ProLinked Podcast

About ProLinked Podcast

Welcome to the ProLinked Podcast with host Donte Savage, former Green Bay Packer, and CEO of Prolinked deliver sports business topics such as networking, life after sports, and bridging the gap in the sports industry. Get to know Donte Savage, as he talks about his life before the league, the ups and downs of being a student-athlete, a young entrepreneur, and a father.

Publisher

Donte Savage

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Mar 2025

Latest episode

15 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Apr 2025

   AI vs. The Beautiful Game: UEFA Coach Eelco Schattorie Talks Sports Tech, Scouting & Soccer Evolution

   In this episode of the Prolinked Podcast, host Donte Savage sits down with UEFA Pro Head Coach Eelco Schattorie—formerly of Al Safa FC (Saudi Arabia)—for a deep dive into the current and future state of soccer. We break down the impact of AI and sports technology on player development, scouting, recovery, and recruitment. Coach Eelco shares powerful insights from his journey—from his early days in the Netherlands to coaching across the Middle East and Africa—and the real-life challenges behind the career path of a football professional. We also run through Europa League and Champions League Quarter Final Predictions, with honest takes and coach-level insights. 🔍 Topics Covered: Life before AI: Coaching & playing in the old-school era The future of scouting & recruitment powered by tech Can AI ever replace a coach’s eye? Thoughts on a centralized player transfer platform Pros & cons of VAR & player performance analytics Europa League & Champions League predictions 🧠 Get ready for a global conversation about football, tech, and the mindset needed to win—on and off the pitch. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Is AI the future of football or a dangerous shortcut? 📌 Subscribe, Like & Hit the Bell for more global sports insights. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   31 Mar 2025

   From Trials to Triumph: Donte Savage’s Journey in Sports & Entrepreneurship

   Pro Link Podcast – Season 2 Episode 1 Host: Donte Savage Presented by: Pro Link 🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify Episode Summary: In this premiere episode of the Pro Link Podcast, host Donte Savage reintroduces himself and shares his inspiring journey through the highs and lows of the sports industry. From his early days as an athlete to overcoming personal and financial struggles, Donte gives listeners a raw and unfiltered look at his life. He discusses his transition from football to soccer, his experience with health challenges as a pre-diabetic, and the mental and emotional toll of setbacks—including divorce, financial debt, and career shifts. Despite these trials, Donte’s resilience led him to rediscover his passion for sports, launching Pro Link Podcast as a platform to connect with athletes, executives, and sports enthusiasts worldwide. This season, he plans to feature interviews with athletes from diverse sports, discuss industry news, and provide valuable advice on financial literacy, mental health, and career transitions for young athletes. If you’re looking for motivation, real talk about the sports industry, and insights on overcoming obstacles, this episode is a must-listen! Key Highlights: ✅ Donte Savage’s Background: Former football player turned soccer athlete, entrepreneur, and chef. ✅ Overcoming Hardships: How he bounced back after financial struggles, divorce, and health scares. ✅ The Importance of Family & Community Support: Shoutout to the Miracles Club for helping him get back on his feet. ✅ Health & Wellness: How discovering he was pre-diabetic changed his lifestyle and led him to lose 60 pounds in 3 months. ✅ The Journey to Soccer: Learning the sport, excelling in leagues, and now playing for a Premier League team in Portland. ✅ Pro Link Podcast Vision: Bringing in athletes, sports executives, and industry experts to talk about the business of sports, NIL deals, financial literacy, and career transitions. ✅ Advice for Young Athletes: The importance of saving money, handling NIL deals responsibly, and building a sustainable future beyond sports. Featured Sponsor: 🍽 Jada Soul Eats – A catering company known for delicious soul food, community support, and feeding the homeless. Follow them on Instagram & TikTok for updates! Follow & Connect: 📲 Instagram: @sirsavage503 | @prolinkpodcast 📲 LinkedIn: Donte Savage 🌎 Merchandise: shopprolink.com 🎙 Subscribe & Listen: Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to the Pro Link Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube. 🗣 Want to Be a Guest? If you’re an athlete, executive, or sports industry expert, reach out to Donte via Instagram or LinkedIn to join the conversation! 🚀 Final Thoughts: This episode is all about resilience, personal growth, and giving back. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or just looking for motivation, Donte’s journey will inspire you to stay focused, push through adversity, and build a better future. 🎧 Tune in now and be part of the Pro Link movement! #reels (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reels) #shorts (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shorts) #shortsvideo (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shortsvideo) #podcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast) #athlete (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athlete) #sports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sports) #life (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/life) #lifestyle (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifestyle) #wisdome (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wisdome) #work (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/work) #testimony (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/testimony) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   31 Mar 2025

   Jamie Loades, ACADEMY COACH FOR NORWICH CITY FÚTBOL

   Today we are interviewing Jamie Loades, he will be sharing his experiences as a club player, club coach, and how to make it in the English Premier League. He’s been with Norwich City Fútbol @norwichcityfc for 4 years in the Foundation phase (9-12) and worked for Chesterfield FC @chesterfieldfc (another English professional club) before then. He’s also briefly worked in Kenya with some professional teams there and he previously played with the U18 team. Currently, he owns a private 1-1 or small group coaching business with elite players, numerous players have earned pro contracts since working with him. Connect with Jamie Twitter: @jamieloadez Instagram: @jlfc11 Be sure to check out our sports memorabilia and merchandise at http://www.shopproliked.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThwYmF1RnlYU2lPNmV2NGdLck1UV0M5ZFZDd3xBQ3Jtc0ttekxXeW9ZSVp3VWRXQmtxWkgtM2hrZWh6TnRjRXRQQl9uVDR1U2dWSm5ZclZfaVh4QWZjYm5iLXViUGlZTjZlMGxXN0NMYkVZWGlSa2xDdk5iMnRpblgwWVVfbHBKd0lNNk11UmVQNWN5Zk9RcHRjUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shopproliked.com%2F&v=r-dx1ILUdNE) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

4. 

   31 Mar 2025

   Student Athletes, The Bunn Brothers

   Today we will be interviewing the two brothers that are some of the best basketball players, from the state of Oregon. (Roy)lonte Bunn, an 18-year-old freshman at Division II Institution Academy of Art University, and his brother Nate Bunn, a freshman at Central Catholic high school. We will be Talking about the up and downs of high school basketball, college basketball, and life on the road in college and AAU. Also some of the pitfalls of being an athlete. Where are you from and tell me something about yourself? How is High school ball different from AAU? (Both) How is the game different from going from High School to College? (Roy) Being a freshman on varsity, do you think there is some pressure on you to be successful right out the gate? (Nate) What are some of the pitfalls that you have seen in college since you’ve been in college? (Roy) Have you felt any peer pressure from your friends? Girls, Party, drugs, etc? (Both) How do your parents help you guys when adversity comes your way in life? What type of Player do you want to be? Being in the open eye, is it hard to be yourself? When you get done with basketball, what type of career do you want to have after you get done? What type of legacy do you want to leave when you leave the game? Connect with the Bunn Brothers Instagram- @_natebunn22 Instagram: @roylonte Be sure to check out our sports memorabilia and merchandise at http://www.shopproliked.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJCSEV4UnJRN29IaktFV25nRTZ1RXR3STNiQXxBQ3Jtc0ttMnk5V2UtNzNxMG0tNEV0WUFMWlJCRlBFcThmVkxpNWVLWHE3OW15V0hBVlNzWDVTQ19uSWxiaFBWaUp1T1lhcmp5OFJycXNNRzVUV3BUQTMwNDNEOW9EUjFQQm81c080Qi1NemQ0c3hTUlcwZXlXUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shopproliked.com%2F&v=yLuDweQiBHo) Make sure to follow our social links through Linktr.ee https://linktr.ee/prolinkedpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdqZHlTMTk0R2J1VmN4Z2VFOFFnWjZlR0ZFUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUmtFa0tIZ0FsOVhZZkRfeEtZb3cyUm01OUNwN2xnMnFadWlrdk5rdU1YUi1CRTlqMkFlbUNFMnhrSEJvVk5lNG41Uld2czNud2hERGFySVZwaGhhNmFuYWFveXJKdjVRY3NZc05vZ1d0SDBoS0N2TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fprolinkedpodcast&v=yLuDweQiBHo) Instagram @Prolinkedpodcast Instagram @Prolinked_Official Instagram @Dsavagepx Instagram @Sirsavage_503 Twitter @dsavagepdx Patreon @Prolinked Podcast Twitch @dsavagepdx See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

5. 

   31 Mar 2025

   Troy Douglas, Founder of Ball Was Life Cultural Blends Sneaker Consignments Store

   Listen as we interview Troy Douglas, owner of Ball Was Life & Cultural Blends sneaker consignments store. We will discuss his journey from sports to entrepreneurship and the challenges he faced along the way. To be successful, you need to understand the cultures of your target audience and how to blend your brand into those cultures. Brand building is not a one-day practice. It’s a continuous process that involves many steps. It’s also not just about creating a logo or a slogan that will catch consumers' attention but also about how your brand sounds, feels, operates, and represents the cultures of the people you serve. Doing business with open arms and building bridges to blend different cultures creates cultural bonds, brings people together, and expands your market penetration. Join the conversation with Troy Douglas as he shares his entrepreneurship journey and how he was able to build two successful brands from scratch. He also shares how he was able to get support and grants for entrepreneurs to provide you with tools that can help you build a successful brand. Troy is the owner and operator of Cultural Blends and Ball Was Life, now Back To The Basket. Troy is a basketball player, and he comes from a mixed ethnic background, which inspired the names of his first brand. He started doing business when he was 22 and went to college and has been on the entrepreneurship route for 10 years now. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

6. 

   31 Mar 2025

   Getting to know the CEO Donte Savage

   In this episode, we’re going to talk about his life before the league, the ups, and downs of being a student-athlete, a young entrepreneur, and a father. Donte Savage is the Founder and CEO of Prolinked.net. As a former football player in the National Football League, Donte has the ambition to help other athletes achieve their dreams by giving them a better opportunity to make it in a highly competitive sports industry. Donte is known as a strong leader and is relentless when it comes to achieving goals, he is here to take sports recruiting to the next level. #sports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sports) #networking (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/networking) #lifeaftersports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifeaftersports) #prolinked (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prolinked) #prolinkedpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prolinkedpodcast) Store link: https://www.shopporlinked.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkpodTlkSjE2dGpoWHNKbGVIS2ZYdlJQVDhDQXxBQ3Jtc0ttQlN2UHAwdUs1ZHZVT2hFN1FOWlZWMlBpR3JYR0liQUtvcklEZjVLb0FRYTBVY09TWGlxODZheVp0RFZWX2FrRjQwbER0RFVNOTR1VThscmZxUDAyTTdfSWlHNnd5b3llUDkzdGhlVUx2RlFXYUh5WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shopporlinked.com%2F&v=OTBhii5HXNY) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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14

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

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