Iowa SRM Podcasts

About Iowa SRM Podcasts

Pilot episodes produced by podcasting students in the University of Iowa's Sport and Recreation Management program.

Publisher

University of Iowa Sport and Recreation Management Program

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Dec 2022

Latest episode

4 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

152 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Dec 2025

   Jaecee Hall and the Power of the Unbreakable Female Athlete

   In this debut episode of Her Turn to Play, host Ella Raef talks with Jaecee Hall, founder and CEO of Unbreakable Female Athlete, about what it truly means to be confident, resilient, and unbreakable as a woman in sports. From overcoming setbacks to building a brand that empowers others, Jaecee shares her journey as an athlete and entrepreneur, leading the charge for female strength and visibility. It’s an authentic, uplifting conversation about leadership, self-belief, and the power of using your voice to create change. **** Her Turn to Play is a storytelling podcast that gives women in sports the space to speak openly about their journeys, the victories, challenges, and everything in between. Hosted by Sport and Recreation Management major Ella Raef, the show explores how female athletes, coaches, and leaders continue to push for fairness, visibility, and opportunity in a field that hasn’t always played fair. Each episode combines honest conversations, personal reflection, and insight into the realities of being women in sports. Listeners can expect empowering stories, heartfelt discussions, and practical takeaways about leadership, confidence, and resilience. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, passionate fan, or you work in the industry, Her Turn to Play invites you to celebrate the voices shaping the future of women’s sports, one story at a time.

2. 

   4 Dec 2025

   Iowa Coach Megan Menzel on the Business of Women’s Golf

   In this episode, I sit down with Megan Menzel, head coach of the Iowa Women’s Golf team, to explore the business side of collegiate golf. Together, we discuss how programs like Iowa build their brands, develop visibility for women’s sports, and adapt to the opportunities and challenges of the NIL era. Coach Menzel shares insights on athlete development, resource management, and the future of women’s golf, offering valuable advice for anyone interested in how college sports are evolving beyond the game. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how branding, leadership, and innovation drive success in non-revenue sports, and how women’s golf is carving out a stronger voice in the world of college athletics. **** The Business Playbook podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of college athletics to uncover the business decisions, branding strategies, and financial realities shaping today’s sports programs. This show dives into how coaches, athletes, and athletic departments navigate sponsorships, NIL opportunities, and program growth in an evolving sports landscape. Whether you’re a fan, student-athlete, or aspiring sports professional, The Business Playbook reveals the lessons and leadership behind the game, straight from the people involved in it.

3. 

   4 Dec 2025

   Travel Baseball vs. Reality: What Actually Matters?

   Tyler Guerin, a Division I baseball player at the University of Iowa, dives into the highs and lows of youth travel baseball. He shares firsthand experiences of the travel baseball circuit, what to look for in travel programs, the money grabs, and advice for young players and parents. Along the way, he explains what experiences help athletes grow and what challenges families should be aware of. This episode provides clear, practical guidance for players and parents navigating the travel ball system. **** Cleats Over Cash takes listeners behind the scenes of youth sports through candid interviews with Division I athletes who have lived the journey. Each episode highlights what truly drives development by focusing on coaching, mindset, resilience, and support while moving past the noise, pressure, and growing expenses of youth sports today. These athletes share honest stories, hard lessons, and the realities behind youth sports.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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