Sport Business Roundtable

Law, Co-op and Career Growth With Kate Sherlock

sportbiz@drexel.edu (LeBow College of Business - Sport Business ) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:25:26 +0000

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

sportbiz@drexel.edu (LeBow College of Business - Sport Business ) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:19:31 +0000

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

sportbiz@drexel.edu (LeBow College of Business - Sport Business ) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

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.

Advancing in Sport Media: How Drexel Alumnus Thomas Murphy Helped Revolutionize Digital Sport Content

sportbiz@drexel.edu (LeBow College of Business - Sport Business ) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host James Biernat ’28 sits down with Thomas Murphy ’86, an international business development and finance professional with over three decades of experience. They discuss Murphy’s background working at the Walt Disney Co. and ESPN, the importance of gaining diverse professional experience and how Murphy saw the media landscape change during his time at ESPN. Additionally, they explore topics such as Murphy’s successful sale of SwingU and the development of direct-to-consumer media.

Leveling the Playing Field With Rashad Campbell: A Dive Into Educating Athletes on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Rashad Campbell, James Biernat) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:56:04 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host James Biernat ’28 meets with Rashad Campbell, partner and COO at Advance NIL. They discuss Campbell’s experience playing football at Cornell, breaking into the sport business field and leveling the playing field for college athletes. Additionally, they explore the current NIL landscape along with Campbell’s journey in further financially educating his brother Ibraheim, who is a seven-year NFL veteran.

The Media Game: Brian Monihan on the Evolution of Sports Media

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Brian Monihan, Vasan Ilango, James Biernat) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:17:09 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Vasan Ilango ’25 and James Biernat ’28 sit down with Brian Monihan, a seasoned sports media specialist and the former president and general manager of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Together, they discuss Monihan’s career journey, the challenges he faced leading in the sports media industry and how digital media has transformed content strategies. Monihan shares his insights on the importance of local sports coverage, the role of streaming services and what it takes for media companies to stay competitive in today’s landscape.

Drexel Athletics: A Flourishing Program With a Bright Future

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Maisha Kelly, Ben Bruce, Ron Qavolli) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of “Sport Business Roundtable,” cohosts Ron Qavolli ’24 and Ben Bruce ’26 sit down with Maisha Kelly, the director of athletics at Drexel University. Together, they discuss Kelly’s career journey, the challenges and opportunities in college athletics, and her vision for the future of Drexel’s athletic programs. Kelly shares insights on leadership, the importance of diversity and inclusion in sports, and her experiences navigating the evolving landscape of college sports administration.

Behind the Lines: Exploring Sports Betting From a Writer’s Perspective

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Ben Bruce, Mike Mazzeo, Ron Qavolli) — Thu, 9 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Ron Qavolli ’24 and Ben Bruce ’26 sit down with Mike Mazzeo ’10, a national writer for Legal Sports Report who covers the legal U.S. sports-betting and fantasy-sports industry. Together, Qavolli, Bruce and Mazzeo discuss current events in the sports-betting industry, along with what the future holds for sports betting and companies that rule the market.

The Economics of Sport Stadiums and Arenas With Professor Joel Maxcy

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Joel Maxcy, Ron Qavolli) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, Joel Maxcy, PhD, department head and professor of sport business at Drexel LeBow, joins host Ron Qavolli ’24 to discuss the economic impact stadiums and arenas have on their local communities.

Transitioning From the Classroom to the Workplace

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Dylan Campbell, Gauruv Arora, Ron Qavolli) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Ron Qavolli ’24 and Gauruv Arora ’23 speak with Dylan Campbell ’20, a client operations representative at Tickets.com, to discuss his transition from the Drexel classroom to the workforce. Campbell also provides advice for students who are preparing for this same transition.

Behind the Premium Experience: A Conversation With Matthew Kessler, EMBA ’19

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Matthew J. Kessler, Gauruv Arora, Ron Qavolli) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Ron Qavolli ’24 and Gauruv Arora ’23 sit down with Matthew Kessler, director of premium sales and services for the Philadelphia Phillies. Together, they discuss different strategies and approaches when selling premium seats while also addressing how premium seating has evolved since Kessler’s start with the Phillies in 2003.

Empowering Women’s College Basketball

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Ron Qavolli, Cindy Griffin, Gauruv Arora) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, new cohost Ron Qavolli ’24 joins cohost Gauruv Arora ’23 to speak with Cindy Griffin, head coach for the women’s basketball team at Saint Joseph’s University. Griffin sheds light on her playing career and what led her to coaching, while also diving into Title IX and how she sees the future of name, image and likeness (NIL) for her fellow women athletes.

Are Esports the Future?

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Jeffery Levine JD PhD, Gauruv Arora, Eli Baylin) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Gauruv Arora ’23 and Eli Baylin ’24 chat with Jeffrey Levine, JD, PhD, assistant clinical professor of sport business and leader of Drexel LeBow’s undergraduate esport business program. Together, they discuss the past, present and future of the rapidly growing esports industry.

Youth Sports: A Career in Sports Camps

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Matt Gionta, Gauruv Arora, Eli Baylin) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, Matt Gionta, vice president for professional sports at ESF Camps & Experiences, joins cohosts Gauruv Arora ’23 and Eli Baylin ’24 to discuss the role of youth sports camps in the sport industry.

Starting and Maintaining a Sport Business Career

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Eli Baylin, Sarah Napoli, Gauruv Arora) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Gauruv Arora ’23 and Eli Baylin ’24 sit down with Sarah Napoli, assistant clinical professor of sport business at Drexel LeBow, to discuss her career path and advice for college students looking to start their careers in the field.

How the Sport Industry Finds Its Executives

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Gauruv Arora, Scott Carmichael, Jack Halley) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In the fourth episode of Sport Business Roundtable, new cohost Gauruv Arora ’23 joins cohost Jack Halley ’23 to talk with Scott Carmichael, the CEO and founder of Prodigy Search. Carmichael sheds light on his career path and how college students in the sport industry can separate themselves from their peers.

Launching a Career in Sport Media

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Chris Markowitz, Sam Banks, Jack Halley) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, hosts Sam Banks ’22 and Jack Halley ’23 talk to Chris Markowitz ’19 about how he has navigated his career in sport broadcasting and what he sees as the future of sport media.

Athlete Mental Health: Why It’s Important

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Sam Banks, Jack Halley, Madeline Barlow) — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:28:10 +0000

In the second episode of Sport Business Roundtable, hosts Sam Banks ’22 and Jack Halley ’23 chat with Madeline Barlow, PhD, mental performance coach with Drexel Athletics, about her career in sport psychology and the significance of mental health in athletes.

Sports Gambling: Bet on It!

sportbiz@drexel.edu (Larry Cohen, Sam Banks, Jack Halley) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In the inaugural episode of Sport Business Roundtable, hosts Sam Banks ’22 and Jack Halley ’23 sit down with Larry Cohen, associate clinical professor of sport business at Drexel LeBow, to discuss sports gambling and its impact on ticket sales, sponsorships and the fan experience.