LevelPlay Sports Podcast

The LevelPlay Sports Podcast takes you inside todays top sports brand strategies. Host Dave Kalin takes you on a fun and insightful trip through all facets of sports branding.

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Episodes

Episode 12 - Youth Club Sports - Stephen Carvajal

In this episode, Dave, Riki, and their special guest Stephen Carvajal of the Fighting Angels Volleyball Club discuss youth volleyball, and the ins and outs of club sports from the perspective of a non-profit organization, offering opportunities to young athletes in Las Vegas. To learn more about the Fighting Angels, or to donate to their organization, visit their website at: www.vsvolleyball.club

Aug 03, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Episode 11 - Transfer Portal Part 2 - Tim Dolan

In this episode, we continue with our discussion about the Transfer Portal with our guest, Tim Dolan. Tim details his story of playing for four different colleges throughout his unique football career and shares his wisdom on what it takes to build a personal brand in your post-athlete life.

Jul 01, 2022•32 min

Episode 10 - The Transfer Portal

Dave and Riki discuss the Transfer Portal, one of the biggest recent transformations in college sports. With athletes being able to switch schools without penalty, is this good or bad for athletes, coaches, schools, sponsors, and oh yes the fans? And how does it affect an athlete's brand?

Feb 18, 2022•20 min

Episode 9 - John McEnroe Cannot Be Serious

Dave welcomes his new co-host Riki Denning to the show, and together they discuss tennis legend John McEnroe-- his past and present fame, and his brand's staying power.

Jan 14, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 9

Episode 8 - eSports Branding

In this episode, we chat with Chris Davis and Matt Giombetti from Electric City Esports about the burgeoning eSports industry, and how eSports athletes can expand their personal brands.

Jul 20, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Naomi Osaka, and Athlete Mental Health

Today we talk about Naomi Osaka, her withdrawal from the French Open, and the overall picture of athletes dealing with mental illness. Our guest is John Hallman, CEO of LevelPlay Sports. For more information and resources on mental health issues, contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness at nami.org

Jun 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Medina Spirit

We discuss the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert, Medina Spirit, and the overall brand of horse racing today.

May 21, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Super Leagues and Super Brands

Today we talk about the two day rise and fall of the European Super League, why it happened, and what the PGA did to solve a similar problem.

Apr 30, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Twitter Jerseys

Twitter handles on the back of Football jerseys?? This could be the beginning of something big!

Apr 20, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Personal Branding and Social Media

Today we discuss the importance of personal branding, and the various ways to use social media to promote your brand.

Apr 16, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - NCAA, NIL, student athletes, and amateurs

Today we discuss the current legal battles between the NCAA and Student Athletes. There are cases and laws being discussed at the Supreme Court, Congress, and State governments, and we talk about the future of compensation, scholarships, and amateurism.

Apr 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - GOATs and GOABs

This episode discusses the differences between the Greatest of All Time (GOATs) in many sports, and if they transcend to the Greatest of All Brands (GOAB).

Apr 09, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 0 - About this Podcast

This is the promo episode of the LevelPlay Sports podcast. Think of it as the course syllabus for what is going to come in future episodes. Enjoy!

Apr 08, 2021•13 min

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