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¿Que Pasa Boston?Brotherhood & Business: The Evolution Performance Center Success StoryIn this inspiring episode of Que Pasa Boston, host Gabriela Salas sits down with brothers Jeremy and Derek Driscoll, who transformed their shared passion for jujitsu into the thriving Evolution Performance Center. Joined by their performance coach Joe, this dynamic trio reveals the blueprint for turning athletic dreams into entrepreneurial success.From their championship jujitsu careers to building a state-of-the-art facility that’s revolutionizing fitness in their community, the Driscoll brothers share the raw truth about sibling partnerships, athletic excellence, and the courage to invest in your vision. This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone considering the leap from at...2025-07-0625 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast152 - Your Talent is Your Duty :: Dr. Colby JubenvilleA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...At his core, Colby B. Jubenville, PhD is a coach who uses the obstacles and challenges people face in search of achievement as “teachable moments” that help make sense of their life, work and relationships. Dr. Jubenville holds an academic appointment as a Professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is the Director of the Center for Student Coaching and Success.He is the author of two books including Zebras and Cheetahs: How to Look Different and Stay Agile to Survive the Business Jung...2023-08-091h 10
The Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 38 - Jeannette Stawski, Executive Director, AOREThe Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) will co-locate its conference with AB Show 2023 in Baltimore (Nov. 1-4). As an AB Show partner, AORE brings a community of professionals with knowledge on topics related to outdoor recreation programming, products and services. AB executive editor Andy Berg sat down with AORE executive director Jeannette Stawski to talk about AORE’s
mission and how its partnership with AB Show will create some exciting opportunities for both AORE members and AB Show attendees.
2023-04-2014 minThe Athletic Business PodcastThe Athletic Business Podcast: Jesse Cole, Owner, Savannah BananasThe Savannah Bananas have emerged as a TikTok sensation, garnering more than three million followers to Banana Ball — the team’s unique brand of baseball. As owner and ringleader of the Bananas, Jessie Cole has managed to deliver an experience that sometimes resembles a circus for all the on-field and in-the-stands antics that take place on game day at 4,000-seat Grayson Stadium. Among the many unique nuances of Banana Ball, batters may hit from stilts, games have a two-hour time limit, and if a fan catches a ball in the stands, the batter is out. AB executive editor Andy Berg...2022-09-2914 min
DrTJ PodcastHow To Change Your Life In 2022 (Part 1)Albert Einstein said, "If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got." Ask yourself, are you happy with your present life in 2022? Do you want to stay in your status-quo position, in your comfort zone, in your do less zone, or do you want a better life? A new life that offers you better relationship, better health, and greater prosperity? If so, you are ready for a life change and keep listening to this episode fully. Arguably, our mind is the most powerful engine in the univ...2022-05-1712 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 36: Ben Barnett, President and CEO, BodhiSportNeed help with recruiting? Want to better understand your athlete's strengths and weaknesses? In this episode of the Athletic Business podcast, Andy speaks with Ben Barnett, president and CEO of BodhiSport, a new tech platform that helps athletes and teams identify and understand sport and position-specific cognitive talent. So what exactly does that mean and how can it help you? Check out our discussion with Ben in the pod.
2022-02-1627 min
The Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 35: Christina Hickey, Director, Warriors at EaseWe're fresh off AB Show 2021 in San Antonio and ready to get back to podcasting. In this episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, Andy speaks with Christina Hickey, director and staff instructor for Warriors at Ease, a non-profit that offers training in yoga and mediation for the military community. Christina explains the benefits of these alternatives, as well as why the military might be officially adopting these techniques in the future.
Learn more about Warriors at Ease here: www.warriorsatease.org
Find the article about Warriors at Ease that was featured in the Nov/Dec i...2021-11-1020 min
The Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 34: Lisa Byington, the Milwaukee Bucks‘ New Play-by-Play Announcer, Discusses Her New PositionTwo decades into the 21st century and women are still breaking glass ceilings in sports. Midwest-born broadcaster Lisa Byington has been shattering industry glass for years. This year alone, she became the first woman in history to call play-by-play during NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Months later, Byington was named the first full-time play-by-play announcer for an NBA team, the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks.
Byington talked about grunt work and glory jobs with AB editor Tabatha Wethal in September, roughly a week after the Bucks announcement, and by then, sports media veteran Kate Scott had been announced as...2021-10-1819 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 33 - Understanding the NCAA's Independent Accountability Resolution Process with Brian KappelHow did the NCAA Independent Accountability Resolution Process come to be? How does it work? What can your athletic department do to ensure proper NCAA compliance?
We explore those questions in this episode with our guest, Brian Kappel, an attorney and partner with the law firm Lightfoot, Franklin & White. Kappel, a former collegiate athlete, brings his unique perspective to litigating compliance cases and shares his expertise in this episode.
Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher — or follow along on SoundCloud.
Subscribe to AB Today...2021-05-0421 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 32 - Legal Essentials for Fitness Businesses with Cory SterlingWhat are some of the most common legal challenges facing gyms and fitness facilities? What should facilities take into consideration to protect themselves amid the pandemic? We ask these questions and more of Cory Sterling of the online law firm Conscious Counsel.
LINKS:
Sterling's piece: "Tips for Gym Owners to Avoid Liability in the COVID Era"
Email Sterling at cory@consciouscounsel.ca
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2021-04-2018 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 31 - Integrating Software into Your Business with Kevin MacCauleyHow can software solutions help to improve your sports or fitness business? On this episode of the podcast, we pose that question to Kevin MacCauley, founder and CEO of the software company UpperHand. Listeners will learn how software implementation can streamline business operations, improve customer/member experience and increase revenues.
Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher — or follow along on SoundCloud.
2021-04-0618 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 30 - Looking Forward to the Future of Rec with Amber Luther and Rich MylinWhat will the future of recreation look like in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? How will recreation centers and programs adapt to new trends, technologies and goals?
On this episode, we speak Rich Mylin, director of recreation at UC San Diego and Amber Luther, architect and market lead with Populous, about the future of recreation.
Thanks to this week's sponsor, Synexis. Click here to learn more.
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2021-03-2343 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 29 - Rising to Meet the Fitness Industry's 'New Normal' with Akshay AhoojaHow can gyms and fitness facilities adapt their business models to better serve clients who are increasingly exercising outside of the four walls of a facility? How can these businesses compete on a national level through digital offerings? How can a hybrid approach to gym membership help maintain and grow a community?
On this episode, we speak with Akshay Ahooja, co-founder and CEO of Trainiac, who recently authored a piece for AthleticBusiness.com titled Gyms and Health Clubs Must Adapt to the 'New Normal', who helps us answer those questions and more.
Be sure to ra...2021-03-0921 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 28 - How the Beloit College Powerhouse Rec Center Became the Center of CampusOn this episode, we're joined by Dan Schoof, chief of staff and project manager Beloit College's Powerhouse Recreation Center. We speak about the unique challenges and opportunities of the project, which converted a former power plant into a hub for recreation and campus life.
Those with questions about the project can get in touch with our guest at schooffd@beloit.edu.
Thanks to this week's sponsor, Synexis.
2021-02-2321 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 27 - Black Leaders Offer Perspective on Fitness, Athletics IndustriesIn this bonus episode, we speak with two leading Black voices in the athletics and fitness industry. First, a conversation with Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association commissioner Jacqie McWilliams on her work amid the COVID-19 crisis and the pride she feels in representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Next, we speak with Cedric Bryant, president and Chief Science Officer of the American Council on Exercise about the fitness industry's efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion.
Links:
CIAA
American Council on Exercise
2021-02-1840 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 26 - Streaming High School Sports with Mark KoskiDuring the pandemic, the NFHS Network, a streaming platform that broadcasts high school athletics and events, has seen immense user growth. On this episode, we speak with Mark Koski, vice president of the NFHS Network, about the platform and the benefits it provides to students, fans and schools.
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2021-02-0916 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 25 - Navigating the Global Fitness Equipment Shortage with Elisabeth FoutsThis episode features audio from a recent webinar Athletic Business hosted with Power Systems Education Coordinator Elisabeth Fouts.
We discuss the challenges facing the global fitness equipment market, and how facilities can overcome these logistical hurdles and obtain new equipment despite the pandemic's knock-on effects.
For more information about the AB Athletic Showcase, please visit:
https://www.athleticbusiness.com/architectural-showcase.html
For more information about AB's past and upcoming virtual workshops, please visit:
https://athleticbusiness.weebly.com/workshops.html
Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher — or follo...2021-01-2639 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 24 - Sports Facility Design Post-COVID-19 with DLR Group's Don BarnumIn this episode of the Athletic Business Podcast, Andy talks with Don Barnum, the head of DLR Group’s global Sports studio. In a wide-ranging discussion on the future of stadium and arena design, Don offers insights on how the pandemic, as well as spectator preferences are changing the way architects, operators and fans think about and interact with the sports venues that host our favorite pastimes.
For more information about the AB Athletic Showcase, please visit:
https://www.athleticbusiness.com/architectural-showcase.html
For more information about AB's past and upcoming virtual workshops, please visit:
https://athleticbusiness.weebly.com/works...2021-01-1227 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 23 - Prairie Athletic Club's Pete Simon on Managing a Club Amid the PandemicToday's episode features a conversation with Pete Simon of the Prairie Athletic Club — a local health club near AB headquarters in Madison, Wis.
Simon shares how his club has been coping with the pandemic and striving to create the safest environment possible for members, all while dealing with state and local restrictions.
Thanks to this week's sponsor, Synexis.
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2020-12-0827 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 22 - PANEL DISCUSSION: Getting Back in the PoolCheck out the audio of this virtual workshop hosted by Ruby Newell-Legner and featuring guest speakers Justin Caron, Shawn DeRosa and Megan Pleli, as we discuss returning to aquatics facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
This episode features audio from our virtual workshop series — you can check out on-demand sessions on a variety of topics here, and stay up to date on forthcoming sessions by visiting athleticbusiness.com/webinar
Thanks to our sponsor, Synexis.
More on our Guest Speakers:
Justin Caron | Principal, Aquatic Design Group, Carlsbad, Calif.
Shawn DeRosa, JD | Owner, DeRosa Aquatic Consul...2020-11-101h 03The Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 21 - Dr. Karen Weaver on Cutting College Sports Amid the Pandemic
As a championship field hockey coach, Karen Weaver saw firsthand the benefits that come with collegiate sports participation. With the pandemic forcing schools to make difficult budgetary decisions, including the cutting of non-revenue sports, Weaver, a former athletics administrator and current faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, has focused her regular contributions to Forbes on the severe challenges suddenly facing athletic departments. Weaver joined AB senior editor Paul Steinbach on The Athletic Business Podcast to discuss the financial future of college athletics.
Thanks to our sponsor, Synexis.
2020-10-2727 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 20 - How the Fitness Industry Is Managing the Pandemic with IHRSA's Brent DardenBrent Darden, interim president and CEO of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association, joins us to talk about how IHRSA is helping members navigate the pandemic.
Between research, outreach and advocacy, the association has its sights set on helping clubs to reopen and serve their members.
Thanks to our sponsor, Synexis.
Links:
IHRSA
2020-10-1329 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 19 - NIRSA's 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge with Erin O'SullivanAs racial issues have come to the forefront of the national consciousness, NIRSA — Leaders in Collegiate Recreation are launching the 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge.
We're talking with NIRSA director of advocacy and strategic partnerships Erin O'Sullivan about the program, and the role collegiate rec professionals can play in advancing racial equity on campus.
Links:
NIRSA
21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Eddie Moore, Jr.
2020-09-1119 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 18 - Reopening Aquatics Facilities with Justin CaronJustin Caron of the Aquatic Design Group speaks with us on the special considerations aquatics facilities must keep in mind as they prepare to reopen.
Sponsored by Colorado Time Systems.
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2020-07-2829 min
Higher Ed PulseEpisode 47: How Enrollment Marketers Can Build Their Personal BrandsHigher education is in the midst of major disruption. Major layoffs are happening as departments restructure in an effort to consolidate resources as a result of the economic effects associated with COVID-19…some institutions have even closed their doors for good.As such, the job market for education professionals just got more competitive. On this week’s episode, Zach Busekrus chats with Dr. Colby Jubenville who is, among many other things, an international speaker, author, educator and coach, about the importance of developing and scaling one’s personal brand.During his tenure in higher education, Dr. Jub...2020-06-1155 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 17 - Reopening Facilities Safely with Rachel GutterThis week, we're speaking to Rachel Gutter, president of the WELL Building Institute about the work her team is doing to help prepare sports facilities to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's an optimistic episode!
Links: https://www.wellcertified.com/health-safety
AB's 2020 Architectural Showcase online: https://www.athleticbusiness.com/architectural-showcase.html
If you liked the show, please take a moment to give it a rating or review, or share it with a colleague. You can follow along on SoundCloud, or subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Stitche2020-06-0922 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 16 - Architect's View: Reopening Rec Centers with Adam BastjanAdam Bastjan of architecture firm Kahler Slater breaks down considerations for reopening campus recreation centers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more, read Adam's piece titled "The Importance of Collegiate Recreation in Post-COVID Education" on athleticbusiness.com.
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2020-05-2620 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 15 - Preparing College Rec Centers to Combat a Pandemic with University of New Hampshire's Stacey HallWhile businesses throughout our industries are coping with COVID-19 in different ways, collegiate recreation centers are once again being called on to provide emergency facilities to help communities cope.
One such facility is the University of New Hampshire's Hamel Recreation Center, where Stacey Hall is running an effort to convert the facility from student recreation to overflow hospital support.
Listen in for how UNH is handling the situation, and how collegiate recreation can prepare for a public health crisis.
2020-04-0717 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 14 - Coping with COVID-19In the weeks since our last episode, the coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside-down, and the athletics, fitness and recreation industries were not left untouched.
In this episode, Andy and Jason talk about how they and the AB team is dealing with the outbreak — and ask listeners and readers to share their strategies for how to do the same.
Things are weird right now, but we'll get through this — together.
Email your stories to editors@athleticbusiness.com. Also, if you're inspired, record a voice memo on your phone and email those recordings to us...2020-03-2412 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 13 - Minor League and Spring Training Ballpark Design with Mike SabatiniOn this episode we're talking about ballpark design with Populous principal and lead architect Mike Sabatini. We discuss trends for both spectators and players, how design can influence facility operations, his firm's latest ballpark project and much more.
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2020-03-0936 min
The Athletic Business Podcast(Rebroadcast) Social Media Strategy with Forward Madison FCWe're working on fresh episodes of The Athletic Business Podcast, but this week on the show we're re-broadcasting our conversation with Forward Madison FC.
In this episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, we talk to Kuba Krzyzostaniak and Jason Klein of Forward Madison FC — the USL League One soccer team — about their successes using social media to launch a new brand. Regardless of your industry, the conversation is illuminating for those wanted to build a brand on social media from the ground up.
Our great thanks to Kuba and Jason for joining us on this episod...2020-02-2433 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 12 - College Football's Attendance Problem with AJ MaestasStudents coming late, leaving early or not showing up at all. Adults content to watch games from the comfort of their own homes. College football has an attendance problem. With fan attrition vexing even the most successful programs in the country, what can administrators do now and in the future to bring more people through the turnstiles on game day? Navigate Research founder and CEO AJ Maestas joins AB senior editor Paul Steinbach on this episode of The Athletic Business Podcast to share some ideas.
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Stitcher and ne...2020-02-1130 min
Pod HacksEpisode 15 - Baseball SafetyLet’s dive into all aspects of baseball safety in the episode of Pod Hacks OnlyThank you to the talented Ernie Urcadez for calling in, and you can find him on Instagram @repeatperformance_ and his gym @pursuitfitnessazYou can find me @justareyes or on my website justareyes.com and email me at info@justareyes.comTheme music is “Lucky 27’s” by Isaac LeSageThank you for all the support, and I look forward to the feedbackEpisode LinksPlayer Safetyhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/2196860-it-is-m...2020-02-0154 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 11 - Decoding Esports with Perkins and Will's Lee SterrettEsports represents a huge opportunity for athletics and recreation programs, but industry professionals may still be unsure about how to approach the esports phenomenon. On this episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, we speak with Lee Sterrett, associate principal with Perkins and Will, who gave a talk on esports at the recent AB Show.
In this conversation, we define esports, discuss what makes it an attractive program, break down basic facility needs, and attempt to demystify esports as a concept so you can better determine whether deploying esports may be right for your program.
If you liked the show, please take...2020-01-2829 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 10 - Innovations in Helmet Design with Riddell’s Thad IdeOn this episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, we talk to Thad Ide, senior vice president of research and development with Riddell.
With the focus on safety in football more intense than ever, helmet manufacturers are focused on improving their products. In this discussion, Ide shares what Ridell’s been working on, from gathering data that can help craft a better helmet to developing a platform designed to generate an individual player’s impact profile. We also discuss changes in technique and practice that can help reduce the number of head impacts.
If you liked the s...2020-01-1413 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 9 - Trends in Collegiate Rec with T.J. PeeleWelcome back! Thanks for staying subscribed to the feed as we took some time off for Thanksgiving.
On today’s episode, we speak with T.J. Peele, former director of university recreation at the University of West Georgia, and current director of business development for college and university Health Fitness Corp. T.J. talks about his experience in rec, trends on campus and how his current work helps recreation departments thrive.
Links:
Health Fitness website
2019-12-1725 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 8 - Social Media Strategy with Forward Madison FCIn this episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, we talk to Kuba Krzyzostaniak and Jason Klein of Forward Madison FC — the USL League One soccer team — about their successes using social media to launch a new brand.
We talk about some of their most successful campaigns, building a brand from the grassroots and best practices for engaging on social media, regardless of your industry.
Our great thanks to Kuba and Jason for joining us on this episode.
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...2019-11-1933 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 7 - The State of High School Sports with Dr. Karissa NiehoffIn this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) about the state of high school athletics.
Topics include reserving Friday nights for high school football, participation numbers for high school sports, sportsmanship and officiating, the NFHS Network and more.
Links:
-National Federation of State High School Associations
-The Parent Seat
-Participation Statistics
2019-11-0522 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 6 - Looking Ahead to AB Show 2019With the annual AB Show right around the corner, Andy and Jason welcome Athletic Business marketing director Kate Rampone to the studio to talk about what to expect from this year's event.
If you're joining us in Orlando next month, or just curious to hear more about the event, give this one a listen.
You can learn more about AB Show at www.abshow.com
2019-10-2215 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 5 - A Deep Dive into the 'Fair Pay to Play' ActIn this episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, Andy and Jason discuss the fallout from California’s new law to allow student-athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness, sometimes called the Fair Pay to Play Act.
We discuss similar laws being proposed around the country, unintended consequences and legal arguments taking shape on either side of the issue.
Be sure to check out athleticbusiness.com for continuing coverage of this and other NCAA issues.
You can subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and follow along on Soun...2019-10-0820 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 3 - Using Fitness as a Means of Recovery with Andrew BroughIn the third episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, Andy and Jason take a look at a group helping people deal with substance abuse and addiction through fitness and community.
This episode features an interview with Andrew Brough, a chapter manager with The Phoenix, a free sober active community to individuals who have suffered from a substance use disorder and to those who choose a sober life. It’s an interesting look at how fitness can help improve people’s lives in unexpected ways.
Links: The Phoenix
About The Phoenix
National Survey...2019-09-1023 min
The Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 2 - Exploring the CrossFit Games and Adaptive Fitness with Kevin OgarIn the second episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, Jason and Andy discuss the 2019 CrossFit Games, which were held earlier this month in our home town of Madison, Wis.
This episode features a discussion with Kevin Ogar, owner of CrossFit Watchtower and co-founder of The Reveille Project. Kevin shares his story of how the CrossFit community helped him overcome a life-changing injury, and how he’s bringing a new perspective to adaptive fitness training.
Links: CrossFit Games
CrossFit Adaptive Training Guide
The Reveille Project...2019-08-2724 minThe Athletic Business PodcastEpisode 1 - Beating Heat-Related Illness with Dr. Douglas CasaIn the inaugural episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, we speak to Dr. Douglas Casa of the Korey Stringer Institute and the University of Connecticut Department of Kinesiology about the dangers of exertional heat stroke and strategies for preventing and treating it in student-athletes.
This episode is sponsored by DTN.
Links: Korey Stringer Institute
Heat stroke prevention tips
Reducing Heat Illness in College and High School Sports
NATA position statement on exertional heat illness
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2019-08-1327 min
The Athletic Business PodcastPreview - The Athletic Business Podcast - Episode 1 (Coming August 13)The Athletic Business Podcast features perspectives from experts in the athletics, fitness and recreation industries on topics that matter to you. In our first episode, online managing editor Jason Scott talks with Dr. Douglas Casa about the dangers of heat-related illness in student-athletes and how to you can prevent a tragic accident by having the right protocols in place the necessary equipment on hand.
2019-07-3000 min