The HIT Show Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-hit-show The HIT (How I Transition) Show features host Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO, as he talks with athletes, coaches, and industry professionals about their transition into the business of sports. © 2023 UF Institute for Coaching Excellence 108a0fed-75e9-52dd-a333-893edc41ded5 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:35:01 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:31:14 -0500 https://coaching.hhp.ufl.edu https://img.transistor.fm/MlCODUZljUj4aX02qI2asC5zeiRCTzghlY9ZrqvL8GY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5MDExLzE2NzY5/MDE0NDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The HIT Show https://coaching.hhp.ufl.edu episodic Athlete+ The HIT (How I Transition) Show features host Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO, as he talks with athletes, coaches, and industry professionals about their transition into the business of sports. The HIT (How I Transition) Show features host Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO, as he talks with athletes, coaches, and industry professionals about their transition into the business of sports.. sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil UF Institute for Coaching Excellence coaching@hhp.ufl.edu No No Kenny McCraney | Putting in the Work 4 4 Kenny McCraney | Putting in the Work full 70a4dd95-7ad9-435e-843f-c87ae1402892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/998e783d In the season 3 finale, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Kenny McCraney, the Director of Team Services for the Miami Heat. Kenny walks Kevin through his career from high school, to college, and then through the ranks of the Miami Heat organization. Kenny emphasizes the importance of working hard and demonstrating grit at every step of your career journey. Additionally, Kenny dives into what it is that makes the Miami Heat’s culture so successful
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]]> In the season 3 finale, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Kenny McCraney, the Director of Team Services for the Miami Heat. Kenny walks Kevin through his career from high school, to college, and then through the ranks of the Miami Heat organization. Kenny emphasizes the importance of working hard and demonstrating grit at every step of your career journey. Additionally, Kenny dives into what it is that makes the Miami Heat’s culture so successful
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]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3166 In the season 3 finale, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Kenny McCraney, the Director of Team Services for the Miami Heat. Kenny walks Kevin through his career from high school, to college, and then through the ranks of the Miami Heat organization. Kenny emphasizes the importance of working hard and demonstrating grit at every step of your career journey. Additionally, Kenny dives into what it is that makes the Miami Heat’s culture so successful
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Kathryn Jordan | The Evolution of Player Development 4 4 Kathryn Jordan | The Evolution of Player Development full 3f853a20-76f7-4fc9-bef2-8935f4e58238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebda8fb3 In the second episode of season three, Pro2CEO Founder, Kevin Carr, meets with Kathryn Jordan. Kathryn Jordan is the President and CEO of KJordan Consulting, an organization that helps current and former athletes navigate the world outside of sports. Kathryn discusses her journey from entering the NBA at a point in time where player development did not exist, to the modern player engagement and development landscape. Kathryn also gives her insight into the future of the field.
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]]> In the second episode of season three, Pro2CEO Founder, Kevin Carr, meets with Kathryn Jordan. Kathryn Jordan is the President and CEO of KJordan Consulting, an organization that helps current and former athletes navigate the world outside of sports. Kathryn discusses her journey from entering the NBA at a point in time where player development did not exist, to the modern player engagement and development landscape. Kathryn also gives her insight into the future of the field.
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]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2373 In the second episode of season three, Pro2CEO Founder, Kevin Carr, meets with Kathryn Jordan. Kathryn Jordan is the President and CEO of KJordan Consulting, an organization that helps current and former athletes navigate the world outside of sports. Kathryn discusses her journey from entering the NBA at a point in time where player development did not exist, to the modern player engagement and development landscape. Kathryn also gives her insight into the future of the field.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Kayla Henderson | Be a Resource 4 4 Kayla Henderson | Be a Resource full a92b6d73-e306-47fa-890c-c244be3a08e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/713d1746 In this week's episode, Pro2CEO founder, Kevin Carr, talks with Kayla Henderson, who is the Player Engagement Coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. Kevin and Kayla first met when she was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida. During her time at UCF, Kayla discovered her passion for player engagement and development. From there she continued to work in player engagement at the collegiate level and now at the professional level. Kayla gives tips for getting into sports field and discusses being a female in a largely male dominated field. Additionally, Kayla emphasizes the importance of being helpful in trying to get head.
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]]> In this week's episode, Pro2CEO founder, Kevin Carr, talks with Kayla Henderson, who is the Player Engagement Coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. Kevin and Kayla first met when she was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida. During her time at UCF, Kayla discovered her passion for player engagement and development. From there she continued to work in player engagement at the collegiate level and now at the professional level. Kayla gives tips for getting into sports field and discusses being a female in a largely male dominated field. Additionally, Kayla emphasizes the importance of being helpful in trying to get head.
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]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2937 In this week's episode, Pro2CEO founder, Kevin Carr, talks with Kayla Henderson, who is the Player Engagement Coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. Kevin and Kayla first met when she was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida. During her time at UCF, Kayla discovered her passion for player engagement and development. From there she continued to work in player engagement at the collegiate level and now at the professional level. Kayla gives tips for getting into sports field and discusses being a female in a largely male dominated field. Additionally, Kayla emphasizes the importance of being helpful in trying to get head.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Dr. Bryan Maggard | The Past, Present, and Future of Collegiate Athletics 4 4 Dr. Bryan Maggard | The Past, Present, and Future of Collegiate Athletics full b2cda9f7-ea09-4684-bb85-f0a3ab962d95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1352ead9 In this episode, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Bryan Maggard the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Maggard outlines his career journey and how he has personally witnessed the evolution of collegiate athletic departments. Dr. Maggard gives insight into the current state of athletic departments in the age of NIL and offers predictions of where these trends will lead.
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]]> In this episode, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Bryan Maggard the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Maggard outlines his career journey and how he has personally witnessed the evolution of collegiate athletic departments. Dr. Maggard gives insight into the current state of athletic departments in the age of NIL and offers predictions of where these trends will lead.
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]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2594 In this episode, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Bryan Maggard the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Maggard outlines his career journey and how he has personally witnessed the evolution of collegiate athletic departments. Dr. Maggard gives insight into the current state of athletic departments in the age of NIL and offers predictions of where these trends will lead.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Antoine McClain | Crafting Well-Rounded Athletes 4 4 Antoine McClain | Crafting Well-Rounded Athletes full 1e53d73d-acf9-404d-bfb4-61529db15734 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89f3a6d9 In Episode 3 of Season 4, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr interviews Antoine Mcclain, a Super Bowl Champion and the current Director of Football Alumni Engagement and Development at Clemson University. Antoine reflects on his career path, from playing football at the professional level, to then gaining life skills in an office environment to prepare him for future roles. Antoine emphasizes the importance of collegiate athletes taking advantage of the opportunities provided to them in college, in order to support their professional careers. From the field to the classroom, the Clemson football program believes in the holistic development of its athletes. 
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]]> In Episode 3 of Season 4, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr interviews Antoine Mcclain, a Super Bowl Champion and the current Director of Football Alumni Engagement and Development at Clemson University. Antoine reflects on his career path, from playing football at the professional level, to then gaining life skills in an office environment to prepare him for future roles. Antoine emphasizes the importance of collegiate athletes taking advantage of the opportunities provided to them in college, in order to support their professional careers. From the field to the classroom, the Clemson football program believes in the holistic development of its athletes. 
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]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3380 In Episode 3 of Season 4, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr interviews Antoine Mcclain, a Super Bowl Champion and the current Director of Football Alumni Engagement and Development at Clemson University. Antoine reflects on his career path, from playing football at the professional level, to then gaining life skills in an office environment to prepare him for future roles. Antoine emphasizes the importance of collegiate athletes taking advantage of the opportunities provided to them in college, in order to support their professional careers. From the field to the classroom, the Clemson football program believes in the holistic development of its athletes. 
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Dr. Domenica Jones | Human Resources in College Athletics 4 4 Dr. Domenica Jones | Human Resources in College Athletics full bde58a36-3f02-470d-8a2f-639a15121a13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78c9293b In this week's episode Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Domenica Jones. Dr. Jones is the Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida. Dr. Jones delves into her unique position, and how the fields of human resources and college athletics intersect. Additionally, she gives advice on how to cultivate successful and productive work environments. 
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]]> In this week's episode Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Domenica Jones. Dr. Jones is the Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida. Dr. Jones delves into her unique position, and how the fields of human resources and college athletics intersect. Additionally, she gives advice on how to cultivate successful and productive work environments. 
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]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3389 In this week's episode Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Domenica Jones. Dr. Jones is the Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida. Dr. Jones delves into her unique position, and how the fields of human resources and college athletics intersect. Additionally, she gives advice on how to cultivate successful and productive work environments. 
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Carlton Fleming | Transitioning Out of Sport 4 4 Carlton Fleming | Transitioning Out of Sport full 3ea63534-bf06-4a44-aeb0-ae2d9ff516bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/b334543e In the Season 4 premiere of the HIT Show, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to former collegiate and professional baseball player Carlton Fleming about his journey from high school, to college at Georgia Tech, to professional baseball, and then to working in finance. Carlton discusses important epiphanies in his career, both when he knew he could go pro, and then when it was time to end his professional baseball career to work full time in finance. Carlton also emphasizes the importance of financial literacy of all athletes, especially in the age of NIL.
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]]> In the Season 4 premiere of the HIT Show, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to former collegiate and professional baseball player Carlton Fleming about his journey from high school, to college at Georgia Tech, to professional baseball, and then to working in finance. Carlton discusses important epiphanies in his career, both when he knew he could go pro, and then when it was time to end his professional baseball career to work full time in finance. Carlton also emphasizes the importance of financial literacy of all athletes, especially in the age of NIL.
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]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2810 In the Season 4 premiere of the HIT Show, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to former collegiate and professional baseball player Carlton Fleming about his journey from high school, to college at Georgia Tech, to professional baseball, and then to working in finance. Carlton discusses important epiphanies in his career, both when he knew he could go pro, and then when it was time to end his professional baseball career to work full time in finance. Carlton also emphasizes the importance of financial literacy of all athletes, especially in the age of NIL.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Lauren Loberg | Everybody Has To Transition 3 3 Lauren Loberg | Everybody Has To Transition full 44d20277-ae8b-4ba8-908d-42a27bf31b20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84ae283a In the season finale of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Dr. Lauren Loberg and Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr discuss the importance of athletes prioritizing mental wellbeing, especially during times of transition. Whether entering, or exiting the sport, Lauren Loberg emphasizes that athletes should always find a passion outside of athletics. To Lauren Loberg, recovery time is not just physically important, but also mentally necessary. Having worked with athletes at various levels of various sports, Lauren Loberg gives insight into her career in athlete psychology. 
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]]> In the season finale of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Dr. Lauren Loberg and Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr discuss the importance of athletes prioritizing mental wellbeing, especially during times of transition. Whether entering, or exiting the sport, Lauren Loberg emphasizes that athletes should always find a passion outside of athletics. To Lauren Loberg, recovery time is not just physically important, but also mentally necessary. Having worked with athletes at various levels of various sports, Lauren Loberg gives insight into her career in athlete psychology. 
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]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 1441 In the season finale of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Dr. Lauren Loberg and Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr discuss the importance of athletes prioritizing mental wellbeing, especially during times of transition. Whether entering, or exiting the sport, Lauren Loberg emphasizes that athletes should always find a passion outside of athletics. To Lauren Loberg, recovery time is not just physically important, but also mentally necessary. Having worked with athletes at various levels of various sports, Lauren Loberg gives insight into her career in athlete psychology. 
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Kim Durand | Supporting Student Athletes 3 3 Kim Durand | Supporting Student Athletes full 159d5a99-dcab-4c71-a348-186646bff419 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82351030 Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to longtime friend Kim Durand about the past present and future of her career. Kim Durand emphasizes the roles that flexibility and an eagerness to learn played in getting her career to where it is today. As a senior administrator, Kim Durand helps student athletes to succeed and strive for opportunities that otherwise may not be afforded to them. Helping student athletes to create "magic" is at the core of Kim Durand's mission.
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]]> Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to longtime friend Kim Durand about the past present and future of her career. Kim Durand emphasizes the roles that flexibility and an eagerness to learn played in getting her career to where it is today. As a senior administrator, Kim Durand helps student athletes to succeed and strive for opportunities that otherwise may not be afforded to them. Helping student athletes to create "magic" is at the core of Kim Durand's mission.
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]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:11:20 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2618 Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to longtime friend Kim Durand about the past present and future of her career. Kim Durand emphasizes the roles that flexibility and an eagerness to learn played in getting her career to where it is today. As a senior administrator, Kim Durand helps student athletes to succeed and strive for opportunities that otherwise may not be afforded to them. Helping student athletes to create "magic" is at the core of Kim Durand's mission.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Matt LaPorta | Prioritizing Your Own Future 3 3 Matt LaPorta | Prioritizing Your Own Future full 02436a48-b03c-47d3-923a-65a100793477 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07604926 In the fourth episode of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Matt Laporta talks to Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr about what he wishes he had known as a college and a professional athlete. Matt LaPorta gives his advice on how current collegiate athletes can navigate the NIL space and avoid being taken advantage of. Additionally, LaPorta emphasizes the importance of giving players an opportunity to consider their future path after sport. 
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]]> In the fourth episode of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Matt Laporta talks to Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr about what he wishes he had known as a college and a professional athlete. Matt LaPorta gives his advice on how current collegiate athletes can navigate the NIL space and avoid being taken advantage of. Additionally, LaPorta emphasizes the importance of giving players an opportunity to consider their future path after sport. 
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]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2525 In the fourth episode of Season 3 of the HIT Show, Matt Laporta talks to Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr about what he wishes he had known as a college and a professional athlete. Matt LaPorta gives his advice on how current collegiate athletes can navigate the NIL space and avoid being taken advantage of. Additionally, LaPorta emphasizes the importance of giving players an opportunity to consider their future path after sport. 
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Traci Gage | Athlete Lifestyle Management 3 3 Traci Gage | Athlete Lifestyle Management full 797acefb-5235-443c-b870-3e512df0743b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6ad61c9 In the third episode of the season, Traci Gage gets together with Kevin Carr to talk about her career in athlete lifestyle management. From scheduling an athlete's day to making sure that emails get sent out at the perfect time, Traci Gage tells listeners how she is able to stay on top of not only the lives of the professional athletes she works with, but also her own life. Additionally,Gage shares how her experience working in non-sports related fields prepared her to do what she does now. Despite constant moving pieces, Traci Gage stays organized and on top of both her and her athletes games.
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]]> In the third episode of the season, Traci Gage gets together with Kevin Carr to talk about her career in athlete lifestyle management. From scheduling an athlete's day to making sure that emails get sent out at the perfect time, Traci Gage tells listeners how she is able to stay on top of not only the lives of the professional athletes she works with, but also her own life. Additionally,Gage shares how her experience working in non-sports related fields prepared her to do what she does now. Despite constant moving pieces, Traci Gage stays organized and on top of both her and her athletes games.
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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:49:05 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2681 In the third episode of the season, Traci Gage gets together with Kevin Carr to talk about her career in athlete lifestyle management. From scheduling an athlete's day to making sure that emails get sent out at the perfect time, Traci Gage tells listeners how she is able to stay on top of not only the lives of the professional athletes she works with, but also her own life. Additionally,Gage shares how her experience working in non-sports related fields prepared her to do what she does now. Despite constant moving pieces, Traci Gage stays organized and on top of both her and her athletes games.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Ashton Henderson | Developing Empowered Athletes 3 3 Ashton Henderson | Developing Empowered Athletes full 9d3872b1-11a7-4b10-be33-ebc96c09b6f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5523843 In this episode, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO talks with Ashton Henderson, Deputy Athletic Director of Championship Resources and Culture at Michigan State University. Ashton Henderson discusses his path from playing college football to one day becoming an Athletic Director. Kevin Carr and Ashton Henderson share their thoughts on promoting athlete development, and the importance of showing up. Henderson explains what championship resources means to him, especially as it relates internally to the athletes themselves. From facing challenges head on to navigating red tape, Ashton Henderson gives his advice on pursuing a career in college athletics.
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]]> In this episode, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO talks with Ashton Henderson, Deputy Athletic Director of Championship Resources and Culture at Michigan State University. Ashton Henderson discusses his path from playing college football to one day becoming an Athletic Director. Kevin Carr and Ashton Henderson share their thoughts on promoting athlete development, and the importance of showing up. Henderson explains what championship resources means to him, especially as it relates internally to the athletes themselves. From facing challenges head on to navigating red tape, Ashton Henderson gives his advice on pursuing a career in college athletics.
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]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2697 In this episode, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO talks with Ashton Henderson, Deputy Athletic Director of Championship Resources and Culture at Michigan State University. Ashton Henderson discusses his path from playing college football to one day becoming an Athletic Director. Kevin Carr and Ashton Henderson share their thoughts on promoting athlete development, and the importance of showing up. Henderson explains what championship resources means to him, especially as it relates internally to the athletes themselves. From facing challenges head on to navigating red tape, Ashton Henderson gives his advice on pursuing a career in college athletics.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Erjaam Hayes | Rising Within an Organization 3 3 Erjaam Hayes | Rising Within an Organization full ef277e25-983d-4ff0-80d5-4654761079cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b13fd37d In the Season 3 premiere of the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida reunites with Erjaam Hayes, Program Director of Player Development at the NBA. Erjaam Hayes discusses his work within the National Basketball Organization, more specifically his successes, challenges, and advice for those looking to follow in his footsteps.

Erjaam Hayes and Kevin Carr discuss their career paths within the NBA. More specifically, their similar paths and trajectories. While not entirely linear, their respective journeys through the NBA, NBA G League, and NBA D-League, have given them perspective into many aspects of the game. Erjaam Hayes currently focuses on Player Development, where programs like G League Professional Pathway Program assist athletes with the transition into a professional league.
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]]> In the Season 3 premiere of the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida reunites with Erjaam Hayes, Program Director of Player Development at the NBA. Erjaam Hayes discusses his work within the National Basketball Organization, more specifically his successes, challenges, and advice for those looking to follow in his footsteps.

Erjaam Hayes and Kevin Carr discuss their career paths within the NBA. More specifically, their similar paths and trajectories. While not entirely linear, their respective journeys through the NBA, NBA G League, and NBA D-League, have given them perspective into many aspects of the game. Erjaam Hayes currently focuses on Player Development, where programs like G League Professional Pathway Program assist athletes with the transition into a professional league.
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]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:23:05 -0500 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3397 In the Season 3 premiere of the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida reunites with Erjaam Hayes, Program Director of Player Development at the NBA. Erjaam Hayes discusses his work within the National Basketball Organization, more specifically his successes, challenges, and advice for those looking to follow in his footsteps.

Erjaam Hayes and Kevin Carr discuss their career paths within the NBA. More specifically, their similar paths and trajectories. While not entirely linear, their respective journeys through the NBA, NBA G League, and NBA D-League, have given them perspective into many aspects of the game. Erjaam Hayes currently focuses on Player Development, where programs like G League Professional Pathway Program assist athletes with the transition into a professional league.
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]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Rushia Brown | Personal Excellence 2 2 Rushia Brown | Personal Excellence full 62bab68f-d045-403b-ab6e-bd35e7b1205b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a028949 Host Kevin Carr invites former WNBA player Rushia Brown to share her journey from being a seasoned athlete to an agent for change. Born in the Bronx and raised in South Carolina, Brown played basketball at Somerville High, eventually becoming a MVP in the Southern Conference and one of the top players in the WNBA. Brown also shares valuable insights into her post-basketball life where she's worked with numerous sports organizations and universities. Today, she uses her experience to mentor upcoming athletes and young women, advocating for their growth and progress in the sporting world.

Included in the discussion are topics such as the importance of education, the transition from sports to a professional career, developing oneself as a woman, and learning from personal mistakes. Additionally, Rusha delves into the programs she runs for young women and men, touching upon their objectives and how they promote understanding, financial literacy, and excellence. Towards the end of the episode, Rusha and Kevin delve into the landscape of women's basketball today, discussing challenges, growth, and steps needed to reach parity with the men's game. Learn more about Rushia Brown at her website.

]]> Host Kevin Carr invites former WNBA player Rushia Brown to share her journey from being a seasoned athlete to an agent for change. Born in the Bronx and raised in South Carolina, Brown played basketball at Somerville High, eventually becoming a MVP in the Southern Conference and one of the top players in the WNBA. Brown also shares valuable insights into her post-basketball life where she's worked with numerous sports organizations and universities. Today, she uses her experience to mentor upcoming athletes and young women, advocating for their growth and progress in the sporting world.

Included in the discussion are topics such as the importance of education, the transition from sports to a professional career, developing oneself as a woman, and learning from personal mistakes. Additionally, Rusha delves into the programs she runs for young women and men, touching upon their objectives and how they promote understanding, financial literacy, and excellence. Towards the end of the episode, Rusha and Kevin delve into the landscape of women's basketball today, discussing challenges, growth, and steps needed to reach parity with the men's game. Learn more about Rushia Brown at her website.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3098 Host Kevin Carr invites former WNBA player Rushia Brown to share her journey from being a seasoned athlete to an agent for change. Born in the Bronx and raised in South Carolina, Brown played basketball at Somerville High, eventually becoming a MVP in the Southern Conference and one of the top players in the WNBA. Brown also shares valuable insights into her post-basketball life where she's worked with numerous sports organizations and universities. Today, she uses her experience to mentor upcoming athletes and young women, advocating for their growth and progress in the sporting world.

Included in the discussion are topics such as the importance of education, the transition from sports to a professional career, developing oneself as a woman, and learning from personal mistakes. Additionally, Rusha delves into the programs she runs for young women and men, touching upon their objectives and how they promote understanding, financial literacy, and excellence. Towards the end of the episode, Rusha and Kevin delve into the landscape of women's basketball today, discussing challenges, growth, and steps needed to reach parity with the men's game. Learn more about Rushia Brown at her website.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Justin Forsett | Where Greatness Grows 2 2 Justin Forsett | Where Greatness Grows full bc12de58-9f38-4c61-8ab2-b5420fd6b4c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98df41b6 In this episode of the HIT Show, we welcome Justin Forsett, former NFL running back and founder of Hustle Clean, and dive into his background and journey to business success after sports. Justin reflects on his NFL journey and highlights three important takeaways: the greatest gains in life and the NFL, the inevitability of adversity, and the power of hard work.

Justin emphasizes the role of consistency in achieving success and notes that success should be determined by purpose rather than solely by monetary gains, further analyzing Justin's transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship, including the battles of the mind he faced and how he came up with his first entrepreneurial endeavor, the Shower Pill. He shares his ideals of being his own boss and the path to entrepreneurship. As a black-owned business owner, Justin sheds light on the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses and the balancing act of being a father and entrepreneur.

]]> In this episode of the HIT Show, we welcome Justin Forsett, former NFL running back and founder of Hustle Clean, and dive into his background and journey to business success after sports. Justin reflects on his NFL journey and highlights three important takeaways: the greatest gains in life and the NFL, the inevitability of adversity, and the power of hard work.

Justin emphasizes the role of consistency in achieving success and notes that success should be determined by purpose rather than solely by monetary gains, further analyzing Justin's transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship, including the battles of the mind he faced and how he came up with his first entrepreneurial endeavor, the Shower Pill. He shares his ideals of being his own boss and the path to entrepreneurship. As a black-owned business owner, Justin sheds light on the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses and the balancing act of being a father and entrepreneur.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2833 In this episode of the HIT Show, we welcome Justin Forsett, former NFL running back and founder of Hustle Clean, and dive into his background and journey to business success after sports. Justin reflects on his NFL journey and highlights three important takeaways: the greatest gains in life and the NFL, the inevitability of adversity, and the power of hard work.

Justin emphasizes the role of consistency in achieving success and notes that success should be determined by purpose rather than solely by monetary gains, further analyzing Justin's transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship, including the battles of the mind he faced and how he came up with his first entrepreneurial endeavor, the Shower Pill. He shares his ideals of being his own boss and the path to entrepreneurship. As a black-owned business owner, Justin sheds light on the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses and the balancing act of being a father and entrepreneur.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Tracy Ellis-Ward | Elevating New Voices 2 2 Tracy Ellis-Ward | Elevating New Voices full 4aabdc89-13f7-4525-b758-473298528fdc https://share.transistor.fm/s/2845f1a6 Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, welcomes Tracy Ellis-Ward, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Pacer Sports and Entertainment, to the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network. Tracy Ellis-Ward discusses her early basketball beginnings, playing overseas, networking leading to job opportunities, multi-generational workplace communication, sustainability, social justice, new voices in sports, moving with kids, uplifting women in the workplace, and active lifestyles.

Ellis-Ward analyzes the evolution of the workplace, including aging demographics and the shift to remote work. Further, Ellis-Ward and Carr discourse about the difference around health and fitness for young girls and young boys, including the treatment and access based upon gender and class. The episode also focuses upon the perception of women in sports, and how coaches of all backgrounds can engage in some brave conversations with their players and staff about those issues.


Connect with Tracy Ellis-Ward on LinkedIn.

]]> Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, welcomes Tracy Ellis-Ward, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Pacer Sports and Entertainment, to the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network. Tracy Ellis-Ward discusses her early basketball beginnings, playing overseas, networking leading to job opportunities, multi-generational workplace communication, sustainability, social justice, new voices in sports, moving with kids, uplifting women in the workplace, and active lifestyles.

Ellis-Ward analyzes the evolution of the workplace, including aging demographics and the shift to remote work. Further, Ellis-Ward and Carr discourse about the difference around health and fitness for young girls and young boys, including the treatment and access based upon gender and class. The episode also focuses upon the perception of women in sports, and how coaches of all backgrounds can engage in some brave conversations with their players and staff about those issues.


Connect with Tracy Ellis-Ward on LinkedIn.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3236 Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, welcomes Tracy Ellis-Ward, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Pacer Sports and Entertainment, to the HIT Show on the Athlete+ Podcast Network. Tracy Ellis-Ward discusses her early basketball beginnings, playing overseas, networking leading to job opportunities, multi-generational workplace communication, sustainability, social justice, new voices in sports, moving with kids, uplifting women in the workplace, and active lifestyles.

Ellis-Ward analyzes the evolution of the workplace, including aging demographics and the shift to remote work. Further, Ellis-Ward and Carr discourse about the difference around health and fitness for young girls and young boys, including the treatment and access based upon gender and class. The episode also focuses upon the perception of women in sports, and how coaches of all backgrounds can engage in some brave conversations with their players and staff about those issues.


Connect with Tracy Ellis-Ward on LinkedIn.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Dr. Chantelle Green | Academic Development in Sport 2 2 Dr. Chantelle Green | Academic Development in Sport full dc82b417-4829-413e-b0e9-883bd81baee6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dd73d2a On this episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, hosts Dr. Chantelle Green, Director of Mind Health and Wellness for the Portland Trailblazers of the NBA. 

 

Dr. Green is responsible for helping players deal psychologically with the demands of the sport and to improve their personal development and performance; she also provides mental health education awareness to players and staff. Dr. Green previously served as the staff psychologist at the University of Oklahoma, providing counseling, sports performance, and psychological testing services to individual athletes and teams.

 

Dr. Green and Carr talk about the psychological and mental health aspect of athletic training. Through the athletic training program at the University of Florida and in the wake of her own injuries, Dr. Green discusses her initial impression of the psychological feats and difficulties that people face.

 

As an athletic trainer, Dr. Green recounts her time with the UF football team and how she applied academic lessons directly on the field. Through these experiences, Dr. Green was able to see that sports are dramatically impacted by the mental challenges surrounding performance, thus sparking her career in psychology and the NBA.


Stay up to date with Dr. Chantelle Green on LinkedIn.

]]> On this episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, hosts Dr. Chantelle Green, Director of Mind Health and Wellness for the Portland Trailblazers of the NBA. 

 

Dr. Green is responsible for helping players deal psychologically with the demands of the sport and to improve their personal development and performance; she also provides mental health education awareness to players and staff. Dr. Green previously served as the staff psychologist at the University of Oklahoma, providing counseling, sports performance, and psychological testing services to individual athletes and teams.

 

Dr. Green and Carr talk about the psychological and mental health aspect of athletic training. Through the athletic training program at the University of Florida and in the wake of her own injuries, Dr. Green discusses her initial impression of the psychological feats and difficulties that people face.

 

As an athletic trainer, Dr. Green recounts her time with the UF football team and how she applied academic lessons directly on the field. Through these experiences, Dr. Green was able to see that sports are dramatically impacted by the mental challenges surrounding performance, thus sparking her career in psychology and the NBA.


Stay up to date with Dr. Chantelle Green on LinkedIn.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2754 On this episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show, Kevin Carr, CEO of Pro2CEO and Industry Professor at the University of Florida, hosts Dr. Chantelle Green, Director of Mind Health and Wellness for the Portland Trailblazers of the NBA. 

 

Dr. Green is responsible for helping players deal psychologically with the demands of the sport and to improve their personal development and performance; she also provides mental health education awareness to players and staff. Dr. Green previously served as the staff psychologist at the University of Oklahoma, providing counseling, sports performance, and psychological testing services to individual athletes and teams.

 

Dr. Green and Carr talk about the psychological and mental health aspect of athletic training. Through the athletic training program at the University of Florida and in the wake of her own injuries, Dr. Green discusses her initial impression of the psychological feats and difficulties that people face.

 

As an athletic trainer, Dr. Green recounts her time with the UF football team and how she applied academic lessons directly on the field. Through these experiences, Dr. Green was able to see that sports are dramatically impacted by the mental challenges surrounding performance, thus sparking her career in psychology and the NBA.


Stay up to date with Dr. Chantelle Green on LinkedIn.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Ronnie Burrell | Networking to Climb 2 2 Ronnie Burrell | Networking to Climb full d960a497-6cc8-41a4-8c5d-8f25b6fa1e03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5af64f48 Ronnie Burrell, the head coach of the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League, will be the guest on today's episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show. Burrell, a native of New Jersey, spent more than ten years playing basketball in Europe. After finishing his basketball career, he obtained an MBA from Florida Atlantic University before making a comeback as a G League assistant with the College Park Skyhawks and the Long Island Nets. Before joining the Long Island Nets once more in September, he first worked as a player development coordinator for the Chicago Bulls.


Burrell and Kevin Carr, presenter of the HIT Show and CEO of Pro2CEO, had a lengthy discussion on how they both became players and coaches as well as how we transitioned from playing to coaching. According to Burrell, his path to coaching began with his time spent competing as a college athlete. He then went on to play professionally and had the good fortune to work with some of the top instructors in the industry.


Burrell and Carr also discuss how crucial it is to get along well with the players and how to customize the treatment of individuals while maintaining team standards. In their final discussion, they touched on the value of developing positive relationships with the players individually and organizationally.

]]> Ronnie Burrell, the head coach of the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League, will be the guest on today's episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show. Burrell, a native of New Jersey, spent more than ten years playing basketball in Europe. After finishing his basketball career, he obtained an MBA from Florida Atlantic University before making a comeback as a G League assistant with the College Park Skyhawks and the Long Island Nets. Before joining the Long Island Nets once more in September, he first worked as a player development coordinator for the Chicago Bulls.


Burrell and Kevin Carr, presenter of the HIT Show and CEO of Pro2CEO, had a lengthy discussion on how they both became players and coaches as well as how we transitioned from playing to coaching. According to Burrell, his path to coaching began with his time spent competing as a college athlete. He then went on to play professionally and had the good fortune to work with some of the top instructors in the industry.


Burrell and Carr also discuss how crucial it is to get along well with the players and how to customize the treatment of individuals while maintaining team standards. In their final discussion, they touched on the value of developing positive relationships with the players individually and organizationally.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2754 Ronnie Burrell, the head coach of the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League, will be the guest on today's episode of the HIT (How I Transition) Show. Burrell, a native of New Jersey, spent more than ten years playing basketball in Europe. After finishing his basketball career, he obtained an MBA from Florida Atlantic University before making a comeback as a G League assistant with the College Park Skyhawks and the Long Island Nets. Before joining the Long Island Nets once more in September, he first worked as a player development coordinator for the Chicago Bulls.


Burrell and Kevin Carr, presenter of the HIT Show and CEO of Pro2CEO, had a lengthy discussion on how they both became players and coaches as well as how we transitioned from playing to coaching. According to Burrell, his path to coaching began with his time spent competing as a college athlete. He then went on to play professionally and had the good fortune to work with some of the top instructors in the industry.


Burrell and Carr also discuss how crucial it is to get along well with the players and how to customize the treatment of individuals while maintaining team standards. In their final discussion, they touched on the value of developing positive relationships with the players individually and organizationally.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Arthur Hightower | Commitment to Excellence 2 2 Arthur Hightower | Commitment to Excellence full 19cc3417-2672-4c76-9f50-bcd95de2a5b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52bda9eb Kevin Carr is back for another episode of the HIT Show with Arthur J. Hightower II. Hightower currently serves as the Senior Director of Player Engagement for the Los Angeles Chargers. He is a veteran in the player development space with expertise in athletic advising and over 18 years of experience with the Chargers. Prior to his current role with the Chargers, Hightower spent time working for the NCAA, the University of Maine, and the University of Houston. He holds a Bachelor degree from FAMU as well as a Master of Science in Physical Education from FSU. In this podcast, Carr and Hightower talk about Hightower’s career path, the importance of building genuine relationships in the sport industry, the development of HBCUs’ athletic programs, and much more. Click here to learn more about Arthur J. Hightower II.

]]> Kevin Carr is back for another episode of the HIT Show with Arthur J. Hightower II. Hightower currently serves as the Senior Director of Player Engagement for the Los Angeles Chargers. He is a veteran in the player development space with expertise in athletic advising and over 18 years of experience with the Chargers. Prior to his current role with the Chargers, Hightower spent time working for the NCAA, the University of Maine, and the University of Houston. He holds a Bachelor degree from FAMU as well as a Master of Science in Physical Education from FSU. In this podcast, Carr and Hightower talk about Hightower’s career path, the importance of building genuine relationships in the sport industry, the development of HBCUs’ athletic programs, and much more. Click here to learn more about Arthur J. Hightower II.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2607 Kevin Carr is back for another episode of the HIT Show with Arthur J. Hightower II. Hightower currently serves as the Senior Director of Player Engagement for the Los Angeles Chargers. He is a veteran in the player development space with expertise in athletic advising and over 18 years of experience with the Chargers. Prior to his current role with the Chargers, Hightower spent time working for the NCAA, the University of Maine, and the University of Houston. He holds a Bachelor degree from FAMU as well as a Master of Science in Physical Education from FSU. In this podcast, Carr and Hightower talk about Hightower’s career path, the importance of building genuine relationships in the sport industry, the development of HBCUs’ athletic programs, and much more. Click here to learn more about Arthur J. Hightower II.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Clark Kellogg | Transitioning After Injury 1 1 Clark Kellogg | Transitioning After Injury full ca77ff91-36ea-400b-b169-e7ab3965100d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5839a567 Clark Kellogg, a former NBA player and current college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT show. Kellogg has years of experience in the basketball industry, both as a player and a commentator. He is also the voice of the popular video game, NBA 2k. Throughout the podcast, he shares his experiences from his time at Ohio State University, the Indiana Pacers, and the transition from player to commentator after his playing career ended prematurely. Kellogg shares insights on skills and attributes that are necessary to excel in the broadcasting industry and stories about his personal transition from player to commentator. More about Clark Kellogg can be found here.

]]> Clark Kellogg, a former NBA player and current college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT show. Kellogg has years of experience in the basketball industry, both as a player and a commentator. He is also the voice of the popular video game, NBA 2k. Throughout the podcast, he shares his experiences from his time at Ohio State University, the Indiana Pacers, and the transition from player to commentator after his playing career ended prematurely. Kellogg shares insights on skills and attributes that are necessary to excel in the broadcasting industry and stories about his personal transition from player to commentator. More about Clark Kellogg can be found here.

]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:24 -0500 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3462 Clark Kellogg, a former NBA player and current college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT show. Kellogg has years of experience in the basketball industry, both as a player and a commentator. He is also the voice of the popular video game, NBA 2k. Throughout the podcast, he shares his experiences from his time at Ohio State University, the Indiana Pacers, and the transition from player to commentator after his playing career ended prematurely. Kellogg shares insights on skills and attributes that are necessary to excel in the broadcasting industry and stories about his personal transition from player to commentator. More about Clark Kellogg can be found here.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Lauren Clayborne | Taking a Chance on Yourself 1 1 Lauren Clayborne | Taking a Chance on Yourself full 87052123-3a76-4578-a29c-f217dfdfae91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cd5a6db On this episode of the HIT Show from Athlete+, Kevin Carr speaks with Lauren Clayborne, the Director of Community Relations and Player Programs for the Golden State Warriors. Clayborne, a Detroit native, talks about her many transitions through her young life, from her time as a student at Michigan State University to her current role with the Warriors. Throughout the podcast, she shares the importance of maintaining relationships and  the importance of embracing every life experience, regardless of the role you are in. 

Read Lauren’s book here!

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn here.

]]> On this episode of the HIT Show from Athlete+, Kevin Carr speaks with Lauren Clayborne, the Director of Community Relations and Player Programs for the Golden State Warriors. Clayborne, a Detroit native, talks about her many transitions through her young life, from her time as a student at Michigan State University to her current role with the Warriors. Throughout the podcast, she shares the importance of maintaining relationships and  the importance of embracing every life experience, regardless of the role you are in. 

Read Lauren’s book here!

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn here.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:46 -0500 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3453 On this episode of the HIT Show from Athlete+, Kevin Carr speaks with Lauren Clayborne, the Director of Community Relations and Player Programs for the Golden State Warriors. Clayborne, a Detroit native, talks about her many transitions through her young life, from her time as a student at Michigan State University to her current role with the Warriors. Throughout the podcast, she shares the importance of maintaining relationships and  the importance of embracing every life experience, regardless of the role you are in. 

Read Lauren’s book here!

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn here.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Stacey Garcia | Exposure to Sport Media 1 1 Stacey Garcia | Exposure to Sport Media full 244b1dbb-6006-4158-a2b3-b26c8c20eea1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9417d8ec Kevin Carr and Stacey Garcia meet to discuss Garcia’s background, her current role as the Senior Director of Athlete Brand Partnerships at The SpringHill Company, and the numerous roles she previously served as a Talent Producer earlier in her career. Throughout the podcast, she provides insights and advice for students and young workers on how to be successful in the sporting industry. She highlights the importance of finding the right individuals and identifying who can benefit you and your company in the talent producing industry. More information can be found on her LinkedIn page.

]]> Kevin Carr and Stacey Garcia meet to discuss Garcia’s background, her current role as the Senior Director of Athlete Brand Partnerships at The SpringHill Company, and the numerous roles she previously served as a Talent Producer earlier in her career. Throughout the podcast, she provides insights and advice for students and young workers on how to be successful in the sporting industry. She highlights the importance of finding the right individuals and identifying who can benefit you and your company in the talent producing industry. More information can be found on her LinkedIn page.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:00:56 -0500 Athlete+ Athlete+ 4349 Kevin Carr and Stacey Garcia meet to discuss Garcia’s background, her current role as the Senior Director of Athlete Brand Partnerships at The SpringHill Company, and the numerous roles she previously served as a Talent Producer earlier in her career. Throughout the podcast, she provides insights and advice for students and young workers on how to be successful in the sporting industry. She highlights the importance of finding the right individuals and identifying who can benefit you and your company in the talent producing industry. More information can be found on her LinkedIn page.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Lou Amundson | Passion for Sports and Art 1 1 Lou Amundson | Passion for Sports and Art full e45fb93a-4e13-45d6-8608-ce062ad509aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c1708be Kevin Carr meets with former professional basketball player Lou Amundson to talk about his NBA career, his journey from high school ball to college ball at UNLV and eventually to the pros, and his ongoing transition to the next phase of his life. Amundson played professional basketball for 12 years (2006-2018), 10 of which were as an NBA player. Amundson is now using his transition to learn and grow as an individual outside of the world of sport. He cites the importance of finding interest outside of sports and the importance of always showing courage and commitment. More about Lou Amundson can be found here.

]]> Kevin Carr meets with former professional basketball player Lou Amundson to talk about his NBA career, his journey from high school ball to college ball at UNLV and eventually to the pros, and his ongoing transition to the next phase of his life. Amundson played professional basketball for 12 years (2006-2018), 10 of which were as an NBA player. Amundson is now using his transition to learn and grow as an individual outside of the world of sport. He cites the importance of finding interest outside of sports and the importance of always showing courage and commitment. More about Lou Amundson can be found here.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3527 Kevin Carr meets with former professional basketball player Lou Amundson to talk about his NBA career, his journey from high school ball to college ball at UNLV and eventually to the pros, and his ongoing transition to the next phase of his life. Amundson played professional basketball for 12 years (2006-2018), 10 of which were as an NBA player. Amundson is now using his transition to learn and grow as an individual outside of the world of sport. He cites the importance of finding interest outside of sports and the importance of always showing courage and commitment. More about Lou Amundson can be found here.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Hazel Clark | Family in Sport 1 1 Hazel Clark | Family in Sport full af94b2ac-953c-4d9c-ab29-97be64f14690 https://share.transistor.fm/s/806fb95c Hazel Clark, a former Florida Gator, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT Show. Clark, the daughter of famous inner city principal Joe Louis Clark, is a three time Olympian, winning five NCAA titles, seven national titles, and was inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great. Clark talks about her time as a track star and her transition into her new life as a mother and wife. She is currently working as the Director of Global Sales and Business Development for the Bermuda Tourism Authority.

This episode was produced by the Wasdin Speaker Series.

]]> Hazel Clark, a former Florida Gator, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT Show. Clark, the daughter of famous inner city principal Joe Louis Clark, is a three time Olympian, winning five NCAA titles, seven national titles, and was inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great. Clark talks about her time as a track star and her transition into her new life as a mother and wife. She is currently working as the Director of Global Sales and Business Development for the Bermuda Tourism Authority.

This episode was produced by the Wasdin Speaker Series.

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:52 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 3373 Hazel Clark, a former Florida Gator, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT Show. Clark, the daughter of famous inner city principal Joe Louis Clark, is a three time Olympian, winning five NCAA titles, seven national titles, and was inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great. Clark talks about her time as a track star and her transition into her new life as a mother and wife. She is currently working as the Director of Global Sales and Business Development for the Bermuda Tourism Authority.

This episode was produced by the Wasdin Speaker Series.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No Dwight Howard | Longevity in Professional Sports 1 1 Dwight Howard | Longevity in Professional Sports full cdc0cab9-b265-47fb-b146-ad395d45ac05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f592da7a Kevin Carr, founder and CEO of Pro2CEO, is joined by Dwight Howard, former #1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Carr highlights all of Howard’s accolades throughout his career, while Howard provides advice on how to stay in shape, how to be successful in the sport industry, and how important giving back to the community as a professional athlete is.

]]> Kevin Carr, founder and CEO of Pro2CEO, is joined by Dwight Howard, former #1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Carr highlights all of Howard’s accolades throughout his career, while Howard provides advice on how to stay in shape, how to be successful in the sport industry, and how important giving back to the community as a professional athlete is.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:00:26 -0400 Athlete+ Athlete+ 2417 Kevin Carr, founder and CEO of Pro2CEO, is joined by Dwight Howard, former #1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Carr highlights all of Howard’s accolades throughout his career, while Howard provides advice on how to stay in shape, how to be successful in the sport industry, and how important giving back to the community as a professional athlete is.

]]> sport, sport business, transition, athlete, sport professional, nba, ncaa, nil No