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4. The Mindset That Built A Sports Media Career | with PJ Potter

Sports journalism is about more than reporting scores. In this episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Coach Tom Mandile and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese sit down with award-winning sports journalist PJ Potter to discuss how one story changed his life, the setbacks that tested his resolve, and the resilience that helped him build a successful career in sports media. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, student, or high performer, you’ll walk away with powerful lessons on perseverance, work ethic, storytelling, and finding purpose when life forces you to pivot.

Learn more about PJ Potter:

Articles: https://www.nj.com/staff/ppotter/

X: https://x.com/PJ_Potter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-potter

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Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/tom.mandile/⁠

Website:https://tommandile.com/⁠

Connect with Thomas Calabrese:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thomas.calabrese_/⁠

About Tom Mandile

A championship-winning head coach at Cliffside Park, Tom is recognized widely for building programs that prioritize character, leadership, and excellence. He brings this unique perspective and skill set to his mentorship beyond the athletic field, leveraging his coaching framework for a wide range of contexts.

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