What Are You Sporting About?

Dominic Militello, a former Div 1 college and professional soccer player, is the Founder of Career Coaching for Athletes. After struggling for many years to find his new career identify after his professional athlete career, this was Dominic’s first attempt at entrepreneurship where he discovered a deep passion and determination to assist former athletes in career transition.

He has interviewed and worked with some of the most prominent athletes in the world including: 5-time World Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield and NFL Leading Rusher Maurice Jones Drew.

Dominic specializes in assisting top talent to effectively interact, interview and negotiate, at a very high level, within the extreme competitive marketplace. He is on a lifelong mission to change the job search social paradigm from a “job seeker to employer” process to a “brand to brand” process.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Randy Osei, born to immigrant parents in Canada, always had a true passion for the game of basketball. After a couple injuries derailed his hoop dreams, Randy traded in his jersey to work in sports marketing. Randy became the brand manager for a Top 5 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

In 2015, Randy launched Rozaay Management a creative marketing and branding agency. Rozaay Management has grown into one of Canada’s most influential agencies, working with over 30+ brands, 60 media outlets, and over 150 professional athletes spanning the NBA, NFL, CFL, and MLS.

In 2019, Randy wanted to build a new bridge for athletes; life after sports using technology.  Athlete Technology Summit was born and grew to begin building that bridge, but COVID-19 caused Randy to pivot, and shortly after Athlete Tech Group (ATG) was founded in 2021. ATG launched Training Ground, on demand micro learning in a centralized mobile friendly experience.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Adam Shapiro heads sports efforts at Subtext, a texting platform designed to help leagues, teams and athletes both current and former directly connect with fans and drive revenue.

In his career, Adam has been a new technology innovator, former journalist and sports fan who believes, deep down, that Jim Boeheim can bring one more home before retiring.  At least he hopes so.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Shikha Tandon is currently the Director of Partnerships, Silicon Valley Exercise Analytics (SVEXA), and also serves on the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization, Bridges of Sports. She is an Olympian swimmer (represented India at the 2004 Athens Olympics), Arjuna Awardee, and won 37 International medals for India, 146 National medals, and created 75 National Records. Shikha holds a Master of Science in Biology, Master of Science in Biotechnology, and Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry. In her professional career, she has combined her academic knowledge with athletic experiences to work as the Science Program Lead at the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), as well as various fitness wearable and technology companies.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and a bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

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Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and a bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

Fireball Sport Federation (“FXC”) is a new sport that reimagines equality, diversity, and inclusion. Max Bartoli co-founded FXC with his wife and later, sought the help of Mr. J. Darren Williams through his company, Eraslan Media to support in the promotion and international development of the sport.

About Max Bartoli

Max Bartoli is the Media producer for the World Bank Group in Washington DC and consultant of other private companies in Europe and US. He is the CEO and founder of MaXaM Productions. He has over 20 years’ experience in Marketing Communications, Advertising and Entertainment industries producing and directing commercials, corporate videos, shorts, features, documentaries and live events. Also, Bartoli is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of FXC.

FXC is the only competitive, inclusive and co-ed team sport that guarantees 100% of gender equality on the court. FXC has been played in Italy, Mexico, Spain, Dominican Republic and most recently the US and has received requests to be played in 11 other countries by end of 2021.

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About Darren Williams

Darren Williams is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Eraslan Media. Also, he is the Vice-President of the International Fireball Extreme Challenger (FXC) Organization and member of Team USA. Previously Williams served on marketing teams at SocialIke, 21st Century Fox Entertainment Group, CBS Sports Network and BounceTV.

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About the Host – Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Jennifer Lynne Williams is the Chief Development Officer for the USA Basketball Foundation. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of the USA Basketball Foundation, including developing a holistic fundraising platform to support various USA Basketball national team programs and youth and sport development initiatives.

Named on Oct. 10, 2018, the director of intercollegiate athletics at Alabama State University, Williams previously served as Alabama State’s interim athletic director and deputy athletic director for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years. During her time at ASU, the Hornets experienced tremendous success, with athletic teams winning 43 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) championships, three consecutive commissioner cups and two conference academic awards for the highest GPA under her leadership.

Williams spent four years (2012-16) at North Carolina A&T State University as the associate athletic director for development and executive director of the Aggie Athletic Foundation. While there, she oversaw all giving initiatives for athletics, while overseeing the athletics marketing department. She also was the liaison between IMG Sports Properties and the department of athletics. In 2014, the Aggie Athletic Foundation was recognized as a model booster organization by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Williams also worked at DePaul University as the assistant director of development for athletics (2009-12) and worked in development and marketing for Women Leaders in College Sports (formerly the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators).

Williams was named the 2018 Women Leaders in College Sports Division I (FCS) Administrator of the Year and was selected by her alma mater, North Carolina Central University, as a 40-under-40 Class of 2016 honoree, recognizing young NCCU alumni who have made significant contributions in the arts, entertainment, healthcare, sciences, education, law, business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, public service or government.

In 2018 Williams was appointed to the NCAA Division I Council, where she served on the Football Oversight Committee as part of her council duties; and was an executive committee member of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD).

She also served on the Women Leaders in College Sports Board of Directors, the NCAA Board of Governors Committee to Promote Cultural Diversity and Equity, the Black AD Alliance, and the Black Coaches United Board of Directors.

To connect with Jennifer Williams follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Coach Micheale L. Jones is the head basketball coach at Pasco-Hernando State College. He is in his 9th year with a record of 93-136. In the 2015-2016 season, Coach Jones led his team to the Region 10 tournament. More recently, he led his team to win the Region 8 DDII Men’s Basketball Championship in 2020-2021.

Moreover, Coach Jones earned his Doctorate degree in Sports Psychology and Performance. Aside from being Head Basketball coach, he is also a psychology professor, therapist, speaker and author of “Motivating Illustrations of Faith in Basketball”.

You can connect with Coach Jones on LinkedIn or Twitter.

About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

On this episode, Dr. Matthew Raidbard discusses all things leadership, how to tap into yours and his new book with Sivonnia DeBarros, the protector of athletes.

After obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in history and classical studies from Indiana University, Dr. Raidbard decided to pursue his dream of being a college basketball coach. His first college basketball coaching job was at Western New Mexico University, where in addition to coaching he completed his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

After leaving Western New Mexico he served as a men’s basketball coach at Dartmouth College, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Chicago State University. While working at Chicago State he completed his Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with his dissertation focusing on determining the best leadership style and behaviors for athletic coaches to practice. From his dissertation research, he realized that coaches at all levels of sports were being asked to take on increased leadership responsibilities for their athletes and team without sufficient opportunities to receive leadership education and training.

This finding was the inspiration for his new book, “Lead Like A Pro,” where he helps inform coaches about leadership practice, and teaches them how to be more intentional and effective leaders. During his last two years at Chicago State he transitioned into athletics administration, and since that time has worked at the University of Northern Colorado, before moving into his current role as the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Compliance, and Student-Athlete Success at the University of Hartford.

To learn more about Dr. Matthew Raidbard, follow him on LinkedIn & Twitter

About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.