Turning Experience Into Impact

Welcome to Season 4 of On The Move, the official podcast of the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by John Schriever and Jay Miller, Professors of Practice in Sport Management, whose decades of leadership across Major League Baseball, the NFL, and professional sports operations now shape the next generation of industry professionals at Texas A&M. John and Jay share their career journeys, from selling tickets and launching franchises to leading organizations and mentoring students in the classroom. The conversation explores what truly prepares students for careers in sport, including professionalism, persistence, relationship-building, networking, and earning trust early in one’s career. Listeners will also hear candid reflections on mentorship, work-life balance in the sports industry, standing out in competitive job markets, and why real-world experience is essential to student success. This episode offers timeless lessons not only for students pursuing sport management careers, but for anyone building a professional path rooted in integrity and relationships. To learn more about the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University, visit: https://knsm.tamu.edu/ Host: Chelsea Reber Guests: John Schriever, Professor of Practice, Sport Management Jay Miller, Professor of Practice, Sport Management Timestamps (00:00–01:18) Welcome to On The Move (01:19–03:52) Careers That Crossed Paths (03:53–05:55) Transitioning from Industry to Teaching (05:56–08:10) Why Teaching Matters (08:11–11:05) Sales, Persistence, and Resilience (11:06–14:02) Building Relationships That Last (14:03–17:10) Classroom Lessons from Real Experience (17:11–19:58) Networking and Standing Out (19:59–22:35) Gaining Trust in Your First Job (22:36–25:20) Work-Life Balance in Sports (25:21–27:45) Advice for Future Sport Leaders