14: Non-Traditional Sports to Working in the Sports Industry with Yusty Sanchez

In this episode, we sit down with Yusty Sanchez, a true testament to following your passions, no matter where they lead. Yusty takes us through his nearly 20-year journey in martial arts, a non-traditional sport that shaped his discipline and determination from a young age. He shares his unique experience of competing in martial arts at the collegiate level, as his martial arts was not an "official" NCAA sport at his University.

As we dive deeper, Yusty opens up about the pivotal moment in his junior year of college when he made the bold decision to pivot from a planned career in computer science to pursue his true passion in the sports industry. We explore how he navigated this significant shift, leading to multiple internships with Ohio State University Athletics that ultimately assisted in him securing a full-time role at Ohio State University Athletics.

Yusty offers invaluable insight and advice on carving your own path in the sports world, whether you are looking to pursue a career in the sports industry or finding your way in participating in a "non-traditional" NCAA sport. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the power of pursuing what you love, even when it means changing course completely.