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.

Today's Guest: Associate Producer and Host at Buffalo Toronto Public Media- Jack Kreuzer

From game-day coverage at Syracuse University to play-by-play across basketball, volleyball, soccer, hockey, and softball, he built his voice in sports broadcasting from the ground up. Through contracted broadcasts with ESPN+, he brought fans closer to the action, and over three seasons became the radio voice of University at Buffalo women's basketball, calling nearly 100 games while hosting pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage along the way.

His work grew to reach regional and national stages, including television play-by-play for the New York State Championships and solo TV play-by-play for the NAIA Softball World Series. He also helped establish sports coverage for Buffalo's NPR affiliate at Buffalo Toronto Public Media, hosting afternoon drive sportscasts and covering high school, college, and professional teams throughout the region.

Now, as Associate Producer and Host at Buffalo Toronto Public Media, he leads weekly broadcasts, produces audio and video content, and serves as the voice of the "Friday Night Lights" radio and television simulcast covering football and basketball.

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.