Sports Industry Articles

Women in Sports Wednesday: With Maggie Vlasaty

10/21/2020

by: Madison Hedding

Who: Maggie Vlasaty
@maggievelocity
LDE Specialist with Sportradar

“It’s not great to be the hand that removes someone from a job, but it’s got to change. If it doesn’t change there, then where does it change? It’ll always be tough on both ends but having a team behind you that believes in you and supports you is a game-changer.”

HOW TO KEEP GOING AFTER GETTING SO MANY NO'S

10/19/2020

by: Cass Ferguson

Have you ever just sat back and counted all the times you have received a no from someone? It could have been from your parents because you asked to go out with your friends or how about when you have applied for a job; that either was a dream job or that first fantastic starter job and you got a no. I can almost guarantee that over the years, if you got a $1.00 for every no you got, you would be a billionaire. But with that being said, I want you to remember three things while reading this article.

The Passion Towards Purpose from Opportunity - NHL, NLL In-Game Host Tyson Geick’s Journey

9/4/2020

by: Kate Norum

Growing up, Lacrosse was Tyson Geick’s go-to sport, and he received a scholarship to play at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. An opportunity within broadcasting came up to be involved with both the men and women’s hockey teams at Mercyhurst. Geick became immersed in the media/reporting area from then on, “I loved doing it, and I could see myself doing that forever.”

LISTEN TO HIS STORY HERE:

Interviewing 101 - Home Edition

8/18/2020

by: Maggie Vlasaty

Women In Sport Wednesday

8/12/2020

by: Madison Hedding

A one-on-one in-depth series sharing the stories of women in sports, shedding light on issues and challenges that women in sports face, and how to navigate those to be successful in this industry.

Who: Audrey Gunther
Title: Coordinator of Marketing and Promotions at Providence College
Social Handles: Twitter: audjgunth | Insta: audjgunth