Shirpal Shah joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss his new position as the Chief Digital Officer at Next League.

Shripal helps us understand the advances of AI within the sports industry since he was on about 1 year ago.

He also discusses how Next League is here to help teams and leagues use technological advances like AI to help create better fan experiences and engagement.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahs/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW7HQD8D?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_FAZA4TBEK8HQXE92GWEC&language=en_US

https://www.johnwallstreet.com/p/points-based-loyalty-programs-can-work-in-sports-with-tech-evolution

Chris 'Gotti' Lorenzo joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss the creation of the Clash Pro League, his basketball league based in NYC.

The Clash Pro League is giving the opportunity to many players in the area to showcase their skills and actually get paid to play the sport they love!

https://clsh.tv/cpl

https://www.instagram.com/clashtvapp/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/@ClashTV-Network

In this episode, Michael sits down with Nigel Eccles, the visionary CEO and founder of BetHog, to dive deep into the ever-evolving world of sports betting and iCasino. Nigel shares his insights on the current landscape, highlighting the innovative trends shaping the industry and how technology is driving its evolution.

Together, they explore what’s next for sports betting and iCasino, discussing the challenges, opportunities, and the cutting-edge ideas that could redefine the way we play and engage.

Tracie Wagman joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss ColdVentures and how they're helping save lives!

Cold Ventures is the first of its kind wearable vest the helps users rapidly cool their body when they are facing heat stroke. It originally was not intended for this purpose, but when they found that was the biggest use amongst their base, they decided to go all in.

Tracie and the team specifically are targeting athletes for the product as its an unfortunate event, but every year there is a terrible story of a school kid or professional athlete dying from heat stroke.

https://www.coldvest.com/

John Kanaras, Founder of AXIA Time, joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss creating one-of-a-kind timepieces for life's incredible moments!

The idea came to John after winning an Ivy League Lacross championship and receiving a watch he'd never want to wear. Considering how incredible the moment was, he wished he had something a bit nicer to remember it by.

Fast-forward and John created AXIA Time to help others remember their achievements. AXIA Time has now partnered with the College Football Playoff, Heisman Award, Naismith Award, and Tewaaraton Award to give their finalists the timepiece they deserve.

⁠https://axiatime.com/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/axiatimellc/⁠

Michael Hand, the CMO of World Food Championships, joins Michael Rasile to discuss all things food competitions! Michael gives us the lowdown on all the different ways WFC is attracting more people into the incredibly delicious sport!

Make sure to check out WFC 2024 from Nov 8-12th!

https://worldfoodchampionships.com/

https://www.instagram.com/worldfoodchampionships/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MXWWHIRVeeqYi5ohoGtwg

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhand17/

"For the Love of Sports with Michael Rasile" featuring Garrett Bernardo, CEO of NOVUS:

- Journey from Side Hustle to Full Business: Garrett discusses how he transitioned NOVUS from a small side project into a full-time business.

- Building a Business Around Faith: He explains how faith is central to NOVUS's mission and guides its growth.

- Starting from Humble Beginnings: Garrett shares his experiences of working out of a college locker room and eventually securing partnerships with major league teams.

This episode provides insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and faith-driven business.

https://www.novusclothingcompany.com/

https://www.instagram.com/novusclothingco/

https://www.youtube.com/ @novusclothingco

https://www.facebook.com/novusclothingco/

Jamie Mittelman, the CEO and Founder of Flamer Bearers, joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss story telling around female Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

What started as a project at Harvard Business school became a full time position once COVID gave her some extra time! Jamie believes in telling the story of all types of women athletes from all over the world to help show little girls there is always someone to look up to!

Jamie has the amazing opportunity to go to Paris this year for the Olympics and will be showcasing some of the amazing women athletes while she is there!

https://www.instagram.com/flamebearers/?hl=en

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flame-bearers-pathways-to-paris/id1526192273

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6tB-Fq_pvs&list=PLuOKBuhxthh-hYl8qP8wM7wcOlCSN-mFq

https://flamebearers.com/

J Leonard Costner joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss his career in basketball and eventually his writing career!

J grew up watching his dad play basketball throughout Europe, learning from some of the best to play! He and his brother started to play high-level AAU and eventually both went on to play Division 1 basketball.

After being injured for multiple years during college, J was able to work out for NBA teams and make his way into the G League, but more injuries derailed his career.

While laid up, he was able to take his artistic abilities to the next level and write his first novel, "Legacy."

Since J has released 2 more books in the series with more on the way and maybe even something on the screen!

Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Book-1-Leonard-Costner-ebook/dp/B0CH59PF9B

Read up on the universe!

https://www.legacyuniverse.io/

Lace up your cleats and get ready to dive into the world of NYC Footy! This episode of For The Love Of Sports welcomes Tarek Pertew, the CEO and Co-Founder of NYC Footy, the largest adult soccer league in the United States.

Michael and Tarek discuss the inspiring journey of NYC Footy, from its humble beginnings connecting three strangers on a free agent team, to becoming a juggernaut uniting tens of thousands of New Yorkers through their love of the beautiful game. We'll hear about their commitment to inclusivity, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for players of all skill levels, and how they've built a thriving community that goes beyond the pitch.

NYC Footy's Rise to the Top:

Tarek will share his insights on how NYC Footy has grown into a national phenomenon, offering a unique blend of social connection, fitness, and of course, a healthy dose of friendly competition. We'll explore the various leagues and tournaments they organize, catering to beginners and seasoned players alike, and how they've redefined the adult soccer experience in New York City.

Mark Your Calendars for the Governor's Cup!

Get ready for some electrifying action! The conversation takes a turn to the highly anticipated Governor's Cup, NYC Footy's premier tournament happening on June 1st and 2nd. Tarek will provide all the details about this exciting event, where teams across the city will battle it out for bragging rights.

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