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The Transition: Life After Sports

Fernando Alvarez

Fernando Alvarez, principal of JAG Insurance Group, recaps his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and how those worlds overlap, informing each other. In chronicling his transition from baseball to business, Fernie dispenses the knowledge and experiences that helped shape his success and hopes to inspire others going through their own transitions.

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01:08:09

Julian Diaz: Ego Has No Place in Business

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2019/08/30

Fernie sits down with the founder of Miami based production company, Merge Studios. They discuss the growing pains of building a business as well as the methods to keep a business going strong.

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49:00

Raul Ibanez: Mindset Breeds Success

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2019/08/16

In this episode, Fernie has a conversation with former MLB player Raul Ibanez. They speak about the current landscape in baseball, Raul's journey to the majors and his advice for young athletes and their parents. A fascinating listen giving perspective to what it takes to play at a high level for nearly 20 years.

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30:30

Thomas Pita: Applying Athletic Fortitude to Battle...

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2019/08/09

In the second part of his conversation with UCF football alum Tom Pita, Fernie asks Tom how his faith helped him through his hardships and how his perspective changed due to his experiences.

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35:32

Thomas Pita: Applying Athletic Fortitude to Battle...

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2019/08/02

In the first part of his conversation with Thomas Pita, Fernie goes over Tom's beginnings in sports, his time in the UCF Football program and the trials and tribulations of recent years. This first half already provides a vivid picture of the type of fortitude Tom took from the gridiron to life.

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31:06

Kevin Gazitua: Preparation is the Key to Success

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2019/07/19

In this episode, Fernie has an impromptu conversation with JAG producer Kevin Gazitua. Together they discuss how motivation can be fleeting and therefore, preparation is the key to success.

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23:32

Andrew Lane: The Determination of an Athlete| Pt. 2

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2019/07/12

In the second part of his conversation with former UM pitcher Andrew Lane, Fernie and Andrew discuss his transition from baseball to his current career at Amicon Management.

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23:33

Andrew Lane: The Determination of an Athlete

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2019/06/28

Fernie sits down to talk with Andrew Lane, a former pitcher for the University of Miami. In the first part of their conversation, Andrew discusses his discovery of baseball, his determination to be a UM player and the bumps along the road to getting where he wanted to be.

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26:53

Larry Johnson: What Success Looks like for Athletes|...

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2019/06/14

In the second part of Fernie's discussion with Larry Johnson, Larry discussing life after football, including the difficulties he faced and how he was able to overcome them.

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26:41

Larry Johnson: What Success Looks like for Athletes

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2019/06/07

In the first part of his conversation with former NFL running back Larry Johnson, Fernie and Larry discuss his time at Penn State, his Heisman trophy nominated season as well as getting drafted in the 1st round of 2003 draft.

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01:12:18

Dennis Diaz: Athletes and Mental Health

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2019/05/10

Fernie invites on his friend of 15 years, Dennis Diaz to the podcast. Dennis played baseball for both FIU and in the minor leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is currently running Ketamine Health Centers which is pioneering a new method in helping people deal with their mental health issues.

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56:39

Connor Tripp: Being Confident with Your Money

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2019/05/02

In this episode, Fernie sits down with Connor Tripp, host of the Confident Money podcast. They discuss his transition from competing in martial arts to collegiate golf to becoming a financial coach. His philosophy to destigmatize the conversation surrounding money has already helped several improve their financial situation.

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45:40

Javier Herrera: Applying the Athlete's Mindset to...

The Transition: Life After Sports ·

2019/04/25

This episode is the second in a two part series that covers Fernie's Interview with Javier Herrera. Javier experienced incredible highs and dealt with difficult lows as a baseball player in both college and the Minor Leagues. His journey exemplifies the constant state of transition an athlete finds themselves in.

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43:44

Javier Herrera: Applying the Athlete's Mindset to...

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2019/04/18

This episode is the first in a two part series that covers Fernie's Interview with Javier Herrera. Javier experience incredible highs and dealt with difficult lows as a Baseball player in both college and the Minor Leagues. His journey exemplifies the constant state of transition an athlete finds themselves in.

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56:17

Brandon Okpalobi: Impacting the Lives of Young Athletes

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2019/04/11

Fernie sits down with Brandon Okpalobi, a former UM college basketball player who went through his own transition on his way to becoming an entrepreneur and community leader.

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47:50

Nelson Dellis: The Importance of Taking Care of Your...

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2019/03/13

Fernie interviews memory grandmaster Nelson Dellis. Nelson discusses his journey to being a 4x memory national champion, his climbs on Mt. Everest and his recently published book, Remember it! Essential listening for all those who want to know how to improve their memory.

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52:19

Kelly Pierce: Unseen Struggles of Athletes

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2019/03/06

Fernie sits down with the founder of PIERCE Plan, Kelly Pierce, to discuss the undocumented pitfalls high school athletes face in getting college scholarships. In this episode they shed a light on this often overlooked issue that is leaving promising students without a bright future.

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39:16

To Dream Big You Have to Give Big

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2019/02/15

In episode 3, Fernie invites JAG's Digital Media Coordinator, Juan Lopez, to discuss the things necessary in order to dream big. Fernie recounts sacrifices he continues to make in order to make his dreams work as well as the things that inspire him to continue dreaming.

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45:35

Identity and Environment

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2019/01/14

In this episode, Fernie speaks about Identity and how it can shift through the years, especially as an athlete. Fernie also emphasizes the importance of one's environment in personal growth and how it can affect one's identity.

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38:31

The Transition: Life After Sports

The Transition: Life After Sports ·

2018/12/10

Fernando Alvarez, principal of JAG Insurance Group, recaps his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and how those worlds overlap, informing each other. In chronicling his transition from baseball to business, Fernie dispenses the knowledge and experieinces that helped shape his success and hopes to inspire others going through their own transitions.

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