Today's Guest: PGA Pro & Utica University Golf Coach- Jim Ironside

Today's guest grew up in Oneida, New York, graduated from Oneida High, and went on to earn his Professional Golf Management degree from SUNY Delhi in 2008, where he was named the PGM Player of the Year in 2006.

Coming out of school, he wasted no time getting to work, landing his first Assistant Golf Professional role at Teugega Country Club in 2009, followed by three years at Kanon Valley Country Club. It was during that stretch that he earned his first Central New York PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year award in 2012, and achieved full PGA Membership in 2013.

He went on to hold positions at Alburg Golf Links, Sadaquada Golf Course, and served as the New York Interim Tournament Director in 2019, the same year he received the Horton Smith Award, now known as the PGA Professional Development Award, recognizing his contributions to education. In 2020, he joined Yahnundasis Golf Club as Senior PGA Assistant Golf Professional and earned his second Central New York PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year award that same year.

Most recently, in September 2025, he took on a brand new challenge as the head coach of Utica University's men's and women's golf teams. 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.

Today's Guest: Coordinator of Athletic Facilities and Events at Penn State- Luke Frontale

From Ivy League arenas to the grandstands of one of college football's most iconic stadiums. From NCAA tournament bids to championship-level event execution on the biggest stages in collegiate athletics — today's guest has built his career at the intersection of sport, strategy, and the kind of behind-the scenes leadership that makes game day magic look effortless.

He's worked the sidelines and operations at powerhouse programs, helped land NCAA regional hosting bids, and served as tournament director for events that define the college sports experience. He's logged hours at venues like Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center, and the JMA Wireless Dome — and today, he calls Rec Hall home, where he oversees everything from wrestling mats to gymnastics floors to volleyball courts as part of one of the most storied athletic departments in the country at Penn State.

A former collegiate baseball player — and team captain — he leads the way he played: with preparation, team-first culture, and an obsession with delivering a first-class experience for student-athletes and fans alike.

He holds a Master's degree in Sport Venue and Event Management from Syracuse University, and he's been in the rooms, on the floors, and behind the curtain of some of collegiate athletics' biggest moments.

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.

Today's Guest: President and CEO Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority- Tom Sadler

He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids before going on to receive his Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University. He then spent nearly two decades as Assistant Athletic Director at Arizona State University, followed by a move to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he served as Associate Athletic Director in Honolulu.

From there, he stepped into major event leadership, serving as President and CEO of the Arizona 2016 College Football Championship Organizing Committee, and as a Board Member of the Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee. Most recently, he served as Co-Chair of the 2024 Men's Final Four Host Committee — capping years of transformative work that helped make Phoenix the second city in history to host the nation's three largest sporting events in consecutive years: the 2015 Super Bowl, the 2016 College Football Playoff Championship, and the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four.

Since June 2008, he has served as President and CEO of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, a role he holds to this day — bringing more than 17 years of leadership to one of the most dynamic sports and tourism organizations in the country.

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.