Chasing a Roster Spot

Future of Sport Institute (FoSI) - University of Kentucky
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Breaking into sports is tough: limited openings and way more qualified candidates than roles. Chasing a Roster Spot is your playbook for breaking in and leveling up in the sport industry, one big question at a time. Our student co-hosts, Kolby Wohl & Luke Short, bring the big question on their mind and an industry leader shows up with real stories and hard-earned lessons. Then we head into “Office Hours,” where Professor Kwame Agyemang and the students break it down into takeaways you can put to work. Produced by the Future of Sport Institute at the University of Kentucky.

Episodes

  1. Nov 4

    How Do You Create Your Own Shot in Sports? | Arize Ifejika

    What happens when the opportunity you want in sports doesn't exist? Sometimes, you just have to stop waiting for someone to give you a shot and create your own. For this episode of Chasing a Roster Spot, filmmaker Arize Ifejika joined Kolby Wohl and Luke Short for a special live episode following a screening of Part 1 of his documentary, More In Common. Arize shares what it takes to turn an idea into something real and why creating your own opportunities requires more than just having a vision. The conversation explores how Arize recognized an opportunity to tell a story. He took the initiative to bring his project to life and navigated the challenges of following through. Students also joined the discussion, asking questions about getting started, overcoming obstacles, and pursuing ideas when there's no clear path forward. Recorded live as part of the Future of Sport Institute's Executive-on-Campus (EoC) series, this episode challenges aspiring sports professionals to think beyond waiting for the right opportunity and consider what they can start building themselves. Chasing a Roster Spot is produced by the Future of Sport Institute at the University of Kentucky.

  2. Oct 21

    How Do You Make Career Decisions When You Don’t Know Where They’ll Lead? | Erin Kodama & Angela Marin

    How do you make career decisions when you don’t know where they’ll lead? This week on Chasing a Roster Spot, Kolby Wohl and Luke Short sit down with Erin Kodama, Associate Vice President at THE·TEAM, and Angela Marin, Director of Athletics at UT Dallas, for a special live episode recorded in front of a student audience. Angela and Erin share the career crossroads, unexpected opportunities, risks, and decisions that shaped their paths in sports. They discuss staying open to possibilities without drifting, knowing when to take a chance, and why you don’t need your entire career mapped out to make a good next move. Students also join the conversation, weighing in on real career scenarios and asking Angela and Erin their own questions about navigating a career in sports. Chasing a Roster Spot is produced by the Future of Sport Institute at the University of Kentucky.

  3. Oct 8

    How Do You Find Your Voice in a Competitive Industry? | Lyndsey Gough

    Sport is crowded. Everyone’s trying to stand out, but how do you do that without losing what makes you, you? This week on Chasing a Roster Spot, Lyndsey Gough chats with Kolby Wohl and Luke Short. Lyndsey talks about finding her voice, building real confidence, and figuring out how to get taken seriously in a space where everyone’s hustling. Lyndsey also shares lessons from her path from student internships at the University of Kentucky to reporting on major sporting events and becoming the first woman to hold the position of Sports Director in the Savannah, Georgia area. She emphasizes the importance of gaining experience, learning from feedback, handling criticism, and discovering what makes your work distinctive. Professor Kwame Agyemang continues the discussion during Office Hours, examining the lessons Lyndsey’s journey offers students and early-career professionals about developing their professional voice and finding their own position without losing who they are. Chasing a Roster Spot is produced by the Future of Sport Institute at the University of Kentucky.

  4. Sep 23

    How Do You Prepare For A Job That Doesn’t Exist Yet? | Keegan Brown

    The sport industry is changing fast (!) and some of the jobs students will have five or ten years from now may not even exist today. In this episode of Chasing a Roster Spot, Kolby Wohl and Luke Short sit down with Keegan Brown, Director of Roster Management for Kentucky Men’s Basketball. They explore how you prepare for a career when the industry (and the jobs within it) keep evolving. Keegan shares his journey through video, player personnel, scouting, and more. He also discusses the skills that ultimately prepared him for his current role in roster management. Then, in Office Hours, Professor Kwame Agyemang joins the conversation to unpack what Keegan’s journey can teach students and early-career professionals about developing transferable skills, staying adaptable, and preparing for where the sports industry is headed. Chasing a Roster Spot is produced by the Future of Sport Institute at the University of Kentucky.

  5. Sep 9

    How Do You Turn an Opportunity in Sports Into a Career? | Grant Peters

    So, you’ve landed an opportunity in sport. Now what? How do you actually turn that into a real career? On the first episode of Chasing a Roster Spot, Kolby Wohl and Luke Short catch up with Grant Peters, Head Director of Digital Media Growth & Social Operations at The College Sports Company. They chat about what happens after you finally get your foot in the door. Grant’s been there! He talks honestly about creating value, being proactive, building real relationships, handling rejection, and squeezing every bit out of those early chances. Then, Professor Kwame Agyemang joins the show for his Office Hours segment. Doc A breaks down the biggest takeaways from the conversation and explores how you can put them into practice, whether you’re a student or just getting started in the sport industry. Chasing a Roster Spot is brought to you by the Future of Sport Institute at the University of Kentucky.

  6. May 12

    Introducing: Chasing A Roster Spot

    You want to work in sports. Cool. But so does everyone else. Chasing a Roster Spot is hosted by two students and their professor and is made for anyone trying to break in (and prove themselves once they’re in). Each episode starts with one big question. A sport industry leader answers it with real stories and hard-earned lessons. Then we wrap up with “Office Hours” to break down the next steps you can put into practice. * Launching Fall 2026. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Breaking into sports is tough: limited openings and way more qualified candidates than roles. Chasing a Roster Spot is your playbook for breaking in and leveling up in the sport industry, one big question at a time. Our student co-hosts, Kolby Wohl & Luke Short, bring the big question on their mind and an industry leader shows up with real stories and hard-earned lessons. Then we head into “Office Hours,” where Professor Kwame Agyemang and the students break it down into takeaways you can put to work. Produced by the Future of Sport Institute at the University of Kentucky.

Information

  • Creator
    Future of Sport Institute (FoSI) - University of Kentucky
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Future of Sport Institute (FoSI) - University of Kentucky
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    Chasing a Roster Spot

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