Sportsepreneur Podcast

Taking lessons from the incredible sports figure and human being, Frank Reich. Today we speak with Tony Tennaro, Managing Chair for C12 Greater Charlotte. In this episode, we discuss the lessons we have learned from watching and being around Frank Reich.  We are excited to chat with Tony Tennaro on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  Business Lessons Learned from Frank Reich Headlines Reich's time in Buffalo Frank's Time in Maryland Learning to Win and Lose from Reich Not Settling for the Status Quo The post SE35 | Business Lessons Learned from Frank Reich appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Let's talk basketball. Today we speak with recurring podcast guest and basketball coach, Alan Major. In this episode, we discuss the length of basketball seasons, why a game matters, and the upcoming NCAA rule changes.  With Coach Major taking a redshirt year, he was able to find time to come talk basketball with us. Coach Major is a former assistant at Ohio State, Xavier, and other schools. He is also the former head coach for UNC Charlotte.   Eric had a lot of thoughts around basketball to talk through and who better to do this with than friend and former podcast guest, Alan Major.  We are excited to feature Coach Alan Major on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE34 | Coach Alan Major | Talking the Great Game of Basketball appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Controlling the mental health side of youth sports. Today we speak with Derek Bylsma, Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, we discuss how important it is that parents help control the mental side of their young athletes. With today's tools, youth athletes are hearing the noise from all angles. Derek and Eric discuss avenues for you to help your young athlete succeed both on and off the field.  With Derek’s athletic background and knowledge around mental health in sports, we are excited to have Derek back on our podcast to share his thoughts with you.   As always, we are excited to feature Derek on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE33 | Derek Bylsma | Mental Health in Youth Sports appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Getting dirty and doing the work on and off the field. In this episode, we chat with Sean Farrell, CEO of Quality Data Systems and former Minor League Baseball Player for the Oakland Athletics. We discuss the life of a minor leaguer, business lessons from sports, and doing the work.   Sean learned from a young age that if he was going to make it on the field, he had to get dirty. He has taken those same lessons from the ball field and applied them to the business world.   Sean proves that if you put in the work, you can knock it out of the park.   If you are a fan of baseball, hustle, and leadership, you will enjoy this conversation.  We are excited to feature Sean Farrell on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE32 | Sean Farrell | From Running the Bases to Running a Successful Business appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Bouncing back after taking life's biggest hits. In this episode, we chat with Grant Wiley, former West Virginia football player and Chief of Culture at Veepio. We discuss becoming a football All-American at West Virginia University, life’s realizations, and being present. All of this and more with Grant Wiley.  Grant was an all American linebacker at West Virginia University in 2003. He hit hard on the football field, but he quickly found out that life can hit harder. Grant is proof that no matter how hard life hits, you can keep getting back up.   If you are a fan of motivation, football, and leadership, you will enjoy this conversation.  We are excited to feature Grant Wiley on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE31 | Grant Wiley | A Hard-Hitting West Virginia Mountaineer Bouncing Back appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

One of the best things going on today is the awareness around mental health. Today we speak with Derek Bylsma, Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, we discuss how important it is that mental health has come to the forefront of people's lives.  Derek specializes in recovery-related work, mental health disorders, and issues unique to athletic performance. He is enthusiastic about leading the sports division at his group as it marries two of his life-long passions; helping others and athletics.  With Derek’s athletic background and knowledge around mental health in sports, we are excited to have Derek back on our podcast to share his thoughts with you.   As always, we are excited to feature Derek on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE30 | Derek Bylsma | Awareness Around Mental Health appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

It all starts with a hockey culture. In this episode, we chat with Alex Roberts, franchise executive for FranChoice and former professional hockey player and coach. We talk the life of a professional hockey player, coaching at an elite level, and franchising. All of this and more with baseball coach, Alex Roberts.  Alex’s career as a hockey coach and now Franchise executive was built on his time playing NCAA and professional hockey. He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks after leading the University of Michigan hockey team as a captain.   Coaching and mentoring has always been a big part of Alex’s life. Prior to his career in franchising, Alex coached hockey at the professional level and spent time recruiting and developing elite-level high school hockey players as a coach with the U.S. National Team.   If you are a fan of leadership, hockey, and business, you will enjoy this conversation.  We are excited to feature Alex Roberts on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE29 | Alex Roberts | Hockey Culture a

If you have a passion for something, you can make a lifestyle out of it. In this episode, we chat with David Ring, Founder and Owner of Canyon Side Cages in San Diego, CA. We talk about teaching, a baseball life, and growing your business on Instagram. All of this and more with baseball coach, David Ring.  Through passion, hard work, an opportunity, and a viable market, David went for it, building Canyon Side Cages to what it is today. Even more, David has built up his own personal brand through teaching, giving, sharing both in person and on social media.  If you are a fan of sports, baseball, and business, you will enjoy this conversation.  We are excited to feature David Ring on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE28 | David Ring | Growing a Baseball Business Through Instagram appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

"Goalkeeping is 75 percent mental." In this episode, we chat with Jeff Attinella, goalkeeper for the Portland Timbers of the MLS. We talk the mind of a soccer goalkeeper, the Portland Timbers, and an athlete creating content.  All of this and more with Portland goalkeeper, Jeff Attinella.  Jeff led the Timbers’ team to the 2018 MLS Cup. He played college soccer in his home state at the University of South Florida. His junior season he was an All American and Big East goalkeeper of the year. In the MLS, besides playing for the Portland Timbers Attinella also played for Real Salt Lake and was a backup goalie during their MLS Cup run in 2013.  Besides being a goalkeeper, Jeff is husband, father and a content creator. A creator in the sense that he is a podcast host and children's book author. You can hear his podcast From J to Z on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. His children's books can be found on his publishing platform, ItHadToBeTold.com or Amazon. You can see links to his books below. After you spend time liste

Taking your game to the next level in sports, life, and business. In this episode, we chat with James Cotton, founder of Buck-Icon and former Buckeye football player. We talk Ohio State football, life transitions, and accountability. All of this and more with Buckeye great, James Cotton.   Buck-Icon’s mission is to become a premier apparel and merchandise retailer and provide resources for former members of the Ohio State football program and all individuals to enhance their careers which will help them transition into professional life in Corporate America, athletics, society, and the community.   James Cotton was a defensive lineman for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In 1998 he was a part of the Big 10 Championship team that went onto win the Sugar Bowl.  Cotton was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft. He also is a Canadian Football League Grey Cup Champion.   If you need help navigating the transitions in your life, let this conversation be a resource as James brings experience both on and off the

A no-nonsense approach to leadership. In this episode, we chat with one of the top high school football coaches in the country. We talk leadership, growing up, and being great. All of this and more with high school football coach, Thomas Wilcher Thomas Wilcher is the head football coach at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, Michigan. Thomas is an NCAA Division 1 Track and Field National Champion in the indoor 55-meter hurdles and a three-time All-American in track and field for the University of Michigan.    Wilcher was also a running back for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1983–1986. Thomas is a member of Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.  During this chat, Thomas was driving to practice. His schedule is non-stop so we weren’t going to let audio quality get in the way of a great conversation.   With that, we are excited to feature Thomas Wilcher on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE25 | Thomas Wilcher | Leadership from HOF Cass Tech High School Football Coach ap

Sports media wants your clicks. As sports fans it’s often hard to be unbiased. Being real and genuine goes a long way, and often, sports media is not real or genuine.   With today’s tools, there are ways to find (or create) the platform you want to see. We talk about the good and the bad in sports media.    We had Shane Larson, the host of The Gametime Guru Podcast, share his thoughts on this topic in this episode.  The post SE24 | The Good and Bad in Sports Media | The Gametime Guru & The SE Team appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

This is an audible style blog post on the SportsEpreneur platform. This article is titled, "I Have To Admit-- There's A Lot of Self-Talk in SportsEpreneur Articles"  A lot of what we write on SportsEpreneur is self-talk. Not all of it, but a lot of it. It's accountability. We all should have it. We all need it. Read the full article on the SportsEpreneur blog. The post SE23 | Audible Style Blog | There’s A Lot of Self-Talk in SportsEpreneur Articles appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Providing insight into the positives of playing for the Buffalo Bills. In this episode, we discuss Buffalo, New York, an NFL career, and building a business that helps high school athletes reach their dreams. All of this and more with former Illinois and Buffalo Bills offensive lineman, Marques Sullivan. Marques and Eric met on Twitter after Marques made his thoughts felt about someone hating on Buffalo, NY.  Marques wasn’t having any of that. As someone who was born and raised in Buffalo, Eric was drawn to his commentary. From that, he's come to learn about all the amazing things Marques is doing. So it’s an honor to chat with Marques on this podcast.  With that, we are excited to feature Marques Sullivan on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE22 | Marques Sullivan | The Pride of Being a Buffalo Bill appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Do you bring a positive spark to your team? In this episode, we discuss bringing energy to a team—in sports and business.  Positive energy can bring everyone up around you. On all levels of teams, you see athletes join new teams and provide that spark. That kind of spark may be the push that team needed.   On the other end of it, having toxic individuals on your team can bring everyone down.   Can these toxic individuals handle losing? Can they fight through the tough times?   We discuss our experiences with both positive and negative people on our teams. With the importance of energy in sports and business, we are excited to feature this story on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE21 | Bringing Energy to a Team appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Applying the Patrick Mahomes method as a rookie in business. In this episode, we discuss the Patrick Mahomes method and taking the leap.  Learning from those around you, applying those methods, and taking the leap has proven to be a successful model for one’s career.  As a rookie in business, John Priore, a content marketer at KazSource chose this method.  We see the Patrick Mahomes method as an extreme example of this playing out. John followed it and it allowed him to ready himself to take the field. John talks about his experience in following this method.  While there is no guaranteed path for success, the takeaway is if you can put yourself in a position to learn from the leaders around you, then apply it, and then take the leap, you give yourself an incredible opportunity.  With our love of business, sports, and stories, we are excited to feature this story on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE20 | The Patrick Mahomes Method appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Ohio State Buckeye great gets real on being a Buckeye and becoming an entrepreneur. In this episode, we chat with Chimdi Chekwa, a current NFL free agent and entrepreneur. The discussion focuses in on life in the NFL, sports and business, and the Ohio State Buckeyes culture. Chimdi is a former Ohio State Buckeyes football player and current entrepreneur as a co-owner of The Pit BBQ Grille in Columbus, Ohio. He also has his hands in other ventures that we touch on in this chat.  You may remember Chimdi from his days with the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he was a first-team All American cornerback. After college, Chimdi was drafted in the fourth round by the Oakland Raiders in the 2011 NFL Draft.   Through much perseverance and motivation, Chimdi gives us insight around why he is so passionate about sports and entrepreneurship. And of course, we discuss all things Buckeyes and college football. With our love of business and sports (and Eric's deep-rooted Buckeye background), we are obviously excited to feature Ch

If you allow yourself to get caught up in a cause that is bigger than yourself, you will witness miracles. Today we speak with Brady Murray, CEO of Mass Mutual Intermountain West and Founder of RODS Racing. In this episode, we discuss Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome (RODS).  Brady carries on his incredible journey with his ultimate cause: finding homes for orphans with down syndrome. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and 5 children.  Brady brings perspective of an incredible leader with the ultimate positive mindset. His story is one for the ages and any entrepreneur, racer, or individual can learn from Brady.  With Brady's inspiration and leadership traits, we are excited to have him on our podcast to share his thoughts with you.   We are excited to feature Brady Murray on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE18 | Brady Murray | Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Former Ohio State Buckeyes college basketball coach leads, inspires, and story-tells. Today we speak with Alan Major, college basketball coach, speaker, and author. In this episode, we discuss loving the game and building a foundation for success.  Alan has coached at UNC Charlotte, The Ohio State University, Xavier University, University of the Pacific, and California Lutheran University. Coach Major currently lives in Indianapolis and is seeking a new coaching gig.   Alan Major, a veteran leader both on and off the court, has played a key role in successful programs for over two decades. His philosophy is based on empowerment, professionalism, and motivation, and he has helped shape scores of young men and colleagues alike toward personal and collective victories.  Whether as a coach, a speaker or a leader, one thing remains unchanged: his relentless drive and clarity of vision. With Alan’s experience on the court, he loves sharing his story, journey, and life lessons from the game of basketball.  With Alan

Sometimes you just have to talk it out. Today we speak with Derek Bylsma, Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, we discuss mental health in sports and specifically, overcoming mental health struggles.  Derek specializes in recovery-related work, mental health disorders, and issues unique to athletic performance. He is enthusiastic about leading the sports division at his group as it marries two of his life-long passions; helping others and athletics.  With Derek’s athletic background and knowledge around mental health in sports, we are excited to have Derek back on our podcast to share his thoughts with you.   As always, we are excited to feature Derek on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE16 | Derek Bylsma | Overcoming Mental Health Struggles appeared first on SportsEpreneur.