week on Front Office U Friday's special guest is Jeff Morander who is the CEO of the Association of Luxury Suite Directors known as (ALSD). Jeff has 35+ years of experience in the sports industry from working for the NHL to working on the team side (Owatta Senators, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, etc.). Our hosts Victor and Ryan breakdown Jeff's journey and how important it was for him to network everywhere he was. Having networked he was able to have the opportunity to grow his

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01:01:25

Anthony Hilliard–Professor at Keiser University

Front Office U ·

2023/03/31

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our hosts Ryan Kearney and Ryan Mene meet with Anthony Hilliard to discuss his career background in sports agency from his experiences with the Preferred Group to founding the Sterling Group. Tune in to hear Anthony's perspective on relationship building, servant leadership, and the necessary skill sets to thrive as a sports professional!

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00:49:38

Front Office U Friday's | Tom Grossinger | Director...

Front Office U ·

2023/03/24

Tune into the conversation between our host Victor Anderson and Ryan Kearney with Director of Business Development at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Tom Grossinger! Tom explains his experience while in college and how reading, writing, and speaking were important when it came to selling himself early in his sports career. Moving on into the podcast he explains corporate partnerships and how big of a change it is when it comes to selling season tickets. He informs about how important it is to

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00:23:45

Mike Rittelmann - Director of Scouting and Player...

Front Office U ·

2023/02/24

On today's Front Office U Friday episode, our host Ryan Kearney is joined by Mike Rittelmann! Mike helps the College Gridiron Showcase recruit college football prospects at the D1, D2, D3, and NAIA level to the event. The College Gridiron Showcase provides exposure for some of the top college senior football players looking to advance their careers. Tune in to hear how Mike impacts the lives of young football players looking to gain exposure to advance to the next level.

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01:00:49

Zander Atwood | Athletics Ticket Sales & Annual Fund...

Front Office U ·

2023/02/17

On Front Office Friday we had our Zander Atwood who is title is "Athletics Ticket Sales & Annual Fund Director at Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics". Zander talks about how crucial networking is as well as how important it is to maintain great relationships with the teams you have worked with in the past. Having numerous experiences he was able to continue to build his resume to get to where he is today with Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics. Listen to understand how Zander is willing to help the next

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00:34:25

Two Host Tuesdays - Nathan Escobedo

Front Office U ·

2023/02/14

Two Host Tuesday Episode 3! Hosts Ryan Mene and Clayton Radl interview our very own Nathan Escobedo. Nathan Escobedo is a current Senior attending the University of Iowa Majoring in Sports and Recreation Management. Tune in to hear about Nathan's journey during the college search and all the experiences that he has been a part of during his collegiate career. Advice on networking, and what to look for when your looking into sports management programs and your first time role in sports.

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01:08:53

Agnes Wong - Social Media Specialist at Red Bull

Front Office U ·

2023/02/10

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our host Ryan Mene meets with Agnes Wong to discuss her career background in sports media from her experiences with the Canadian Olympic Committee to recent roles with the NHL and Red Bull Canada. Tune in to hearAgnes' creative process, her perspective on diversity and inclusion, and the impact social media has on sports!

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