The Rookie Contract Kate Norum
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"The Rookie Contract" hosted by Kate Norum will dive into the newest additions of the sports industry and their journey so far.
Formerly with Dakota Zientek and Ash Kavanagh (Forever Part of the Rookie Contract fam!)
Kate will chat with people in their rookie contract within sports, to get the freshest advice for those trying to get into the sports industry.
In sports, when rookies sign their “Rookie Contract,” it's typically for four years and this podcast will dive into those people that are doing their thing in the #sportsbiz
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S3: Ep. 4: Adapt to the Experience (Feat. Adam Sharrah)
This week's episode features Adam Sharrah.
Adam is currently the Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Operations at University of North Texas. His previous stops include Colorado State University and Northern Arizona University.
Listen as Adam shares and dives into his journey working in ticket operations: From his first role as a student intern at Colorado State, taking on a leadership role, the challenges of learning + adapting to varied environments, the power of networking, AND MORE.
Listen and be inspired.
Adam's social links: Connect with him down below
Twitter: @adamsharrah25
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adamsharrah/
If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out: https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm
Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract
Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katenorum/
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
Thank you for watching!
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S3: Ep. 3: Create Your Worth (Feat. Brandon Banks)
This week's episode features Brandon Banks.
Brandon is currently a Creative Producer for the University of Kentucky. His work includes creating content for UT-Martin, Emporia State University, BallerTV, and more!
Listen as Brandon shares and dives into his journey as a creative, learning the ropes of equipment, providing his motivation for not quitting and MORE.
Listen and be inspired.
Brandon's social links: Connect with him down below
Twitter: @_shotbybrandon
If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out: https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm
Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract
Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katenorum/
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
Thank you for watching!
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S3: Ep. 2: Hooty Hoo Forever (Feat. Matteen Rad)
This week's episode features Matteen Rad. Matteen is currently a PxP free agent, with current opportunities that include calling games for Emory and Kennesaw State University. Matteen, a Kennesaw State alum, dives into his PxP roles, his unconventional journey to the mic, his previous opportunity with Atlanta United as their seasonal Communication Assistant, getting reps at a smaller D-1 school, PLUS MUCH MORE!
Listen and be inspired.
Matteen's social links: Connect with him down below
Twitter: @MatteenRad
LinkedIn
If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out: https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm
Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract
Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katenorum/
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
Thank you for watching!
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S3: Ep. 1: Inspire the Meta (Feat. Connor Moore)
This week's episode features Connor Moore. Connor is currently a social media coordinator for the Chicago Sky with previous stops including the Chicago Red Stars and the National Basketball Retired Players Association.
Connor, an Illinois native and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater alum, dives more into his path to working in social for a WNBA team, the tricks of the social game, being confident in your voice + MUCH MORE.
Listen and be inspired.
Connor's social links: Connect with him down below
Twitter: @ConnorMoore_7
LinkedIn
If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out: https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm
Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract
Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katenorum/
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
Thank you for watching!
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S2: Ep. 23: Never Too Late (Feat. Richard Holdridge)
This week's episode features Richard Holdridge, a broadcaster and podcast host. Richard is currently involved with a mix of various broadcasting duties with also being involved with the Army National Guard full-time.
Richard, a San Francisco, Cal. native, now living in Columbus, Ga. with his wife and two daughters, dives more into his non-linear path in sports broadcasting. From his time at Freed-Hardeman University and gaining experience with writing, broadcast (PxP, Color) and even keeping stats, he has maintained his composure to get after his passion and do something he loves.
Listen and be inspired as Richard talks about his journey of getting back into broadcast after a hiatus from school and going into the military, how discouraging the career path can be, taking advantage of every opportunity + MUCH MORE!
Richard's social links:
Twitter: @sportsrichardh
If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out: https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm
Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract
Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katenorum/
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
Thank you for watching!
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S2: Ep. 22: Behind the Mic (Feat. Jordan Griffitt)
This week's episode features Jordan Griffitt, a guy who has stayed quite busy in the broadcast space and now more in the digital media arena. Jordan's journey starts in Wichita, Kan., fulfilling his interest in broadcast during high school and eventually leading him to earn a scholarship at JUCO school, eventually leading him down to Georgia to Kennesaw State University. At KSU he had the amazing opportunity to gain first-hand experience calling D-I games for ESPN+ and developed a strong awareness of on-air versus off-air. (Hooty Hoo!)
Now, Jordan is currently the digital content assistant at ASUN Conference (lol, not Atlantic Sun, anymore), doing everything on the social media side of things with a better framework on Adobe Premiere and Photoshop.
Jordan talks about his up and down journey behind the microphone, preparing for a live broadcast vs. taped delay, how it's okay to laugh at yourself when you mess up, and much much MORE!
Jordan's social links:
Twitter: @MJGriffitt
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-griffitt-744315164/
If you would like to be on the podcast and are in the #sportsbiz, fill this out: https://bit.ly/TRC_GuestForm
Rookie Contract social links: https://linktr.ee/TheRookieContract
Kate's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katenorum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katenorum/
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
Thank you for watching!
- Kate
Customer Reviews
A different approach to a sports podcast
The Rookie Contract breaks away from the sea of sports podcasts to bring us the unique and untold stories of real people scoring their first jobs in the world of sports. It is both inspiring and enlightening for anyone looking to enter the wide world of sports for themselves, as well as for the casual sports fan. Great stories, and solid commentary!
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The rookie contract definitely knows what’s up! Definitely listen in whenever you can
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Dakota tells great stories and I can’t wait to see where they take the show!
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