Today's Guest: Founder of NextGen Legacy- Kalei Mahi

From breaking records in the pool as a Division 1 swimmer at Syracuse University to breaking ground in the world of sports marketing, this guest brings over two decades of powerhouse experience to the mic. With a career leading brand partnerships for global giants like AT&T, Sony, eBay,Coca-Cola, Lexus, Molson Coors, YouTube, and Sephora, she’s worked alongside top-tier athletes across the NFL, USGA, US Olympic teams, NASCAR, NBA, and NHRA—gaining rare insight into the business of branding at the highest level.

Now, she’s bringing that expertise to the next generation. As the founder of NextGen Legacy, she’s on a mission to help high school and early college athletes take control of their stories, build marketable personal brands, and navigate the evolving landscape of NIL with confidence and clarity.

Whether it's curating content, educating families, or opening doors to independent partnerships, her work is reshaping what it means to be a student-athlete today.

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5 Tips & Tricks: UConn Director of Development Operations- Madison Arndt

Todays guest began her journey as a Division I student-athlete at Manhattan University, formally Manhattan College, where she competed track and field, served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and was nominated for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year. After graduating with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Digital Media, she went on to serve as a Division II Governance Postgraduate Intern at the NCAA, supporting national committees and championship events.

She then joined Yale Athletics as the Assistant Director of Development & Engagement, where she helped raise over $10 million, launched the Yale Women’s Athlete Network, and led large-scale alumni events and campaigns.

Currently at the University of Connecticut Foundation, she serves as Director of Development, Operations for UConn Athletics. From overseeing major fundraising campaigns and digital strategy to launching the first-ever UConn Women inAthletics Weekend, she continues to lead impactful initiatives that celebrate athletes, build community, and drive meaningful support for collegiate sports.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.

Todays Guest: Assistant Athletic Director Boise State- Justin Rogers

Our began his journey in sports business after earning a bachelor's degree in Finance from Saint Joseph's University in 2012. He got his start in the industry as a Group Sales Account Executive with Spectra, before moving into collegiate athletics with roles at the University of Houston, the University of Alabama—where he also completed a Master’s in Sport Business Management—and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

In 2021, he joined Boise State Athletics, where he’s steadily advanced through key leadership roles. From overseeing ticket sales and service, to driving fan development and revenue generation, and now leading resource development as an Assistant Athletic Director as well as leading all Development Operations for the Bronco Athletic Association—he brings over a decade of experience and a proven track record in collegiate athletics and revenue strategy. Welcome Justin Rogers to the podcast.

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.