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CORTside Mike Cortese
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Basketball has the power to take us through many facets of life. From the baseline to the boardroom, join host Mike Cortese as he takes you CORTside to discuss topics from basketball to business and everything in between. Cortese, M.B.A., M.S., a teacher, basketball coach, and entrepreneur will help you navigate through some of the stories and lessons the game has taught us with a variety of guests from both industries.
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Chris Herren - One Day At A Time
This BONUS episode of The CORTside Podcast details the inspirational journey of the once basketball superstar turned addict turned advocate, Chris Herren. Herren discusses his days growing up in Falls River, Massachusetts, and how drugs and alcohol became a struggle for most of his life. Chris went from a professional basketball star to battling for his life. Now he spends his time as a motivational speaker sharing his story through Herren Talks, with the goal of making a positive diffe...
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Jamal Mashburn - One Step Ahead of The Game
The season finale of The CORTside Podcast, features 12 year NBA veteran, former NBA all-star, and now successful entrepreneur, Jamal Mashburn. Mashburn is commonly referred to these days as “the biggest after-basketball success story”. Mashburn discusses in detail, his path to the NBA, how basketball was always a means to an end, and how he always kept his eye on a long-term goal of being a businessman. We are also joined by marketing and advertising executive, Jonathan Sackett. Jonatha...
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Alisha Valavanis - Talking Teamwork and Championships with Seattle Storm CEO & GM
In Episode 11 of the CORTside Podcast, we are so excited to welcome WNBA Champion Seattle Storm’s GM Alisha Valavanis! Alisha and Seattle just stormed their way to a 2nd championship in the past 3 years down with two of the WNBA’s top players of all-time, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart. Alsiha discusses the importance of teamwork and how to create high functioning organizations destined for success.Alisha Valavanis's Social Media:Instagram - TwitterLeave us a review and let us know what you tho...
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Jennifer Azzi & Blair Hardiek - Giving Back And The Global Growth Of The Game
In Episode 10 of the CORTside Podcast, we sit down with two of the great player’s in women’s basketball history, and current NBA Global directors, Jennifer Azzi and Blair Hardiek. Azzi played for Stanford University from 87-90’ and was awarded as the Naismith Player of the Year as well as Final Four Most Outstanding Player in Stanford’s 1990 National Championship season. Hardiek is a former 4-year captain and Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Nominee from the University of Missouri.Both discus...
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Derrick Thomas - The Importance of Representation
In Episode 9 of the CORTside Podcast, we are joined by CEO and Founder of Pro Shark Sports, Derrick Thomas. Thomas discusses the importance of representation and how his company is pioneering a new networking approach for athletes and sports agents. Derrick Thomas was a four-year basketball standout for Drexel University starting in 90 games and was a top defensive player in the CAA conference. Following his time on the hardwood, Thomas worked as Senior CX specialist with Tesla, and work...
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Malcolm Lemmons - Impact Beyond The Game and Building Your Brand
In Episode 8 of The CORTside Podcast, we are joined by the author of Lessons from the Game and Impact Beyond the Game: How Athletes Can Build Influence, Monetize Their Brand, and Create a Legacy, Malcolm Lemmons. Lemmons discusses the transition after basketball and building your own personal brand.Malcolm Lemmons is a basketball player turned entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. After graduating from Niagara University with a degree in business management, he went on to pursue a profess...