The Business Behind Sports: Recent Episodes
Micah Collins
The Business Behind Sports podcast takes a sport management perspective of the industry in a more casual way. Host, Micah Collins who is currently a 4th year sport management student, talks about his personal stories working in sports plus some interviews of professionals and friends he has met throughout the years.
Also, this has been a rebranding from previous podcasts called "The Crossover" and "Goal Side" so up to episode 29 is the old podcasts.
We are back for 2024!!
On this episode, Micah chats about all the things that have happened in his life since the previous episode. Plus, some "New Year's Resolutions" for 2024.
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On this episode, Micah chats about working in last week's sold out game between the Victoria Royals and Regina Pats. Micah discusses his odd way of meeting the NHL's top prospect Connor Bedard post game, the extensive preparation for that game, and the execution on game day.
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On this episode, Micah chats about the past 4 years of school and receiving his degree in Sport Management Also, Micah gives a brief update on his fractured ankle and preparing for a sold out Victoria Royals game.
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On this episode, Micah gives a brief update over the past couple months. Micah talks about the end of the 2022 Pacific FC season, starting a new role with the Victoria Royals, additional plans for the podcast, and living life with a fractured ankle.
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On this episode, Micah chats with Kohen Willis Dengler, who worked alongside Micah with the Victoria Royals and also at Camosun studying Sport Management. Kohen talks about his passion for sport, graphic design, staying motivated to work in sports, and much more!
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On this episode, Micah chats about the past few months working at Pacific FC and Taranis Athletics. Plus, talking about plans for the podcast and graduating from his Sport Management program!
On this episode, I chat with Jack McAllister, a good friend of mine at the Victoria Royals, Pacific FC, and in our sport management program. We dive into working in sports in our hometown plus our plans in the future.
On this episode, I chat with 3 fellow sport management students, Jason Brandt, Bugra Albayrak, and Hung Nguyen as we take a deep dive into sport leadership, a subjective topic that has been a key component of our program since day 1. Jason has gained experience as a leader throughout his time in the sport management program, Bugra has been working closely with hockey athletes in the past few years, and Hung has past experience working in a leadership role coaching youth soccer.
Leadership Styles: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/the-7-most-common-leadership-styles-and-how-to-find-your-own/
Leadership in Relation to Injuries: https://metrifit.com/blog/coach-leadership-style-can-influence-injury-rate-among-elite-players/?cn-reloaded=1
Conflict Management Styles: https://www.waldenu.edu/news-and-events/walden-news/2017/0530-whats-your-conflict-management-style
Diversity of Leadership in Sports: https://sustainabilityreport.com/2020/06/18/diverse-leadership-in-sport-the-barriers-the-solutions-the-business-case/
On this episode, my friend, classmate, and coworker Finn Page joins me for a chat around his life as a personal trainer, his education in the sport and fitness leadership program, our time working for Pacific FC, and all things sports!
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Quite a short episode this time. Because I've been gone for the past couple months, I just wanted to give you an update on what's been going on in my life and some exciting plans for the future of the podcast!
On this episode, I switch things up and talk about some psychology. More specifically, the types of motivation and the difference between impressions and your personal image. Plus, I break down how I motivate myself and the reasons why I want to change how other perceive me.
On this episode Danial Mirsajedin, creator of the Danial Teaches Experience joins me for a 2nd time to recap on the unpredictable Euro 2020 tournament. Plus, a deep dive into the Olympics and taking mental health breaks during competition.
On this episode, I talk about how confidence and personality affects life in both sports and outside of sports. Plus, some tips on how to instantly boost your own confidence!
On this episode, I switch it up and discuss the 2021 Apple WWDC event, a software event that introduced some tech that could allow us to change the way we watch sports, and online interaction!
In this episode, I talk about fan behaviour over the past week in sports. Plus, my thoughts on how to avoid this in the future.
On this episode, I talk about John Wall and how he voted on Instagram saying that he was going to leave Houston. Plus, I give out my recommendations for the NBA regular season awards.
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On this episode, I discuss the NBA MVP race, potential playoff match-ups, plus my opinion on the luxury tax specifically on this season and how that affects the fairness of NBA basketball.
On this episode, I chat with a good friend and former classmate at school, Aidan Vickery. Aidan has been working in sports for the past year after getting his diploma in sports management and is also working on music, in which he does on his downtime. We also talk about our time in school, trying to be a college athlete, and the connection between music and the world of sports.
Check his music out at https://www.instagram.com/aidanvmusic/
On this episode, I talk about the struggling Toronto Raptors. Plus, a rant about fouls in the sport of basketball.
On this episode, I share my thoughts on the NBA all-star game, the Blake Griffin signing to Brooklyn, plus my thoughts on the lack of competitive balance in basketball and how that affects the game socially and economically.
On this episode, I take a closer look at the 4 team trade that sent NBA all star James Harden heading to the Brooklyn Nets joining fellow all stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
On episode 16, I switch from the sports content and give my thoughts on social media and how people use it.
In this episode, I share my experience being an assistant equipment manager over the summer for a professional soccer team!
Hey everyone! On this episode, I recap on Miami's game 3 victory against the LA Lakers in the NBA Finals. Near the end of the episode, I give my predictions for game 4.
Hey everyone! On this episode I recap game 2 of the NBA Finals. Plus my opinions on the 76ers hiring head coach Doc Rivers.
Hey everyone! On this episode I take a look at game 1 of the NBA finals with my predictions of the rest of the series. Later on in the episode, I give my opinions on the LA Clippers firing head coach Doc Rivers.
On this episode, I talk about the situation behind the potential decision of Lionel Messi leaving FC Barcelona. I also mention the top 4 teams who are in the running to get him, plus my personal opinions and a prediction for what team will acquire him.
On this episode, I recap on the biggest soccer/football match in the world...the Champions League Final! Plus a personal rant about Alphonso Davies and the future for both PSG and Bayern Munich.
Hey everyone! On this episode, I reflect on my first year of coaching a division 1 women's team at the age of 17! I go through the ups and downs of that year, plus some of the coaching styles I used for tryouts and practices.
Hey everyone! On this episode, I go over the return of Champions League soccer, a brief transfer update, and the return of the Canadian Premier League.
On this episode, I reflect on the first week of games in the NBA bubble. Plus some of my own predictions for the 8th seed in each conference, conference finals, and NBA finals!
On this episode, I give my personal opinions on the Disney World NBA Bubble. From environment, protocols, and everything in between. Also I give my winners and losers for this new playoff format!
Welcome to the Goal Side Podcast! On this episode I get the chance to talk to Danial Mirsajedin, creator of the Danial Teaches Experience Podcast! Danial talks about his path to pursuing psychology and how his knowledge in that field relates to the sports world.
Taking a look back at Leicester City's historic 2015/16 season as they became reglation favourites to Premier League Champions.
Simply a brief update about the world of soccer during these tough times. Discussing the return of soccer and what this means for other leagues.
I get the chance to talk to Pacific FC player Noah Verhoeven about the upcoming CPL season and his life around the sport of soccer.
The Business Behind Sports podcast takes a sport management perspective of the industry in a more casual way. Host, Micah Collins who is currently a 4th year sport management student, talks about his personal stories working in sports plus some interviews of professionals and friends he has met throughout the years.
Also, this has been a rebranding from previous podcasts called "The Crossover" and "Goal Side" so up to episode 29 is the old podcasts.