Up the Ladder

Up the Ladder

Welcome to "Up the Ladder" with your host Nate Stine, an informative SPKN Original Series that explores the remarkable careers within the sports industry. Get ready to uncover a wide range of fascinating professions, some well-known and others that are often overlooked.

In "Up the Ladder," Nate shines a spotlight on the diverse career opportunities available beyond the sidelines. If you dream of working in sports but being a coach or athlete is not in the cards, this show is tailored just for you.

Join Nate as he dives deep into the world of sports careers and discovers where passion lies. From sports management to sports journalism, sports marketing to sports psychology, "Up the Ladder" showcases a multitude of paths that can lead you to a fulfilling career in the sports industry.

Find your next step in the exhilarating field of sports by watching "Up the Ladder" or any of our other SPKN original Series on www.SPKNmedia.org. Let us guide you on a journey of exploration and inspiration as we uncover the vast array of opportunities available. Gain valuable insights and discover the career that aligns with your skills, interests, and aspirations.

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  • SPORTS DIETICIAN | Allison Maurer

    Allison Maurer is a veteran sports dietitian with more than 18 years of experience fueling athletes from high school, collegiate, to professional athletes. She is the Associate Athletic Director of Student Health and Wellness at Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
    Previously, ...

  • CLINICAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGY | Dr. Trevor Cote

    Dr. Trevor Cote is a Clinical Sport Psychologist who works with both Providence College Athletics and Amplifying Wellness + Performance, working with high performers in the field of athletics and in the corporate world. Dr. Cote joins Nate for an episode of "Up The Ladder" to share about his jour...

  • COLORADO GOLF ASSOCIATION | Ashley Harrell

    Ashley Harrell is the COO of the Colorado Golf Association, and has been working with the CGA for almost 10 years. She spends some time with host Nate Stein on "Up The Ladder" to talk about the different roles she has served in for the CGA, and shares some advice for those looking to take a simil...

  • USA LACROSSE | Shawn Maloney

    Shawn Maloney, the Mountain Regional Manager for USA Lacrosse, appears with Nate on "Up The Ladder". Shawn opens up about his love for the game of lacrosse, and how playing and coaching the game changed for him after a major injury.

  • NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION | Kevin Gregory

    Kevin Gregory, the Coaching and Sport Science Program Coordinator for the National Strength and Conditioning Association appears on Up The Ladder. Kevin shares about the steps he has taken to learn how to help athletes in every sport over his two decades as a strength coach. He also spreads some ...

  • SPORTS WRITER & PODCASTER | Grayson Weir

    Writer, editor, and podcast host for BroBible, On3 Sports, and HighlyClutch.com, Grayson Weir joins Nate Stein on Up The Ladder to talk about his path to his current roles. Grayson shares about unique stories he's covered, the best advice he ever received, and what it took to earn his success.

  • ON-AIR BROADCASTER | Chuck Walton

    NBA broadcaster Chuck Walton joins Nate on this episode of Up The Ladder. He tells the story of how superstition helped him land with Golden State, and shares about his passion for bringing others along with him on his journey.

  • DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | Cameron Boon

    Cameron Boon sheds some light on the inner workings of a collegiate athletic department on this episode of Up The Ladder. He describes all of the different roles that a Communications Director would take on, and some stories about the people he's had the opportunity to work with in his career.

  • DIRECTOR OF SPEED AND MOVEMENT | Corey Miller

    Corey Miller, UCLA Football's Director of Speed and Movement, shares about coaching football at the D1 level. Corey tells stories about his playing days and teaches about what it takes to work with elite athletes.

  • LIVE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR | Kayla Beatty

    Live Production Director Kayla Beatty talks about the organized chaos of a live sporting event. She shares about her passion for her job, and exactly what it takes to pull off the presentation of a live game on TV.

  • SPORTS ANALYTICS | Paul Carr

    Paul Carr joins Up The Ladder to talk about what kind of work he does at TruMedia Networks. Carr provides a crash course in sports analytics and some insight into how he found his role.

  • TV PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Cassidy Thornburg

    Cassidy Thornburg, a Production Assistant with ESPN, shares her path to working for "the worldwide leader in sports". Cassidy talks about the different roles she had in her career, as well as the nuggets of wisdom she has picked up along the way.

  • HEAD BASEBALL COACH | Jason Maxwell

    Head Varsity Baseball Coach for the Ensworth Tigers, Jason Maxwell appears on Up The Ladder to share the knowledge he has amassed in 13 years as a professional baseball player and 16 years as a coach. Coach Maxwells journey includes highlights like playing in the MLB for the Twins and Cubs, as we...