Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 4/15/22 - Edgar Evans Jr., Golf Professional, Atlanta Entrepreneur, ‘The Edgar 1’s’

Just days before the 2022 Masters Tournament, Atlanta entrepreneur Edgar Evans Jr. happily released his signature golf shoe, “The Edgar 1’s.”

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The shoe was created to inspire the world and provide the youth of underserved communities with golf resources.

Evans joins Rick this week to talk about his shoes, golf and more!

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Evans learned the game of golf by watching the Golf Channel and reading Golf Digest. He continued to work hard and received a golf scholarship from Southern University A&M College. Today, Evans is a professional golf instructor and host of the Saturday Foursome television show.

See more at www.EdgarEvansJr.com.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 4/8/22 - Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Management at NETGEAR

Talking about high speed internet this week with Sandeep Harpalani of NETGEAR.

Harpalani, VP of Product Management at NETGEAR as an expert source on WiFi 6E and the future of WiFi technology.

Have a listen as he discusses with Rick.

According to recent research from NETGEAR, average US household Internet speeds rose 30% to 196 Mbps and peak Internet traffic increased 32% this past year over pre-pandemic levels as people regularly spend more time online between working, learning, and playing. As a result, WiFi congestion and sensitivity to delays have become a major pain point. To solve this, NETGEAR became one of the first adopters of WiFi 6E technology with the introduction of the industry-first Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 6E system in October 2021.

They discuss:

The future of WiFi and streaming and how it relates to sports streaming.

Harpalani is the Vice President of Products at NETGEAR responsible for their complete product portfolio for the consumer home. Sandeep has been with NETGEAR for the past eleven years and has been responsible for the launch of industry leading products like Orbi Mesh WiFi Systems and Nighthawk WiFi Routers. He has been through multiple WiFi technology transitions from WiFi 4 (802.11ac) to WiFi 5 (802.11ax) to WiFi 6 and now 6E.

Zack Hample, Youtuber, Baseball Fan an Home Run Ball Catcher

Rick is joined by baseball fan and internet sensation, Zack Hample this week.

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Hample has attended games at 61 different MLB stadiums and snagged more than 11,000 balls in the stands including Mike Trout's 1st career home run and Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit.

Zample gives his tips for catching baseballs at games.

Zack is also the subject of a new feature-length documentary which was released on March 29, 2022. It's very interesting.

Enjoy this talk with Zack and check out his website.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 3/26/21 - Kevin Gallagher, Autor 'Teach Your Kids to Hit'

Rick talks to Kevin Gallagher this week.

Baseball and more!

SAVE THE GAME ™ is a grass roots initiative to invigorate Major League Baseball and increase youth participation in the game; the initiative was launched by the nine-year veteran former MLB player Jeff Frye (Rangers, Red Sox, Rockies, Blue Jays), and two New York college standouts - Kevin Gallagher (Pace University) and Pat Geoghegan (Mercy College). Gallagher’s book, “Teach Your Kid to Hit … So they Don’t Quit,” was the genesis of the “Save the Game” ™ movement. The hope is that the initiative will ensure the revitalization of the game toward a healthy business future.

Visit www.savethegameus.com for more information and to sign the petition.
The initiative starts a one million signature petition-for-change effort to gain momentum toward a National movement, while grabbing the attention of MLB executives on a league and team level.  Visit www.savethegameus.com for more information and to sign the petition.
 
Simply stated, Gallagher, Frye and Geoghegan contend that MLB has lost its entertainment value because of its reliance on the power swing and little action between home runs. America’s youth is not engaged with MLB because the game has become too slow for this generation. Without the next generation’s involvement, MLB’s customer base will be diminished and baseball could lose its relevance and becomes a niche sport.
 
SAVE THE GAME ™ group wants to align with MLB on issues it has raised and problems already recognized in a grassroots effort.
Some of the focuses of SAVE THE GAME ™ include:
·       Give a Voice to the American baseball fan.
·       increasing youth participation in baseball with instruction from the book, and aligning with MLB to partner on the message.
·       reaching out to the RBI Foundations of each team (Revive Baseball in Inner Cities) to provide support and tools to help kids play the game
·       developing an app for parents which will provide a process to teaching kids, so they enjoy the game
·       Creating new fans.
 
It is the belief of the trio, and many experts are in agreement, that baseball has lost its luster because of its lack of action and strategy. Once America’s pastime, today it lags in television ratings (down 50 percent since 2003), sponsorship dollars and younger fan interest (only 7 percent under 18 watch baseball).
 
The hope is to revive baseball by bringing it back to its quicker pace of bygone years. The strategy, beginning with a player’s swing in youth baseball, includes: contact hitting and keeping the ball in play instead of swinging for the fences to increase action, thus making the game more entertaining; and by engaging younger fans and instructing younger players on the art of the game from Little League to High School to College.
 
Gallagher gives this example of the current “All or Nothing” approach: “There are only 2.46 home runs hit per game. In a three-hour game, you’re only getting a home run every hour. In between home runs is what is killing baseball. There is no action. We have to restore the game to the way it was historically played.”
 
An advisory board is being formed and a National Save The Game Day will both be announced in February.
 
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1.   “Save the Game” ™ is a movement brought about by our concern that Major League Baseball could be irrelevant or just a niche sports in Ameriica in 15 years.
 
2.   The reason is that MLB has changed the Fundamentals of the game that have been successful for 125 years and shifted to an all-power game, reducing the amount of action and entertainment for the viewer.
 
3.   Longtime fans are watching less, and younger people are not watching at all. The game is too boring for the younger generation who has many other entertainment venues from which to choose.            
 
4.   In 15 years MLB will depend on this younger generation to support the game. Unless the trend is reversed, baseball will be a secondary sport in America.
 
5.   We want to “Save the Game”™ by Harnessing the “Energy of Discontent” of the baseball fan across America and collect 1 million digital signatures which we will bring to MLB to help them realize their game is in jeopardy and needs change.
 
6.   We want to give the Fan of America a Voice to MLB.
We will then work with MLB providing solutions to bring back action and engage with the younger generation.     

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 3/19/21 - Kyle Groth, CEO of Whiskers

Rick is joined this week on ‘Tech of Sports’ by Kyle Groth, CEO of Whiskers.

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Whiskers’ Made-in-the-USA golf laces coordinate in style and color with the footwear and apparel brands PGA Tour players and amateur golfers’ wear. Crafted with ultra-durable poly-nylon tech weave and high-grade aglets, they are available in multiple styles, flat and oval shapes, and 30- to 45-inch lengths. Best sellers include navy and light blue, orange and white, berry and black, green and blue, and purple and pink. They also come in color palettes of college and professional sports teams.

“PGA Tour players and golfers worldwide are paying more attention to how they look. As an accent brand, Whiskers subtly adds to their unique personalities without being too loud.”

“Whiskers is reimagining a category that’s been long overlooked yet is now becoming an essential part of premium wardrobes,” says Groth. “Tour players are taking charge by personalizing and dressing up their shoes in fashionable and fun ways.”

The company plans to similarly outfit caddies, LPGA Tour players and social media influencers. Customizing laces is also on Whiskers’ roadmap.

In November, 2021 Whiskers entered the $84B annual golf economy that saw rounds climb more than 10% over 2020 with millennials – who especially relish self-expression that Whiskers laces promote – representing one of the fastest growing golf segments. Sales of golf equipment, apparel and accessories measurably rose in 2021.

In addition to golf, Whiskers designs and manufactures laces for dress and casual shoes, sneakers and boots. Overall, the company is creating a movement in becoming the world’s most iconic, inspirational, aspirational and ubiquitous premium footwear accessory.