The Rookie Contract

By Kate Norum

"The Rookie Contract" hosted by Kate Norum will dive into the newest additions of the sports industry and their journey so far.

Formerly with Dakota Zientek and Ash Kavanagh (Forever Part of the Rook... more

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How many episodes does The Rookie Contract have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

The Rookie Contract episodes:

March 29, 2021 Ep. 28: The Ultimate Guide to Betting on Yourself (Feat. Lukas Weese)
Today's Guest: Lukas Weese
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Lukas’ journey, how to bet on yourself, traveling through the world of sports in COVID, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Lukas’ links: @Weesesports (Twitter); @lukasweese (Instagram); linkedin.com/in/lukas-weese-52760b98/ (LinkedIn); lukasweese.com/; @TheWSChronicles (Podcast Twitter)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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38min
March 15, 2021 Ep. 27: Keeping an Open Mind in the Sports Industry (Feat. Lucy Liautaud)
Today's Guest: Lucy Liautaud
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Lucy’s journey, how to keep an open mind, traveling through the world of sports in COVID, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Lucy’s links: @lucyliautaud (Instagram); linkedIn.com/in/lucyliautaud/ (LinkedIn)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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40min
February 28, 2021 Ep. 26: NOT the River Kings (Feat. Justin Sulpico)
Today's Guest: Justin Sulpico
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Justin’s journey, his tier list of announcers, how the team’s name is NOT the River Kings, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Justin’s links: @justinsulpico (Twitter); @justinsulpico (Instagram); linkedin.com/in/justinsulpico/ (LinkedIn); justinsulpico.wixsite.com/portfolio (Portfolio)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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37min
February 22, 2021 Ep. 25: From Twitter Fingers to Kraken Tentacles
Today's Guest: Chanel Keenan
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Chanel’s journey, how Chanel got her job(s) via Twitter, being an ally for women of color in sports (hockey specifically), and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Chanel’s links: @Chanelly37 (Twitter); Chanelly37 (Instagram); linkedin.com/in/chanel-k/ (LinkedIn)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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36min
February 15, 2021 Ep. 24: What it Takes to be a Manager: On Ice
Today's Guest: Calista Mezzapelle
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Calista’s journey, the day in the life of a club hockey team manager, being a female official, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Calista’s links: @calista_mezzapelle53 (Instagram); @CMezzapelle53 (Twitter); Calista Mezzapelle (Facebook); linkedin.com/in/calista-mezzapelle-00b054192 (LinkedIn)
St. Cloud State University ACHA DII Hockey Social Media: @scsud2hockey (Instagram); SCSUHuskyHockey (Twitter); St. Cloud State University Men's ACHA DII Hockey (Facebook)
St. Cloud State University Campus Recreation Social Media: @scsucampusrec (Instagram)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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34min
February 08, 2021 Ep. 23: Patience is a Virtue
Today's Guest: Nicolette Rojo, Co-Social Media Director
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Nicolette’s journey, what the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award is, learning about patience, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Nicolette’s links: www.nicoletterojo.com/ (Portfolio)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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43min
January 25, 2021 Ep. 22: Seeing the Human Behind the Jersey
Today's Guest: Gina Salvatore, Social Media Free Agent
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Gina’s journey, how to find one’s social media voice, learning to accept help from others, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Gina’s links: linkedin.com/in/ginamariesal/ (LinkedIn); ginamariesalvatore.com (Reel/Portfolio); @gina_salvatore (Instagram); @gina__salvatore (Twitter)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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47min
January 18, 2021 The Life of an Iowa Hawkeye Practicum Student
Today's Guest: Fabiola Alsina; 6x Practicum Student; University of Iowa.
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Fabiola’s journey, what a practicum is, how she utilizes informational interviews within the sports industry, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Fabiola’s links: linkedin.com/in/fabiola-alsina/ (LinkedIn)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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56min
January 11, 2021 The Rookie Contract, Ep. 20: Quinn Douglas, 89.7 KRUI-FM
Today's Guest: Quinn Douglas; Sports Director; 89.7 KRUI-FM.
In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Quinn’s journey, the world of sportscasting, podcasting, and MUCH more.
Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.
Quinn’s links: @Quinn_Douglas_ (Twitter), quinndouglas.com (Personal Website), anchor.fm/quinn-douglas (The Quinn Douglas Show Podcast), soundcloud.app.goo.gl/DrkS4TNsJFnXQvnC8 (SoundCloud Broadcasting Highs), youtube.com/user/MadirdTiger91 (YouTube)
The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)
Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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48min
December 28, 2020 The Rookie Contract, Ep. 19: Amber Reigard, Minnesota Timberwolves
Today's Guest: Amber Reigard; Account Executive, Business Development; Minnesota Timberwolves.

In this episode- Dakota and Kate discuss Amber's journey, what it’s like going into a field you wouldnt picture yourself in, how to grow thick skin for the sports industry, and MUCH more. | Please make sure to follow the Rookie Contract on Spotify, or if you're an Apple Podcast listener, make sure to subscribe and give us a five-star review. This will help us get recognized and allow for us to continue providing you, the listeners, with more incredible rookie stories.

Amber’s link: linkedin.com/in/amber-reigard-a73a10165/ (LinkedIn)

The Rookie Contract's Links: linktr.ee/TheRookieContract (Linktree)

Dakota: @dakotazientek (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/dakota-w-zientek/ (LinkedIn)
Kate: @katenorum (Twitter); linkedin.com/in/katenorum/ (LinkedIn)

Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com
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55min

FAQs about The Rookie Contract:

How many episodes does The Rookie Contract have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.