Sports Business Secrets

Should you work for free? What value does it bring? What does it really mean when someone says, "I love this so much that I would do it for free"? All great questions. Tune in to hear my answers.

Today’s guest is Darren Angell, Assistant to the Head Coach at Furman University! Darren is the first ever “run it back episode” on Sports Business Secrets. Which is awesome for a few reasons. First, it means I’ve been bringing on experts in the industry for a long time. Second, and more importantly, he has pivoted to a different role in the sports business world so we get to learn a new perspective! Darren played basketball at Mercyhurst University before getting his law degree from the University of Kansas. He spent many years practicing law as an attorney in Chicago, during which time he simultaneously represented professional basketball players as a licensed sports agent. He had a change of heart in 2021 to get back into the coaching world, and after a giant leap of faith and found himself on staff at Indiana State University. Fast forward to today he is in his second year with Furman University with a role that I like to refer to as, “the most important job in modern college basketball.” Today we talked about…. leaving law and jumping back into college sports his first role as a director of basketball operations the opportunity to join coach Richey’s staff at Furman the extraordinary NCAA Tournament win in 2023 his role as the “chief of staff” and what that entails why coaching staffs need to manage the business side NIL updates and how Furman is navigating that space What fundraising means for college basketball The challenges of building a culture in today’s landscape What the future college landscape looks like and much more Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/ https://kreationtalent.com/

That school paid how much money?? Wait, that kid went back in the portal? That school doesn't even have a collective? Questions that are uttered on the daily... Today I went on a little rant about the changing landscape in college sports. Now approaching three years from the day NIL became a reality, you would think that we would have this situation figured out. It's quite the opposite. I feel like today is more chaotic then ever before. https://www.kevintarca.com/

PUMPED to officially welcome Ballogy to the Sports Business Secrets family! Ballogy is a mobile app created by coaches for coaches. It is a digital command center for coaches that makes it easy for you to evaluate, manage and track the skill development for your team. In today's episode I break down what Ballogy is, who its for, and why I think it's a no-brainer tool for coaches at all levels. https://www.ballogy.com/ For 20% off USE CODE: partners20off

Today’s guest is Jordan Green, Chief Experience Officer at Ballogy! Jordan is a former collegiate and pro athlete who is a remarkable example of how you can turn your skill set and passion into a life long career after the ball stops bouncing! He was a three year start at Texas A&M University, played for the San Antonio Spurs G-League affiliate for 3 years and then spent one year playing professionally in France. He had a short stint working with Ernst & Young in between his playing years, and after hanging up the shoes (for real the second time), he stepped into a big role with Ballogy, a software company that is transforming the way athletes prepare for their sports. Today we talked about: When he first started getting serious about basketball Getting state ranked early and what it really meant His recruiting process and why he chose Texas A&M How he built relationships the moment he got to college Preparing for a job in something other than sports His first job at Ernst & Young and what his role was The moment he realized he missed the game The rollercoaster of emotions during G-League tryouts A quick stint playing professionally in France How he got involved in Ballogy & all about the company The important aspects of modern player development His entrepreneurial project – “The Whole Athlete” and much more Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.ballogy.com/ https://thewholeathletejournal.com/ https://www.kevintarca.com/

Have you ever spent 8 hours in a mall? I have. And I came home with not a single shopping purchase. Another cool high school championship event, some takeaways about the NBA and youth prospects & KTA client who clinched a playoff spot abroad. Have a day!

Today’s guest is Duncan Lloyd, President of DML Ltd. Duncan is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, who went on to get his Law Degree though Temple University's Beasley School of Law. He practiced law in various capacities, from technology based transactions to intellectual property rights cases. He also spent some time defending the city of Philadelphia in discrimination lawsuits. Duncan has been involved in the athlete representation business for 15 years. He is currently licensed as an NBPA, FIBA and NCAA agent. He has clients who play in the NBA and has placed players in many countries around the world. He currently runs his own agency and today we are going to learn more about his journey! Today we talked about…. His college experience studying contract & international law Being in Philly when Fran Dunphy was running the show How going to law school can benefit the role of an agent His first few years as an agent & what he learned A breakdown of the 3 main agent licenses (NBPA, FIBA, NCAA) All about his current company, DML, Ltd. The importance of transparency and loyalty A breakdown of what goes into the pre-draft process What FIBA needs to improve (spoiler alert... it’s a lot) and much more   Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/

Happy Thursday from Atlantic City! Today I've got some KTA updates, thoughts on recruiting, latest topics of interest in the world of sports business and some exciting international basketball news! Thanks for tuning in!

Put yourself in an environment where you are valued. That doesn't mean stop chasing the top tier. That means, again, put yourself in an environment where you are valued.

This is my fourth time to Belgrade. Some things have definitely changed since I was here last, but there are also a few things that have remained constant! Here is a little recap of the trip and a breakdown of the Serbian basketball market from my perspective.

Today’s guest is Clay Mallory, Founder & CEO of New Era Athlete! A San Francisco, California native, Clay has been involved with the basketball industry in different capacities for nearly a decade. From volunteer video coordinator positions to high school coaching to player representation to college coaching to scouting and pretty much everything else in between. He earned his masters in Sport Management at the University of San Francisco, he’s currently the west coast scout and director of business development for One Motive Sports, and he is a bit more than a year into his newest endeavor, New Era Athlete! Today we talked about: Transitioning from playing into coaching & managing roles Early sports industry career experience His current role with One Motive Sports The birth of New Era Athlete & its purpose The NIL money differences – collective vs true How many followers you need to get paid Summer camps and merchandising strategy How the portal fits into the NIL environment How colleges should leverage NIL moving forward And much more Appreciate you tuning in! Tap in to the links below for more: https://www.kevintarca.com/ https://www.kreationtalent.com/about

Since day 1 of the podcast I've made an effort to give you a front row seat to everything I do. Today I dive into what "a day in the life" looks like when I'm outside the country and how I choose the location!

Today’s guest is Miles Schmidt-Scheuber, basketball broadcaster & writer! Miles grew up in Boston but always had a calling for his German roots. After studying at Emerson College, he decided to jump across the pond and establish his career in the German market. From creating the first ever weekly basketball program on German radio to broadcasting Bundesliga games to post-game interviews with some of the best basketball players in the country, Miles has pioneered quite the life journey. Today we talked about: Growing up in the states but having German roots Choosing Emerson to study media & arts communication The decision to move to Germany & his first broadcast A breakdown of broadcasting vs play-by-play announcing How intricately he prepares for every single game Germany’s recent talent development success Overcoming his cancer diagnosis! His upcoming book, “The Real Deal” and much more  Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy!

Today’s guest is world renowned speaker, author and performance expert, Alan Stein, Jr.! Alan is a former collegiate basketball player who has turned his passion for the game into a lifelong career. After graduating from Elon University, he co-founded his own high performance training service that focused on youth athletes. Since then, he has trained some of the most elite athletes on the planet, including Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant (and many others). Alan now focuses his time helping individuals and organizations maximize their performance. He is a speaker, a coach, an author, a consultant, a husband and a father! Today we talked about: the journey he took to play collegiately a quote from Jay Bilas that stuck with him  what “unseen hours” really means which skills translate from sports to the real world intrinsic competition vs extrinsic competition his views on personal and professional social media things that all leaders do extremely well his “whiteboard memory” mental model and much more Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/

Welcome back!! Can’t believe we’re already kicking off season 4. Today I share a little bit about the podcast for our new listeners and reflect on how far we’ve come.

Today’s guest is Alyssa Hyatt, Senior Associate AD of Business & Administration at Quinnipiac University! Alyssa got her undergraduate degree in sports marketing from University of Connecticut, where she also was one of the most important people on college basketball staffs… a student manager for the men's basketball team! She then took her talents to George Washington University where she was a GA for the men's basketball team. That is where she got her MBA and later on another Masters in Higher Education Administration. She soon after jumped to Quinnipiac University where she began as the academic advisor for the mens basketball team! She's spent the past 15 years at Quinnipiac climbing the ranks and into her current role! Today we talked about: what she wanted to be when she grew up the decision to go to the University of Connecticut her responsibilities as a student manager for the MBB team what it was like to work for Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun how making a good impression led to future jobs furthering her education and what doors it opened her getting the call to join Coach Tom Moore at Quinnipiac University her roles and responsibilities over the past 15 years! and much more __________________ You can find previous episodes or get in touch with me personally below: www.kevintarca.com my instagram my twitter

Today’s guest is Zac Ikuma, the General Manager of the Tokushima Gambarous, an expansion team in the Japanese B3 League! He is in his first season managing a professional basketball club after various roles in the sports industry. He has an extremely unique background for a GM, which is why I believe he will continue to thrive in this role! Zac has done everything from TV production to on field reporting to stage acting to NFL commentary to professional baseball interpreter and much more in between. Before arriving in Tokushima, Zac spent the last 4 years as the Official Correspondent for the Washington Wizards. Today we talked about: Growing up in a bilingual family How he got his first professional opportunity How his acting career helps him in business His time spent with the Washington Wizards A breakdown of the Japanese pro leagues All about Tokushima and his expansion team How the ownership group supports the vision GM responsibilities (and common misconceptions) Team culture -- how they are building winning habits Pros & cons of being relegated or promoted Goals for Tokushima this season and much more Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/

If you want hear me babble for 20 minutes about the state of professional basketball abroad, this one is for you! It's definitely an exciting time to be involved in pro sports, but there are still many things that need to be improved. Whether it's team financials, gatekeeping or accountability, most topics today revolve around transparency (or lack there of). Appreciate you tuning in!

Today’s guest is Joe Moore, fellow New Jersey native, former NCAA Lacrosse National Champion & current Chief Strategy Officer at Centercourt Sports Academy!   After playing collegiately at Syracuse University, Joe wanted to continue playing at the next level. He had a short stint as a pro, but at that point he had already realized his potential off the field and was well on his way to success in the business world.      Today we talked about: Growing up playing multiple sports The post grad path before going to college His recruitment process and choosing Syracuse Winning a National Championship as a freshman The importance of leveraging your passions Trying to find an identity outside of lacrosse All about Centercourt and their mission His entrepreneurial mindset & culture at work His leadership techniques & daily routines and much more    Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/

Todays guest is ⁠Goran Sasic, Executive Director of the Euroleague Head Coaches Board! This is a long episode but one you will keep you engaged the entire time! Today we talked about: How Berlin helped form his love for basketball Moving to Belgrade to pursue coaching Advanced statistics (and his analogy that will make you LOL) Why the "moneyball" principle is less valuable in Europe The evolution of scouting and what the future looks like The Euroleague Basketball Institute Masters Program How he implemented the Euroleague's scouting server What basketball means to Serbian people How I lost hearing in one ear on my trip to Belgrade His phone call to the government on Christmas Eve The formation of the Euroleague Head Coaches Board The upcoming ECHB Academy & Coaches Congress and much more Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com https://www.kreationtalent.com