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

  1. S3: Ep. 4: Adapt to the Experience (Feat. Adam Sharrah)

    03/07/2023

    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! - Kate

    34 min

  2. 02/28/2023

    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! - Kate

    37 min
  3. S3: Ep. 2: Hooty Hoo Forever (Feat. Matteen Rad)

    02/21/2023

    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! - Kate

    35 min
  4. S3: Ep. 1: Inspire the Meta (Feat. Connor Moore)

    02/14/2023

    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! - Kate

    38 min

  5. 07/26/2022

    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! - Kate

    37 min
  6. S2: Ep. 22: Behind the Mic (Feat. Jordan Griffitt)

    07/19/2022

    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

    34 min
  7. S2: Ep. 21: Stay Hungry (Feat. Kelly Johnson)

    07/12/2022

    S2: Ep. 21: Stay Hungry (Feat. Kelly Johnson)

    This week's episode features Kelly Johnson, a woman of many hats, who currently is based in Portland, Ore. Kelly is the merchandise manager for Adidas, the founder and host of The Daily Grind podcast, and the founder of her non-profit, The Kelly Johnson Foundation. A woman who continues to bring positive energy wherever she roams and keeps pushing past adversity to reach her goals and for others to reach their goals.  Kelly discusses her journey in sports; from completing her finance undergrad at UW Madison to starting a non-profit while in undergrad, what keeps her moving, her relationship with running, advice she has for those getting started in sports + MORE!  Kelly's social links:  Twitter: @kellyfastruns LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjohnson7 The Daily Grind Podcast: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Kelly Johnson Foundation: https://direct.me/kjfwi 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

    34 min
  8. S2: Ep: 20: Challenge Your Priority (Feat. Sean Cain)

    07/05/2022

    S2: Ep: 20: Challenge Your Priority (Feat. Sean Cain)

    This week's episode features Sean Cain, the current director of corporate partnerships & development at The Superlative Group. Sean, a Detroit, Mich. native, has made his rounds throughout the sports arena,  from his journey playing collegiate soccer at Adrian College and earning his BBA there, to also earning his MBA + MSA from Ohio University. Not to mention, his experiences from working in college athletics at the University of Nevada, Reno, NCAA, and for Ohio University's Sports Administration dept; Sean has the willingness to always keep competitive energy and perfect the challenge. Sean discusses more of his unique journey from playing D-III soccer, utilizing connections to his advantage, appreciating the small things in a workplace, mentality of priority in personal + professional, if grad school is the move, + so MUCH MORE!  Sean's social links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/smcain09 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-cain/ 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

    50 min
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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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  • Creator
    Kate Norum
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kate Norum
  • Show Website
    The Rookie Contract