5Tips & Tricks: GM of the Syracuse Mets- Jason Smorl

This week's guest:

This guest is a proud graduate of Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School, he continued his education at the State University of NY at Fredonia and earned his Master’s from the United States Sports Academy. He began his journey in baseball in 1993 with the Watertown Indians, leading to roles in Batavia, Staten Island, and Auburn. After a decade away from the sport working with Hilti, Inc., he made a triumphant return to baseball in 2013 with the Syracuse Chiefs. He has been the General Manager of the Syracuse Mets since 2014, where he combines his passion for baseball with a deep-rooted love for his hometown.

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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.

This Weeks Guest:

Creator and Host of Sports Will Save Us All Podcast -Sasha Graham An author, storyteller, and podcaster with a passion for sports. She’s a former executive at Walt Disney Studios, and her writing has been featured in magazines, newspapers, and on television. Raised on a farm in Oregon with her three siblings, a horse named Jim, and a barn cat named Peanut Butter, she brings a unique perspective to everything she does. After attending the University of San Francisco, she went on to work as a television writer/producer and publicist in San Francisco.

It was during the publicity tour for Whitney Wins Everything, part of her children's book series Tiny Najias, that she was inspired to launch her award-winning podcast, Sports Will Save Us All. On the podcast, she shares captivating stories about the unifying power of sports and the profound impact they have on our lives.

This podcast is a part of Athletic Career Consulting (www.athcareer.com). A consulting group empowering young people and professionals with education and knowledge for successful careers in athletics.

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: / 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:

Head Volleyball Coach SUNY Cortland- Erin Glickert

Erin began her athletic career as a standout player in high school, winning two New York State titles and earning the 2008 Gatorade New York State Player of the Year award. Following this success, she played for Syracuse University from 2008 to 2011, where she contributed to the team’s with three trips to the BIG EAST Tournament, and earned recognition on the BIG EAST All-Academic Team five times.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in advertising in 2012, she took her skills overseas, playing professionally in Finland and helping her team secure a bronze medal. From 2013 to 2018, she served on the coaching staff at Syracuse, including three seasons as the associate head coach. During her tenure, she helped the Orange achieve their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2018.

In 2019, she took the helm as head coach for the Cortland Red Dragons. Entering her sixth season in 2024, she has a remarkable record of 99-25 (.798) over four seasons. Under her leadership, the Red Dragons have claimed three SUNYAC tournament and regular-season titles and made three NCAA Division III tournament appearances. Her coaching excellence has earned her numerous accolades, including SUNYAC Coach of the Year honors in 2021, 2022, and 2023, as well as the AVCA Region 3 Coach of the Year award in 2021. Notably, in 2021, she led her team to a 27-4 record, capturing both the SUNYAC regular-season and tournament titles while advancing to the NCAA second round. This success continued with her teams finishing 22-6 in 2022 and 26-4 in 2023, each time winning conference titles and making NCAA tournament runs.

This podcast is a part of Athletic Career Consulting (www.athcareer.com). A consulting group empowering young people and professionals with education and knowledge for successful careers in athletics. 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.