The subject might be the athlete, but it's about the person. The focus is about developing that person and this podcast will talk to those professionals in the trenches with athletes and athletes, themselves. Evolution takes place now.
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Episode 28 with Andrew D. Bernstein: Photography, Preparation, Legends (00:40:25)
Bernstein’s photography has appeared in thousands of newspapers and magazine covers worldwide, as well as major advertising campaigns for over 30 years. Recent commercial projects include featuring some of the world’s top athletes for Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Icy Hot and GlaxoSmithKline. The unique personal rapport Bernstein has developed with athletes over the years allows him exclusive access to special behind-the-scenes moments, some of which were showcased in the 2010 book he co-authored with legendary Hall of Fame NBA coach Phil Jackson, “Journey to the Ring”, documenting the 2009-10 Lakers championship season. In 2018, Bernstein collaborated with five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant on the worldwide bestselling book “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play,” a unique look at Bryant’s 20 year career through Bernstein’s lens.
Andrew and his company, Andrew D. Bernstein Associates Photography, Inc., has served as team photographer for the LA Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers and LA Dodgers. In addition, Bernstein holds the position of Director of Photography for STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater L.A. Live, the sports and entertainment complex in Los Angeles.
Recognized as a highly-skilled and innovative action and portrait photographer, Bernstein was involved in the creation of NBA Photos in 1986, which is recognized as the worldwide leader in licensing of NBA photography. He was instrumental in the creation of the position of Senior Director of NBA Photos, a position he held from 1986 through 2011, and he continues to serve as the longest tenured league photographer. He is the key photographic contributor to NBA Entertainment’s global media platforms, which include NBA.com, all league publications and NBA licensed products.
Sports fans off the printed page know Andrew, making frequent television and radio appearances to discuss his work. He co-produced a popular show currently running on Time Warner Cable SportsNet, “Through The Lens”, hosting discussions with notable Lakers and NBA personalities via his iconic photographs. Click here to view the teaser: https://vimeo.com/138102127
Bernstein was instrumental in the development and use of new technology, both on and off the court, including the multiple camera Flash Wizard II system, which revolutionized indoor sports action photography by using triggers and remotes with strobe lighting.
Bernstein is a founding partner of a new media and events company called Legends Of Sport that celebrates legendary athletes, teams and moments in sports. Bernstein hosts a weekly podcast called “Legends Of Sport.” The show’s third season is co-produced and distributed by the Los Angeles Times and is available to download through the L.A. Times App and online. The podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, as well as other platforms. The platform and podcast can be followed on Twitter: @legends_ofsport, Instagram: @legendsofsport, Blog: www.legendsofsport.blog, YouTube and TikTok: Legends Of Sport
Episode 27 with Josue Louis: Dec-athlete, Results, Retirement, and 2020 (01:02:34)
Josue Louis is a professional Olympic hopeful Track and Field Decathlete from Spring Valley, New York. A graduate of Temple University with degrees in Sports Recreation & Management and African American Studies, Josue was also part of Temple’s Division 1 Football and Track and Field Teams. Following graduation in 2011, Josue turned professional and focused his skills on the 2012 Olympics in London.
Currently living in Los Angeles, California, Josue is training for the anticipated Tokyo Olympics, as well as preparing himself for post-career goals working as an IT Technical Recruiter for Eleven Recruiting.
Episode 26 with Colin Cerniglia: Excellence, Leadership, Sustained greatness (00:52:57)
Colin is the founder and CEO of the Talent 409 Leadership Academy. He works with athletic teams to enhance their vision and culture. In his book the Culture of Excellence, Colin takes us inside baseball's most successful franchise to uncover compelling and useful lessons in leadership.
Purchase the Culture of Excellence here: www.talent409.com/culture-of-excellence
Personal Twitter: @colintalent409
Personal Facebook and LinkedIn: Colin Cerniglia
Talent 409 Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin: @talent409
Episode 25 with Michael Haddix Jr: Unbiased advice, Finances, Empowerment (00:47:18)
Michael Haddix is one of the nation’s most trusted and experienced business advisors for professional athletes. His passion for helping athletes build their careers beyond the playing field is the result of a lifetime immersed in sports and business. The son of a first-round NFL pick, Michael has had an intimate, personal view of the challenges and opportunities faced by active and retired athletes.
After graduating from Siena College -- where he starred for the basketball program and finished among the school’s all-time leaders in points and rebounds -- Michael received his MBA from Columbia university and began a successful career on Wall Street as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs and Lazard. He leveraged his banking experience to become a financial advisor for professional athletes at Octagon Sports, managing portfolios for some of the world’s biggest sports stars.
Today, Michael leads Empower3d, which provides athletes with the opportunity to connect with and learn from industry leaders across all facets of business. The goal is to provide athletes with unbiased advice and a network of experts to support the next chapter of their careers.
Episode 24 with Alex Katz: Art, Kicks, Hobbies (00:35:14)
Alex Katz is a left-handed pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization. After pitching for St. John's, Katz was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 27th round of the 2015 MLB draft. He has pitched for Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic and is competing on their national team for the Olympics. Alex has also turned his love for art and sneakers into a business with Stadium Custom Kicks. Being an athlete and entrepreneur allowed Alex to showcase how he has evolved as an athlete.
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @kittyelgato12
Episode 23 with Andrew Lubahn: Learning, Service, Blockchain (00:37:21)
Andrew identifies as an athlete and entrepreneur. While he is a current soccer player with the New York Cosmos after a collegiate career at Wake Forest, Andrew spends much of his time exploring other industries and passions. He is a Sports Business Blockchain Lead at Sportcash one after managing a dual career with stops at Tok, Crowdmuse and other companies. Andrew has educated himself in Programming, Data Science, English, Pre-Med, and business. All of this while achieving success at the highest level in professional soccer.
Lubahn's decorated soccer career includes achievement like being top 10 for goals scored at Wake Forest University. While at college, Lubahn appeared for USL PDL clubs Michigan Bucks and Carolina Dynamo. Lubahn signed with United Soccer League club Harrisburg City Islanders on August 8, 2015. Lubahn has been offered contracts by and played for Columbus Crew, Cercle Brugge, Portland Timbers, Harrisburg City Islanders, Louisville City FC, San Francisco Deltas, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Loudoun United/DC United Reserves, and New York Cosmos (currently under contract). He’s been a Trophy-Winning Champion at the Local, State, Regional, and National Level, notably a national championship with U-19 Columbus Crew, NASL Championship with San Francisco Deltas, and State Championship with Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Episode 22 with Darryl Reynolds: Stories, Growth, Kobe (00:40:27)
Darryl and I talked about Kobe Bryant a ton. 2016 National NCAA Champion, Darryl "D.Rey" Reynolds graduated from Villanova in 2017 and after a short stent with the 76ers, he played a year overseas in Poland's premier league. After a career ending injury, he turned to his other passion, content creation. He started the show "Stay Tuned with D.Rey" as an ode to his love for the late-night talk show format and created a podcast under the same title. D.Rey is also a free-lance host and public speaker.
Watch his Dear, Kobe piece: https://www.staytunednetwork.com/dear-kobe
Episode 21 with Casey Muir and Adam Breneman: Agent/Client Relationship, Transitions, Decisions (00:49:13)
Adam Breneman: Adam Breneman is a former American football tight end and a current college football coach with Arizona State University. Breneman played for the UMass Minutemen, where he transferred in 2016 after playing three years for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He played high school football at Cedar Cliff High School and was a highly touted recruit.
Casey Muir: Casey is the Senior Director, Client Management at Octagon serving as an NFLPA agent. Octagon is a full-service athlete representation and is one of the World's leaders in sports, entertainment, and marketing.
Episode 20 with Arvind Aravindhan: Passion, Science, People (00:38:25)
Arvind Aravindhan
Tennis Director at JKST for over 23 years
Ranked as the #2 Junior Tennis player in India
Reached a #64 ranking as a junior in the world
Attended Erskine College in South Carolina on a Tennis Scholarship and graduated with a degree in Management and Marketing
Achieved All-American honors by the NAIA
Coached ITF world and nationally ranked junior players
Trains all the tennis professionals at JKST and has introduced various training levels
Episode 19 with Ed Darrah: Optimal, Pressure, Digital Wellness (00:48:30)
Edward Darrah, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and a Board Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors, joined the Temple Athletics staff as a Mental Health & Performance Counselor in November, 2018. With the appointment, Darrah joins Dr. Stephany Coakley, Sr. Associate AD for Mental Health, Wellness, and Performance, as the second full-time staff member in the department.
Darrah, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Neumann University in 2009, also played Division III baseball during his tenure. Upon graduation, he completed an internship that focused on sport performance within a private practice in Bethlehem, Pa.
Subsequently, Darrah attended La Salle University, graduating with a master’s in clinical counseling-psychology with a concentration in organizational consulting, in May, 2012. He completed his practicum at Amtrak within the company's Employee Assistant Program in New York City. His clinical internship was at Northeastern Health Services (NHS) and consisted of long-term counseling for individuals and families of Delaware County. In addition to his graduate work and clinical placements, Darrah worked as an assistant baseball coach at Arcadia University for two seasons.
Darrah came to Temple with a robust background in mental health counseling and sport performance. Most notably, Darrah has owned and operated a private practice on the Main Line since 2015. Within his practice at Edward Darrah Counseling & Athlete Wellness, he has worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, focusing on wellness and sport performance. Over the past three years, Darrah has provided athlete wellness and performance workshops and talks for the First Tee Foundation, AAU Baseball Teams and varsity teams on the Main Line. This past spring, he was invited to join as a panelist at the Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Conference at Temple University to discuss the topic of Athlete Wellness.
Digital Wellness Apps:
AutoSleep - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/autosleep-track-sleep-on-watch/id1164801111
Heart Watch - http://heartwatch.tantsissa.com/
NeuroFlow - https://www.neuroflow.com/
Confidently - https://getconfidently.com/
Episode 18 with Bethany Lang: Learning strategies, Time management, Organizational skills (00:31:03)
Bethany Lang came to Chestnut Hill College as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic Success and Community Engagement prior to the 2019-2020 scholastic year. In previous appointments, Lang has served as a Tutorial Coordinator and Learning Specialist at Texas A&M University’s Nye Academic Center (August 2018 – May 2019) and as an Athletic Academic Specialist in Prairie A&M University’s Office of Athletic Compliance and Academic Services (July 2017 – August 2018).
As the College’s Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic Success and Community Engagement, Lang is responsible for assisting Chestnut Hill College’s student-athletes in scheduling classes and maintaining academic eligibility, while serving as a faculty liaison to ensure proper procedures for class dismissal and student-athlete academic success. In addition to overseeing the College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and membership with Chi Alpha Sigma. Lang graduated from Neumann University with a bachelor’s degree in sports and entertainment management in 2015. She complete three sport-related internships as an undergrad, serving as an Athletic Department Intern for the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Media, Pennsylvania, a Season Ticketing Intern for the Philadelphia Eagles, and a Marketing Intern with the Reading Fightin’ Phils.
Episode 17 with Aiden McIntyre: Adversity, Adaptability, Appreciation (00:35:32)
Aiden McIntyre demonstrates that his identity is more than a professional baseball player. McIntyre is a pitcher within the Oakland Athletics farm system. Learn about how he faced and responded to adversity in his path to getting drafted by the A's in 2018 from Holy Names University. He showcases how he's learned from his journey and continues to evolve himself to be more than the athlete he is! The conversation spans from training, social media, nutrition, and other sports that Aiden tackles in his appreciation for his story!
Follow him on Instagram: aidenmcintyre_
Follow him on Twitter: @A_McIntyre50
Episode 16 with Chad Stender: Tech, Entrepreneurship, Investments (00:44:03)
Chad is known as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist and connector. He oversees business operations, investments, finance and administration at SeventySix Capital. Chad also runs our internship program, which currently has over 100 alumni to-date. He works with the partners of SeventySix Capital to support them with investor relations, fundraising and company investments.
Chad was awarded the 2018 Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and the 2018 Southern New Jersey Business People’s 40 Under 40.
Prior to SeventySix Capital, Chad worked for the Philadelphia Flyers, Comcast-Spectacor, led a sports accessory startup and interned for the Philadelphia 76ers and The Walt Disney Corporation. He currently sits on the boards of Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Challah for Hunger, Tribe 12 and is an advisor to New Leaders Council Fellows. Chad is a graduate of James Madison University and received his master's degree from East Stroudsburg University.
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2qeOsu7
Twitter: http://bit.ly/2DJoiHX
Episode 15 with Bobby Jordan: Drive, Opportunity, Messaging (00:49:33)
Bobby Jordan enters his second season as an assistant coach with the Seahawks men's basketball program after joining the team in June of 2019.
Following his playing career at Drexel, Jordan become part of the Dragons coaching staff, first as an operations assistant for two years and then as assistant coach for three seasons.
Jordan assisted head coach James “Bruiser” Flint in leading the Dragons to a 29-6 record as they won the 2010 CAA Regular Season Championship and an automatic bid to the NIT Quarterfinals. Working extensively with the Drexel guards, Jordan developed both a first-Team All -CAA selection and a CAA Rookie of The Year.
Jordan also earned a reputation as a top recruiter for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) program. Ranked as a top-five assistant coach in the CAA by NextupRecruits, Jordan played a major role in Drexel landing the CAA's top recruiting class in 2013 according to Hoopscoop.
Jordan arrives on Grymes Hill following one season at the prestigious IMG Academy as head basketball coach. He led the Ascenders to a 26-4 record and saw four players sign with Division 1 schools, along with five others signing on to play college basketball.
Prior to IMG; Jordan served as head coach at Philadelphia area prep school Girard College. He guided the Cavaliers to a 23-6 record and an appearance in the 2017 Penn-Jersey League Finals, as three of his players went onto sign with Division 1 schools.
Jordan graduated from Drexel University in 2009 with a degree in Sport Management. He resides in Philadelphia with his wife Kate and daughters Mackenzie (2) and Madison (1).
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobjordan1
Episode 14 with Dr. Alex Auerbach: Grit, Mindfulness, Motivation (00:49:49)
Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development with the Toronto Raptors. Auerbach is an experienced professional with a history in the sports industry who earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Counseling and Sport Psychology from University of North Texas. Previously, Auerbach worked with the University of Arizona as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology.
Make sure to follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexauerbachphd
Episode 13 with Luke Fedlam: Protecting athletes, Identity, Name, Image, Likeness (00:47:11)
Luke is a personal, non-agent sports attorney with more than 15 years of experience, focused on protecting and educating professional athletes at any phase of their career. As a Partner at Porter Wright, Luke leads the firm’s sports Law Practice, regularly advising a range of clients across the country – from student athletes transitioning into professional sports, professional athletes navigating life on a team, to retiring athletes creating the game plan for their life after sports.
In 2015, Luke created Anomaly Sports Group to transform his daily work with athletes, families and advisors into educational programs for athletes at all levels. With a shared passion for athlete protection and professional development, Porter Wright works in tandem with Anomaly as an educational resource, consulting with both collegiate and professional sports organizations on student–athlete development and player engagement programming. Luke received his J.D. from The Ohio State University and B.A. from Wake Forest University.
Prior to joining Porter Wright, Luke, a former Division I athlete and U.S. Army veteran, served as a legal manager in the mergers & acquisitions area and director of business development at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Luke is admitted to the Ohio Bar and is a member of the American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries and the Sport Lawyers Association.
Luke also has his own podcast about Protecting Athletes called Protecting your Possibilities: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protecting-your-possibilities/id1523714657
Episode 12 with Dr. Taryn Morgan: Mental Toughness, Positivity, Confidence (00:38:49)
Bio from IMGAcademy.com....
Dr. Taryn Morgan has consulted with numerous junior, collegiate, and professional/Olympic athletes and teams. She has been the mental conditioning consultant for Texas A&M Women’s Soccer, University of Tennessee Women’s Soccer, Rowing and Swimming/Diving, Maryville College Volleyball, the Southeast Florida Figure Skating Club (including Amanda Evora, Olympic Pairs skater) in addition to all of the IMG sports. In addition to her applied experience, Taryn also taught an Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology class and numerous activity classes at the University of Tennessee and the University of Florida. She has been invited to speak at camps and clinics across the nation and has presented at national and international conferences.
Episode 11 with Reilly Dampeer: Teamwork, Performance, Olympic Movement (00:39:58)
Reilly Dampeer, Head Coach and High Performance Program Director
USRowing National High Performance Center
Bio from RiverSportOKC.com....
Beginning her fourth season at the Oklahoma City High Performance Center and twelve year coaching rowing, Coach Dampeer continues to build a strong development program for rowing in the United States. Coach Dampeer has coached various national team athletes since 2010, at events including Senior, U23 and U19 World Championships, Pan American Games, and World Cups. In 2019, Dampeer coached Katelin Gildersleeve to a bronze medal finish in the women’s single at the U19 World Championships in Toyko and Privel Hinkati, of Benin, to qualification in the men’s single for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Dampeer came to Oklahoma in 2016 from Washington, DC, where she was the coach of a high performance club rowing program for eight years. She has also coached many athletes to the podium at National Championships, National Selection Regattas and other international events like Henley Royal Regatta and the Australian National Championships. Coach Dampeer is a participant in the U.S. Olympic Committee National Team Coach Leadership and Education Program. The goal of this program is to develop leadership skills in National Team coaches which, in turn, will help enhance the performance of National Team athletes and lead to sustained international competitive excellence. Dampeer’s expertise is in training program development, technical coaching and innovation in integrating emerging science in rowing.
As an athlete, Dampeer rowed for Santa Clara University for four years, and after college trained at several clubs around the country. She won a National Championship title in the Single, and represented the U.S. at the 2007 Pan American Games in the Single and Quadruple Sculls, taking silver in the Quad.
Episode 10 with Rosie Kays: Life Skills, Failure, Character (00:42:48)
Rosie Kays joined the Fighting Tiger coaching staff before the start of the 2017 soccer season. In her first three years as the women's soccer head coach, Kays has concentrated on building a solid foundation to ensure long term success through excellent recruiting classes that aren't just talented on the soccer field, but also in the classroom.
Besides being the women's soccer head coach, Coach Kays has worn multiple hats around the athletic department. For a short time, she served as the Director of Campus Recreation and had a major hand in jump starting the campuses intramural leagues. Now, one of the hats she wears within the athletic department is the Student-Athlete Affairs Administrator. As an administrator, she oversees all the members of our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), ensuring that student-athletes have a voice on important topics and that their voices are heard. She is also Cobleskill's Summer Camp Coordinator for all Fighting Tiger camps.
On the soccer field, Coach Kays has experienced one of the best turnarounds in the country. After going 0-17 during the 2017 season, she brought in her first recruiting class and saw an instant change. The next season they improved their win total by six games and went 6-11 on the year. On top of having one of the best turnarounds at the Division III level, she also had three players named to the Third Team All-Conference team.
Kays came to Cobleskill in 2017 after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at her alma mater Neumann University. In 2016, she helped the Knights post a 9-9-1 overall record including a 6-4-1 mark in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) play, a significant improvement over the 2015 campaign that saw the team finish 3-13-1 with a 3-8 conference record.
During her coaching career, Kays has also served as Big East Conference member Villanova University's Director of Soccer Operations during 2016.
Before pursuing a coaching career, Kays earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport & Entertainment Management from Neumann University. While she was there, she was a four-year member of the women's soccer team and a four-time selection to the CSAC All-Academic Team during her playing career.
She later earned her Master of Science Degree in Sport Business from Temple University while serving as Neumann's volunteer assistant coach. She was later promoted and named the first assistant for her excellent work. Kays also has her United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Class D, E and F coaching licenses.
Episode 9 with Ryan Gensler: Advocate, Analyze, Philosophy (00:47:44)
Bio cited from University of Dayton Athletics (2020)...
Ryan Gensler is the current assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Dayton. Gensler comes to Dayton after spending the past two seasons on the University of Florida women's basketball staff, serving as the video coordinator. In 2017, he was named the Co-National Basketball Video Coordinator of the Year by the Collegiate Sports Video Association Executive Board (CSVA). He was also on the staff for the 2015-16 season in which the Gators went 22-9 and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Prior to his time in Gainesville, Gensler was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Loyola-Maryland from 2013-15, an assistant coach at fellow Atlantic 10 program St. Bonaventure from 2011-13 (during which the Bonnies advanced to the Sweet 16), and Director of Basketball Operations/Graduate Assistant Coach at Providence College from 2009-11.
Gensler earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University in 2009 before receiving his master's degree from Providence in 2011.
Gensler lives in Dayton with his wife Leanna, son Jackson, and their dog, Bo.
Episode 8 with Ben Kay: Mentoring, Relationships, Culture (00:38:15)
Biography from gobroncs.com:
Ben Kay joined the Rider Men's Basketball coaching staff as Director of Player Development in July 2018. He was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations for the 2019-20 season.
Kay spent 2017-18 as Head Coach at Penn State Brandywine, leading the Lions to one of the top seasons in program history. During the 2017-18 campaign, Kay led Brandywine to its first-ever conference championship after reaching the title game for the first time since 1991, as well as an appearance at the USCAA Tournament. Kay was named Sam Cozen Small College Coach of the Year after leading the Lions to more than 20 games for the first time in 12 years. The Lions became the first men's team from Brandywine to win a national tournament game when they knocked off NHTI, reaching the national semifinals. Brandywine led the conference in points scored (86) and turnovers forced (23).
Under Kay's tutelage, three players garnered USCAA All-American awards. Kay's first season began with a regular-season game at the Palestra against Penn, Brandywine's first-ever against an NCAA Division I opponent. Overall, the Lions posted a 21-8 record, finishing second in the PSUAC during the regular season before ousting Penn State Wilkes Barre in the conference championship game.
Kay joined the Brandywine athletic staff after two successful seasons as an assistant men’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at West Chester University. During his first season at West Chester, Kay helped guide the Golden Rams to a top-25 ranking and the best record in program history as West Chester reached the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament championship and received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Included among his duties at West Chester was scouting opponents, game planning both offensive and defensive strategies, running team and individual film sessions as well as fundraising. Kay was also the lead recruiter for the team, scouting high school and AAU games and working with coaches to recruit some of the most talented student-athletes in the mid-Atlantic region.
While at West Chester, Kay began a mentoring program for the men’s basketball team, matching student-athletes with basketball alumni and business professionals. The goal of the mentoring program was to build relationships, while also teaching student-athletes professional skills and lessons necessary for a successful career outside of basketball following graduation.
Kay also co-directed West Chester’s summer day camps and skills camps, which were some of the largest of their kind on the east coast, while also co-directing a team camp and high school league during the summer, annually featuring 30 teams from the Greater Philadelphia the area.
In 2012, Kay co-founded the Treasure Beach Jamaican Youth Basketball Camp and still serves as the camp director, currently. At the camp, which serves underprivileged youth in Jamaica, teaching basketball skills and teamwork, Kay oversees 25 counselors and over 400 campers annually during the week-long event. He also manages the finances for the camp, which has fundraised $50,000.
Prior to his time at West Chester, Kay served as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the Immaculata University men’s basketball team. At Immaculata, he led recruiting in the tri-state area, while also aiding in all aspects of player development, game day preparation and opponent scouting.
Kay began his coaching career as an undergraduate student at Drexel University where he was a practice player and student assistant coach for the Dragons’ women’s basketball team for four seasons.
A 2012 graduate of Drexel, Kay earned his bachelor’s degree in business and marketing. He’s also earned his master’s degree in public administration and sports management at West Chester University.
BONUS EPISODE: A Holistic Approach To Today's Baseball Player featuring Jen Wolf, Zach Brandon, Jeremy Wolf (00:53:01)
This podcast was recorded on May 18, 2020, and brought to you by Drexel University's Sport Coaching and Leadership Program. The panel is filled with experts in their field and takes a look into today’s baseball player to gain a deeper understanding of their path from the minor leagues to the major leagues. The host and panelists will discuss the evolution of the baseball player and the various elements of player development in a holistic sense. With baseball currently on hold, this panel will share various pieces of advice for what baseball players can be doing during this difficult time. Lastly, we will touch upon the transition out of baseball and how the impact of that transition factors in identity, transferable skills, life and mental skills, and more.
Panelists:
Jen Wolf, Life Skills Coordinator, Cleveland Indians
Jeremy Wolf, Executive Director, More Than Baseball
Zach Brandon, Mental Skills Coordinator, Arizona Diamondbacks
Episode 6 with Tim Dillard: Vocation, Master Dubsmasher, Perspective, Jack of All Trades (00:39:07)
Tim Dillard is quite the character! Dillard grew up in a baseball family learning the game from his father who played professionally. He spent his youth challenging his brothers in various sports and outdoor activities. He was twice drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers and has enjoyed a successful career since 2003. For strictly fun, Tim has made himself known with his moniker DimTillard (given to him by a teammate) providing the internet and baseball community with laughs and enjoyment through his videos and brilliant comedy. Check it out: https://www.dimtillard.com/
Apologies for the dog barking in the background. His name is Gio.
Episode 5 with Matt Blood: Humility, Growth Mindset, Collaboration (00:32:27)
Matt Blood has an experience in demonstrating growth throughout his time working in baseball. Following his time at UNC, he spent several years climbing the baseball operations ladder. From seven years of scouting with the St. Louis Cardinals, he led the 18U National Team with USA Baseball before entering the Director of Player Development roles with the Texas Rangers and currently, Baltimore Orioles. Blood's skill set and interest in developing people is shown through his work with coaches and players in the Orioles' organization.
Episode 4 with Matt Szczur: Multi-sport athlete, Lifesaver, Artist, Dad (00:29:49)
Matt Szczur has a unique story as he was a multi-sport athlete at Villanova before being drafted to play professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs. Before his professional athlete debut, Matt has been featured on ESPN's E60 for donating bone marrow to save a now healthy girl in Ukraine. This podcast features many of Matt's interests outside of sports and his new job as a dad.
Check out Matt's art: https://mattszczurart.com/
