Outside Your Lane

Outside Your Lane

By Luke Borek OsickaSports
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Outside Your Lane episodes

  • Jamal Richardson

    An all-time chat with the respected basketball trainer for the likes of Brandon Miller and Darius Garland.


    X & IG: @jmrbasketball & #KPBLDG | https://etasportsandexposure.com/jmr-basketball | [email protected]


    3:46

    Growing up with two parents who demonstrated hearts of giving. Jamal's dad was his only basketball trainer and both parents taught discipline, faith and the golden rule.


    7:53

    Jamal’s brother was miraculously born, yet diagnosed with Downes Syndrome. Jamal learned about being his brother’s keeper and eventually started an annual special needs basketball camp.


    13:31

    Transitioning from playing in college to a new chapter in life, coming of age in the midst of having a lack of discipline and focus on God.


    18:51

    On a routine night in the life, Jamal was pulled over for a DUI. Through mercy from a police officer, something he had experienced before, Jamal actually thanked them for saving his life and the life of another. This actually caused him to be proud of that moment in wanting to change.


    27:10

    After the arrest, God had to rid of Jamal's desire for approval of people with his public image tainted. He still was able to get around God’s plan, but close people were calling him out with love. Feelings of emptiness along with learning how to let go and getting sober from alcohol were brining Jamal into a new season. Noticing the change, his support system and even clients applauded the sincerity.


    32:47

    The pivot moment came after watching a YouTube video of an Uber driver witnessing for Christ, asking the riders where would they go if they died today. A sober-minded life created inertia for him to have more urgency in life and faith in Jesus, peace and the accountability of those close.


    41:20

    Jamal shares the dfference in his training today, being 'called' and how a person’s value is the new motivation, not the money they can earn from their talent. How he takes fare of time, gives glory to God and hates sin that prevents people from their best.


    50:15

    Jamal’s last word for the folks.


    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.


    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected]

    52 min
  • Collin Murray

    A very cool discussion with a baseball maverick on building a startup, the practicality of data analytics and earning a career in sports.


    https://www.athletelab.io/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletelab/


    *Originally recorded on August 22nd, 2024.


    3:13

    Collin pitched at McGill University in Canada and dealt with his shoulder not holding up. He then transferred to Elon University and attended the MLB Winter Meetings as a student. Collin was interviewed for a sales position with the Miami Marlins, but misinterpreted the sales pitch he had to prepare. His off-schedule confidence earned the job.


    8:40

    “Bringing it” as a college pitcher, first game jitters and getting cut every year from high school baseball provided Collin no shortage of reasons to stay motivated, up his throwing velocity and mental skills.


    13:02

    Collin learned through the circumstance of not playing that his value add could be bridging the gap between data analytics and on-field play. He learned to code baseball data from a friend during Covid and would spend 10-12 hours per day at his craft. His video analytics at Georgia Southern allowed him the opportunity to become an Assistant Pitching Coach for the Baltimore Orioles in Single-A.


    22:48

    Helping three ball players at Georgia Southern reach the pro ranks and constantly getting better as an analytics developer and communicator as a coach became hallmarks for Collin that he takes with him into his new position as the Pitching Coach for Siena College in New York.


    28:17

    Forging a unique career path created curiosity among younger individuals asking Collin how to have a career in sports. This unintentionally led to Athlete Lab which has had a high success rate in placing high-capacity individuals in pro sports.


    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.


    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].

    35 min
  • Troy Blyden

    Troy Blyden gets into being a Harlem Globetrotter, his approach as a pro basketball player, being an influencer and reaching out to the youth in LA.


    @troyblyden | IG, TikTok & YouTube | troyblyden.com


    3:11

    Troy speaks on his work ethic, becoming a Harlem Globetrotter, moving to Los Angeles, working with youth and dabbling in other segments of the entertainment industry.


    12:38

    Troy sheds light on how he stays consistent and remains versatile without spreading himself too thin.


    14:22

    Troy reflects on growing up in the Midwest while his stepdad played for the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns, moving to Florida during the 2008 housing crash, going to college in South Carolina and keeping roots in New York.


    20:08

    Troy elaborates on opportunities to encourage children including recently when a student was bullied, taking that student aside and learning before speaking.


    27:31

    Troy hits on how he prepares as a pro basketball player, his time as a male practice player for the Los Angeles Sparks and NBA players who inspired him growing up like Tayshaun Prince and Kevin Garnett.


    36:25

    Troy on being a complete person, how he approaches bringing value to a team and maintaining humility.


    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.


    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].

    46 min
  • Coach Freddie Banks

    All-time great UNLV basketball player and former pro, Coach Freddie Banks, swings through to talk professional basketball, coaching high schoolers and eras of the game. Freddie was drafted 24th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 1987, played in the NBA's CBA (now the G League) and in Greece. Freddie is going into year 22 as the Head Coach of the Canyon Springs High School boys' basketball team in Las Vegas.


    https://fearlessfreddiefoundation.com


    3:37

    Freddie's observations of the Coast2Coast camp (see previous episode) held at Canyon Springs, a Title IX school, and how women need to be given the same opportunities as men.


    10:37

    Freddie flips through his basketball timeline from playing under Jerry Tarkanian to getting drafted in the NBA and coaching the next generation in high school.


    23:46

    Freddie shares heartfelt impressions from his coaching career and how he bridges old school and new school hoops.


    36:42

    Freddie paints a picture of what a high-reaching sports journey is like and advice he tends to give any young individual.


    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.


    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].

    43 min
  • Coast2Coast

    James Blackburn delves into the Coast2Coast International Basketball Showcase, his decade and a half of basketball experience and how he advises players in preparing for a future in basketball.


    https://www.coast2coastbasketball.com/


    3:14

    James explains how his diverse basketball background led him to college scouting and how a mutual friend's connection to longtime college coach George Nessman would shortly thereafter create a business partnership and Coast2Coast.


    9:37

    James' observation of how well players stay aware of coaches, scouts and others they meet in the field.


    13:54

    James gives his take on what makes a successful professional basketball exposure camp and how he views improving his own operation year to year.


    23:42

    James' vantage point of how players differentiate themseves by utilizing all of the camp resources.


    30:07

    James speaks on his consistent advice to players like: being a strong player, good communicator, staying organized, having a solid profile and remaining truly ready for the next opportunity.


    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.


    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].

    37 min
  • Holistic care and supplements.
    Israel Sanders and Antoine Amos Bey join the pod to talk about their business and background with Fruits of Life Sea Moss, holistic and self care and how they operate in a saturated market.
    TikTok | @fruits.of.life.sm
    IG | @eternal_fruitsoflife8384
    For more on sea moss:
    https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-sea-moss
    https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sea-moss-benefits
    2:29
    Israel introduces some of the dietary benefits of sea moss as an alternative health care method like joint support, collagen increase and mitigating inflamation.
    5:41
    Antoine describes his interest in holisitic care and disciplined eating.
    9:13
    Israel hits on a story where a nephew playing baseball at Oral Roberts University recovered quicker than expected through the incorporation of sea moss into his rehabilitation.
    15:00
    Antoine and Israel on taking ownership about what we put in our body and how sea moss can enhance vitamin and mineral intake.
    22:03
    Antoine explains why the late herbalist Dr. Sebi's allegations of claiming that sea moss has cured certain serious sicknesses has led he and Israel taking the suggestive approach as opposed to the definitive.
    29:16
    Antoine shares how abundant testimonies of individuals who take sea moss validate the product.
    32:54
    Israel gets real about how many athletes seek out optimal performance without conscious consumption and how safe edibles like sea moss can improve that process.
    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.
    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].
    38 min
  • Game Change | NIL to 100.
    Another episode in the series, but this time, a short rundown of what NIL entails and implications moving forward.
    Here's a Prezi presentation to go with it (with sources included):
    https://prezi.com/view/7tWFIongvweaQq8u3MjO/
    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.
    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].
    20 min
  • Go Long
    Today we speak with the mayor of Go Long: Tyler Dunne. As a tenured longform American football journalist and broadcaster, Tyler sheds light on his family life balance, his stops with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Buffalo News, a viral article in 2019 when he was with Bleacher Report and his highly endorsed, yet unsung book about tight ends, The Blood and Guts.
    Join more than 21,000 others at golongtd.com (paid package includes exclusive content; free subscription available). | X & IG: @tydunne
    3:13
    Tyler gets into a little bit of his family life with the wife and children and his upbringing in Western New York.
    6:30
    Tyler hits on his desire to be a writer at a young age including drafting his own editions of an in-house publication called the Packer Weekly which he sold to his parents for $1 as a 4th and 5th grader. A couple years later, Tyler interviewed touted sports editor, Chuck Pollock (Olean Times Herald) which led to an internship under Chuck, immediately writing about the NBA and eventually going to Syracuse where Tyler learned the importance of reporting.
    14:58
    Tyler reflects on his time with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, working with Bob McGinn, Lori Nickel and Tom Silverstein and how a couple interviews with Forrest Gregg and Bart Starr grew his interest in creating longform content.
    20:48
    Tyler covers his first true beat reporting assignment eith the Green Bay Packers, right after their Super Bowl win in 2011 with Aaron Rodgers and how he was immediately "hunting down" Brett Favre for an in-depth interview which he was able to do in 2014, the same year Favre and the Packers reconciled.
    25:59
    Tyler touches on the similarities betwen the Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers fanbases and franchises, his zealous piece, What Happened in Green Bay, which goes into the "riff" between Rodgers and Packers brass and also a 3-parter when the Bills were playing .500 football under Sean McDermott, and why both articles got major readership and backlash all the while.
    31:53
    Tyler gives his take on the classic offseason 'hope' of an NFL team.
    39:11
    Tyler lends his thoughts on how franchises try to win now yet plan for the future.
    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.
    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].
    46 min
  • John McClain | Part Two
    Pro Football Hall of Fame sports writer, John McClain, formerly with the Houston Chronicle, continues a discussion on filmmaking, his media career and sheds a little light on the balance of competition and analysis in sports.
    Part One: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-your-lane/id1646437601?i=1000651586915 (Apple); https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oh33pxAdI4uI9VeDGVqMo?si=w_5o4yNPSt6wpTUiOPveKA (Spotify)
    1:31
    John chimes in on his experience with Secretariat (2010) and a planned outtake with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and longtime sportscaster Jim Gray for The Game Plan (2007).
    4:43
    John shares a classic event where he had the opportunity to play a small part for screenwriters and fellow Baylor alumni, Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, but was unable due to the NFL Draft being at the same time.
    12:08
    John touches on the crossover from the gridiron to film and how potentially the most skilled entertainers for acting are singers.
    15:06
    John talks about being approached as a producer and how he was sought after for advice in the making of The Sum of All Fears (2002).
    20:18
    John gives his take on how spin rate analytics enforced at a young age is getting pitchers injured, as recently referenced by Spotrac.
    24:25
    John inputs how hard NFL players play even with the minimization of contact in practice and why they should get paid "every penny."
    28:00
    John spends two cents on how Gary Kubiak changed the trajectory for the Texans in 2006 and how current pillars like Nick Caserio and DeMeco Ryans are making things work.
    33:29
    John speaks on franchise consistency found in teams like the Baltimore Ravens, who has the say in an organization and some outlook for the upcoming NFL Draft.
    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.
    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].
    37 min
  • High and lofty.
    Discerning the ideal between being content and contending through examples of Mac McClung and a musician friend of mine.
    Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.
    Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in customer service. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].
    15 min

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A podcast on the ground-up climb of sports.