Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience

Feb 19 2025 119 ep. 58 mins 18
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The goal of Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is to share inspiring stories featuring the journeys of successful sports business professionals and to give you the strategies and know-how to help you further your career in sports!

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Gaia Accoto | Sports Reporter & Content Creator at Sky Italia | Covering Basketball on a Global Stage (EP.119)

Feb 19 2025 58 mins  
In this episode of the SBC Audio Experience, host Riley Sager sits down with Gaia Accoto, a sports media professional who has built an impressive career as a reporter & a host. As a World Feed Reporter for EuroLeague and Sky Sport, Gaia has covered major basketball events worldwide, balancing in-depth reporting with the fast-paced demands of live sports coverage.The balance bet

Joe Vardon | Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic | Covering the NBA’s Biggest Stories (EP.118)

Feb 12 2025 48 mins  
In this episode of the SBC Audio Experience, host Alex Cocoros sits down with Joe Vardon, a seasoned NBA journalist with over two decades of experience, currently serving as a Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic. Known for his deep storytelling and insightful coverage, Vardon has reported on some of the league’s most compelling narratives, from championship runs to international e

How Teams Approach the NBA Trade Deadline | Bobby Marks | Eric Pincus (EP.117)

Feb 07 2025 96 mins  
This episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is from a previously recorded webinar on “How Teams Approach the NBA Trade Deadline” hosted by Bobby Marks and Eric Pincus. Throughout the webinar, they discuss the ins and outs of the trade deadline, answer relevant questions from our live Q&A, and more!In this episode, Bobby and Eric discuss:The process of put

Joakim Noah | 2x NCAA Champion, 2x NBA All-Star, 2014 Defensive Player of the Year | The Global Impact of Basketball (EP.116)

Jan 31 2025 16 mins  
In this episode of the SBC Audio Experience, alumni host Alex Cocoros sits down with Joakim Noah, a two-time NCAA Champion with the University of Florida, two-time NBA All-Star, and the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year. Known for his relentless energy, defensive tenacity, and passion for the game, Noah became the heart of the Chicago Bulls after being drafted in 2007, leaving an i

Katie Heindl | SBC Instructor, Award-winning writer, journalist, columnist, & copywriter | Stories Beyond the Court (EP. 115)

Jan 22 2025 66 mins  
In this episode of the SBC Audio Experience, alumni host Alex Cocoros sits down with SBC Instructor and credentialed NBA journalist Katie Heindl, whose work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, SLAM, The Athletic, and more. She is also the creator of Basketball Feelings, a Substack where she explores the human side of basketball through creative and thou

Quinlan Corrigan | Communications Coordinator for the LA Clippers | Where Media Meets Basketball (EP.114)

Jan 14 2025 42 mins  
In this episode of the SBC Audio Experience, host Riley Sager sits down with #VSL alum Quinlan Corrigan, who has turned her Vegas Summer League experience into a thriving career in NBA communications. As the Communications Coordinator for the LA Clippers, Quinlan plays an integral role in managing media relations, coordinating press coverage, and helping share the stories that defi

Buddy Scott | Director of Salary Cap and Basketball Strategy for the Boston Celtics | Strategizing for Success on and off the Court (EP.113)

Jan 07 2025 41 mins  
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the SBC Audio Experience! This week, Riley Sager sits down with Buddy Scott, Director of Salary Cap and Basketball Strategy for the Boston Celtics and proud VSL and SBC Alumni, to discuss his journey into the business side of basketball and the intricate world of salary cap management.In this episode, Buddy dives into:His path from VSL an

Devin Dismang | Director of Digital & Content at X Games | Transforming Athlete Moments into Compelling Stories (EP.112)

Dec 03 2024 57 mins  
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the SBC Audio Experience! This week, Riley Sager sits down with Devin Dismang, the Director of Digital & Content at X Games, to dive into his journey as a content creator and live event producer. With a career that includes working with iconic organizations like the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Atlanta Falcons, De

Simon Cherin-Gordon | Social Content Manager at NBA | Building the NBA's Digital Presence (EP.111)

Nov 26 2024 42 mins  
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the SBC Audio Experience! This week, Riley Sager sits down with Simon Cherin-Gordon, the NBA’s Manager of Social Content, to explore his journey and the creative strategies behind managing one of the most dynamic social media presences in sports. With a background in fine arts, photography, and writing, he’s brought a fresh perspectiv

Zion Atwater | Utah Jazz Video Producer | Crafting Stories in Sports (EP.110)

Nov 19 2024 55 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of the SBC Audio Experience! We’re thrilled to feature Zion Atwater, a talented Video Production Intern with the Utah Jazz & Utah Hockey Club, and a rising star in the sports media industry. A proud VSL alum, Zion graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a B.A. in Media Production and a B.S. in Strategic Communication. This summer