The Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast

Paratriathlon athlete Steve Lovelace shares his inspirational athlete story

In this episode, we’re talking about the incredible athlete story of Steve Lovelace and what it takes to overcome incredible adversity and injury to become a paratriathlon pioneer. In 1982, Steve was a healthy athletic college freshman ready to make my mark on the world. Little did he know that shortly after his fist year of college he would be involved in a near death accident that left him paralyzed below the waist. Three years after his accident he went on to became the second-ever disabled athlete to complete a quarter Ironman triathlon. He became pioneer of triathlon/paratriathlon in 1986 when the sport of triathlon was in its infancy. Due to his humble nature, Steve didn't share much from his endeavors back in the 80's because as a disabled athlete he feared that he would not be allowed to compete. He says there were very few disabled athletes to emulate, unlike today. Now Steve is one of them and shares how he blazed his own trail and nothing was going to stand in his way.  In this episode: Steve describes how he became paralyzed He talks about what motivated him to recover and walk out of the hospital What motivated him to become a paratriathlon athlete Steve talks about how he has started to share his athlete story more using social media and his book Why books are such a great way for athletes to build their athlete brand Greg shares athlete branding advice for athletes who want to tell their story on social media How Steve turned finishing in last place into his athlete story Steve talks about the importance of goal setting Greg share advice for how athlete's can get media coverage Show links: Mark Spitz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Spitz USA Triathlon Foundation http://usatriathlonfoundation.org/ University of Oklahoma https://www.ou.edu/ Colin Cook https://www.instagram.com/colinwesleycook/?hl=en Pliable Athlete Branding  https://www.pliablemarketing.com/athlete Connect Instagram: @splovelace Twitter: @sp_lovelaceliv2glf@gmail.com   

Former Quinnipiac Field Hockey Player Talks NIL and Networking

In this edition of the Athlete Brand Advisor podcast, we’re talking with Erin Browne, former field hockey goalie at Quinnipiac University. Erin was standout goalie for the Bobcats from 2002-2006. During the episode she reflects on her time at Quinnipiac. She also talks about new opportunities for college athletes related to their name, imagine and likeness. Erin would have been the perfect person for NIL opportunities when we went to Quinnipiac together. She has an incredible personality and now has a wonderful family and successful career. Today, Erin is a Production Underwriter at AFM's based in Johnston, Rhode Island. As a successful professional, Erin shares the importance of networking and how it can help athletes to grow their personal brand. In this episode: How recruiting has changed since Erin applied to Quinnipiac What it was like to be the first college athlete to get recruited in her family Why it is important to standout as an athlete The importance of high school sports, club teams and camps The growth of the Quinnipiac field hockey program, including the turf fields and stadium complex Why it is important to meet more athletes at college to build your network The advice for today’s student athletes about building a positive reputation Using your athlete brand and a networking tool and talking point The brand that Erin would have wanted to work with for NIL opportunities Erin also talks about the importance of networking and how it can help athletes to grow their personal brand. The people that Erin has relied on for advice in her career How Erin got involved in field hockey coaching The importance of preparing for life after sports Why it is important to be the best version of yourself Show links: Erin Browne on Linkedin Quinnipiac University Op-ed in the Portland Press Herald about United States Women’s Soccer Team Pliable Mission E50 Becca Main, Quinnipiac Field Hockey Coach SEAAV Athletics Pliable athlete Catie Boudiette AFM OBO Field Hockey Equipment Women in Insurance Stow Acres Boston Marathon

Alyssa Bourque talks about choosing a college, NIL and more

In this edition of the Athlete Brand Advisor podcast, we’re talking with Pliable athlete Alyssa Bourque from Benton, Maine. Alyssa is a sophomore on the University of Vermont track and field team as a javelin thrower.   During the episode she talks about choosing a college, name, imagine and likeness opportunities. She also shares great advice about what it takes to be a division 1 athlete.   In this episode: Why Alyssa chose the University of Vermont Advice for finding the right college Find out who she credits for her strong work-ethic Alyssa talks about other athletes in her family, including her younger sister Kaylyn The story behind why Alyssa tried javelin How Alyssa views name, image and likeness opportunities, including the importance of networking. Alyssa is also an Athlete Mentor for younger athletes. The creative donation she made using NIL to the Waterville Humane Society Why Alyssa loves being a SEAAV brand ambassador Find out the food Alyssa eats every day and her favorite ice cream Advice for today’s college bound athletes Links: University of Vermont Pliable athletes Alyssa's Pliable athlete profile Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Northeast Labs Athlete Mentor  

Advice for Female Athletes from Katie Krall, Development Coach with the Boston Red Sox

Today’s guest is Katie Krall, Development Coach with the Boston Red Sox. Krall is in her first season in uniform and coaches 1st base, integrates data into player plans, oversees advance scouting and pitch design for the Red Sox AA affiliate the Portland Sea Dogs.  She spent two years with the Cincinnati Reds as a Baseball Operations Analyst developing and integrating new tools and technology to improve Baseball Operations decision making processes, provided comprehensive scouting coverage, and statistical request support to the front office.  Krall also previously worked for a year and a half at Major League Baseball in the Commissioner’s Office in New York City. She was the first female chosen for MLB’s inaugural Diversity Fellowship program, an initiative designed to promote women and people of color into front office executive roles. At the Commissioner’s Office, Krall advised Clubs on 40-man roster management, MLB rules and compliance, major league administration, and salary arbitration. In 2016, Krall planned the World Series Trophy Tour for the Chicago Cubs. The following summer, she was an Assistant General Manager in the Cape Cod Baseball League. She received her B.A. from Northwestern University and MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business In this episode: Why her favorite athlete is Derek Jeter Why she wears number 43 Katie talks about the advantage of growing up around baseball as a young child The email that Katie received that inspired her role in diversity and fellowship program with Major League Baseball Why Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, Megan Rapinoe are her favorite female athletes Katie shares her Title IX story about “the girls who does the stats” Advice for young girls and female athletes and why it is important to call out the mistreatment An inspiring story about Katie shares her “Disney Princess moment” connecting with a young girl and the impression it made on her Katie’s goals in the future of her career The growth of baseball analytics and how she is a beneficiary of her time How she is sharing baseball analytics and insight in-game information to players Katie explains how about 70% of Sea Dogs players use baseball analytics Katie shares her pandemic story and how she was pliable in her career The role of video in baseball analytics, including showing players and pitchers exact release points Katie’s advice for today’s athletes who want to play professional sports Katie shares the best time for young kids to come meet her at a Sea Dogs game Katie Krall takes a photo with female athletes after a Portland Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field. Show links: The Life You Imagine: Life Lessons for Achieving Your Dreams https://www.amazon.com/Life-You-Imagine-Lessons-Achieving/dp/0609807188/ref=asc_df_0609807188/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312174487654&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15144140485110219579&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002628&hvtargid=pla-569506446429&psc=1 Northwestern https://www.northwestern.edu/   University of Chicago Booth School of Business https://www.chicagobooth.edu/ Boston Red Sox https://www.mlb.com/redsox Portland Sea Dogs https://www.milb.com/portland Richard Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-anderson-a9b445b2/ Pliable Athlete Branding  https://www.pliablemarketing.com/athlete   Connect with Katie Katie Krall https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-krall-911170195/