Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning, interviewed Scott Palanjian, Assistant Athletic Director - Marketing and Promotions for the University Athletic Association (UAA) aka the Gators. With a career spanning several decades in sports and marketing, Scott Palanjian shared his insights and experiences working with HBO, the Washington Wizards, and XFL football. Prior to Scott's time in Gainesville, Scott also worked in varying capacities at UCLA, UNC, and UCF, all within the realm of marketing and revenue generation.

Please tune in to learn what Scott shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding her many professional accomplishments.

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning, interviewed Michelle Young, Director of Sports Analytics and Sports Business Initiative for the Wharton School. With a career spanning several decades in sports and events, Michelle Young shared her insights and experiences with the Philadelphia Eagles, Temple University, Wharton School, and as a tour manager.

Please tune in to learn what Michelle shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding her many professional accomplishments.

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning, interviewed Will Kraus, Director of Operations at the University of Florida University Athletic Association. Will Kraus is an operations executive with over a decade of experience driving operational initiatives in sports.

Please tune in to learn what Will shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding his many professional accomplishments.

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning interviewed Robert Stecklow, SVP Subscription Marketing, for the America's and Global Markets for DAZN Group.  Rob Stecklow is Sports and entertainment marketing executive with over 20 years of experience driving global business and brand objectives. Rob’s previous roles included the Head of Sponsorships & Event Activation for Verizon, the General Manager, for Sports Products, Sponsorship & Original Content Marketing for DIRECTV, the Vice President, Advertising & Media for the National Football League, and more.   

Please tune in to learn what Robert shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding his many professional accomplishments. 

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning interviewed Kristi Dosh, a sports business reporter/analyst for ESPN, Forbes, The Washington Post, SportsBusiness Journal, and more.   Prior to joining ESPN, Kristi was a practicing attorney and a sports business analyst for Forbes, Comcast Sports Southeast, and more. Kristi founded BusinessofCollegeSports.com in 2010 and started the Business of College Sports podcast in early 2020. The site has become a nationally recognized source for news and analysis of the business of college sports. Additionally, Kristi authored a book on the business of college football, Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges.  Please tune in to learn what Kristi shared with #UFSPM

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Brandon Curran — Brandon is a NBA Player Marketing and Business Development executive that has worked with John Wall, Marcus Smart, Amar’e Stoudemire, De’Aaron Fox, RJ Hampton, Iman Shumpert, Romeo Langford, Jerami Grant, Lonnie Walker, Landry Shamet, and more. In addition to working with successful NBA players, Brandon has worked with the brands CashApp, Robinhood, Chipotle, Gap, Burberry, Mattel, GOAT, MTN Dew, The North Face, General Mills, and more. Brandon has held positions at Catalyst Sports, Relativity Sports, CAA Sports, Wasserman, IMG, the Golden State Warriors, and CBS Interactive.  

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning interviewed Chris Park, Deputy Athletic Director at Washington State University.   Chris received his bachelor’s in business administration and master’s in sport management from Texas A&M. He’s worked in various collegiate athletic roles including  Texas A&M’s 12th  Man Team Rewards Program Coordinator, Sam Houston’s athletics external operations coordinator, and Texas State University’s Assistant Athletic Director. Chris led the University of Texas-El Paso as Deputy Athletic Director before he moved to Washington State University where he is currently the Deputy Athletic Director- External Relations.   Please tune in to learn what Chris shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding his many professional accomplishments.  

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Dr. Yong Jae Ko is a Professor and Interim Department Chair at the University of Florida’s Department of Sport Management in the College of Health and Human Services. With a distinguished 20 plus year career researching and lecturing, Dr. Ko has been instrumental in the success of students seeking careers in academia. Dr. Ko’s research interests are Sport consumer behavior and corporate sponsorship/athlete endorsement & branding. Dr. Ko has well over 100 refereed publications and dozens of refereed proceedings and presentations. Dr. Ko received his B.A. Physical Education from Seoul National University (SNU) Seoul, Korea, his M.A. in Physical Education (with an emphasis in Sport Management) from The Ohio State University, and received his Ph.D. Sport Management (with his Cognate Area in Business Marketing) from The Ohio State University (double buckeye).  

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning, interviewed  Dr. Doug DeMichele, Master Lecturer at the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Services Department(s) of Sport Management and Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management.  Dr. DeMichele has a distinguished 36-year career in researching, lecturing, and guiding the next generation of students through professional development, Dr. DeMichlele has been instrumental in the success of students seeking careers in the fields of tourism/hospitality and sports. Doug received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from the University of Central Florida, his Master of Science in Recreational Studies from and his Doctor of Education from the University of Florida (double gator).  Please tune in to learn what Dr. DeMichele shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding her many professional accomplishments.  #GoGators #UFSPM

Joakim Noah, former basketball player, and Florida Gator, and Steve Stowe, VP of the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund interviewed on the topic of athletes at the intersection of culture, race, and influence by host Nathan Whitaker, a number one New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker.  

Susie and Tom Wasdin sponsor the Wasdin Speaker Series to highlight the cutting-edge research, education, and industry partnerships at the University of Florida within the College of Health & Human Performance, Department of Sport Management.

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