Walk With TFB

Walk With TFB

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Walk With TFB episodes

  • What's Next for Global Sport? // Internationalization and Athletics

    During this walk, we speak with Dr. Scott Brooks about the future of global sport.

    Dr. Scott N. Brooks is Director of the Global Sport Institute at ASU, and associate professor of Sociology with the School of Social and Family Dynamics, an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University.
    Discussion Points

    • Unique perspective as an academic and sociologist working in athletics
    • Sport and social entrepreneurship & innovation
    • Programming, research, and initiatives from Global Sport Institute at ASU
    • Sport for development, peace, and social impact
    • Sport apparel crossover partnerships
    • Interest in replicating the NCAA model in non-U.S. countries
    • Consumer engagement behavior in sports

      • LinkedIn Profile: Dr. Scott Brooks

      Website: Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University

      Session was recorded as part of the 2023 Internationalization and Athletics Summit.

      1 hr
    • Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in Sports // Internationalization and Athletics Summit

      During this walk, we discuss all things diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across global sport.

      Discussion Points

      • Gender equality initiatives in Australia
      • Increasing number of women and racially diverse talent in Major League Baseball (MLB)
      • LGBTQ+ inclusion in global sports, including college athletics
      • Government funding focusing on inclusion, equity, and justice programming in athletics
      • Similarities and differences between DEI conversations/programming in U.S. and Australia

        • Panelists

        Resa Lovelace, Founder and CEO, RBL Theory LLC

        Gen Dorhmann, President, Women Sport Australia

        Tyrone Brooks, Senior Director, Front Office and Field Staff Diversity Pipeline Program at Major League Baseball

        Session was recorded as part of the 2023 Internationalization and Athletics Summit.

        1 hr 5 min
      • Sport in South America // Internationalization and Athletics Summit

        During this walk, we are BLESSED to be joined by our friends and colleagues in South America! Joining from Venezuela and Ecuador, we will be discussing sport and culture in the South American context.

        Discussion Points

        • Sports agency culture in Venezuela and South America
        • Managing an international event, such as the Oceanman open water swimming competitions
        • Sport globalization on the South American continent
        • Creating and sustaining global partnerships
        • Virtual Exchange and its benefit for student and faculty learning

          • Panelists:

          Pablo García Lawyer, International Agent (Venezuela )with BNM Ontier

          Sara Palacios and Diego Egas - Aguas Abiertas CEO and Race Director at Oceanman Ecuador

          USA + Ecuador - Building Bridges Across Cultures through Sports: A Global Classroom Collaboration Experience - Universidad San Francisco de Quito and the University of West Georgia (academic) Dr. Maria Dolores Brito-Rhor and Dr. Su Jara-Pazmino.

          This session would not have been possible without the support and leadership of Dr. E. Su Jara-Pazmino, Assistant Professor / Coordinator Master Program at University of West Georgia.

          Session was recorded as part of the 2023 Internationalization and Athletics Summit.

          1 hr 17 min
        • Player Development is Global // Internationalization and Athletics Summit

          During this walk, we discuss all things player development.

          Truly a global conversation, panelists will speak from their lived experiences as well as from their professional roles and responsibilities.

          Discussion Points:

          • NFL International Football Development
          • Player development at the NBA Africa Academy and within the Global South
          • Future of player development across professional and collegiate sports
          • Decentering Western ways of knowing in player development programming
          • Increasing non-male representation in player development roles

            • Panelists:
            Dr. Lacee' Carmon-Johnson, Manager, Basketball Advancement, Toronto Raptors
            Will Bryce, NFL International
            Ed Jones, Founder and CEO, Beyond the Field Program, LLC
            Alfred Roland Aboya Baliaba, Head Coach, NBA Africa Academy

            Facilitator: Tim Bryson, Founder/CEO, Walk With TFB, LLC

            This is a recorded session from the 2023 Internationalization and Athletics Summit, hosted by Walk With TFB.

            58 min
          • What is Internationalization and Athletics? // IZN and Athletics Summit

            During this walk, Tonija and Tim set the tone and direction for what you can expect throughout Internationalization and Athletics Summit.

            Tonija Hope is the Director of the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University. She is also a PhD candidate in the Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies program at Howard.

            Discussion points include but are not limited to:

            • Comprehensive Interantionalization
            • Internationalization at HBCUs
            • Black Internationalism
            • Black Internationalization Framework
            • Influx of international student athletes in U.S. higher education
            • NCAA athletics competing in non-U.S. countries
            • International student sense of belonging

              • Tonija was previously featured on the Walk With TFB podcast. Check out her episode here: ⁠⁠The Long Walk ⁠⁠

              Tonija's LinkedIn Profile

              Ralph J. Bunch International Affairs Center at Howard University

              59 min
            • Tim Talks Vol. 10 // It's Happening

              During this walk, Tim shares how Walk With TFB is well positioned and prepared to assist organizations at the intersection of sports and international education.

              Discussion points:

              • Learnings since being laid off
              • Reflection of Internationalization and Athletics Summit
              • Globalization of collegiate and professional sports
              • Influx of International athletes in the NCAA ecosystem
              • Season 5 of Walk With TFB podcast
              • Future of Walk With TFB, LLC

                • Twitter/IG: @WalkWithTFB

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                25 min
              • Tim Talks Vol. 9 // We're Back!

                During this walk, Tim discusses life updates, information about the upcoming Internationalization and Athletics Summit, how you can support Walk With TFB moving forward.

                READ: "Walk With TFB" sponsored by Biden-Harris Administration!

                SIGN UP: 2023 Internationalization and Athletics Summit

                READ: Comprehensive Internationalization Framework

                READ: "Black Internationalization for a Post-COVID Era" by Future Dr. Tonija Hope

                READ: Blog about Tim being laid off

                Twitter/IG: @WalkWithTFB

                25 min
              • Tim Talks Vol. 8 // God is My Bridge
                During this walk, Tim recaps Season 4, shares his social justice philosophy, and shares next steps in his walk with God. 
                Read: "God is My Bridge" blog
                Podcast IG and Twitter: @WalkWithTFB
                Podcast Website: Walk With TFB 
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                30 min
              • 4.19 I Am An Ingredient // Illya Thomas

                During this walk, Illya explains why he is committed to being an ingredient that changes the trajectory of one's life. 

                Former P&G executive, current minister, entrepreneur, and doctoral student. This episode is special as it is Part 1 of the Season 4 Finale where Tim interviews his dad, Illya Thomas. 

                Illya Thomas LinkedIn

                Podcast Twitter and IG: @WalkWithTFB

                1 hr 3 min

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