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View From The Big Chair: Examing the Cost to be the Bo$$! hosted by Marlynn R. Jones, The Career Skills Architect! After working for 7 Division I universities, a Division I Conference Office, the NCAA, the Orange Bowl Committee, and the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, in the areas of media relations, marketing, development, operations, event management, compliance, sport supervision, Title IX, student-athlete development, life skills, and human resources, she has developed a network ...
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31 | "7 Relationships " from TheCareerSkillsArchitect
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This episode of the podcast View from the Big Chair, examining the cost to be the boss is gonna look at the seven relationships that you must manage if you are gonna be a senior-level administrator within sports administration. The reason that so many former student-athletes succeed in the sports administration industry is because of the teamwork s…
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30| Athletics is not a selfish sport w/ Harry
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Today in the Big Chair We have Harry III. Join us as we discuss how Olympics inspired Sports; the Lincoln University’s Rich History; stepping up when someone leaves; Volunteering outside of just your sport; why Getting better is a professional development; Athletics is a peoples business; and What do we provide as a service vs the people we provide…
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29 | Sports for Positivity w/ Jessica Campell
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Today in the Big Chair We have Jessica Campbell Join us as we discuss building a Marketing agency from the podcast; What is SEO; Creating an APP for NIL deals; Sports Women to Watch Award; Leveraging Podcasting to spend time on research and the industry and how to get up and go do it ! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlyn…
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28 | “When the cheering stops” w/Dereck Whittenburg
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Today in the Big Chair Dere... We have. Derek Whittenburg! Join us as we discuss Being a graduate assistant humbling experience; how Being a champ prepares you to attack a career; The hardest thing is controlling outside forces; What is a Scout?; how you get into more than one hall of fame; and What do you do when the cheering stops? ______________…
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27 | "Selling Ice to an Eskimo" w/ Edgar Gantt
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Edgar Gantt! Join us as we discuss his tenure as Project Operations Manager for ESPN; How everything you do won't be paid; why NCAA holds first-class events; Volunteering; Investing a lot of TIME in your development; and How to sell ice to an Eskimo! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn …
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26 | "Serving the Youth" w/ L'Quincy Pryor
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Today in the Big Chair... We have L'Quincy Pryor! Join us as we discuss his transitions from student-athlete to leading students; What it means to be Head of School; What YouthServe is; the real motivation is college graduation; His life is more than football; start-up capital for businesses; why his students will leave as licensed real estate agen…
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25 | "Read the Room Twice" w/ Kathryn Statz
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Kathryn Statz! Join us as we discuss how she got her start in sports; being a Fighter in the conference Student athlete advocate; her role in NCAA enforcement; what is a Title 9 Coordinator; how is it being the Director of the Office of Gender Equity; and why she says "Read the room and then read it again". _______…
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Ericka Hill! Listen as we discuss taking an unpaid position to prove yourself; building Community Programs and Pro athlete Foundations; and A Day in the Life as Director of Player Engagement for the Hawks. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, …
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Alfred White! Listen as we discuss being a Marketing professional; how to Pivot after an injury; Starting NCAA Corporate partner program; his role in the NBA starting Development League; what it is like working in a Conference office and What is Operations? _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on M…
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22 | One Hundred Percent w/ LaQuita Frederick
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Today in the Big Chair... We have LaQuita Frederick ! Listen as we discuss the difference between Pro and Collegiate Sports; the role of game operations; how to achieve a 100 % Conversion Rate; the changing landscape in the new Esports field; and what is the Frederick Firm! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, The…
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21 | I Get Paid to Listen! w/ Samuel Crenshaw
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Samuel Crenshaw! Listen as we discuss being an Emmy winner; going from a small city, To the Master's! His times in Broadcast history with WSB tv Covering sports. The Importance of giving Female athletes a voice and a seat at the table and how volunteering leads to Paid Opportunities! _______________ Thanks for list…
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20 | "Doing a Lot with a Little" w/ Patty Medina
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Patty Medina! Listen as we discuss how she stays In touch with her roots; Breaks barriers as a Minority woman; gets her First coaching job at 30; The negativity is balancing out with the positive and normalizes Mental Health for players. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCar…
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Joe Briggs! Listen as we discuss why you should give more respect than expected; Why make the pivot to a lawyer?; How to multitask; Excellent work product beats presentation; Being intentional with your downtime. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on Lin…
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Becca Hubbard! Listen as we discuss being prepared, sending tons of rèsumes, and serving students. Becca Hubbard currently serves as the Director of Retention & Student Success at Louisiana State University. She has over fourteen years of experience on LSU’s campus working on student success. In this role, Becca ov…
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Terrance Jones! Listen as we discuss his time in the Marine Corps and how it shaped his path; his progression to becoming a Certified Medical Assistant; and how all of his opportunities in aid Coach Prime's vision for the shift in HBCU football. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones…
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Jessica O'Neil! Listen as we discuss how she got an opportunity as a ticket manager that aided in her career; Supporting the top until you get there; and how personal development let her be the President of the Soccer team! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchi…
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15 | Strong People Don't Need Leaders w/ Adam Hutchinson
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Adam Hutchinson! Listen as we discuss: Why he is into coaching?; having a Can-do vs Will Do attitude; Writing it as you go to make things easier; being Disciplined and Organized ______________________________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, Facebook, and…
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Today in the Big Chair... We have Sean T. Frazier! Listen as Mr. Frazier discusses Why mentorship goes a long way; Why you should travel for opportunities; How he got a D1 opportunity through Ice Hockey; His 90% Student-Athlete Graduation Rate; The Creation of The Husky Fan Advisory board; How to sustain a lasting relationship in this industry and …
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13 | Teaching Isn't a Lost Art w/Dr. W. Timothy Orr
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“Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.” ― Jacques Barzun Dr. W. Timothy Orr (Tim) is an Assistant Professor/ Coordinator of Sport Administration Graduate Program at Hampton University. Prior to working at Hampton University, he served as the Coordinator of the Sport Management Program at Elizabeth City State Univers…
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12 | Community in College w/ Dr. Darryl Pope
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Today, we speak with Darryl Pope . He was appointed the Director of Athletics at Baltimore City Community College inJanuary of 2019. He is a veteran collegiate athletic administrator with more than 25 years ofexperience who has worked at every level of the NCAA and NJCAA. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCa…
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Today we speak to… Kenneth Ward is currently the Executive Director of College Bound, Inc. in Washington, D.C. As a Fulbright Memorial scholar in Japan and a seasoned D.C. educator and administrator for 15years, he has been instrumental in creating academic and personal enrichment programs for students, such as the Young Ambassadors program. Since …
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10 | Nothing Beats Experience w/ Tony O’Neal
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Tony O’Neal was named the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Claflin University on July 1, 2020. O’Neal was selected for the Claflin position after a national search. O’Neal has served at the senior administrative level of college athletics for more than two decades, including stints at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla., and S…
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09 | Following the Rules w/ Merlene Aitken - Smith, JD
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In this episode, we speak with Merlene Aitken - Smith. At Grambling State, she will lead the athletics compliance program and supervise the academic services program, which facilitates and supports academic advising and tutorial services for student-athletes. Aitken-Smith will partner with and serve as the primary liaison for the Title IX, Financia…
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08 | Dignity of Simplicity w/ Derrick Arnold
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In this episode, we speak with Derrick Arnold. Derrick is the Coordinator of Student Engagement and Director of Athletics at Johnston Community College as well as serves as an advisor for the N4CSGA. Derrick holds a BS degree from Salisbury University in Maryland and a MA degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Derrick is a form…
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07 | Fundamental College Sports w/ Dr. Angel Mason
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Angel Mason is the Director of Athletics, Berry University (NCAA Division III), Rome, GA. Mason boasts 14 years of experience as a coach, administrator, and Division III advocate. A native of Evanston, Ill., she joined Berry from Pomona College where she served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director and SWA for…
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06 | Head of the Class w/ Dr. Kevin Wilson
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In this episode, we speak with, Kevin Wilson who took over the position of Vice President of Advancement, Athletics, and Campus Recreation in July of 2021. Wilson's responsibilities include fundraising for the university, directing the department of athletics, and overseeing the campus recreation center, the Linc. A proven veteran in both the realm…
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05 | Master of the Game : The Inspiring Chronicles of Sports Business Game Changers
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On this episode, we speak with Dr. Jason Pappas and Vratik Sharma again but this time as authors for the book... Master of the Game: The Inspiring Chronicles of Sports Business Game Changers This project chronicles the life experiences of sports executives from diverse backgrounds who made an impact in the sports industry. These unique experiences …
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In this episode, we speak with Vratik Sharma is a sports sponsorship consultant and acclaimed author. He is also the founder of the sports business school of excellence where he leads strategic initiatives in the sports education and professional development space. Vratik currently works for Nielsen Sports, the premier provider of analytics and ins…
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03 | Accessibility is a Benefit w/ Dr. Jason Pappas
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jason Pappas is an associate Teaching Professor of Sport Management at Florida State University. As well as an alumnus of Florida State, University of South Carolina, and University of Southern California. As the Sport Management Internship Program Director, Dr. Pappas provides guidance to students as they gain pr…
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02 | Bring Value With You w/ Dr. China Jude
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. China Jude, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Denver Broncos. Dr. China Jude had a role created within the Denver Broncos organization. She works closely with football, business, and community leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Along with representing the team a…
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01 | How to Level Up w/ Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree, Director of Athletics, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC. Dr. McCree's journey started as a student-athlete to now an Athletic Director for a D1 program. And as you'll hear, the road was not easy, sometimes not even paved at all but Dr. McCree was able to persevere and she will te…
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00 | 🎉 Welcome to View from the Big Chair: Examining the Costs to be the Bo$$!
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🎉 Welcome to View from the Big Chair: Examining the Costs to be the Bo$$! In this episode, Marlynn Jones breaks down What this podcast is about... Who this podcast is for... & WHY this podcast is so very much needed! You'll also hear from the host about her journey, her passion for the industry, and the foundation of her strength. 📌Are you a sports…
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