5 Tips and Tricks: For Careers in Athletics

5Tips & Tricks: Facility Operations Manager at Legends Global at Pitt- Alex Parent

Today's Guest: Facility Operations Manager Legends Global at Pitt- Alex Parent He has spent over a decade making sure the lights stay on, the floors stay clean, and the game goes on — no matter what. He got his start coordinating facilities and operations at one of the most storied programs in college athletics — Syracuse University — where for nearly seven years, he kept the day-to-day humming: scheduling, renovations, fleet management, you name it. From there, he headed to Buffalo, taking on a bigger role as Assistant AD for Facilities at D'Youville University — helping execute a $3-million facility master plan, standing up a risk management system, and running everything from the weight room to game day concessions. Next, he spent over three years as a Facilities Manager at the University of Pittsburgh, overseeing nearly a million square feet of property and helping coordinate operations for a brand-new $75-million research building. And today? He's the Facility Operations Manager at Legends Global — running a 3,000-seat arena and sports performance center, managing engineers and custodial teams, and lending a hand at the Peterson Event Center. From Syracuse to Buffalo to Pittsburgh, this guy has quietly kept some incredible venues running behind the scenes. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-career-consulting/ and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod. 5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.

5 Tips & Tricks: EPSN Corporate Citizenship Specialist- Caitlyn Cohn

Today's Guest: EPSN Corporate Citizenship Specialist-Caitlyn CohnOur next guest began her sports career as a Marketing Intern for Syracuse Athletics while completing her undergrad at Syracuse University From there, she built her communications foundation working with USA Diving, UMass Amherst Athletics, and the New York Jets — where she went on to represent the NFL on staff at Super Bowl LI.She then joined ESPN, where over seven-plus years she has collaborated across ESPN and The Walt Disney Company to lead national campaigns focused on youth sports, cancer research fundraising, and wish-granting initiatives. Today, as a Specialist in ESPN Corporate Citizenship, she leads communications and social media for social impact work, including ESPN's youth sports movement, Take Back Sports.In 2024, she added an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst to her résumé, and she currently calls Connecticut home.Her love of sports runs deep , forged on countless Sundays cheering on her favorite teams with family, and on long car rides listening to ESPN Radio with her mother, who, for many years, had her convinced that cars were simply incapable of playing music.Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-career-consulting/ and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod. 5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.

5 Tips & Tricks: Dir. of Ticket Sales, Premium Sales & Development for Legends at Syracuse Athletics-Troy Pakusch

Today's Guest: Dir. of Ticket Sales, Premium Sales & Development for Legends at Syracuse Athletics-Troy Pakusch Growing up in Rochester, NY, this Orange Basketball fan always dreamed of working in sports. After earning a bachelor's degree in Sports Management from SUNY Brockport in 2016, he dove headfirst into the industry through Minor League Baseball.    He spent six years in Augusta, Georgia with the Augusta Green Jackets, starting as an intern and working his way up through the organization to become their Director of Ticket Sales. It was there he built the foundation of a sales career defined by persistence, growth, and a relentless focus on the fan experience.    In March 2022, he brought that expertise home,  joining Syracuse University Athletics and the 'Cuse Athletics Fund as a Premium Sales Manager with the Legends Sales & Service team. By May 2023, he had earned a promotion to Manager of Ticket Sales & Development, overseeing a team of Ticket Sales Representatives and Development Associates generating revenue through annual ticket sales and 'CAF memberships.    Today, he serves as the Director of Ticket Sales, Premium Sales & Development for Legends at Syracuse Athletics,  living out that lifelong dream in orange and blue. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-career-consulting/ and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod. 5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.

5 Tips & Tricks: Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing at West Texas A&M University-Andrea Doa

Today's Guest: Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing at West Texas A&M University-Andrea Doa From executing on-field promotions with the Lansing Lugnuts to earning degrees from Grand Valley State and Oakland University, tonight's guest built her foundation in the trenches of live sports entertainment. As a Graduate Assistant at Oakland University and a Sponsorship Assistant with Playfly Sports Properties, she sharpened her skills in game presentation, production, and the business of athletics,  all while completing her MBA.   Those skills took her to Syracuse University, where as a Marketing Coordinator she became the engine behind Women's Basketball and Men's Lacrosse, calling shows, managing 40+ game day interns, and helping Syracuse Men's Lacrosse maintain its standing as the nation's attendance leader. A member of NACMA, a Women Leaders in Sports On The Rise honoree, and an assistant coach with the Saline Twirlettes ,she is a creative force who makes every fan experience unforgettable.And today, she brings all of that to Canyon, Texas, where as Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing at West Texas A&M University, she leads game day productions across 16 varsity sports, is building out the department's broadcasting and creative arm, and has already driven significant revenue growth since arriving in 2025. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-career-consulting/ and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod. 5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.

5 Tips& Tricks: Brown University's Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation- Jake Silverman

Today's Guest: Brown University's Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation- Jake Silverman Our guest today began his journey in collegiate athletics at Syracuse University, graduating in 2008 after serving as a student assistant coach for the defensive line and interning with both the Philadelphia Eagles training camp and Comcast SportsNet. He then built a 14-year career at the University of Pennsylvania, starting with eight seasons in the football program before rising to associate athletics director for operations. Along the way, he earned a master's degree in organizational dynamics from Penn in 2012, oversaw 13 sports programs, managed more than 200 annual events, and served as the athletics liaison for dining, residential services, and 35 active club sports. He arrived at Brown in April 2021 as Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration, where he quickly made his mark by reshaping relationships with Admissions and Financial Aid, developing a Recruiting and Retention unit, and expanding recreational access for all students — efforts that contributed to Brown Recreation's remarkable 92 percent undergraduate engagement rate in Spring 2024. In 2023, he was elevated to Deputy Director of Athletics for Intercollegiate Programs and Performance, taking on broader leadership of the sport supervisor team and the student-athlete development, wellness, and performance units, while also leading several successful head-coaching searches. In the summer of 2024, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, joining the University's Executive Committee and the Ivy League's Senior Leadership group. Most recently, in 2026, he was named to the NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse committee, overseeing all intercollegiate and performance programs at Brown across Men's Basketball, Football, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, and Men's Hockey. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-career-consulting/ and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod. 5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.