LevelPlay Sports Podcast

Episode 12 - Youth Club Sports - Stephen Carvajal

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:42:48 +0000

In this episode, Dave, Riki, and their special guest Stephen Carvajal of the Fighting Angels Volleyball Club discuss youth volleyball, and the ins and outs of club sports from the perspective of a non-profit organization, offering opportunities to young athletes in Las Vegas.

To learn more about the Fighting Angels, or to donate to their organization, visit their website at: www.vsvolleyball.club

Episode 11 - Transfer Portal Part 2 - Tim Dolan

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:19:33 +0000

In this episode, we continue with our discussion about the Transfer Portal with our guest, Tim Dolan. Tim details his story of playing for four different colleges throughout his unique football career and shares his wisdom on what it takes to build a personal brand in your post-athlete life.

Episode 10 - The Transfer Portal

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:18:59 +0000

Dave and Riki discuss the Transfer Portal, one of the biggest recent transformations in college sports. With athletes being able to switch schools without penalty, is this good or bad for athletes, coaches, schools, sponsors, and oh yes the fans? And how does it affect an athlete's brand?

Episode 9 - John McEnroe Cannot Be Serious

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:36:26 +0000

Dave welcomes his new co-host Riki Denning to the show, and together they discuss tennis legend John McEnroe-- his past and present fame, and his brand's staying power.

Episode 8 - eSports Branding

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:24:15 +0000

In this episode, we chat with Chris Davis and Matt Giombetti from Electric City Esports about the burgeoning eSports industry, and how eSports athletes can expand their personal brands.

Episode 7 - Naomi Osaka, and Athlete Mental Health

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:48:50 +0000

Today we talk about Naomi Osaka, her withdrawal from the French Open, and the overall picture of athletes dealing with mental illness. Our guest is John Hallman, CEO of LevelPlay Sports. For more information and resources on mental health issues, contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness at nami.org

Episode 6 - Medina Spirit

Fri, 21 May 2021 22:40:35 +0000

We discuss the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert, Medina Spirit, and the overall brand of horse racing today.

Episode 5 - Super Leagues and Super Brands

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:15:42 +0000

Today we talk about the two day rise and fall of the European Super League, why it happened, and what the PGA did to solve a similar problem.

Episode 4 - Twitter Jerseys

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:45:06 +0000

Twitter handles on the back of Football jerseys?? This could be the beginning of something big!

Episode 3 - Personal Branding and Social Media

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:38:08 +0000

Today we discuss the importance of personal branding, and the various ways to use social media to promote your brand.

Episode 2 - NCAA, NIL, student athletes, and amateurs

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:52:45 +0000

Today we discuss the current legal battles between the NCAA and Student Athletes. There are cases and laws being discussed at the Supreme Court, Congress, and State governments, and we talk about the future of compensation, scholarships, and amateurism.

Episode 1 - GOATs and GOABs

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:18:23 +0000

This episode discusses the differences between the Greatest of All Time (GOATs) in many sports, and if they transcend to the Greatest of All Brands (GOAB).

Episode 0 - About this Podcast

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This is the promo episode of the LevelPlay Sports podcast. Think of it as the course syllabus for what is going to come in future episodes. Enjoy!