Welcome to episode 165 of Sports Management Podcast. Keal Blache is the Vice President of Partnerships at vivenu, a global primary ticketing and experience tech company. He is also an adjunct professor, podcaster, Pickleball fanatic and more! We spoke about: The future of ticketing His work at vivenu Why he started Sports, Media & Tech Podcast His …

Welcome to episode 164 of Sports Management Podcast. Elena Mirandola is the newly appointed CEO of F.C. Como Women. FC Como is the first club in Mercury/13’s portfolio and they are playing in the Italian Serie A Femminile. We spoke about: Being appointed CEO of FC Como Treating women’s football as a business FC Como’s partnership with NIKE Female e…

Welcome to episode 163 of Sports Management Podcast. Robbie Douek is the CEO of BLAST. Blast is a Copenhagen-based E-sports entertainment company delivering events across the world. We spoke about: Blast’s partnership with Alpine F1 Working for Google & Disney Working in sectors where he can make a differences The development of E-sports Difference…

Welcome to episode 162 of Sports Management Podcast. Mark Hewlett is the Co-Founder of Soul Padel. Mark has a background from food retail and has worked for Lidl in the UK for many years. In 2023 he decided to start Soul Padel, after seeing its potential as a sport on the rise. Soul Padel wants to bring padel to people from all walks of life and de…

Welcome to episode 161 of Sports Management Podcast Ryan Sember is the senior vice president of partnerships at Logitix. Logitix is a leader in live event ticketing technology and analytics whose vision is to automate the entire ticket lifecycle and provide data driven insights to serve the diverse needs of its clients. Ryan is a seasoned sports pr…

Welcome to episode 160 of Sports Management Podcast. Tim Bainton is He is the president of Blue Chip Sports Management, the COO of Epic Padel and an adjunct professor at Marymount University in the college of BILT. Tim has a background from Tennis, as a collegiate player and a coach. Today he is an experienced sports business professional and an en…

Welcome to episode 159 of Sports Management Podcast. Adam Breneman is a 3 time All-American Athlete, Media Personality, College Football Analyst, Entrepreneur, Speaker and more. He is the co-founder of The College Sports Company, previously Mercury, a billion dollar venture-backed college sports media and production company that creates original co…

What if you could significantly reduce your dog's anxiety and aggression with just a little help from science? Find out how behavior medications, particularly anxiolytics, can be the game-changer you've been searching for. In today's episode of the Grumpy Dogs podcast, I dive into the nuances of how these medications work, why they aren't a one-siz…

Welcome to episode 158 of Sports Management Podcast. Phil Andrews is the CEO of USA Fencing. For those of you who followed this podcast since the beginning, you might remember Phil from episode 14, then acting as CEO of USA Weightlifting. It was great to have Phil back on the show and we disussed all the things that have happened since the last tim…

Welcome to episode 157 of Sports Management Podcast. John Koufis is the majority owner and CEO for Johnstown Tomahawks ice hockey team, the General Manager for the Greek National Hockey Team and an experienced CFO. We spoke about: The process of becoming an owner of a team His top 5 hockey movies Becoming GM of the Greek National Team Greek hockey …

Does your dog seem to turn into a barking, lunging maniac the moment you clip on the leash and they see another dog? This episode uncovers the mystery behind leash reactivity. We break down how fear often lies at the root of this frustrating behavior. You'll learn the science behind why dogs feel threatened when they can't establish their own safe …

Welcome to episode 156 of Sports Management Podcast. Shawn Garrity is the CEO of Circle - a leading Omni channel Guest Experience Agency. Shawn was also instrumental in launching SEICon, the sports, entertainment and innovation conference in Vegas, with guests like Nancy Lieberman, David B Falk and David Levy, happening now in July. Moreover, Shawn…

Welcome to episode 155 of Sports Management Podcast. Ben Pilbeam is the director of talent management at thinkBeyond. Ben has previous experiences form sponsorships and is currently leveraging these skills among many other to serve athletes. Ben works with athletes like Michael Johnson, Carl Frampton, Molly Thompson Smith and many more. We spoke ab…

Can dogs truly feel remorse after they bite someone, or is it just our interpretation of their behavior? Uncover the reality behind canine emotions as I address common myths about dogs and their reactions to biting incidents. I'll dive into the instinctual behaviors of dogs, shedding light on how they respond to stress and fear. Join us for an eye-…

Welcome to episode 154 of Sports Management Podcast. Heidi Pellerano is the Chief Commercial Officer, CONCACAF. CONCACAF is The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football and is one of FIFA’s six continental confederations, servicing 41 Member Associations. Heidi is an engineer, without a traditional football backgro…

Welcome to episode 153 of Sports Management Podcast. Matt Farrell is a Sports Marketing Consultant, founder of Farrell Sports and the CEO of Bat Around. Matt is a seasoned sport professional with experiences from the US Olympic Committee, USA Swimming and more. Despite being in his mid-50’s he is currently staying up to date on trends in the sports…

How do your properly socialize your fearful or aggressive dog and make them more calm and sociable with other dogs and humans? Find out in this episode of the Grumpy Dogs Podcast with me. We'll explore the critical techniques you need to master for properly socializing dogs with fear and aggression issues. I break down common misconceptions and off…

Welcome to episode 152 of Sports Management Podcast. Scott Over is a global sports leader with experiences from the International Tennis Federation, OC Sport and World Sailing. Currently he is the co-founder of Sporting Giants – a new purpose-led sports consultancy providing support to those interested in sustainable sport. We spoke about: If down-…

Welcome to episode 151 of Sports Management Podcast. Arianna Criscione is a former professional soccer player and the current founding member and Head of Football operations for Mercury/13. She is also the founder of Valeur Sport, whos mission is to mission is to be the voice of pay equity within the sports industry, empowering women with the tools…

This episode unravels the mystery behind what many term 'dominance aggression' in our canine companions. I'm going to tell you what 'dominance aggression' is, and, what it isn't in this episode. Join me as we navigate the misconceptions surrounding this issue and offer clarity. View this Episode on YouTube: Ep. 37 What is Dominance Aggression in Do…

Welcome to episode 150 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Tim Holt – he is a seasoned sport professional with over 20 years of experience from soccer in the US. He has held roles such as president of the United Soccer League and VP of San Antonio FC. We spoke about: How soccer has developed in the US The change from working at a league …

Welcome to episode 149 of Sports Management Podcast Today’s guest is Josie Traberg – she is a Researcher PHD student, researching environmental sustainability communications in sport. She is also a strength and conditioning coach and former pro basketball play who also competed in weightlifting. We spoke about her journey from collegiate Athlete an…

Navigating the choppy waters of canine territorial aggression just got smoother. Our latest discussion zeroes in on the strategies needed to manage dogs with a keen sense of trepidation when it comes to visitors coming into their home. You'll discover how to categorize these guests into three distinct camps, and we'll pay special attention to those…

Welcome to episode 148 of Sports Management Podcast. John Viola is one of the first modern football agents in the UK. John is a former insurance broker from Scotland who later transitioned into a football agent, which you will learn more about in this episode. He is still an agent to this day, but with 30+ years of experience in the industry, he is…

Welcome to episode 147 of Sports Management Podcast Ishveen Jolly is the CEO & founder at OpenSponsorship. Ishveen describes OpenSponsorship as an An Airbnb for sponsorships which connects brands to professional and collegiate athletes. In this episode we spoke about: Why she founded OpenSponsorship Running a company in the US from the UK Sponsorsh…

Welcome to episode 146 of Sports Management Podcast. Liam Scully is the CEO of Lincoln City Football Club. Liam has more than 20 years of experience working in football, and he is not even 40 years old. He started his career via an apprenticeship and worked his way up to become Chief Executive of Lincoln City. In this episode, we spoke about: How h…

Unlock the mystery behind your dog's sudden growls and watchful eyes when guests arrive. Our latest episode offers a deep dive into the realm of territorial aggression in dogs, and why your four-legged friend might be more on edge in the sanctity of your home than in the great outdoors. Explore with us the trifecta of triggers that provoke this: th…

Welcome to episode 145 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Houman Ashrafzadeh – the founder of Padium a “London’s premium padel club, in the heart of Canary Wharf”. Houman is a serial entrepreneur who in addition to Padium also has founded Urban Greens Salad bar, Coffydoor and 360 Capital. His latest venture, Padium, is backed by Spotify…

Are you navigating the challenges of a reactive dog? In this episode, we dissect the misunderstood concept of 'socialization' and reveal humane, controlled methods to help your reactive dog overcome their fears. I'll walk you through a technique that works outside the dog park fence, offering behavior modification opportunities while keeping your c…