Today's Guest: Dir. of Ticket Sales, Premium Sales & Development for Legends at Syracuse Athletics-Troy Pakusch

Growing up in Rochester, NY, this Orange Basketball fan always dreamed of working in sports. After earning a bachelor's degree in Sports Management from SUNY Brockport in 2016, he dove headfirst into the industry through Minor League Baseball.

He spent six years in Augusta, Georgia with the Augusta Green Jackets, starting as an intern and working his way up through the organization to become their Director of Ticket Sales. It was there he built the foundation of a sales career defined by persistence, growth, and a relentless focus on the fan experience.

In March 2022, he brought that expertise home, joining Syracuse University Athletics and the 'Cuse Athletics Fund as a Premium Sales Manager with the Legends Sales & Service team. By May 2023, he had earned a promotion to Manager of Ticket Sales & Development, overseeing a team of Ticket Sales Representatives and Development Associates generating revenue through annual ticket sales and 'CAF memberships.

Today, he serves as the Director of Ticket Sales, Premium Sales & Development for Legends at Syracuse Athletics, living out that lifelong dream in orange and blue. 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.