Episode 8 with Ben Kay: Mentoring, Relationships, Culture

Bernstein’s photography has appeared in thousands of newspapers and magazine covers worldwide, as well as major advertising campaigns for over 30 years. Recent commercial projects include featuring some of the world’s top athletes for Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Icy Hot and GlaxoSmithKline. The unique personal rapport Bernstein has developed with athletes over the years allows him exclusive access to special behind-the-scenes moments, some of which were showcased in the 2010 book he co-authored with legendary Hall of Fame NBA coach Phil Jackson, “Journey to the Ring”, documenting the 2009-10 Lakers championship season. In 2018, Bernstein collaborated with five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant on the worldwide bestselling book “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play,” a unique look at Bryant’s 20 year career through Bernstein’s lens. Andrew and his company, Andrew D. Bernstein Associates Photography, Inc., has served as team photographer for the LA Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers and LA Dodgers. In addition, Bernstein holds the position of Director of Photography for STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater L.A. Live, the sports and entertainment complex in Los Angeles. Recognized as a highly-skilled and innovative action and portrait photographer, Bernstein was involved in the creation of NBA Photos in 1986, which is recognized as the worldwide leader in licensing of NBA photography. He was instrumental in the creation of the position of Senior Director of NBA Photos, a position he held from 1986 through 2011, and he continues to serve as the longest tenured league photographer. He is the key photographic contributor to NBA Entertainment’s global media platforms, which include NBA.com, all league publications and NBA licensed products. Sports fans off the printed page know Andrew, making frequent television and radio appearances to discuss his work. He co-produced a popular show currently running on Time Warner Cable SportsNet, “Through The Lens”, hosting discussions with notable Lakers and NBA personalities via his iconic photographs. Click here to view the teaser: https://vimeo.com/138102127 Bernstein was instrumental in the development and use of new technology, both on and off the court, including the multiple camera Flash Wizard II system, which revolutionized indoor sports action photography by using triggers and remotes with strobe lighting. Bernstein is a founding partner of a new media and events company called Legends Of Sport that celebrates legendary athletes, teams and moments in sports. Bernstein hosts a weekly podcast called “Legends Of Sport.” The show’s third season is co-produced and distributed by the Los Angeles Times and is available to download through the L.A. Times App and online. The podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, as well as other platforms. The platform and podcast can be followed on Twitter: @legends_ofsport, Instagram: @legendsofsport, Blog: www.legendsofsport.blog, YouTube and TikTok: Legends Of Sport

23 Nov 202040min

Josue Louis is a professional Olympic hopeful Track and Field Decathlete from Spring Valley, New York. A graduate of Temple University with degrees in Sports Recreation & Management and African American Studies, Josue was also part of Temple’s Division 1 Football and Track and Field Teams. Following graduation in 2011, Josue turned professional and focused his skills on the 2012 Olympics in London. Currently living in Los Angeles, California, Josue is training for the anticipated Tokyo Olympics, as well as preparing himself for post-career goals working as an IT Technical Recruiter for Eleven Recruiting.

16 Nov 20201h 2min

Colin is the founder and CEO of the Talent 409 Leadership Academy. He works with athletic teams to enhance their vision and culture. In his book the Culture of Excellence, Colin takes us inside baseball's most successful franchise to uncover compelling and useful lessons in leadership. Purchase the Culture of Excellence here: www.talent409.com/culture-of-excellence Personal Twitter: @colintalent409 Personal Facebook and LinkedIn: Colin Cerniglia Talent 409 Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin: @talent409

9 Nov 202052min

Michael Haddix is one of the nation’s most trusted and experienced business advisors for professional athletes. His passion for helping athletes build their careers beyond the playing field is the result of a lifetime immersed in sports and business. The son of a first-round NFL pick, Michael has had an intimate, personal view of the challenges and opportunities faced by active and retired athletes. After graduating from Siena College -- where he starred for the basketball program and finished among the school’s all-time leaders in points and rebounds -- Michael received his MBA from Columbia university and began a successful career on Wall Street as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs and Lazard. He leveraged his banking experience to become a financial advisor for professional athletes at Octagon Sports, managing portfolios for some of the world’s biggest sports stars. Today, Michael leads Empower3d, which provides athletes with the opportunity to connect with and learn from industry leaders across all facets of business. The goal is to provide athletes with unbiased advice and a network of experts to support the next chapter of their careers.

2 Nov 202047min

Alex Katz is a left-handed pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization. After pitching for St. John's, Katz was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 27th round of the 2015 MLB draft. He has pitched for Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic and is competing on their national team for the Olympics. Alex has also turned his love for art and sneakers into a business with Stadium Custom Kicks. Being an athlete and entrepreneur allowed Alex to showcase how he has evolved as an athlete. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @kittyelgato12

26 Okt 202035min

Andrew identifies as an athlete and entrepreneur. While he is a current soccer player with the New York Cosmos after a collegiate career at Wake Forest, Andrew spends much of his time exploring other industries and passions. He is a Sports Business Blockchain Lead at Sportcash one after managing a dual career with stops at Tok, Crowdmuse and other companies. Andrew has educated himself in Programming, Data Science, English, Pre-Med, and business. All of this while achieving success at the highest level in professional soccer. Lubahn's decorated soccer career includes achievement like being top 10 for goals scored at Wake Forest University. While at college, Lubahn appeared for USL PDL clubs Michigan Bucks and Carolina Dynamo. Lubahn signed with United Soccer League club Harrisburg City Islanders on August 8, 2015. Lubahn has been offered contracts by and played for Columbus Crew, Cercle Brugge, Portland Timbers, Harrisburg City Islanders, Louisville City FC, San Francisco Deltas, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Loudoun United/DC United Reserves, and New York Cosmos (currently under contract). He’s been a Trophy-Winning Champion at the Local, State, Regional, and National Level, notably a national championship with U-19 Columbus Crew, NASL Championship with San Francisco Deltas, and State Championship with Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

19 Okt 202037min

Darryl and I talked about Kobe Bryant a ton. 2016 National NCAA Champion, Darryl "D.Rey" Reynolds graduated from Villanova in 2017 and after a short stent with the 76ers, he played a year overseas in Poland's premier league. After a career ending injury, he turned to his other passion, content creation. He started the show "Stay Tuned with D.Rey" as an ode to his love for the late-night talk show format and created a podcast under the same title. D.Rey is also a free-lance host and public speaker. Watch his Dear, Kobe piece: https://www.staytunednetwork.com/dear-kobe

12 Okt 202040min

Adam Breneman: Adam Breneman is a former American football tight end and a current college football coach with Arizona State University. Breneman played for the UMass Minutemen, where he transferred in 2016 after playing three years for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He played high school football at Cedar Cliff High School and was a highly touted recruit. Casey Muir: Casey is the Senior Director, Client Management at Octagon serving as an NFLPA agent. Octagon is a full-service athlete representation and is one of the World's leaders in sports, entertainment, and marketing.

5 Okt 202049min