Front Office U

A podcast meant to help college students and young professionals interested in the sports industry learn about networking in sports. Front Office U is hosted by 6 young professionals in the sports industry. Tune in as their experiences and advice will be shared to help navigate others toward their dream career in the sports industry.

Front Office U is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 247 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Front Office U, a business show with 247 episodes published.

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  Nick Robert Gallo | Director of Scouting, Ontario Jr Reign

  Sep 25, 202649 min

  Front Office U welcomes Nick Robert Gallo. Nick Robert Gallo is the Director of Scouting for the Ontario Jr. Reign, where he oversees the club’s scouting efforts and works to identify and evaluate talent. Gallo’s path into hockey operations took an unconventional route. After working at the Pasadena Ice Skating Center, coaching and consulting in Southern California youth hockey, and working in hockey operations with Nilson Sports, he continued to build relationships and find opportunities to get involved in the game. His scouting experience includes serving as a Regional Scout for the Prince George Cougars of the WHL, while his coaching background includes stops with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks, Valencia Jr. Flyers, and Santa Clarita Flyers. In this conversation, Gallo shares his journey into hockey operations and the importance of taking chances when opportunities arise. He discusses the mentors who helped open doors in his career, including Craig Johnston, the power of sending a “Hail Mary” email, and how networking and persistence can create opportunities even when the answer is initially no. Gallo also talks about evaluating hockey sense, the different responsibilities that come with scouting, learning from other scouts and general managers, and the importance of thinking outside the box. He shares lessons from his experiences in grassroots hockey, junior hockey, and hockey operations, along with advice for students trying to build a career in sports. Connect with Nick Robert Gallo on LinkedIn Nick's Instagram

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  Daniel Triesler | Director of Scouting, Linkoping Hockey Club

  Sep 18, 202655 min

  Front Office U welcomes Daniel Triesler. Daniel Triesler is the Director of Scouting for Linköping Hockey Club in Sweden, where he oversees the club’s scouting efforts and works to identify and develop talent. Triesler’s path in hockey has taken him from Dover, Delaware, to playing junior hockey and college hockey in the United States before earning an opportunity to play professionally in Sweden. After transitioning into scouting and coaching, he worked with Mora IK in HockeyAllsvenskan, where they developed their own approach to scouting and built an expanded scouting network focused on finding players who could develop into impact players. In this conversation, Triesler shares his journey into hockey, the people who helped shape his career, and the lessons he learned from playing, coaching, and scouting. He discusses his collaboration with their General Manager, the differences between scouting in the SHL and HockeyAllsvenskan, and how Linköping has built its international and Swedish scouting groups. Triesler also shares advice from his mother that has guided his career: do what makes you happy, but go all in. Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn

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  Throwback Thursday | Max Peterson

  Sep 17, 202633 min

  Welcome back Max Peterson, Inside Sales Representative for Minnesota United FC. Peterson originally joined Front Office U in February 2025 while working with the University of Minnesota Athletics Department. Since then, he has transitioned into professional sports with Minnesota United, building on the experience he gained through roles that included Student Assistant, intern, and Intern Coordinator with Minnesota Athletics. During the conversation, Peterson discusses his path from college athletics into professional sports, the application and interview process with Minnesota United, and the skills that helped him stand out during his job search. He also shares what it is like working as an Inside Sales Representative, what he has learned about sales and communication, and the differences he has noticed between working in college athletics and professional sports. Peterson also reflects on the people and experiences that shaped his career, the most important skills for young professionals entering the sports industry, and his advice for students looking to turn an internship into a full-time opportunity. Connect with Max on LinkedIn

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  Taylor Horn | Director, Premium Service & Business Operations, New Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland Browns

  Sep 11, 202649 min

  Front Office U welcomes Taylor Horn. Taylor Horn is the Director, Premium Service & Business Operations for Legends Global, working on the New Huntington Bank Field project, the future home of the Cleveland Browns. In her role, Taylor focuses on premium service, business operations, client experience, and helping build the systems and experiences that will shape the next generation of the Browns’ stadium experience. Taylor’s career in sports has given her experience across premium service, business operations, sales, and customer experience, leading her to her current role with Legends Global and the Cleveland Browns. As part of the New Huntington Bank Field project, Taylor is helping build a world-class premium experience from the ground up while working across a wide range of areas within the business. In this conversation, Taylor shares her journey through the sports industry, the experiences that helped shape her career, and what it is like to work on a project as significant as a brand-new NFL stadium. She discusses the importance of relationships, providing an exceptional customer experience, navigating the business side of sports, and finding opportunities to grow within the industry. For students and young professionals looking to build a career in sports, Taylor offers perspective on building relationships, being willing to learn, and taking advantage of opportunities to get involved and make an impact. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn

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  Kyle Waymon | Director, Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience, St. Louis Blues

  Aug 28, 202653 min

  Front Office U welcomes Kyle Waymon. Kyle Waymon is the Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience for the St. Louis Blues, where he focuses on recruiting, developing, and creating a strong employee experience within the organization. Kyle’s career in sports has included stops with the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals before joining the Blues, where he has grown through a number of roles spanning group sales, premium sales, ticket sales leadership, and talent acquisition. In this conversation, Kyle shares his journey through the sports industry, what helped him stand out early in his career, and how the people around him have influenced his growth. He also discusses the importance of finding teammates and mentors who challenge and support you, staying open to learning, and creating opportunities to grow within an organization. For students looking to build a career in sports, Kyle offers perspective on the habits, relationships, and mindset that can help accelerate your development. Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn

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