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Da Coach's Point PodcastEpisode 5 | "Don't Question My Motives..."In this conversation, the hosts discuss the rumored $15 million deal between Sha'Carri Richardson and ESPN as a sports commentator for track and field. They speculate that Richardson may have used her past experiences with ESPN, where she was criticized and dragged through the mud, as leverage in the negotiations. They also mention the trend of ESPN hiring more women analysts and commentators, highlighting the skills and expertise of individuals like Doris Burke, Malika Andrews, and Holly Rowe. The hosts express their support for Richardson and her ability to secure a lucrative deal in a sport that may not generate...
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Geaux Play Esports(S2E14) - Special Guest Mike Rufail Founder and Chief Gaming Officer at Envy GamingMike Rufail is the founder and CEO of Envy Gaming, Inc., which owns and operates popular esports franchise Team Envy as well as the Dallas Fuel in the Overwatch League and the Dallas Empire in the Call of Duty League.Envy began as a professional Call of Duty team in 2007 and has grown into one of the largest and most winning esports groups in the world. Today, Envy competes, streams, and produces content and events across multiple titles including Overwatch, Call of Duty, Rocket League, VALORANT, and Super Smash Bros.Born and raised in Lufkin, Texas...
2021-06-1129 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E13) - Special Guest Wim Stocks Head of Partnerships & Commercial at Belong Gaming & VindexWim Stocks has been a progressive leader in the online gaming and esports businesses since 1990. From 2001 to 2006, Wim was Executive Vice President of the “new” Atari Inc. (a roll-up and amalgam of Hasbro Interactive, Infogrames, and GT Interactive), leading and managing one of the broadest-reaching interactive entertainment publishing networks in the world. In 2006, Wim started an entrepreneurial online gaming publishing business named Elephant Entertainment, assuming the role of President and COO. In March 2008, the leading games publisher THQ purchased Elephant and Wim assumed the role of EVP and leader of the Online Gaming division and related digital gaming initiatives. In 2010, Wim...
2021-06-0738 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E12) - Mike "Moog" Aguilar Director, Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation OU EsportsMike, also referred to as "Moog", is a Technology Strategist that caters to the needs of the Honors College in tandem with centralized IT's efforts across OU's campus. He provides project management and business analysis that helps improve workflows in anything from daily routine based work to big initiatives for both the individual college as well as the university. Mike is a U.S. Army veteran, has worked for Apple, and is an active photographer of over 20 years of experience. Moog attributes much of his organizational and strategic abilities and successes to World of Warcraft. Managing a guild...
2021-06-0336 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E11) - Special Guest Derric Franklin _ Famous Enough_ GM and Head Coach HEAT Check GamingThe Miami Heat's Derric Franklin is the First Black Leader in the Very New History of the NBA 2K League. Four years ago, when Derric Franklin returned from Afghanistan, where he'd been deployed by the U.S. Army, he picked up NBA 2K15 and began playing the game with a virtually created avatar.
2021-06-0131 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E10) - Special Guest Gerard “HipHopGamer” WilliamsHe has also been immortalized as an in-game video-game character in Watch Dogs 2 as well as in NBA2K Playgrounds 1 and 2. In addition, he is a mainstay at gaming conferences and panels across the country, including PAX East, PAX West, New York Comic Con, BoroughCon and Fall Experiment 19. Healso later re-visited and re-cultivated his initial passion for music by creating original music for a variety of titles, including for Twisted Metal, Pokemon, Halo, Uncharted 4, Watch Dogs 2, Drawn To Deathand Battleship.The HipHopGamer had worked with some of the world’s top brands and companies, in...
2021-05-2432 min
The #OG2CENTS PodcastEpisode #58- Geaux Esports! with Chris TurnerChris Turner is building Esports programs down in The Bayou. He is an Educator, Visual Artist, Consultant, Podcaster and GM/Esports Coach for Southern University and A&M College. We talk about his journey and what's next!
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2021-04-1124 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E9) - Special Guest Alan Caplin of JCap’s Foundation12/17/16 Jared recorded,“I hope you enjoy the story of J Cap.” “I just want people to be happy, No matter what.” Jared JCap Caplin. “Sometimes life turns out different than you expect. Even if your life isn’t very good right now, it can always get better.”JCap is Awesome!!!At 19 years old Jared Caplin created J Cap’s Foundation for Disabilities as a 501c3 Non-profit organization. His mission was to inspire and help people.01/13/2020 JCap & I named this year Vision 2020/Impact 2020. 01/15/2020 The torch was passed.. Impact 2020 Mission: “Make Somebody’s Day -Everyday Like it’s the Only Day.”
2020-12-2939 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E8) - Special Guest Cody Dragon Business Development Manager at KovaaKs Aim Trainer/ The MetaCody Dragon is an entrepreneur and Esports evangelist currently serving as Business Development Manager at KovaaK's Aim Trainer/ The Meta. He is dedicated to pushing Esports further through the use of educational technology and works to transform local communities through the power of play and curiosity. His time spent launching and operating a professional Esports Organization with multiple podium placement finishes and championships has cemented his role as an early pioneer in the Esports industry.Inspired by the many lessons taught to him through playing Ping Pong with his father; games and competition have...
2020-12-2247 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E7) - Special Guest Danny Martin Co-founder_CEO of Esposure Inc.Danny is a visionary and thought-leader in the esports industry. As the Co-founder/CEO of Esposure Inc. and Esports Professor at SMU, he has aided in the professional development of students, interns, and post-graduates. These students have received esports scholarships and employment from acclaimed Universities and esports Organizations like Central Methodist University, Complexity Gaming, Pacers Gaming, and Mavs Gaming. Furthermore, he has provided opportunities for many esports players to play with professional franchises. Danny's passion for helping others has allowed him to speak at several high schools and universities, on panels in front of thousands of individuals. In his pursuit...
2020-12-2246 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E6) - Special Guest Dr. Chris Haskell Head Coach and Director Boise State EsportsDr. Chris Haskell plays video games for a living, or at least that’s what his friends think. He’s the Head Coach and Director of the Varsity Esports at Boise State, 2020 Collegiate Esports Coach of the Year (NAECAD) and 2020 Esports Director of the Year (NACE). As a professor, “Doc” also focuses on the impact of video games, virtual worlds, and digital culture. When it comes to work, Dr. Haskell is serious about play. It’s no wonder his friends think he needs a real job.
2020-12-0934 minGeaux Play Esports(S2E5) - Special Guest Kwesi Hayford - EsportsGhana | Founder: Kiddie EsportsKwesi Hayford is an Esports Evangelist, Creative Designer, and Digital Media enthusiast with a passion for youth culture, technology and education. He inspires and empowers young people to create opportunities for themselves in digital media for the socio-economic growth for Africa.Currently creating synergy, developing collaborations of Esports with all stakeholders both Ghana and internationally with the Ghana Esports Association which focuses on grassroots participation and content creation.Kwesi Hayford has been very instrumental in organizing Esports events and helping professional gaming communities develop.He is also founding member of the Africa Esports Championship...
2020-12-0951 minGeaux Play Esports(S2EP4) - Special Guest Skyler Johnson of CTRL and Paper Crownskyler Johnson, former Esports Professional & founder of Team Envy (Dallas Fuel & Dallas Empire). In 2013 at GFUEL Energy and helped developed their flavor profiles, launch campaigns, partnerships as the Chief Creative Officer. During this time he also developed a good understanding for scaling business inside of the Gaming/Esports space and the world of sports nutrition. In late 2017, he stepped away from that position and became the Creative Director for Latium Enterprises, developing internal brands for the family while handling creative for this pre-existing ones. While taking a giant leap and bringing a couple of companies to light myself.
2020-11-2435 minGeaux Play Esports(S2EP3) - Special Guest Jason Kirby of Generation EsportsJason Kirby is the CEO of Generation Esports (GenE) is the platform that operates the entire scholastic esports pipeline - Middle School Esports League (MSEL), High School Esports League (HSEL), & the NJCAAE collegiate league.
2020-11-1933 minGeaux Play Esports(S2-EP1) Special Guest Corey Rosemond of RIG GamingCorey Rosemond serves as Vice President of NACON Gaming, Inc., the wholly-owned Americas subsidiary of NACON S.A., a French global publisher of AA video games as well as gaming accessories featuring the RIG brand.
2020-11-1141 minGeaux Play Esports(S2- EP2) Special Guest Wes Byrd of Skullz GearWes Byrd started his career in website and web application development in 1998. He spent the next 20+ years building web applications and enterprise-level eCommerce solutions for fortune 500 brand names. Throughout all of these years, he hosted LAN parties for his group of friends who called themselves, Skullz. With his experience in business management and eCommerce, Wes rallied his Skullz group and stood up Skullz as a company and name brand of its own. In early 2019, Skullz Inc was born with a mission to be the top esports merchandise brand name in esports.
2020-11-1136 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 31: Interview with Victoria Horsley President of UCEAVictoria Horsley has been in esports for nearly eight years, the last three of those being mainly collegiate oriented. She also has previous experience in traditional sports as an event manager for the NFL Super Bowl and the NCAA Men’s Final Four. Esports allows her to emphasize her passion for gaming that she developed at a very early age with games such as Zelda, Super Mario, and Kingdom Hearts. Victoria is determined to grow the world of esports and give as many people as possible the opportunity to follow their gaming passions as well.
2020-06-2929 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 30: Interview with Miles Dean Sports & Entertainment at Unilumin USAMiles Davis has 16 years experience working with integrators , manufacturers, distributors in the technology & commercial AV industries. The past 4 years I have helped organizations & institutions build esports initiatives utilizing display technology.
2020-06-2930 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 29: Interview with Charles Spencer of EMU EsportsCharles Spencer started in the field of traditional sports with the Brooklyn Nets, as an intern for the semester he was working at the Barclays Center for Nets games in the Arena Operations Department. Then also had stints as assistant equipment manager for the Men's Basketball and Baseball teams. After college, Charles was hired to the New York Red Bulls' Event Marketing Staff and stayed with them for three years. He helped them with many of the team events, including games at Red Bull Arena, Youth soccer festivals, and creating FIFA tournaments. During that time Charles was hired at the after-s...
2020-06-2829 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 28: Interview with Justin Jacobson Esports AttorneyJustin Jacobson, an esports and entertainment attorney in New York City. He works with professional gamers, coaches, streamers as well esports teams and organizations. He assist them with contract review, negotiation and drafting as well as trademark and copyright matters, visa/work authorizations and other related business, tax and legal matters. Justin has done deals with many t1 and t2 organizations, including the negotiation of many Overwatch League and Call of Duty Pro League professional gamer agreements.
2020-06-2429 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 27: Interview with Marcus Howard CEO of Project MQMarcus Howard is the CEO of Project MQ, an experiential marketing agency that uses family-friendly esports, to help colleges and other brands more effectively engage younger audiences. He's also the President of the Tampa Association of Gaming, a nonprofit dedicated to growing the gaming industry and STEAM youth programs in the Tampa Bay region.
2020-06-1228 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 26: Interview with Blk Frank White Community Ambassador, NBA 2K LeagueGraham Borden grew up all over the great city of New York. Graduated from North Babylon High School in Long Island in 1997. Spent some years at Syracuse University then decided to come home and receive my undergrad degree from Suffolk County Community College. Some years later decided to embark on a career in content creating for YouTube & Twitch playing various games but mainly the NBA2K franchise. As time went on saw a need in the community for competitive scene for players who play the mode called Myteam. A mode where you can take Shaq & play him along side people l...
2020-05-2529 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 25: Interview with John Davidson Director of Esports PRGJohn Davidson, TEDx and active speaker on gaming and youth marketing, is formerly the Head of Partnerships at GameStop and now leads Esports for PRG, the world’s leading event technology company. John also serves as President of the Esports Trade Association, advisor for Stadia Ventures and Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment. Through a diverse career in skateboarding, video production, marketing and business development, John has a unique perspective and understanding of sub-cultures and consumer behavior. TED Talk:https://youtu.be/4StLXX1k_9I The Berrics Skateboarding x Business Feature:
2020-05-2029 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 24: Interview with Dr. Kristy Custer and Mike RussellDr. Kristy Custer has been a public educator for almost 25 years. She is currently the principal at Complete High School Maize in Kansas. Over the past 20 years, she has helped lead the CHSM team to state and national honors including a Crystal Star Award for Dropout Prevention Schools, Civic Advocacy Award, Promising Practice Award, and being named a National School of Character.Michael Russell has been an avid gamer for nearly 35 years. After a successful career in sales, Michael entered the field of education as a social studies teacher at Complete High School Maize in 2014. After his first ye...
2020-05-1530 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 23: Interview with Dorian Gorr of Veritas and LVLDorian Gorr, Managing Director of Veritas. Former Journalist, stage host and moderator who has worked as head editor of Europe's biggest Media Publishing House, Axel Springer. Gamer since his early childhood, esports fan from back when they stilled called it competitive gaming.
2020-05-1227 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 22: Interview with Sean Maher of Cut + SewSean Maher is Co-Founder and Partner of Cut + Sew and their newly launched gaming subsidiary, z0ned. Investor in FaZe Clan, PlayVS and partner in PLAYERS NTWRK. z0ned is bridging the gap between culture and gaming, specializing in the crossover between athletes, music, sneakers and fashion.
2020-05-0927 minGeaux Play EsportsEpisode 21: Interview with OG King Court Nets Gaming CrewOG King Kurt General Manager for NetGC The term “OG” is one of endearment often associated with someone at the forefront of a specific field. As one of the most prominent figures in NBA 2K circles, Ivan Curtiss certainly fits the description given he’s most recognizable by his nickname, OG King Curt.It’s a moniker born a few years back when Curtiss began hosting online leagues and tournaments.
2020-05-0629 min