Sports As A Job

Our guest Andrew Fletcher former Assistant Athletic Director at Fort Lewis College and current Sports Sales Manager at Visit Bentonville. We discuss his transition up the leadership ladder in the sports world. He also shares with us his own battles that he had to overcome due to the Pandemic. Sometimes the journey in sports doesn't go the way you plan but it is all part of the journey.

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In this episode, we take a look at the term Imposter Phenomenon otherwise known as the Imposter Syndrome. I'll be the first to admit I deal with it myself, it is a constant battle. Most of us have dealt with it or are dealing with it now. Let's take a look at the Imposter Phenomenon, what are ways I have learned to handle it, and of course, let you know you are not alone!

We are joined by the first guest of the season Logan Belz the Assistant Athletic Director for Special Projects at California State University, Bakersfield. We discuss building relationships, the power of making people feel special, and the skills that have allowed him to be amazing at selling tickets. Join us as he breakdowns down his journey from ticket operations assistant to Assistant Athletic Director.

You can follow Logan on Linkedin HERE and Twitter HERE

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THE SPORTS AS A JOB PODCAST IS BACK! It has been two months since the last episode but I am now back. I discuss why I have been away, what it took for me to feel ready to come back, and what to expect from the podcast from here on out. 

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Host Kolby Castillo: Twitter & Instagram @kolby_castillo

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This episode’s guest is Justin Newell the Assistant Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance and Operations at Kenyon College and CEFMA 2020 - 2021 president. Justin’s path started working in endangered species after graduating college before finding his way into the world of college athletics. He rose through the ranks in college athletics working at schools such as Tulane University, Jacksonville University, Auburn University Montgomery, and Michigan. Through his journey, he found a home at the division three level. Justin discusses the lessons he learned through what he describes as the phases in his career. He opens up about his mistakes and how trying to understand himself has helped him be a better leader. 

We are joined by Sarah Deffebach the Director of Events & Facilities at Baylor University Athletics. She is a former GA  of Athletic Operations for Clemson University and before that the Athletic Department Internal Operations Intern at Fresno State University. Sarah shares what working events and facilities is all about. We discuss how titles don't mean everything because your responsibilities speak louder. She dreamt about what she is doing today and part of it was manifesting it into her reality. Learn how she has reached a goal she set years ago and the wisdom she has to share from her experiences. You can follow Sarah on Twitter ​@SarahTDeffebach

The guest of this episode of Sports As A Job is Alana Meraz. She is the founder of Latinx in Sports an organization focused on creating a community for Latinx in sports. She is currently a Sponsorship and Tours Coordinator for ISL. She has event management experience with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Sun Devils Athletics, Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, and the Arizona Public Service. Alana also has experience doing social media with Sport Sorority and Sports As A Job. We discuss her networking tips and how she found her path in the sports industry.

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I got to participate in the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar a  three-day virtual event put on by the NCAA Leadership Development team this past week. Three days of leadership development, guest speakers, interacting with other young professionals, and three days of transformation. Do not worry if you did not get to participate, I share the major takeaways and lessons I got.

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The guest of this Sports As A Job Podcast episode is Eric Mathews the Assistant Media Relations Director for the University of Hawaii - Manoa Athletics. Eric is working for a program that he dreamed about and it only happened from taking a big risk. We discuss how making your life all about the sports industry isn't the best approach. He shares advice that many of the people in sports don't typically say. 

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To stand out from the thousands of people that work in sports it is important to stand out from others. One of the most frequent questions asked early on in our career is "Why Do You Want to Work in Sports?" I will share with you what my answer used to be and what it is now. 

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