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.

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Joe Fitzhenry | Sports Information Director

Front Office U welcomes Joe Fitzhenry. Joe is a Freelance Sports Information Director who has spent the past eight years working in collegiate athletics. Since launching his freelance career in 2024, he has supported more than 400 games across multiple institutions, providing game statistics, media relations, game recaps, website updates, and other essential communications that help tell the story of college athletics behind the scenes. Growing up in Saratoga Springs, New York, Joe developed a passion for sports through newspaper box scores and league standings, becoming a sponge for statistics and sports information at an early age. While attending Marist University, he gained hands-on experience as the baseball team's equipment manager before joining the student newspaper, where he initially pursued play-by-play broadcasting. Along the way, he discovered sports information and media relations, ultimately finding a career that combined his love for storytelling, statistics, and supporting athletic programs. In this conversation, Joe discusses his path into sports information, the evolution of media relations in college athletics, and what it's like building a successful freelance career across multiple schools. He also shares insights into game-day operations, the growing importance of media days and digital content, why aspiring professionals should remain open to opportunities outside of broadcasting, and the value of gaining hands-on experience early in your career. ⁠Connect with Joe on LinkedIn. Email: jfitzhenry17@gmail.com

34 мин.
26 июн.

Tanner Hoops | Broadcaster, Gopher Sports Properties

Front Office U welcomes Tanner Hoops. Tanner is a broadcaster for Gopher Sports Properties and the Director of Broadcast & Media Relations for the Sioux Falls Canaries. With experience spanning collegiate athletics, junior hockey, baseball, radio, and digital media, Tanner has built a career centered on storytelling, audience engagement, and connecting fans to the games they love. Tanner discovered a passion for sports broadcasting at an early age and pursued opportunities behind the microphone throughout high school and college. While attending Buena Vista University, he gained experience in radio, television, and digital media, laying the foundation for a versatile broadcasting career that has taken him from local radio stations to collegiate athletics and professional sports organizations. In this conversation, Tanner discusses his journey through the sports media industry, the importance of embracing opportunities and building relationships, and the skills required to thrive in today's evolving digital landscape. He also shares insights from calling games across multiple sports, balancing broadcasting with media relations responsibilities, and creating meaningful connections with athletes, coaches, and fans through storytelling. Connect with Tanner on LinkedIn.

42 мин.
19 июн.

David Schmoll | General Manager of Business Operations, St. Louis Ambush

Front Office U welcomes David Schmoll. David is the General Manager of Business Operations for the St. Louis Ambush. After stepping into leadership roles at a young age, David has built a reputation for taking on challenges, developing staff, and creating opportunities for others within the sports industry. Growing up in St. Louis, David was a passionate sports fan who initially considered careers in law, politics, and broadcasting. Inspired by legendary St. Louis Blues broadcaster Ken Wilson, he envisioned a future behind the microphone before an opportunity with the Mississippi RiverKings opened the door to a career in sports management and operations. In this conversation, David discusses the realities of becoming a general manager, the challenges of hiring and managing staff, and the lessons he's learned balancing ownership expectations with day-to-day operations. He also shares stories from his journey through hockey, reflects on the importance of embracing opportunities, and even explains how a simple email signature helped create one of his most memorable industry moments. Connect with David on LinkedIn Email David: david@stlambush.com

45 мин.
12 июн.

Jillian Nelson | Game Presentation Assistant, Minnesota Lynx

Front Office U welcomes Jillian Nelson. Jillian is a Game Presentation Assistant for the Minnesota Lynx, where she helps execute the in-arena entertainment experience that fans see on game day. From preparing halftime activations and coordinating promotions to following detailed game scripts, Jillian plays a key role in ensuring every Lynx game delivers an engaging and memorable experience for fans. A multi-sport athlete growing up, Jillian played basketball, soccer, and softball before discovering her passion for sports communications. While in high school, she gained hands-on experience creating and running video board content for school events and football games, giving her an early introduction to the behind-the-scenes side of sports production. In this conversation, Jillian shares what game days are really like in professional sports, including the preparation that begins hours before tip-off, the importance of being adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and how a willingness to say "yes" to opportunities helped launch her career. She also discusses the lessons she learned working across multiple sports and why soccer was originally her first choice before finding her place in the world of game presentation. Connect with Jillian on LinkedIn.

29 мин.
11 июн.

Throwback Thursday | Jeremy Blumes

On this edition of Throwback Thursday on the Front Office U Show, we welcome back Jeremy Blumes, Head Coach and General Manager of the Ontario Jr. Reign. Since his last appearance in 2024, the Ontario Jr. Reign captured their second Pacific Division title in three seasons and advanced to nationals, while the organization also earned NCDC Tier II status. Blumes now oversees a growing development model that includes the Ontario Jr. Reign, the San Diego Sabers affiliate program, and, as of January 2026, the St. John Bosco Prep U18 AAA program. During the conversation, Blumes discusses building a player-first culture, setting expectations and accountability standards, creating pathways to college hockey, and managing the challenges of leading multiple programs. He also shares updates on upcoming tryouts and showcases: Ontario, California, USA Showcase June 19-21, 2026 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Showcase June 26-28, 2026 Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn

39 мин.
5 июн.

Eric Weissman | Pro Scout, Los Angeles Kings

Front Office U welcomes Eric Weissman. Eric is a Pro Scout for the Los Angeles Kings, where he evaluates AHL players, NHL prospects, and reserve list talent as part of the organization's player assessment and development process. Working on the professional scouting side, Eric helps identify players who could impact the Kings' future while providing insight on talent throughout North America. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Eric grew up playing hockey, baseball, lacrosse, and roller hockey while developing a passion for the game that would eventually turn into a career. After studying Sport Management at SUNY Cortland, he took an unconventional path into hockey operations, working in roles ranging from broadcast runner and help desk technician with the Buffalo Sabres to production work and event staging during the offseason. Along the way, Eric built a reputation for making himself useful, solving problems, and finding ways to contribute beyond his job description. In this conversation, Eric shares what life as an NHL pro scout is really like, including how organizations evaluate players beyond the stat sheet, the importance of character and projection when assessing talent, and the realities of building a career in hockey operations. He also discusses the inspiration behind his Hockey Operations educational platform, Pipeline Hockey, where he has transformed years of industry experience into practical learning modules designed to help aspiring hockey professionals better understand the business and operational side of the game. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Pipeline Hockey

47 мин.
29 мая

James Lipscomb | Hockey Operations Manager, New Jersey Devils

Front Office U welcomes James Lipscomb. James is the Hockey Operations Manager for the New Jersey Devils, where he helps oversee the countless day-to-day details that keep an NHL hockey operations department running smoothly. From coordinating with pro scouts and managing draft preparation to balancing year-end meetings and organizational priorities, James plays an important role behind the scenes. Originally from the Bronx, James grew up playing Little League baseball and rec basketball before first stepping into team operations as the manager of his high school varsity basketball team. That early experience sparked an interest in the behind-the-scenes side of sports that ultimately led him to a career in the NHL. In this conversation, James shares what life inside a professional hockey operations department is really like, including how game days become valuable networking opportunities with visiting team staff, the importance of flexibility in a fast-paced environment, and why simply being a dependable, good person matters so much in hockey operations. Connect with James on LinkedIn

1 ч.
22 мая

Jude Scibelli | Equipment Manager, Boston Fleet

Front Office U welcomes Jude Scibelli. Jude is the Equipment Manager for the Boston Fleet, where he oversees the day-to-day operations that keep a professional hockey team running behind the scenes. Originally from Springfield, Jude began his journey in hockey as a locker room attendant with the Springfield Thunderbirds in 2016 before balancing responsibilities with both the Thunderbirds and College of the Holy Cross hockey program. In this conversation, Jude shares what life is really like in an equipment room — from early mornings and skate sharpening to managing jerseys, organizing road trips, and preparing the locker room for a professional team every single day. The episode also explores Jude’s path through the hockey world, the challenges of breaking into the industry, and the persistence it took to keep pursuing a career in the game when he was close to walking away from it entirely. ⁠Connect with Jude 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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