Today's Guest: Syracuse University Associate Athletic Trainer- Kat Chaney

Her journey in athletic training began with early recognition, earning multiple honors in 2002 and 2003, including a GLATA Living Memorial Scholarship Award for leadership, service, and excellence. She completed her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at Michigan State University in 2003.

That same year, she became an AHA‑certified CPR instructor and later earned her master’s degree in exercise science from Syracuse University in 2007. During her graduate studies, she served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer from 2005 to 2007.

She joined the Syracuse University Sports Medicine staff in 2007, spending more than a decade as an assistant athletic trainer before stepping into her current role as associate athletic trainer overseeing women’s lacrosse in 2018.

Along the way, she contributed as the Gatorade co‑manager, taught as an adjunct professor beginning in 2012, and served on the Syracuse University Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Committee from 2016 to 2022. Her professional development included certifications in PBFR, COVID contact tracing, Graston M1, and ACC Coach Whole Athlete training. She has also been an active member of NATA, BOC, and NYSATA.

A dedicated clinician, educator, and leader.

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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: CEO of Youth Athletes United - Adam Geisler

We dive into the story of a leader who has spent his entire career shaping the world of sports, performance, and youth development on a global scale. He’s helped legacy brands evolve, fueled explosive start up growth, and managed some of the most iconic names in athletic culture.

From guiding a 118 year old fitness institution through international expansion… to scaling a hyper growth sports performance company from $3 million to $50 million… to overseeing a portfolio of global sports brands representing over a billion dollars in retail sales—our guest has done it all.

But his most transformative work began when he turned his attention to the next generation. Today, he leads the country’s fastest growing youth sports franchise platform—one built on a simple belief: every child is an athlete. Under his leadership, this organization has doubled revenue in under six years, grown to more than 360 units and 220 owners, and now impacts over 400,000 kids every single year through brands like Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, and TGA.

Driven by a team first mindset and a mission to positively shape children’s lives through foundational sports experiences, he continues to push this movement forward—one young athlete at a time.

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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: Duquesne University Athletics Assist. Dir. of Creative Content- Hanna Lewandoski From the classroom to the sidelines, today’s guest has built an incredible career in sports media and creative storytelling. Her journey began at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she studied journalism at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism from 2018 to 2021, earning her B.A. in Journalism.After graduation, she stepped into the world of collegiate athletics as a Video Intern for Florida State University Football, producing motivational videos and assisting with game-day operations. In 2022, she advanced to Assistant Director of Creative Content for the University of Pittsburgh Women’s Basketball team, creating dynamic social and recruiting content.Her creative expertise continued to grow at Syracuse University Athletics, where she served as Producer and Videographer from 2023 to 2025, managing content for championship-caliber programs and coordinating coverage for 20 intercollegiate teams.Today, she’s leading storytelling efforts at Duquesne University Athletics as Assistant Director of Creative Content, producing hype videos, overseeing major media projects, and bringing athletic moments to life across multiple platforms.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.