Sports Illustrated put out its first issue in 1954. Since then, to grace its cover has been an achievement to strive for among athletes. Continue reading “Ep. 16: B. J. Schecter, Sports Illustrated”
Month: July 2016
Ep. 15: Katie Hazelrigg, Los Angeles Kings
Since 2011 the Los Angeles Kings have won two Stanley Cup Championships. Even when the Kings had Wayne Gretzky this feat wasn’t accomplished. It’s no wonder, then, that with that success came a rise in attendance for the franchise in Los Angeles. Continue reading “Ep. 15: Katie Hazelrigg, Los Angeles Kings”
Ep. 14: Donna Lopiano, President/CEO, Sports Management Resources
It’s never been okay to downplay a woman’s athletic ability but somehow we continue to allow just that to happen. For too long, we’ve allowed ourselves to view women’s athletics as a novelty or, even worse, as us (mainly men) doing them a favor. I’ve played or followed sports for over 20 years and I have to admit, one thing that always remained fuzzy to me was the true definition of Title IX. I knew it had something to do with equality, but I wanted to know more about it.
That’s where today’s guest, Donna Lopiano, comes in. Continue reading “Ep. 14: Donna Lopiano, President/CEO, Sports Management Resources”
Ep. 13: Blair Walsh, Minnesota Vikings Kicker
When talking to Minnesota Vikings Kicker Blair Walsh you get the sense of a man that is focused on what’s ahead. He’s moved past last season, and is primed for a big season for a Vikings team with high expectations. In other words, he’s got the right mindset to play what can sometimes be a very unforgiving position. Most of that is because he knows what’s important, which is a testament to his strong family and support system. Blair, statistically, is a top-5 Kicker in the National Football League since he debuted in 2012. At age 22, he was named 1st Team All-Pro in the NFL (the only rookie on the team that year) and set numerous Viking and NFL records along the way. In 2015, he made almost 97% of the Extra Points he attempted and almost 86% of the Field Goals he attempted. Continue reading “Ep. 13: Blair Walsh, Minnesota Vikings Kicker”