Today's Guest: 5 Tips & Tricks: Head Women's Tennis Coach of George Washington University -Jackie Calla

She built a tennis career that spans continents, competition levels, and coaching roles—grounded in player development and driven by purpose.

She began her journey as a standout collegiate athlete, competing for Amherst College, where she helped lead her team to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national title match in 2014. Her efforts earned her All-NESCAC singles honors and Team MVP recognition before graduating in 2016 with a degree in environmental studies.

She then took her game to the South American professional tour, training with the Peruvian Fed Cup Team, while also launching her coaching career—working with junior players and gaining early experience in international recruiting.

Her passion for development took her to Carrollwood Country Club, Hillsborough Community College, and Camp Playland, where she coached athletes as young as three and mentored aspiring collegiate players.

Most recently, she spent two seasons as the top assistant at Syracuse University in the ACC. There, she helped the program to 21 team wins, a top-10 upset, and a national peak ranking of #32. Her recruits earned conference and academic honors, while her influence extended deeply into international recruiting and team culture.

And now, in August of 2025, she steps into her biggest role yet, as the new Head Coach of George Washington University Women’s Tennis.

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Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.

Todays Guest: Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement Charlotte Athletics- Nick Montferret

He started at Arizona State University, earning his Masterof Global Management while managing marketing and game presentation for multiple sports, breaking revenue records and boosting attendance along the way.

From there, he joined Air Force Athletics, leading marketing for Men’s Basketball and Football. His work set new records inrevenue and cadet attendance, while helping Air Force rank #1 in social media growth across the FBS.

Now at Charlotte Athletics, he serves as Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement Charlotte Athletics, he serves as Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement, overseeing a full team and driving major results, including back-to-back years of record ticket revenue, a marketing automation rollout that brought in over $860K, and a digital ad overhaul that boosted returns dramatically.

A leader in strategy, fan engagement, and innovation in college sports.

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Todays Guest: Yale University Head Heavyweight Crew Coach- Mike Gennaro

He grew up in Pennsylvania and started rowing at St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, earning a spot on the U.S. Junior National Team in 2007. At Syracuse University, he captained the team and helped lead them to their first IRA grand final in 20 years, all while medaling internationally with the U.S. Under-23 Team, including a world-record gold in 2011.

He went on to win gold at the Pan American Games, served as an Olympic alternate in 2012, and medaled at multiple World Cups and World Championships through 2015.

In 2016, he shifted to coaching, joining Yale a top collegiate program where he helped lead three straight national championships. After a promotion and a post-pandemic return to winning form, he became head coach in 2023. A year later, he was inducted into the Syracuse Rowing Hall of Fame.

Today, he leads one of the most dominant programs in collegiate rowing.

He’s a national champion, world medalist, and Heavyweight Crew Coach.

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Todays Guest: ACC Assistant Director of Marketing - Caroline Gagen

From the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, our guest today has always had a passion for sports, one that began with a love for hockey and the Carolina Hurricanes. She turned that passion into a purpose, starting with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Business Administration, Management from UNC Greensboro.

Her professional journey in college athletics began at Wake Forest University, where she helped shape the fan experience for Volleyball, Men’s Soccer, and Baseball as a Fan Experience and Sales Coordinator. From there, she headed west to Sam Houston State University, taking on the responsibility ofleading marketing efforts for all 17 varsity sports — a role she held for over a year and a half.

Now bringing her talents to the Atlantic Coast Conference, she continues to drive engagement and strategic marketing as the Assistant Director of Marketing, a role she stepped into in November 2023.

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Todays Guest: ACC Assistant Director of Marketing - Caroline Gagen

From the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, our guest today has always had a passion for sports, one that began with a love for hockey and the Carolina Hurricanes. She turned that passion into a purpose, starting with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Business Administration, Management from UNC Greensboro.

Her professional journey in college athletics began at Wake Forest University, where she helped shape the fan experience for Volleyball, Men’s Soccer, and Baseball as a Fan Experience and Sales Coordinator. From there, she headed west to Sam Houston State University, taking on the responsibility ofleading marketing efforts for all 17 varsity sports — a role she held for over a year and a half.

Now bringing her talents to the Atlantic Coast Conference, she continues to drive engagement and strategic marketing as the Assistant Director of Marketing, a role she stepped into in November 2023.

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.

Today's Guest: Executive Director PGA REACH CNY & Golf Coach - Joe TesoriHe has built an impressive career in golf, first as a standout player, then as a decorated coach, and now as a leader in the PGA world.

After graduating from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 2004, he starred at Le Moyne College, earning Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year honors and helping lead the Dolphins to their first NCAA National Championship appearance.He went on to earn his master’s from Cortland State in 2012 and coached the women’s golf team there for eight seasons. Under his leadership, the program set eight school records, made its first trip to the NCAA Championship, and he was twice named Coach of the Year.Following in the footsteps of his PGA Hall of Fame father, he now serves as serves as the Executive Director of the PGA Reach CNY Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Central New York PGA and is an assistant men’s and women’s golf coach at his alma mater, Le Moyne.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.

Today's Guest: Executive Director PGA REACH CNY & Golf Coach - Joe Tesori

He has built an impressive career in golf, first as a standout player, then as a decorated coach, and now as a leader in the PGA world.

After graduating from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 2004, he starred at Le Moyne College, earning Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year honors and helping lead the Dolphins to their first NCAA National Championship appearance.

He went on to earn his master’s from Cortland State in 2012 and coached the women’s golf team there for eight seasons. Under his leadership, the program set eight school records, made its first trip to the NCAA Championship, and he was twice named Coach of the Year.

Following in the footsteps of his PGA Hall of Fame father, he now serves as serves as the Executive Director of the PGA Reach CNY Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Central New York PGA and is an assistant men’s and women’s golf coach at his alma mater, Le Moyne.

Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes.

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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.