Kenny McCraney | Putting in the Work

Kenny McCraney | Putting in the Work

In the season 3 finale, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Kenny McCraney, the Director of Team Services for the Miami Heat. Kenny walks Kevin through his career from high school, to college, and then through the ranks of the Miami Heat organization. Kenny emphasizes the importance of working hard and demonstrating grit at every step of your career journey. Additionally, Kenny dives into what it is that makes the Miami Heat’s culture so successful Follow Kenny on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-mccraney-77008452/]

Kathryn Jordan | The Evolution of Player Development

In the second episode of season three, Pro2CEO Founder, Kevin Carr, meets with Kathryn Jordan. Kathryn Jordan is the President and CEO of KJordan Consulting, an organization that helps current and former athletes navigate the world outside of sports. Kathryn discusses her journey from entering the NBA at a point in time where player development did not exist, to the modern player engagement and development landscape. Kathryn also gives her insight into the future of the field. Follow Kathryn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynjordan/]

Kayla Henderson | Be a Resource

In this week's episode, Pro2CEO founder, Kevin Carr, talks with Kayla Henderson, who is the Player Engagement Coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. Kevin and Kayla first met when she was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida. During her time at UCF, Kayla discovered her passion for player engagement and development. From there she continued to work in player engagement at the collegiate level and now at the professional level. Kayla gives tips for getting into sports field and discusses being a female in a largely male dominated field. Additionally, Kayla emphasizes the importance of being helpful in trying to get head. Follow Kayla on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylahenderson/]

Dr. Bryan Maggard | The Past, Present, and Future of Collegiate Athletics

In this episode, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr talks to Dr. Bryan Maggard the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Maggard outlines his career journey and how he has personally witnessed the evolution of collegiate athletic departments. Dr. Maggard gives insight into the current state of athletic departments in the age of NIL and offers predictions of where these trends will lead. Follow Dr. Ryan Maggard on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-maggard-b06a227/]

Antoine McClain | Crafting Well-Rounded Athletes

In Episode 3 of Season 4, Pro2CEO founder Kevin Carr interviews Antoine Mcclain, a Super Bowl Champion and the current Director of Football Alumni Engagement and Development at Clemson University. Antoine reflects on his career path, from playing football at the professional level, to then gaining life skills in an office environment to prepare him for future roles. Antoine emphasizes the importance of collegiate athletes taking advantage of the opportunities provided to them in college, in order to support their professional careers. From the field to the classroom, the Clemson football program believes in the holistic development of its athletes.  Follow Antoine on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-mcclain/]