The LevelPlay Sports Podcast takes you inside todays top sports brand strategies. Host Dave Kalin takes you on a fun and insightful trip through all facets of sports branding.

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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 12 - Youth Club Sports - Stephen Carvajal

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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 11 - Transfer Portal Part 2 - Tim Dolan

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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&#39;s brand?

Episode 10 - The Transfer Portal

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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&#39;s staying power.

Episode 9 - John McEnroe Cannot Be Serious

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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.

In this episode, we chat with Chris Davis and Mat…

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 8 - eSports Branding

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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

Today we talk about Naomi Osaka, her withdrawal f…

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 7 - Naomi Osaka, and Athlete Mental Health

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

We discuss the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert, Medin…

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

Episode 6 - Medina Spirit

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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.

Today we talk about the two day rise and fall of …

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 5 - Super Leagues and Super Brands

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

Twitter handles on the back of Football jerseys??…

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

Episode 4 - Twitter Jerseys

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

Today we discuss the importance of personal brand…

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

Episode 3 - Personal Branding and Social Media

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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.

Today we discuss the current legal battles betwee…

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 2 - NCAA, NIL, student athletes, and amateurs

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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).

This episode discusses the differences between th…

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 1 - GOATs and GOABs

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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!

This is the promo episode of the LevelPlay Sports…

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!

Episode 0 - About this Podcast