This week's episode features Adam Sharrah. Adam is currently the Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Operations at University of North Texas. His previous stops include Colorado State University and Northern Arizona University. Listen as Adam shares and dives into his journey working in ticket operations: From his first role as a student intern at Colorado State, taking on a leadership role, the challenges of learning + adapting to varied environments, the power of networking, AND MORE. Listen...
Mar 07, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week's episode features Brandon Banks. Brandon is currently a Creative Producer for the University of Kentucky. His work includes creating content for UT-Martin, Emporia State University, BallerTV, and more! Listen as Brandon shares and dives into his journey as a creative, learning the ropes of equipment, providing his motivation for not quitting and MORE. Listen and be inspired. Brandon's social links: Connect with him down below Twitter: @_shotbybrandon If you would like to be on the pod...
Feb 28, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week's episode features Matteen Rad. Matteen is currently a PxP free agent, with current opportunities that include calling games for Emory and Kennesaw State University. Matteen, a Kennesaw State alum, dives into his PxP roles, his unconventional journey to the mic, his previous opportunity with Atlanta United as their seasonal Communication Assistant, getting reps at a smaller D-1 school, PLUS MUCH MORE! Listen and be inspired. Matteen's social links: Connect with him down below Twitter: ...
Feb 21, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This week's episode features Connor Moore. Connor is currently a social media coordinator for the Chicago Sky with previous stops including the Chicago Red Stars and the National Basketball Retired Players Association. Connor, an Illinois native and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater alum, dives more into his path to working in social for a WNBA team, the tricks of the social game, being confident in your voice + MUCH MORE. Listen and be inspired. Connor's social links: Connect with him down bel...
Feb 14, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week's episode features Richard Holdridge, a broadcaster and podcast host. Richard is currently involved with a mix of various broadcasting duties with also being involved with the Army National Guard full-time. Richard, a San Francisco, Cal. native, now living in Columbus, Ga. with his wife and two daughters, dives more into his non-linear path in sports broadcasting. From his time at Freed-Hardeman University and gaining experience with writing, broadcast (PxP, Color) and even keeping sta...
Jul 26, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This week's episode features Jordan Griffitt, a guy who has stayed quite busy in the broadcast space and now more in the digital media arena. Jordan's journey starts in Wichita, Kan., fulfilling his interest in broadcast during high school and eventually leading him to earn a scholarship at JUCO school, eventually leading him down to Georgia to Kennesaw State University. At KSU he had the amazing opportunity to gain first-hand experience calling D-I games for ESPN+ and developed a strong awarene...
Jul 19, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week's episode features Kelly Johnson, a woman of many hats, who currently is based in Portland, Ore. Kelly is the merchandise manager for Adidas, the founder and host of The Daily Grind podcast, and the founder of her non-profit, The Kelly Johnson Foundation. A woman who continues to bring positive energy wherever she roams and keeps pushing past adversity to reach her goals and for others to reach their goals. Kelly discusses her journey in sports; from completing her finance undergrad at...
Jul 12, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week's episode features Sean Cain, the current director of corporate partnerships & development at The Superlative Group. Sean, a Detroit, Mich. native, has made his rounds throughout the sports arena, from his journey playing collegiate soccer at Adrian College and earning his BBA there, to also earning his MBA + MSA from Ohio University. Not to mention, his experiences from working in college athletics at the University of Nevada, Reno, NCAA, and for Ohio University's Sports Administr...
Jul 05, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week's episode features Mary Edman, the current corporate fulfillment specialist at San Jose Barracuda, the AHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. Edman is a woman who is the epitome of staying focused on the goal but being open to any possibility out there. Starting her career as a collegiate tennis player at Colorado College and then later getting her MBA at the University of Oregon, this woman enjoys stimulating and exciting work and sports have been that for her. Mary discusses the journ...
Jun 28, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It's been roughly two months since a new episode has been posted and we are back like we never left. This week's episode features Ryan Fahey, on air talent (color + PxP) and announcer for Chicago area teams, including: Loyola Ramblers, Windy City Bulls and Schaumburg Boomers. Fahey is no stranger to the broadcast booth and being behind the microphone. Ryan talks about his unofficial start in the broadcast arena, taking on a role outside of sports, staying focused on the opportunity, finding his ...
Jun 21, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This episode features Brian Lamb, who is the founder and content creator of Infinity Sports Network, encompassing a multitude of various sites in the sports blogging space. A Houston, Texas native with a strong desire to build a platform for all types of sports-related content in writing, podcasting and more. Brian discusses more of the struggles with starting a brand with no prior experience, the art of understanding SEO, gaining digital engagement and MUCH MORE! Brian’s social links: Twitter: ...
Apr 26, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This episode features Kailey Hood, who currently is a podcast host for Kalling Plays with Kailey. A Columbus, Ga., native is making the rounds on her podcast which started back in 2020, talking about all things related to sports. Still fresh in her journey, Kailey talks about why she decided to start her podcast, the story behind the name of her podcast, what gets her fired up in this industry, her goals in the future and the best advice she has to other people wanting to make a podcast + MORE. ...
Apr 19, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This episode features Regina Ham, who currently is a free agent sports reporter and producer. With much experience in the sports media space, Regina has always been motivated to be on-air and is still making that a reality. Experience at Sirius XM, R/T, and countless other places, has given her more excitement in her craft. After recently being laid off, she has maintained her infectious energy to keep moving in a more defined man-dominated arena. Regina discusses her journey from Jersey and gro...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 15
This episode features Natasha Brophy who currently is an executive assistant at United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. A former college athlete in swimming and lacrosse at Purdue, Natasha is a person who is not afraid to get out of her comfort zone for something new. In this episode, Natasha talks about the culture shock of moving, the trials and errors of a toxic job, staying patient through the ups and downs + MORE. Natasha’s social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmbrophy LinkedI...
Apr 05, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This episode features Sam Reck who is currently an entertainment associate at Chicago Bulls. Sam has made his mark in the sports industry thanks to the University of Michigan where he was more privy to the idea of actually working in sports. From taking on various internships throughout his undergrad and his graduate career at U of M, he has not skipped a beat to stay moving in the communications and fan experience arena in sports. Sam dives into his journey to the Chicago Bulls which was a toug...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This episode features Patrick Felts, a sophomore journalism student in the Media School at Indiana University. As any young person in sports, he has developed a strong passion to make a eventual career in the journalism realm. Patrick is the founder and director of Student Media Poll, which is a brand he conceptualized as he mentioned while working at Homefield Apparel. Student Media Poll is an outlet where student journalists have the opportunity to take part in college men's + women's basketba...
Mar 08, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This episode features Jake Aferiat, who is a former intern at The Sporting News and former sports editor and writer for The Daily Collegian at Penn State, where he graduated in May 2021. Jake dives into his young career in the sports industry, from beginning his love for the sports journalism space in high school. Listen as he sheds light on the reality of life after graduating, understanding the optics of a trend, being confident in your work, learning different areas of the field, and MORE! Ja...
Mar 01, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This episode features Javaris Harris, who is a former intern at WBRL News 3 Sports (Columbus, Ga. CBS affiliate) and Ignite Sports (Columbus River Dragons, and the Chatt-A-Hoots). Javaris is no stranger to putting his name out there, as he finishes his undergrad at Columbus State University, summer 2022. Making his mark in the sports journalism arena, with experience in broadcast and writing, and is constantly learning new ways to approach other areas in sports. Listen as Javaris mentions some o...
Feb 22, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This episode features Alan Cole, who is a freelance sports reporter out of Georgia, and he's had a pretty remarkable year and journey, rather, in sports covering just about everything you can think of. Covering a national title game, writing features on athletes in the Super Bowl, Alan is always trying to stay ahead of the game and tell stories that matter. In this chat, we talk about getting started in freelancing, how to self-motivate when pitching stories, asking questions... constantly, how ...
Feb 15, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This episode features Julio Vega, who currently is a sports reporter for the Amarillo Globe-News in Amarillo, Texas. Upon graduating from University of Texas-Arlington back in December 2020, Julio has remained focused on his goals to keep moving forward and push a more resilient attitude onto any prospect. From being involved with the Sports Journalism Institute, an internship with USA Today Sports, UT Shorthorn and numerous other impressive experiences to gain more in the sports journalism spac...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This episode features Alejandro Meyers, who currently is the digital content + graphic design coordinator at Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. At only 20-years-old, Alejandro shares his journey to NBA/WNBA by way of freelancing in high school, teaching himself skills from the iPad to Photoshop. Developing a strong urgency to create and meshing with sports seemed like the dream and has become his goal since he started drawing. It's not all rainbows, hear also how he was able to turn the ...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This episode features Jael Rucker, who currently is an editor at 137pm and previously as the sideline reporter at Georgia State under football and men's + women's basketball for the ESPN3 broadcasts. Listen to how she got started in sports, Georgia State memories, making dreams come true with the opportunity of a lifetime at 137pm, realizing her purpose and her ultimate goals in her career. Oh, and don't forget to buy a pair of ear plugs! (you know, when you're in loud environments and such) ** ...
Dec 08, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
So, we decided to have a little fun this week and put out an episode dedicated to getting to know more of who we are as hosts of The Rookie Contract. We talk on just about everything on our mind: pandemic and the sports world, job search, our personal goals, Taylor Swift (?) and MUCH MORE! The vibes are absolutely on point. Don't you agree? ** As mentioned, here's all our social links, give us a follow and reach out if you would like to connect with us! Say Hi! Ash's social links: Twitter: https...
Nov 17, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This episode features McClain Baxley, who currently is a UGA and Athens-area recruiting reporter for Athens-Banner Herald. McClain, a 2021 Georgia Southern University graduate, dives into his latest internship with AJC Sports, how he got into sports reporting (high school sports + Georgia Southern coverage for Savannah Morning News & The George-Anne) , learning the run-down of covering recruiting, and how he has been able to manage his time aside from work. ** Don't be shy. If you would like...
Oct 13, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This episode features Lauren Kreda, who currently is a social and digital marketing specialist for Mizuno Running. Lauren has been all over the sports industry from her time at SUNY Cortland as a student and athletics intern to Jacksonville University where she dipped into new waters as an SID for 16 months. Lauren does not quit, in establishing new strategies and continues to build her portfolio in each platitude she seeks. Whether it's for a team or a brand, this gal keeps her momentum strong ...
Sep 22, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This episode features L.A. Rams Social Video Trainee, Phillip Laborde, who recently graduated from LSU back in May of this year (yup, you read that right!). Phillip shares his unconventional journey to L.A., being a full-time student while also creating content with LSU athletics, and more-so how he manages to stay on his craft even when its difficult, emphasizing to be more "confident not cocky" throughout. ** Don't be shy, if you want to connect with us, our links are below. Say Hi! Phillips' ...
Sep 08, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It's the start of a new season, hosted by a familiar voice in Kate Norum and a newer voice in the mix, Ash Kavanagh. This episode is action packed with crucial advice in sports from Draft Kings U.S. sports trader Palmer Morris, a Clemson grad, who never thought he'd be working in sports betting, but it all started with an email. Find out how Palmer made the decision to move to Vegas, trust me, it's good. A former Clemson basketball manager, Atlanta United intern, and much other accolades -- this...
Aug 24, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today's Guest: Asha Evans In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Asha’ journey, what communications even is, learning what makes sports so special, and MUCH more. Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories. Asha’s links: @ANEvans_ (Twitter); ashaevans_ (Insta...
Apr 12, 2021•46 min
Today's Guest: Lukas Weese In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Lukas’ journey, how to bet on yourself, traveling through the world of sports in COVID, and MUCH more. Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories. Lukas’ links: @Weesesports (Twitter); @lukaswe...
Mar 29, 2021•37 min
Today's Guest: Lucy Liautaud In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Lucy’s journey, how to keep an open mind, traveling through the world of sports in COVID, and MUCH more. Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories. Lucy’s links: @lucyliautaud (Instagram); l...
Mar 15, 2021•40 min
