My Sports Life
Since 1983, I’ve been part of a sports team.
It started my freshman year of high school, when I was a manager for the varsity baseball team.
Since then: the Williams Bulldogs, the Winston-Salem Spirits, Elon University, Duke Athletics—and, since 2010, my own 2D Consulting, LLC.
That’s more than four decades of watching, learning, leading, asking questions and, occasionally, figuring things out the hard way.
I’ve spent 33+ years in sports administration, working alongside athletic directors, conference commissioners, external relations leaders and executives. I’ve served eight years on the NACMA Board of Directors, including as President, and I’m fortunate to be a NACMA Hall of Famer.
I haven’t seen it all.
But I’m getting pretty close.
And that’s the idea behind this podcast channel.
Perspectives and conversations about sports, leadership, communication, business, branding, fans—and the people doing the work behind the scenes.
No talking points. No corporate brochure language.
Just interesting stories, amazing people, good questions and a lifetime of experience in what I affectionately refer to as "my sports life."
My Sports Life
Latest Episodes
The Lady and the Laughter (Jeanne Robertson)
A walk down Memory Lane with one special lady. Our conversation was captured during her journey six years ago.
Part 3 - An Elon Football Odyssey ("Moving Forward")
As we close the series, a campus known for its spirit of community came together to move forward after an unthinkable crime. This final episode reflects upon the human equation, and what makes Elon such a special institution.
Part 2 - An Elon Football Odyssey ("Coming Home")
The journey of the Elon Football program from the mid-20th century through the beginning of the 21st was established in Episode 1. As the calendar turned and Elon opened a new campus stadium, an unimaginable tragedy strikes.
Part 1 - An Elon Football Odyssey ("Road Games")
Elon Football has stood a great many tests over the decades. What we establish in Episode 1 not only paints the picture of where the program had been, but where it was going.
Ep. 14, Josh Pastner - "Thank the Good Lord for Dr. James Naismith"
From the banks of the Ohio River in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to some of the biggest stages in college basketball, this week’s guest has built a career fueled by belief, energy, and an unshakable love for the game. Josh Pastner reflects on the ...