The MOGL Podcast

The MOGL Podcast

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The MOGL Podcast episodes

  • #19 El Futuro de NIL // Vannelie Melendez

    During this episode, Vannelie talks about how she is using her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion to shape the future of NIL. 

    Discussion points include:

    • V's story about tennis and pursuing NCAA athletics 
    • NIL education across the Big East conference
    • International athlete exclusion from NIL activity
    • V's experience as a MOGL intern
    • NIL benefits from prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion 
    • Inclusion of smaller market universities and olympic sports in NIL 

      • Vannelie's IG: @VannMelendez

      36 min
    • #18 Shoot All Shots // Rae Joens

      During this episode, Rae shares more about her curiosity and excitement to pursue NIL deals as a Division II athlete.

      Rae is a current volleyball athlete at Winona State University.

      Connect with Rae on Instagram!

      15 min
    • #17 Women Ball Too // Mattie Schimenz

      During this episode, Mattie shares more about her curiosity and excitement to pursue NIL deals as a Division II athlete. 

      Mattie is a current basketball athlete at Winona State University. 

      Connect with Mattie on IG!

      12 min
    • #16 There's Value in Division II // Eric Schoh

      During this episode, Eric Schoh (Director of Athletics) talks to us about the state of Name, Image, and Likeness at the NCAA Division II level. 

      Discussion points include:

      • The partnership between MOGL 
      • How alumni, donors, and community members can support Winona Athletes 
      • Partnering with local Winona businesses, such as Blooming Grounds Coffee 
      • NIL becoming the "new normal" 
      • Department wide NIL deal with Force Factor 
        • 19 min
      • #15 Leverage and Protect // Sivonnia DeBarros

        During this episode, Sivonnia talks to us about how athletes can leverage and protect their Name, Image, and Likeness. 

        Discussion points include:

        • How athletes can trademark their intellectual property 
        • "Athletes Making Moves" book 
        • 2nd Annual NILCombine Event
        • Protecting your NIL for yourself and future generations 
        • Importance of learning more about yourself BEFORE engaging in NIL activity 
        • New Game Labs membership

          • Instagram: @AthletesMakingMoves

          Athletes Making Moves website: https://www.athletesmakingmoves.com

          Sign Up for 2nd Annual NILCombine Event 

          36 min
        • #14 New Perspectives // Kirby Porter

          During this episode, Kirby educates us on how sports creators are the future of entrepreneurship. 

          A DMV native, Kirby played basketball at Harvard University before working in marketing at PepsiCo Sports and Will Ventures. She also started the Court to Corporate podcast which helped educate college athletes on the realities of transition into the workforce after their competition careers ended. Kirby has been recognized and celebrated by a number of outlets including but not limited to Sports Business Journal's 30 Under 30, Front Office Sports Rising 25 Under 25, and LinkedIn’s First 100 Creators. 

          Kirby now works as the Founder of New Game Labs. 

          Discussion points include:

          • Inception story of New Game Labs 
          • Transitioning from content-creator to creator-entrepreneur 
          • Creating for passion versus creator for entrepreneurship 
          • Importance of taking action on your ideas 
          • New Game Labs membership 

            • Instagram: @NewGameLabs

            New Game Labs membership: https://www.newgamelabspod.com/pro 

            New Game Labs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIA_ZNKIscFiyPNdlIVdRrg

            36 min
          • #13 Cut through the Noise // Camber Clemence

            During this episode, Camber shares how she is cutting through the NIL noise to create meaningful and sustainable change. 

            A West Texas native, Camber is the Founder of Cut Down The Net (CDTN). Cut Down The Net is a non-profit organization committed to the off-court development of all female student-athletes. Cut Down The Net is still evolving and creating deliberate education resources for all female student-athletes to utilize and apply for their holistic development. CDTN education will include, but not be limited to, the following topics: personal branding, contracts and negotiations, financial literacy, and content creation. 

            Discussion points include:

            • Essentials of a branding on social media 
            • NIL as a higher purpose 
            • Race, gender, sport and NIL education 
            • How to leverage brand deals to amplify your values 
            • Importance of speaking up against inequity 

              • Website: https://www.cutdownthenet.com

              Instagram: @official_cdtn

              Twitter: @official_cdtn

              32 min
            • #12 No Step is Too Small // Kami Joi Hickson

              During this episode, Kami encourages athletes to not be afraid and speak up about what it means to be a Christ believer. 

              A New Jersey native, Kami chose UMD because of their commitment to prioritizing humanity in the college athlete experience. A Follower of Christ and health professions major, she is committed to aligning NIL deals alongside her faith. Though there are thousands of fast food restaurants, Kami's favorite restaurant is undisputed: Chipotle! 

              Discussion points include:

              • Experience as a Christian athlete 
              • College choice and the recruitment process 
              • Values congruent decision making with brand deals 
              • Taking advantage of NIL through the MOGL platform 
              • Prioritizing fun and humanity during one's college experience

                • Instagram: @Kami_Hickson

                TikTok: @KamiHickson

                39 min
              • #11 Am I Still Family? // Dr. Victor Kidd

                During this episode, Dr. Kidd (@docveezus) discusses how college athletes navigate their roles as both athletes and entrepreneurs in the current NCAA model.

                A former college football athlete, Dr. Kidd now serves as the Senior Director for Clinical Services and Player Well-Being at Major League Soccer (MLS). He earned his doctorate from the University of South Carolina, Columbia where was the first Black graduate of the PhD in Sport Management program. 

                Discussion points include:

                • Difference between sport psychologist and sport social workers 
                • College athletes navigating athletic cultures of paternalism 
                • Danger of only focusing on performance and NIL activity 
                • Questions current athletes and prospective college athletes should be asking athletic department leadership 
                • Relationship between performance and behavioral health 

                  • Instagram: @docveezus 

                  Twitter: @therealDrKidd

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                  33 min
                • #10 Go For It // Zoe Schweitzer

                  During this episode, Zoe talks to us about why all NIL athletes should be authentic, chase their passions, and go for it all. 

                  A follower of Christ and Pittsburgh native, Zoe walks by faith and speaks with courage. A retired gymnast, Zoe is now a student assistant coach, Ohio State Properties game day intern, and creator. 

                  Discussion points include: 

                  • Values based decision making with brand deals 
                  • Surrounding yourself with people, relationships, and connections you want to work with 
                  • Respect for women's sports athletes, especially cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics 
                  • Content creation - IG Reels, TikTok, and Z's Threes 
                  • Transition into coaching 

                    • Instagram: @ZoeSchweitzer

                    Twitter: @ZoeOSchweitzer

                    28 min

                  About The MOGL Podcast

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                  This podcast is focused on educating all current and prospective NIL athletes on how to ensure compliance, to maximize NIL activity, and to make a difference in the ever evolving NIL landscape.