Front Office U

Front Office U

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A podcast meant to help college students and young professionals interested in the sports industry learn about networking in sports. Front Office U is hosted by 6 young professionals in the sports industry. Tune in as their experiences and advice will be shared to help navigate others toward their dream career in the sports industry.

5d ago

Taylor Horn | Director, Premium Service & Business Operations, New Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland Browns

Front Office U welcomes Taylor Horn. Taylor Horn is the Director, Premium Service & Business Operations for Legends Global, working on the New Huntington Bank Field project, the future home of the Cleveland Browns. In her role, Taylor focuses on premium service, business operations, client experience, and helping build the systems and experiences that will shape the next generation of the Browns’ stadium experience. Taylor’s career in sports has given her experience across premium service, business operations, sales, and customer experience, leading her to her current role with Legends Global and the Cleveland Browns. As part of the New Huntington Bank Field project, Taylor is helping build a world-class premium experience from the ground up while working across a wide range of areas within the business. In this conversation, Taylor shares her journey through the sports industry, the experiences that helped shape her career, and what it is like to work on a project as significant as a brand-new NFL stadium. She discusses the importance of relationships, providing an exceptional customer experience, navigating the business side of sports, and finding opportunities to grow within the industry. For students and young professionals looking to build a career in sports, Taylor offers perspective on building relationships, being willing to learn, and taking advantage of opportunities to get involved and make an impact. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn
Sep 4

Frank Butler | Director of Player Personnel, USHL

Front Office U welcomes Frank Butler. Frank Butler is the Director of Player Personnel for the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he focuses on player evaluation, development, and helping shape the next generation of junior hockey talent. Frank’s career in hockey has included stops as a coach and scout with organizations including the Coquitlam Express, Tri-City Storm, and Junior Bulldogs before joining the USHL as a Development Coordinator and eventually moving into his current role as Director of Player Personnel. His work also includes helping run youth hockey events such as the Fall Classic in Chicago, the American Cup in Rochester, the Frosty Cup, and USHL player development camps. In this conversation, Frank shares his journey through hockey, the experiences that helped shape his career, and how he has learned to wear many different hats along the way. He discusses the importance of mentors, finding a path for development within the hockey industry, and the opportunities that come with the continued expansion of the USHL. For students looking to build a career in sports, Frank offers perspective on building relationships, staying adaptable, and taking advantage of opportunities to grow. Connect with Frank on LinkedIn Frank's Email: Butler@USHL.com
Aug 28

Kyle Waymon | Director, Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience, St. Louis Blues

Front Office U welcomes Kyle Waymon. Kyle Waymon is the Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience for the St. Louis Blues, where he focuses on recruiting, developing, and creating a strong employee experience within the organization. Kyle’s career in sports has included stops with the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals before joining the Blues, where he has grown through a number of roles spanning group sales, premium sales, ticket sales leadership, and talent acquisition. In this conversation, Kyle shares his journey through the sports industry, what helped him stand out early in his career, and how the people around him have influenced his growth. He also discusses the importance of finding teammates and mentors who challenge and support you, staying open to learning, and creating opportunities to grow within an organization. For students looking to build a career in sports, Kyle offers perspective on the habits, relationships, and mindset that can help accelerate your development. Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn
Aug 21

Andre Luck | Four Leaf Marketing, Co-Founder

Front Office U welcomes Andre Luck. Andre Luck is the Co-Founder of Four Leaf Marketing & Consulting, where he works with organizations to develop their sales, marketing, and business strategies. Before launching Four Leaf, Andre built an extensive career in professional and collegiate sports, working his way from an entry-level ticket sales role at Arizona State University to leadership positions with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros, and Miami Marlins. Andre’s career is a great example of how putting in the work, developing your skills, and taking advantage of opportunities can create a path through the sports industry. From learning the fundamentals of ticket sales at Arizona State to leading sales and service departments in Major League Baseball, each step of his career provided new experiences and lessons that helped shape his approach to leadership and business. In this conversation, Andre shares his journey through sports sales, what helped him stand out early in his career, and how his experiences at the collegiate and professional levels prepared him to eventually become an entrepreneur. He also discusses the transition from working inside professional sports to co-founding Four Leaf Marketing & Consulting and offers advice for students looking to break into sports marketing and sales. Connect with Andre on LinkedIn
Aug 20

Throwback Thursday | Greg Pai - Red Coat

Greg Pai, founder of Red Coat, has packed years of growth into just twelve months by consistently putting himself in the right rooms, learning from industry leaders, and staying relentlessly curious. His journey reflects the power of betting on yourself, surrounding yourself with a strong support system, and showing up even when you’re still figuring things out. Greg now pays that forward, offering grounded advice to young sports professionals and entrepreneurs: believe in your ability to build something meaningful, stay adaptable, and keep investing in relationships that elevate your growth.
Aug 14

Jagr Rinehart | Athletic Communications Assistant, University of Minnesota

Front Office U welcomes Jagr Rinehart. Jagr Rinehart is an Athletic Communications Assistant at the University of Minnesota, where he works in sports information and communications, helping tell the stories of Golden Gopher student-athletes and programs. His work sits at the intersection of social media, communications, and the day-to-day responsibilities that go into supporting a college athletics department. Jagr’s journey in sports has taken an unconventional path. After initially pursuing a career in the industry, he made the decision to step away from sports before eventually finding his way back. Along the way, he learned the importance of building relationships, taking initiative, and being willing to reach out—even when the opportunity isn’t obvious. His willingness to send an email to Minnesota ultimately helped open the door to his current role. In this conversation, Jagr shares what led him to leave the sports industry and what ultimately brought him back, how working in social media and sports information has shaped his career, and why having a low-ego, high-output mindset can make a difference in the sports industry. Connect with Jagr on LinkedIn Jagr's Email: rineh055@umn.edu
Aug 7

Bre'onna Raymo | Director of Group Sales, Grand Rapids Griffins

Front Office U welcomes Bre’onna Raymo. Bre’onna Raymo is the Director of Group Sales for the Grand Rapids Griffins, where she leads group ticket sales and works with corporate partners, hospitality clients, and fundraising organizations to create memorable experiences around Griffins hockey. Bre’onna’s journey in sports has been shaped by a willingness to put in the work, learn through experience, and take ownership of her career. From being nervous about making her first sales phone call to eventually leading a group sales department, she learned how to develop confidence, embrace adversity, and recognize that success in the industry comes from consistently putting in the effort. She also credits her experience at Grand Valley State University and the lessons learned throughout her internships and career for helping shape the professional she is today. In this conversation, Bre’onna shares what has kept her with the Grand Rapids Griffins for so long, how working in different areas of the business has helped her become a better manager, and why being a people person is so important in leadership. She also discusses how aspiring sports professionals can discover whether sales is the right career path for them, why interns should approach every opportunity as if it were a full-time job, and how mistakes and adversity can ultimately become some of the most valuable experiences in a career. Connect with Bre'onna on LinkedIn
Jul 31

Jeremy Marshall | Partnership Services Coordinator, Falcon Sports Properties at Learfield

Front Office U welcomes Jeremy Marshall. Jeremy is the Partnership Services Coordinator with Learfield's Falcon Sports Properties, where he works with corporate partners to activate sponsorships and deliver value through creative, fan-facing experiences. His journey through the sports industry has included internships with the University of Pittsburgh Athletics marketing department, Visit Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Jeremy played soccer and originally envisioned a career in business and marketing outside of sports. That path shifted as he discovered opportunities to combine his passion for sports with marketing, leading him to pursue internships that exposed him to everything from game-day promotions and corporate partnerships to sports tourism and major event hosting. Along the way, he learned the importance of staying curious, embracing every opportunity, and realizing that every career path looks different. In this conversation, Jeremy shares how each internship helped shape his career, why comparison is the thief of joy, and how students can maximize every internship by focusing on learning instead of titles. He also discusses what he learned working with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Visit Pittsburgh, and NASCAR, offers practical interview advice for aspiring sports professionals, and explains why being adaptable and willing to move can open doors throughout the industry. Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn.

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A podcast meant to help college students and young professionals interested in the sports industry learn about networking in sports. Front Office U is hosted by 6 young professionals in the sports industry. Tune in as their experiences and advice will be shared to help navigate others toward their dream career in the sports industry.

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Front Office U
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

244
Rating

Clean
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