Free Agent Friday’s is a series on The Andrew Haines Show where we highlight the careers, accomplishments, and aspirations of all of the free agents in the sports business world looking for work in the midst of COVID-19.

00:38 - Kyle Mastoloni - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mastoloni/

13:20 - Kyle Cupples - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-cupples-122a43153/

28:40 - Kyle Brightsman - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-brightsman-b80b70b5/

41:50 - Benjamin Rivera - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-rivera-jr-b39244113/

53:30 - Tre' Whittaker - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trewhittaker/

1:13:10 - Ari Moskowitz - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arimoskowitz1/ 

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In today’s episode of The Andrew Haines Show, we shared a conversation with Joey Zanaboni, a highly dedicated play-by-play announcer who is on a mission to reflect the endless optimism, relentless anxiety, and randomness of the millennial generation.

In the show, Andrew and Joey dig into this mission and share some of their stories from working in sports.

We hope you enjoy :)

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Joey’s Info:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyzanaboni/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joey_zana

In today’s episode of The Andrew Haines Show, we had a very special guest, AJ Haines, Andrew’s 16-year-old son to talk about their new gaming team, JOKR Gaming.

In the show, Andrew and AJ chat about what led up to them launching the team, the fun times they’ve had gaming, and what the future holds for JOKR Gaming.

Check out JOKR Gaming below!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7DuC-i6FAVPOp7WZnSCbg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JOKR-Gaming-103903054641322/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokr_fatal/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jokr_fatal

Free Agent Friday’s is a series on The Andrew Haines Show where we highlight the careers, accomplishments, and aspirations of all of the free agents in the sports business world looking for work in the midst of COVID-19.

Cassidy Koch - The Andrew Haines Show   University of West Florida - B.A. in Communications, Public Relations, Minor in Spanish   XFL - Tampa Bay Vipers - Business Operations Specialist (Dec 2019-April 2020)   Richmond Flying Squirrels - Community Relations Manager (Sept 2018-Dec 2019), Community Relations Intern (Jan-Sept 2018)   The Rhinestone Cowgirls Show - Performer/Media Relations (May-Dec 2017)   Connect with Cassidy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidykoch/

Tricia Rasberry - The Andrew Haines Show   University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse - B.S. in Exercise & Sports Science - Sports Management Emphasis   Roc Ventures - Vice President of Sales, Service & Merchandise (2014-2020) Clear Channel Media - Integrated Marketing Account Executive (2013-2014) Milwaukee Bucks - Manager, Group Sales & Events (2001-2013)   Connect with Tricia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-rasberry-6872b34/

Samantha Bell - The Andrew Haines Show   Aquinas College - B.S. in Business Administration, Dual Major: Sports Management/Business Administration, Minor: Journalism/Publications Bakersfield Condors - Manager, Community Relations & Fundraising (July 2019-June 2020)   Grand Rapid Griffins - Community Relations Assistant (Sept 2018-April 2019)   Cincinnati Reds - Youth Outreach Intern (May 2018-Sept 2018)   Connect with Samantha on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-bell-3376a2a8/

Nick Van Nortwick - The Andrew Haines Show   University of Kansas - B.S. in Sports Management, Minor in Business   Tickets for Less - Ticket Specialist (Sept 2019-March 2020) Sporting Kansas City - Lead Sporting Stylist (July 2018-Sept 2019) United States Soccer Federation - Sporting Development Associate, Referee Development (Jan 2018-July 2018) Swope Park Rangers - Event Marketing Supervisor (May 2017-Dec 2017) Sporting Kansas City - Night Sales Associate (Aug 2017-October 2017)   Connect with Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-van-nortwick-607544145/

Jack Elliot - The Andrew Haines Show   Pennsylvania State University - B.S., Park and Tourism Management, Smeal College of Business Certificate   Lancaster Barnstormers - Business Development Specialist, Groups - (May 2019-March 2020)   Penn State Campus Recreation - Competitive Sports Intern - (Jan 2019-May 2019)   Lancaster Barnstormers - Stadium Operations Intern - (Summer 2018)   Connect with Jack on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-elliot-a0900514a/

Sam Fritz - The Andrew Haines Show  

In today’s episode of The Andrew Haines Show, we sat down with Brian Roth, the former General Manager of the St. Louis Ambush, an arena soccer team that plays in the MASL.

Brian Roth is a native of Chester, Illinois, and has spent the majority of his career working in and around sports.

He started his journey right out of college working for his community, then worked in ticket sales for three years with the Kansas City Wizards.

Following his time with the Wizards he transitioned from the MLS into indoor soccer, working for the Kansas City Comets of the now MASL, and has spent the last 7 years of his career working for the St. Louis Ambush.

He’s learned a lot throughout his career and we were honored to have him as a guest today.

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Brian's Info:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-roth-8830612b/

This is the first installment of FREE AGENT FRIDAYS on The Andrew Haines Show, where Andrew will interview a variety of people who have been laid off from the sports and entertainment industry.

Free Agent Fridays on The Andrew Haines Show – Harry Bogusz

Free Agent Fridays on The Andrew Haines Show – Cecilia Della Villa

Free Agent Fridays on The Andrew Haines Show – Allison Freebern

Free Agent Fridays on The Andrew Haines Show – Tyler Hotz

Free Agent Fridays on The Andrew Haines Show – Todd Worly

Free Agent Fridays on The Andrew Haines Show – Matt Trust

In today’s episode of The Andrew Haines Show, we sat down with Andrew Ross, one of Andrew’s first hires for the Florida Tropics of the MASL.

Andrew Ross started his career while in college as an account executive for the Syracuse Silver Knights of the MASL. He later worked for the USL and in 2014 started working as an account executive for the Orlando City SC of the MLS. Following his role with Orlando City, Andrew joined the founding executive team for the Florida Tropics lead by Andrew Haines.

In the show, they share their stories from the MASL and discuss the impact that COVID has had on both of their careers.

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Contact Andrew Ross below

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrosssu/

In today’s episode of The Andrew Haines Show, we sat down with Richard Lintker, the Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL.

Richard started his career working as a general manager for a few different movie theatres across Missouri and later launched his career in professional sports working for Monumental Sports & Entertainment the holding company for the Washington Capitals, and Washington Wizards among several other teams in the DC area.

In the show, Richard shares his transition from the theatre industry into major league sports and all of the lessons he’s learned along the way.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardlintker/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rlintker

Website: http://www.phantomshockey.com/

In today’s episode of The Andrew Haines Show, we had on sports business entrepreneur and legend, Tommy Benizio.

Mr. Benizio has spent the majority of his career as a team and league owner and executive and in today’s episode, Andrew and Tommy share some crazy stories from their days launching and selling teams and leagues.

We hope you enjoy :)

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Tommy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-benizio-489504162/

In today’s episode of the Andrew Haines Show, we sat down with Mark Gress, a Partner at Prodigy Search, a national leader in executive search for sports teams and leagues.

In the show, Mark and Andrew talk through best practices for those going through the recruiting process, what it takes to find a role in sports, and the future of recruiting and staffing coming out of COVID-19.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgressjr/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markgressjr?lang=en

Website: https://www.prodigysearch.net