Full-Court Press to Front-Office Success: Drexel Alumnus Stephen Starks

Brendan Armstrong: Life in Equipment Operations and Leadership

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Jonas Ziga, BSBA ’28, is joined by Brendan Armstrong, head equipment manager for athletics at Drexel University. From working with the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XXXIX to managing equipment operations across college programs at La Salle, Temple and Drexel, Armstrong shares his experience from a career spanning professional and collegiate sports. Tune in to explore his journey through some of Philadelphia’s most iconic sports moments; his approach to athlete safety, gear management and program culture; and his insights on leadership, technology and operational excellence. Armstrong also offers valuable advice for students looking to break into and stand out in the competitive world of sport business.

Barry Davis: Life in Sports and Leadership

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Lex Cabaero, BSBA ’29, is joined by Barry Davis, PhD. From building championship baseball programs to leading with purpose, Davis shares his experience from over 35 years as a head coach and leader in the sports industry. Tune in to explore his record-setting career with 1,000+ wins; his approach to developing student-athletes on and off the field; and his insights on leadership, culture and success. Davis also offers valuable advice for students looking to stand out and exceed expectations in the competitive world of sport business.

Law, Co-op and Career Growth With Kate Sherlock

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Lex Cabaero, BSBA ’29, is joined by Kate Sherlock, BS ’06, JD ’12. From co-op experiences to real-world legal practice, Sherlock breaks down her journey from Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law to Archer & Greiner law firm. Tune in to explore Sherlock’s role as partner, the intersection of law and sports, and key advice for students looking to build a career in a fast-changing industry.

Social Media and Drexel Marketing Featuring Professor Chris Finnin

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Lex Cabaero ’29 is joined by fellow LeBow student Josh Smiler ’29 and Chris Finnin, EdD, clinical professor of general business at LeBow. Together, they dive into “Fast Five,” the weekly Instagram series Josh and Professor Finnin created to keep Drexel students in the loop on campus events. From there, the conversation pivots to the basketball court and Drexel’s shift to semesters in fall 2027.

Full-Court Press to Front-Office Success: Drexel Alumnus Stephen Starks

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Chris Senf ’26 sits down with Stephen Starks ’01, a former Division I basketball player at Drexel and now a sports law professional with about two decades of experience. They discuss Starks’ experience working for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Indycar, Live Nation and Dude Perfect, as well as his time as a Drexel student-athlete. Starks also lends his insight on the ever-evolving world of NIL (name, image and likeness), an extremely relevant topic to student-athletes today.