Today's Guest: Sr. Associate with the New York Racing Association- -Ricky Pasternak

He got his start in the sports world the old-fashioned way, putting in the work behind the scenes. As a Student Head Manager at Syracuse University, where he earned his Bachelor's in Sport Management from the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, he coordinated travel, managed finances, and helped coaches and players prepare at the highest level of college athletics. From there, he sharpened his business instincts with a sales internship for the Rockland Boulders and a stretch in wealth management at Merrill Lynch, before finding his true calling at the intersection of sports and content. He spent nearly two and a half years as a CRM Supervisor and Writer for Racing Dudes — producing over 500 pieces of high-engagement sports and racing content, driving a 45% increase in organic traffic, and generating over $125K in additional monthly revenue through data-driven SEO strategy — while simultaneously serving as a Game Reviewer and Statistician for the NBA, breaking down film for officiating education across 200+ games and contributing to All-Star Weekend, the Draft, and the Combine.He then made the move into the fast-growing world of sports betting, spending nearly a year as a CRM Sports Associate at BetMGM — where he ran multi-channel campaigns for major sporting events, boosting email open rates by 28% and click-through rates by 34% — before landing at DraftKings, where he spent over three years as a VIP Host and Player Development Executive. There, he grew his portfolio from $9.3M to over $10.1M in annual revenue, maintained a 97.2% VIP client retention rate, and expanded the Northeast market by acquiring 12 high-value clients. Now, he's stepping into a new role as Operations and Business Intelligence Sr. Associate with the New York Racing Association, bringing his full arsenal of analytics, relationship management, and industry expertise to one of the most storied organizations in racing. 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.

Today's Guest: Ticket Sales Representative - Jonathan Danilich

Today's guest got his start at Syracuse University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism back in 2022. During his time there, he wore many hats — beginning as a Promotions Officer with Otto's Army in 2019, working his way up to President, and ultimately serving as Senior Advisor before his graduation. Alongside that, he sharpened his craft as a Marketing Assistant with Syracuse University, building skills in social media marketing and fan engagement.

Since then, he has taken his passion for the Orange to a whole new level. He transitioned into a full-time role as a Ticket Sales Representative with Syracuse University Legends, a position he has held for nearly three years and counting. A true champion of Syracuse Athletics both on and off the clock, he brings professionalism, dedication, and a genuine love for the game to everything he does.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.

Today's Guest: Ice Hockey Marketer, Instructor and Philanthropist- Sarah Thompson

Today's guest is a scholar, athlete, and humanitarian who has spent her career turning passion into purpose. She played ice hockey at both Syracuse University and St. Lawrence University, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse with a degree in Sport and Fitness Administration and Management — earning the Matt Brodsky Philanthropic Excellence Award along the way. In 2023, she launched the Thompson High Performance Program in Ottawa — a sold-out elite summer hockey program for girls, staffed by female players from the NCAA, USports, and professional ranks, extending into a year-round mentorship program where she works one-on-one with select athletes on everything from goal setting and nutrition to mental training and navigating the recruiting process.

She completed her Master's degree in Organizational Leadership at St. Lawrence University in 2025, and that same year was honored with both the 2024–25 NCAA Hockey Humanitarian Award and the 2025 Sarah Devens Award — two of the most distinguished recognitions in college hockey.

She also serves as Director of Partnerships at 3G Sports in Montreal, helping athletes build and monetize their personal brands beyond the ice. And since 2022, she has been the Founder and Executive Director of Sticks Together, a not-for profit that has raised over $30,000 and organized hockey trips to Argentina, South Africa, the Philippines, and Kenya — taking the game she loves to corners of the world that have never seen it.

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.