Best Kevin Tarca Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 524: Want to Be A Pro? Here Is Some Annual Guidance 25:54

2h ago25:54

25:54

Today I give 25 minutes of free game on the pathway to becoming a pro. My thoughts are not the only way to do it. My thoughts might not even be the "correct way" to do it. But it's worked for many so hopefully it helps you out one way or another. educate yourself understand the agent business model how to approach the agent selection process a brie…

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Episode 523: Sean Doherty, Head Coach Hamden Hall Country Day School 1:00:25

19h ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Today’s guest is Sean Doherty, Head Coach of Hamden Hall Country Day School in Hamden, CT! Coach Doherty is a Worcester, Mass native and has been around the game for several decades! After high school he played collegiately at Worcester State College before jumping directly into coaching. He spent time as an assistant at his alma mater under fellow…

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Episode 522: The Latest NIL Craziness... 21:59

19d ago21:59

21:59

That school paid how much money??Wait, that kid went back in the portal?That school doesn't even have a collective?Questions that are uttered on the daily...Today I went on a little rant about the changing landscape in college sports. Now approaching three years from the day NIL became a reality, you would think that we would have this situation fi…

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Episode 521: Welcome, Ballogy! 12:11

1M ago12:11

12:11

PUMPED to officially welcome Ballogy to the Sports Business Secrets family!Ballogy is a mobile app created by coaches for coaches. It is a digital command center for coaches that makes it easy for you to evaluate, manage and track the skill development for your team.In today's episode I break down what Ballogy is, who its for, and why I think it's …

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Episode 520: Jordan Green, Ballogy Chief Experience Officer 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Today’s guest is Jordan Green, Chief Experience Officer at Ballogy! Jordan is a former collegiate and pro athlete who is a remarkable example of how you can turn your skill set and passion into a life long career after the ball stops bouncing! He was a three year start at Texas A&M University, played for the San Antonio Spurs G-League affiliate for…

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Episode 519: Would You Work For Free? 10:27

2M ago10:27

10:27

Should you work for free? What value does it bring? What does it really mean when someone says, "I love this so much that I would do it for free"? All great questions. Tune in to hear my answers.

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Episode 518: Exactly What I'm Doing March 28, 2024 11:58

2M ago11:58

11:58

Have you ever spent 8 hours in a mall? I have. And I came home with not a single shopping purchase. Another cool high school championship event, some takeaways about the NBA and youth prospects & KTA client who clinched a playoff spot abroad. Have a day!

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Episode 517: Duncan Lloyd, Agent & President of DML, Ltd. 59:10

2M ago59:10

59:10

Today’s guest is Duncan Lloyd, President of DML Ltd. Duncan is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, who went on to get his Law Degree though Temple University's Beasley School of Law. He practiced law in various capacities, from technology based transactions to intellectual property rights cases. He also spent some time defending the cit…

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Episode 516: Exactly What I'm Doing on March 14, 2024 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

Happy Thursday from Atlantic City! Today I've got some KTA updates, thoughts on recruiting, latest topics of interest in the world of sports business and some exciting international basketball news! Thanks for tuning in!

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Episode 515: Go Where You Are Valued 8:53

3M ago8:53

8:53

Put yourself in an environment where you are valued. That doesn't mean stop chasing the top tier. That means, again, put yourself in an environment where you are valued.

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Episode 514: Darren Angell, Asst to the Head Coach at Furman University 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

Today’s guest is Darren Angell, Assistant to the Head Coach at Furman University! Darren is the first ever “run it back episode” on Sports Business Secrets. Which is awesome for a few reasons. First, it means I’ve been bringing on experts in the industry for a long time. Second, and more importantly, he has pivoted to a different role in the sports…

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Episode 513: Basketball in Serbia 12:15

4M ago12:15

12:15

This is my fourth time to Belgrade. Some things have definitely changed since I was here last, but there are also a few things that have remained constant! Here is a little recap of the trip and a breakdown of the Serbian basketball market from my perspective.

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Episode 512: Clay Mallory, Founder & CEO of New Era Athlete 55:52

4M ago55:52

55:52

Today’s guest is Clay Mallory, Founder & CEO of New Era Athlete! A San Francisco, California native, Clay has been involved with the basketball industry in different capacities for nearly a decade. From volunteer video coordinator positions to high school coaching to player representation to college coaching to scouting and pretty much everything e…

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Episode 511: A Day in the Life Abroad 10:29

4M ago10:29

10:29

Since day 1 of the podcast I've made an effort to give you a front row seat to everything I do. Today I dive into what "a day in the life" looks like when I'm outside the country and how I choose the location!

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Episode 510: Miles Schmidt-Scheuber, Broadcaster & Writer 52:44

4M ago52:44

52:44

Today’s guest is Miles Schmidt-Scheuber, basketball broadcaster & writer!Miles grew up in Boston but always had a calling for his German roots. After studying at Emerson College, he decided to jump across the pond and establish his career in the German market.From creating the first ever weekly basketball program on German radio to broadcasting Bun…

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Episode 509: Alan Stein, Jr., Speaker, Author & Performance Expert 54:22

4M ago54:22

54:22

Today’s guest is world renowned speaker, author and performance expert, Alan Stein, Jr.! Alan is a former collegiate basketball player who has turned his passion for the game into a lifelong career.After graduating from Elon University, he co-founded his own high performance training service that focused on youth athletes. Since then, he has traine…

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Episode 508: Season Four Debut! 7:27

5M ago7:27

7:27

Welcome back!! Can’t believe we’re already kicking off season 4. Today I share a little bit about the podcast for our new listeners and reflect on how far we’ve come.

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Episode 507: Zac Ikuma, GM of the Tokushima Gambarous 1:26:17

5M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Today’s guest is Zac Ikuma, the General Manager of the Tokushima Gambarous, an expansion team in the Japanese B3 League! He is in his first season managing a professional basketball club after various roles in the sports industry. He has an extremely unique background for a GM, which is why I believe he will continue to thrive in this role! Zac has…

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Episode 506: The Current State of Professional Basketball Abroad 25:12

5M ago25:12

25:12

If you want hear me babble for 20 minutes about the state of professional basketball abroad, this one is for you! It's definitely an exciting time to be involved in pro sports, but there are still many things that need to be improved. Whether it's team financials, gatekeeping or accountability, most topics today revolve around transparency (or lack…

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Episode 505: Joe Moore, Chief Strategy Officer at Centercourt Sports Academy 1:01:48

6M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Today’s guest is Joe Moore, fellow New Jersey native, former NCAA Lacrosse National Champion & current Chief Strategy Officer at Centercourt Sports Academy! After playing collegiately at Syracuse University, Joe wanted to continue playing at the next level. He had a short stint as a pro, but at that point he had already realized his potential off t…

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Episode 504: Goran Sasic, Executive Director EHCB 1:50:57

6M ago1:50:57

1:50:57

Todays guest is ⁠Goran Sasic, Executive Director of the Euroleague Head Coaches Board!This is a long episode but one you will keep you engaged the entire time! Today we talked about: How Berlin helped form his love for basketball Moving to Belgrade to pursue coaching Advanced statistics (and his analogy that will make you LOL) Why the "moneyball" p…

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Episode 503: What is the FIBA Europe Cup? 13:57

6M ago13:57

13:57

Not every basketball competition in Europe is the same...Here's a little free game for ya. Today I discuss what the FIBA Europe Cup is.If you want to see this broken down visually, check out my online courses, I just added it in a BONUS module.https://kreationtalent.thinkific.com/courses/agent

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Episode 502: Brain Dump Monday 9:38

6M ago9:38

9:38

College hoops off to a wild start, KTA clients heating up in international competitions, new podcast roundtables & more! 7 weeks until the new year... here's whats on deck this month...

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Episode 501: Skye Ettin, Assistant Coach UC Santa Barbara 37:55

6M ago37:55

37:55

Todays guest is Skye Ettin, Assistant MBB Coach at UC Santa Barbara. Skye grew up in Princeton, NJ, where we first met as opponents in high school! He then played collegiately at The College of New Jersey where he was a three-year captain. After graduating he joined the staff at Princeton University as the Director of Basketball Operations but didn…

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Episode 500: 🚨Milestone: The Big Five Hundred! 13:43

7M ago13:43

13:43

Today is a huge milestone celebration -- 500 episodes! No publishing company. No financial backing. No team of editors. No fancy equipment. No sponsorships (yet…) Just a pair of headphones... and a lot of thoughts. I appreciate all the support so far, here's to the next 500! 🥂 https://www.kevintarca.com/…

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Episode 499: Evann Baker, Assistant Coach UMBC Men's Basketball 1:21:39

7M ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Today’s guest is one of my best friends, Evann Baker, who is currently an Assistant Coach at UMBC! Evann is originally from Washington D.C. where he quickly became one of the most sought-after recruits in the country. He was named D.C.’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2006 at Archbishop Carroll and went on to play collegiately at Quinnipiac Univers…

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Episode 498: Exactly What I'm Doing on October 24, 2023 9:58

7M ago9:58

9:58

Here are some KTA client updates and a few things on the winter agenda.

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Episode 497: Nik Caner-Medley, Former Pro & Current Entrepreneur 1:15:50

7M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Today’s guest is Nik Caner-Medley, former professional basketball player who is embracing the new chapter in his life as an entrepreneur! Arguably one of the best prospects to ever come from Maine, Nik took home many awards, including being named the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2002 after averaging 36.5 points during his senior season.He went on…

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Episode 496: Exactly What I'm Doing on September 27, 2023 10:27

8M ago10:27

10:27

Back in the wonderful U.S of A. Here's a quick recap of the 9 weeks abroad and what's on the agenda for the rest of the year.

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Episode 495: Pro Basketball in Azerbaijan 21:10

8M ago21:10

21:10

I spent 5 days in Azerbaijan diving into the vision for professional basketball. Here is a recap of my trip, some details on the league, and most importantly a few ways I think this market could sneak into an highly sought after destination for import players.

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Episode 494: Sports in the United Arab Emirates 12:38

8M ago12:38

12:38

It's been interesting to see how different countries value their sports, both on a grassroots level and an elite international level. I am by no means an expert on the sports market in the UAE after a short trip, but here is a bit deeper dive into the recently approved UAE Sport Strategy 2031.

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Episode 493: Exactly What I'm Doing September 17, 2023 14:39

8M ago14:39

14:39

Hello from Abu Dhabi. Here is a short recap of the World Cup and a little bit about the trip to the UAE!

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Episode 492: Donovan Smith Signs in Azerbaijan 10:40

9M ago10:40

10:40

KTA client Donovan Smith has joined BC Sabah in Azerbaijan for the start of the 2023-2024 season. They will play in the FIBA Europe Cup Qualifiers to compete for a spot in the FEC Regular Season.

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Episode 491: Exactly What I'm Doing on September 5, 2023 8:39

9M ago8:39

8:39

Back in Manila and pumped for the last stretch of the 2023 FIBA World Cup! Here's some behind the scenes on what I've been up to and what's in store for this week.

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Episode 490: What Makes A Club Successful Abroad (Part Two) 21:41

9M ago21:41

21:41

There are a many variables that go into having a successful pro basketball organization abroad. Depending on the market, certain variables end up being more important than others. But in my opinion, there are 4 that stand out as the most imperative. In part two today I dive deeper into variables number 3 and 4! https://kreationtalent.thinkific.com/…

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Episode 489: What Makes A Club Successful Abroad (Part One) 16:03

9M ago16:03

16:03

There are a many variables that go into having a successful pro basketball organization abroad. Depending on the market, certain variables end up being more important than others. But in my opinion, there are 4 that stand out as the most imperative. In part one today I dive deeper into the first two! https://kreationtalent.thinkific.com/courses/age…

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Episode 488: Life & Hoops in Hong Kong 15:36

10M ago15:36

15:36

Here's a little breakdown on the market here in Hong Kong. If you're wondering how much I pay for my coffees when I'm on the road, you're in luck. Today I give a little breakdown of the USD to HKD exchange rate, some prices of local goods & services & then jump into a brief overview of some basketball leagues in the area.…

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Episode 487: Exactly What I'm Dong on July 28, 2023 7:50

10M ago7:50

7:50

Back on the road again, and the first stop is Hong Kong, my 40th country visited!

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Episode 486: Solly Fulp, Executive VP of LEARFIELD 46:03

10M ago46:03

46:03

Today’s guest is Solly Fulp, Executive Vice President of ⁠LEARFIELD⁠! Solly is responsible for Name, Image & Likeness strategy, growth, and development across LEARFIELD's 180+ university partners. Previously he led the multi-media rights business for university partners in the east region as well as the NCAA, Naming Rights and Campus+ divisions. Th…

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Episode 485: Looking for a College Scholarship? 22:27

10M ago22:27

22:27

Do you have a scholarship offer? If the answer is no, you have two choices: You could either sit on social media and recruiting websites pouting about why your name is not where you want it to be. Or you could listen to the 4 recommendations I have in this episode and put yourself in a better position for exposure. https://www.kevintarca.com/ https…

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Episode 484: Exactly What I'm Doing on July 12, 2023 9:45

10M ago9:45

9:45

A rare break from NBA Summer League, KTA client updates, continued bullish views on the Asian markets, the next road trip and more. Sports Agent Course www.kevintarca.com www.kreationtalent.com

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Episode 483: Donovan Smith Signs in China 9:15

11M ago9:15

9:15

Donovan Smith signed in China to play in the 2023 NBL with Wuhan Kunpeng!https://www.kreationtalent.com/donovansmith

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Episode 482: Toyoshige Kano Signs In Japan 7:28

11M ago7:28

7:28

Toyoshige Kano will return to his home country of Japan to begin his professional career! He has signed a contract with the Shibuya Sunrockers (BLeague) and will be loaned to the Tokushima Gambarous (B3) for the 2023-2024 season!Toyoshige Kano HighlightsShibuya Sunrockers Press ReleaseTokushima Gambarous Press Release…

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Episode 481: Djimon Henson Signs in Finland 9:39

11M ago9:39

9:39

Djimon Henson has signed to play the 2023-2024 season with Vilpas in the Korisliiga, Finland's top league! Djimon is coming off an impressive season in Georgia's Superleague. He averaged 22.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists, leading his team to win the Georgian Cup along with taking home the League Championship Trophy. Djimon was voted the MVP…

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Episode 480: KTA Welcomes Toyoshige Kano 8:52

11M ago8:52

8:52

KTA welcomes Toyoshige Kano! Toyo was born in Tokyo, Japan. When he was 11 years old he moved to the USA with his mother. While in the states he has developed his game at Archbishop Riordan High School, a powerhouse in San Francisco, and most recently at Skyline College. Tune in to hear more about Toyo as he prepares to begin his rookie season as a…

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Episode 479: Darnell Jones, Co-Founder & CEO of POWERHANDZ 58:34

11M ago58:34

58:34

Today’s guest is Darnell Jones, Co-Founder & CEO of POWERHANDZ! Darnell is an entrepreneur, investor, athlete and sales professional. The resilience he needed to overcome obstacles early in his basketball career prepared him for the business world. He began his post playing career in the medical device industry and it didn’t take him long to climb …

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Episode 478: Free Game... 8 People You Should Follow 10:57

11M ago10:57

10:57

I just finished recording a podcast episode with the 135th guest that I've had the privilege to interview on Sports Business Secrets. As I was adding the name to the "Guest List," I took a moment to pinch myself. What an absolutely EPIC group of decision makers and power shakers in the sports business industry. The amount of wisdom shared by these …

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Episode 477: Aaron Johnson, CEO & Founder of Ball Beyond 59:19

11M ago59:19

59:19

Today’s guest is Aaron Johnson, CEO & Founder of ⁠Ball Beyond⁠! Aaron played collegiately at Penn State University, although the beginning of that chapter was very different than the ending! He originally joined the team as a walk-on, but quickly proved why he was a scholarship player. By his junior year he was leading the Big Ten in rebounding and…

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Episode 476: LFG or GTFO! 14:26

11M ago14:26

14:26

How do you steer clear of mediocrity?Want to be more efficient with your time?Want to save lots of energy?Search for LFG energy. Nothing less.Have yourself a day!!!https://www.kevintarca.comhttps://youtube.com/@KevinTarcahttps://kreationtalent.thinkific.com/courses/agent

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Episode 475: Vanja Cernivec, GM of the London Lions (WBBL) 55:55

12M ago55:55

55:55

Today’s guest is Vanja Cernivec, the General Manager of the London Lions (WBBL)! Vanja is originally from Slovenia, but has extended her presence all over the world making a major impact in the basketball space. Her eye for talent and passion for teaching the youth started when she was coaching in NBA schools in India and China and continued when s…

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