Spartan Sagas

In this provocative interview with former Michigan State University wide out Tre Mosley and mentor Brock Fletcher understanding the depth of what a D-1 student athlete must endure to be successful is not emphasized enough. In this episode be listening for talk about- Levels of maturity in young people NIL (Name Image Likeness) Time management Interpersonal skills Bringing value to others Why Tre chose MSU for a college Mark Dantonio Tre Mosley attended high school at West Bloomfield . In Tre's junior season, he brought in 55 receptions for 1,030 yards and ten touchdowns. Coming out of high school, Mosley was rated as a three-star recruit, the 21st-ranked prospect in Michigan, and the top overall receiver in Michigan in the class of 2019. [2] Mosley also held offers from schools such as Michigan State, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Purdue, and Cincinnati. Mosley ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Michigan State Spartans . In the 2019 regular season finale, Mosley tallied eight receptions for 73 yards, as he helped the Spartans beat Maryland . Mosley finished his freshman season playing in six games where he caught 21 passes for 216 yards and a touchdown. During the COVID shorted 2020 season, Mosley caught just seven passes for 71 yards. In the 2021 season, Mosley would have a breakout season notching 35 receptions for 530 yards and three touchdowns. During the 2022 season, Mosley hauled in 35 receptions for 359 yards and four touchdowns. In Mosley's final career season in 2023 he notched 28 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Mosley decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft .

Tommy Vento is an ICF Certified Personal Development Coach at Good Soil Coaching. He specializes in faith-based, neuroscience-backed growth with emphasis on the 'Who' over the 'How' of achievement. A former Michigan State Quarterback as part of the 2015 Class that included wins at the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and a trip to the College Football Playoff, he also focuses on Leadership Training, as well as Team & Culture Building. Tommy was a quarterback at Michigan State University from 2011-2015, and part of the winningest senior class in program history. He was a member of the 2013 Rose Bowl, 2014 Cotton Bowl, and 2015 College Football Playoff teams, as well as the 2013 & 2015 Big Ten Championship teams. He went on to play professionally in France, leading his team to an undefeated National Championship season. Prior to this, he was a State Champion & All-State quarterback in High School, and winner of the Mr. Football award for the state of Michigan. He lives in Colorado and is a lifelong learner, who enjoys skiing, biking, reading, movies, and time with family. Skilled in Leadership, Coaching, Interpersonal Skills, Dynamic Problem Solving, Communication, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Client Relations, Finance, Accounting, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Suite. Strong sales and business development professional graduated from Michigan State University.

In this outstanding episode, Vennie Gore and I discuss many things, including-  Operational excellence and the three questions Are you doing the right thing? Do you have the capacity? Can you do it right? The Innovation Lab Fall welcome The new student health and wellness center Vennie Gore serves as Executive Vice President for Administration at Michigan State University, a role he assumed in March 2025. A seasoned leader with a strong commitment to operational excellence and inclusive processes, Vennie oversees the university’s central Human Resources department, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, Information Technology, the Office of Sustainability, Residential and Hospitality Services, and the Inclusive Campus Initiative. He also shares oversight of the Department of Police and Public Safety and University Licensing. With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, Vennie has played a pivotal role in shaping MSU’s strategic vision and fostering a campus environment that prioritizes student success and institutional excellence. Recognized nationally for his contributions, he has received numerous accolades, including the American College Personnel Association Diamond Award and the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award. His deep institutional knowledge and commitment to MSU’s mission continues to drive excellence across the university’s administrative functions.

This go-getter, Carson White, is currently in the Honors College studying finance at the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. Carson will be interning with Stryker during the summer of 2025. Listen to an amazing story by an amazing young man! This guy is going places! In this episode, be looking for Teamwork in college Long-distance relationships for college students Internships and Why They Matter Da "Bears"

In this episode listen as we dive into the 'Journey into Higher Ed' along with my guest's expertise in Psychology and human performance. From Sleep to wearables, to walking through open doors to networking we cover a lot of ground with this one. Lucas is a 4th year student at Michigan State University, studying psychology with a special interest in human performance and stress supported by two minors in Spanish and Resource Management. Lucas has had multiple international experiences, living in the USA, Mexico and England for long durations of time as well as China and France for short durations.

Bill Beekman is the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Michigan State University. In that role he leads the implementation of the University’s strategic plan and serves as a senior advisor to the president. Here are just a couple of points we discuss. The value of an MSU education Who was Marvin Beekman How Bill has 'ReFired' within the University five times! Deep Lansing generational roots

As Deputy Athletic for Championship Resources at Michigan State University and Executive Athletics Administrator (Championship Resources) & Student-Athlete Development Practitioner Ashton Henderson is passionate about helping individuals identify their why and purpose in life. He is committed to cultivating inclusive spaces and building bridges, developing great Spartans and future leaders. Topics we discuss include- · NIL (name, image, likeness) at MSU · The Spartan Family · Health, wellness, and mental wellbeing of student athletes · Spartan Athlete Wellness line-855-2SPARTY

As the Director of the Actuarial Science Program and Sports Analytics certification program life is about the science behind the numbers. In a fascinating conversation with a great guy, we discussed "what is Actuarial Science" and how the math behind this leads to many other aspects in today's tech-driven world and life. 

Dallas Sims is an amazing young man who will become a massive star someday. We can learn a lot from young, driven and exceedingly smart people like Dallas Sims. Listen in on tips for success in higher ed, the entire process. Also, Dallas shares his passion for work, creativity, personal development and growth.