The Rookie Contract

This week's episode features Adam Sharrah.

Adam is currently the Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Operations at University of North Texas. His previous stops include Colorado State University and Northern Arizona University. 

Listen as Adam shares and dives into his journey working in ticket operations:  From his first role as a student intern at Colorado State, taking on a leadership role, the challenges of learning + adapting to varied environments, the power of networking, AND MORE.

Listen and be inspired.

Adam's social links: Connect with him down below

Twitter: @adamsharrah25

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adamsharrah/

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum 

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching!

- Kate

This week's episode features Brandon Banks.  

Brandon is currently a Creative Producer for the University of Kentucky. His work includes creating content for  UT-Martin, Emporia State University, BallerTV, and more! 

Listen as Brandon shares and dives into his journey as a creative, learning the ropes of equipment, providing his motivation for not quitting and MORE.

Listen and be inspired.

Brandon's social links: Connect with him down below

Twitter: @_shotbybrandon

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum 

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching!

- Kate

This week's episode features Matteen Rad.  Matteen is currently a PxP free agent, with current opportunities that include calling games for Emory and Kennesaw State University. Matteen, a Kennesaw State alum, dives into his PxP roles, his unconventional journey to the mic, his previous opportunity with Atlanta United as their seasonal Communication Assistant, getting reps at a smaller D-1 school, PLUS MUCH MORE!

Listen and be inspired.

Matteen's social links: Connect with him down below

Twitter: @MatteenRad

LinkedIn

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum 

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching!

- Kate

This week's episode features Connor Moore. Connor is currently a social media coordinator for the Chicago Sky with previous stops including the Chicago Red Stars and the National Basketball Retired Players Association. 

Connor, an Illinois native and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater alum,  dives more into his path to working in social for a WNBA team, the tricks of the social game, being confident in your voice + MUCH MORE.

Listen and be inspired. 

Connor's social links: Connect with him down below

Twitter: @ConnorMoore_7

LinkedIn 

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum 

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching!

- Kate

This week's episode features Jonathan Fisher, a recent Georgia State University grad, who currently is an account trainee for golf events at Octagon.

Jonathan dives more into his journey in sports. Listen as he talks about what got him interested in sports starting out in high school, deciding on Georgia State University and making the most of it, networking, putting yourself out there + MUCH MORE!

Jonathan's social links:

IG: @jonathanfisherr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fisher-027b2b176

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum 

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching!

- Kate

This week's episode features Richard Holdridge, a broadcaster and podcast host. Richard is currently involved with a mix of various broadcasting duties with also being involved with the Army National Guard full-time. 

Richard, a San Francisco, Cal. native, now living in Columbus, Ga. with his wife and two daughters, dives more into his non-linear path in sports broadcasting. From his time at Freed-Hardeman University and gaining experience with writing, broadcast (PxP, Color) and even keeping stats, he has maintained his composure to get after his passion and do something he loves.  

Listen and be inspired as Richard talks about his journey of getting back into broadcast after a hiatus from school and going into the military, how discouraging the career path can be, taking advantage of every opportunity + MUCH MORE!

Richard's social links:

Twitter: @sportsrichardh

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum 

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching!

- Kate

This week's episode features Jordan Griffitt, a guy who has stayed quite busy in the broadcast space and now more in the digital media arena. Jordan's journey starts in Wichita, Kan., fulfilling his interest in broadcast during high school and eventually leading him to earn a scholarship at  JUCO school, eventually leading him down to Georgia to Kennesaw State University. At KSU he had the amazing opportunity to gain first-hand experience calling D-I games for ESPN+ and developed a strong awareness of on-air versus off-air. (Hooty Hoo!) 

Now, Jordan is currently the digital content assistant at ASUN Conference (lol, not Atlantic Sun, anymore), doing everything on the social media side of things with a better framework on Adobe Premiere and Photoshop. 

Jordan talks about his up and down journey behind the microphone, preparing for a live broadcast vs. taped delay, how it's okay to laugh at yourself when you mess up, and much much MORE!

Jordan's social links:

Twitter: @MJGriffitt

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-griffitt-744315164/

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum 

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching!

- Kate

This week's episode features Kelly Johnson, a woman of many hats, who currently is based in Portland, Ore. Kelly is the merchandise manager for Adidas, the founder and host of The Daily Grind podcast, and the founder of her non-profit, The Kelly Johnson Foundation. A woman who continues to bring positive energy wherever she roams and keeps pushing past adversity to reach her goals and for others to reach their goals. 

Kelly discusses her journey in sports; from completing her finance undergrad at UW Madison to starting a non-profit while in undergrad, what keeps her moving, her relationship with running, advice she has for those getting started in sports + MORE! 

Kelly's social links: 

Twitter: @kellyfastruns

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjohnson7

The Daily Grind Podcast: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod

Kelly Johnson Foundation: https://direct.me/kjfwi

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm  

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract    

Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum   

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

Thank you for watching! 

- Kate 

This week's episode features Mary Edman, the current corporate fulfillment specialist at San Jose Barracuda, the AHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. Edman is a woman who is the epitome of staying focused on the goal but being open to any possibility out there. Starting her career as a collegiate tennis player at Colorado College and then later getting her MBA at the University of Oregon, this woman enjoys stimulating and exciting work and sports have been that for her. 

Mary discusses the journey she's had from playing tennis at a small liberal arts school, to graduating during a pandemic and figuring out the next steps in her career, moving back home + realizing her purpose, & MUCH MORE!

Thank you again to Mary for taking the time to discuss more of her non-linear journey in sports and as she continues to make her mark and one day, maybe even the majors. 

Mary's social links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marbear913

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

If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out:  https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm 

Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract   

Kate's social links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum   

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

Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com