The SportsGrad Podcast

Where were you when Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup Final in front of 87,000 people? Today's guest was managing the team. Fresh from a world record 22 consecutive wins, Urmila Rosario walks us through her journey to become the Team Manager of the Australian Women's Cricket Team. Hear her chaotic yet euphoric 24 hours on the day of the final, plus learn Urmila's top 3 qualities that are key...

The battle between choosing to specialise or generalise can be a complex decision. Questions arise like, "if I generalise will I not be skilled enough to get my dream position or can I have a fulfilling career doing both?" If you need clarity on the direction of your career tune in for the pros and cons of each avenue.  If you need more help paving your path into sport... Become a member: &nb...

Don't be fooled by his age, there is so much you can learn from Nathan Perrone. Nathan is an excellent example of the top end talent about to graduate, and what to do to position yourself well above the pack. Inside, we dive deep to uncover how Nathan turned his career prospects around extremely quickly, to end up with roles at the AFL, and VFL club the Box Hill Hawks. We cover: How Nathan landed...

So, you’ve done all the hard work and have prepared for your job interview only to find you haven’t got the job, now what? If you have found yourself in this situation or want to prepare for how to deal with it, Reuben and Ryan have you covered. With strategies on how to evaluate your interview feedback, and methods to dealing with the disappointment of failed job interviews. By the end of this ep...

One FAQ we get is "how do you guys get guests from the International Olympic Committee, the NFL, the NBA, and the EPL onto the podcast?" Today we lift the hood for the first time and take you behind the scenes to hear how the show comes together. Whether it be word of mouth, LinkedIn, or even stumbling across a potential guest in the middle of the street. Tune in to hear the wonderful and sometime...

If you want to optimise who you can reach on LinkedIn listen now! Networking on LinkedIn can be nerve-racking. You might think, who should I ask, where do I find the people I want to network with, and will they even respond? In this episode, Reuben and Ryan highlight 3 effective techniques that will help you streamline networking on LinkedIn. So get ready for this concise and informative bite-size...

So, you get your first job in the sports industry but now what? In this episode, Cameron Vincent shares his 8-year experience working for Golf Australia. Cameron details why the first six months of your job is a period of bliss and how to make the most of it. The types of conversations Cam was having with everybody from the CEO to his managers, that led to the success of his long-term vision. The...

Amy Hakim recently just landed a dream job at the Collingwood Football Club… but how did she do it? Step 1: Saw the job available on the SportsGrad Membership Step 2: Booked a coaching call with Reuben to prepare for her application Step 3: Nailed the application and got accepted on the day In this episode, we let you in on the coaching call Amy had with Reuben that led to her successful applicati...

Want to know how to get a sporting organization off the ground? Well, meet the CEO of Aqua Rugby Australia, Jimmy Galvin! Jimmy’s experience in sport spans from selling hospitality at the Monaco Grand Prix, completing an MBA at Real Madrid plus a 5-year stint with Cricket Australia in the hospitality team. He now transitions into his next venture - Aqua Rugby Australia, a brand-new take on Rugby w...

It's what every person dreams of... standing side by side with the players. In this episode, Reuben and Ryan chat through from their experience at Cricket Australia, 5 jobs that will actually get you on to the ground. Check out the new SportsGrad Membership! More confident, more connected Grads. Become a member: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consid...

You may know him has 'Producer Jack' from The SportsGrad Podcast, Jack Lloyd, one of our favourite sons has landed his first full-time job at Rugby Victoria. In a role reversal, we spoke to Jack at the end of his very first week of work to find out exactly how it went down. When Jack gets his time in the sun, it's worth listening. Tune in to learn: The fresh and rare insight of exactly what was go...

If you like low hanging fruit, then this is the episode for you! We all know LinkedIn is important, but are you using your profile as well as you could be? What does it say about you? Do people know how they can help you by reading it? In this episode we pick out 3 simple changes you can make to your profile that will help you achieve success on LinkedIn. A better profile, leads to better connecti...

Ever dreamed about working with the best athletes in the world? In this episode, Donny Singe shares with us the ins and outs of High Performance industry from his experience with New Zealand national Rugby League team and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. We deep dive into day-to-day life of his role at the Sea Eagles, and Donny’s journey through 25 years in High Performance. Donny discusses what it...

In this episode, we share a snippet of our exclusive Training Night #6 on the SportsGrad Membership. Our members joined Reuben for a Live Job Application for the role of Sales Executive at the Geelong Cats. Inside the webinar we cover ·     Understanding the needs of the organisation ·     How to dissect the job description ·   &nbsp...

‘Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.’   It’s the quote that inspired Tom Rose to embark on the most extreme of New Year’s resolutions in 2015.   For the next 52 weeks, Tom pushed himself outside his comfort zone to complete nerve-racking challenges from busking to stand-up comedy to sleeping homeless.   One-by-one Tom ticked off a diverse list of activities he never thought...

Why is measuring your work important? Because you’re going to have to share examples of your work in your next application. When you’ve got hard evidence to back up your results – the numbers will do the talking for you. In this episode, we share the actionable KPI’s and goals you should be setting to make an impression on any recruiter - no matter what field you are in. Plus, the strategies you n...

What if we told you that you could go inside the mind of a hirer and find out exactly what they are thinking? -      What makes a resume exceptional? -      What are the pillars of a great interviewee? -      What are the standout traits of successful interns? Today is your chance to find out. Meet Caitlin Re...

Heard of the snowball effect? It is your answer to making a strong start at university. Picture your employability as a snowball. The more experiences you pick up, the more people you talk to and the more knowledge you gain – the bigger the snowball. You want your snowball to be at its biggest and fastest when it counts - your next job interview when everyone’s snowball is on display. In this epis...

Could you imagine managing the commercial strategy and partnerships of four major sports teams in the NBA, Major League Soccer, Canadian Football League and Ice Hockey? That’s the dream reality for Morgan Todd – Manager, Strategy, Global Partnerships at MLSE! In our first direct call to Toronto Canada, we hear from Morgan on how she used a degree in psychology to launch her career as a sports mark...

We’ve hit episode 64 and you know what that means? You’d be right in guessing it’s Ryan’s second-highest cricket score for the mighty Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club. You’d also be right in thinking its time we breakdown the grassroots mindset. Everybody who’s anybody started in grassroots sport and we all know that with the right approach it can be your golden ticket to your dream job. But what impa...

Want to find out how you set up your career while at University? This week we are joined by Abby McNish - Commercial Marketing and Administration Coordinator at Carlton Football Club. Abby shares with us how her opportunities at Deakin University, including ‘Team Captain’ at the UniGames, provided the perfect examples to land her job as Membership Sales Officer at Carlton Football Club. We explore...

Presenting a special edition wrap from our first Melbourne Meetup! On Wednesday, February 10 at the Corner Hotel Richmond, over 100 students and professionals alike gathered for the inaugural SportsGrad meetup.  Reuben and Ryan reflect on what went down, the highlights of the night and their favourite conversations. Plus, we share our future plans for our next SportsGrad Meetup! Looking to ge...

Want to know how the host city is picked each year to hold the Super Bowl? As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs playoff in Super Bowl LV, Aubrey Walton will be busy at Raymond James Stadium putting together the final pieces of a day five years in the making. After chasing her dream to work in the NFL, Aubrey left her 900 population home town of Sycamore, Ohio to make the move to one...

Wednesday, February 10, 6pm Corner Hotel Richmond. Lock it in your diary... it's our first official SportsGrad Meetup! In this episode, we run you through everything you can expect at the networking event and how you can prepare accordingly. Our goal for the event is to take the pressure off both sides and let connections form naturally. We want to help you learn different perspectives from intere...

Get ready to go inside the bunker of Big Bash League Finalists the Sydney Sixers! Not only are the sixers a forced to be reckoned with on-field – but the reigning champs are paving their way in the community with their work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBT and Disability communities off it. Leading this charge is Aaron Wharton - Fan Engagement Specialist - who joins us to reveal th...