The SportsGrad Podcast

Struggling to know where to start this year? Reuben and Ryan are kicking off the New Year of bite-sized eps with ‘5 things to focus on in 2021.’ We all want to get started on the best note and attack 2021 with a clear purpose. That’s why we’ve given you the key areas to put your attention towards to ensure you are ready to seize any opportunity that presents itself. Get your pen and paper ready an...

We've kicked off 2021 with a bang! Meet the Championship Winning Manager of Business Analytics at the Kansas City Chiefs – Armaan Ahluwalia! In 2015, Armaan took a leap of faith and left his home in Winnipeg Canada, landing a Suites and Hospitality Intern position at the Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, he has worked his way up to Manager of Business Analytics – at the team now on the brink of back...

** Nathan moved on to the role of Executive Manager - Event Operations at the Melbourne Cricket Club. Watch the original YouTube interview here Nathan O'Brien is the Event Operations Manager of the Australian Open, an event that welcomed a record 796,435 fans in 2019. Nathan is a great example of how building and maintaining relationships whilst still in university can benefit your career when it...

** Joel is now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket Watch the original YouTube interview here What you can learn from Joel: The pathway that lead him to be the youngest CEO in Australian Cricket How Joel up-skilled himself to take on the legal requirements of player contracts and commercial agreements What working in one of the world's biggest T20 tournaments looks like in-season Real-life implic...

** Antonia is now Head of Partnerships and Fan Experience at Cricket Australia Watch the original YouTube interview here Meet Antonia Beggs, the former Investment Banker who is now responsible for allowing people to swim inside a stadium while they watch international cricket. Hear how Antonia ditched the financial world to work her way up the ranks at the European Tour over a 13 year period befor...

Watch the original youtube interview here Playing community cricket is a big part of a lot of our summers, but what kind of work goes on behind-the-scenes to make sure that things run seamlessly? Former Australian captain Belinda Clark, EGM of Community Cricket at Cricket Australia, speaks about her route to success and offers some top tips on leadership. Want to increase your odds for jobs? Check...

The year is coming to an end which means it's time to look back and reflect. In this episode we: Recap the year that was at SportsGrad Share the best moments on the podcast Give an insight to our plans for 2021 Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport? Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extr...

Sport and Event Work goes hand in hand and there are so many opportunities available for students to get involved and gain outstanding experiences. We want to make sure you’re getting the absolute most out of it. Today we deliver you 5 step-by-step strategies to ensure you are prepared to ace your next event. These clear and actionable pointers will not only ensure you make the most of the event,...

Want to know how you can differentiate yourself in a competitive job market? This week’s guest Eliza Howard overcame redundancy in 2020 to land on her feet as Business Development Coordinator at Tennis Australia. In this episode, we tap into Eliza’s wealth of experience in the sports industry by going behind the scenes into her extensive interview process at Tennis Australia and explore exactly ho...

Looking for ways to bring in revenue at your local club? Wanting ideas to increase your club culture? Keen to gain outstanding examples to show in your future interviews? Then this is the episode for you. Grassroots sport gives you a great outlet to be creative with your initiative. This week we’ve come up with our top 5 activation and sponsorship ideas for your local club! These easy-to-start ini...

The BBL is back! To celebrate the return, we go behind the scenes into the content team of the largest social media following of any Australian sports club. This week we are joined by Nic Laube - Digital and Social Media Manager – who takes us into the inner sanctum of the content and social media strategy of the Brisbane Heat. Nic explains why the Heat are trying to ‘make cricket cool again’ and...

You may think that ‘interviewers’ have all the power. However, with preparation, you can increase your influence on the interview panel. In this episode, we share our proven 5 ways to build your influence and power in your next interview. These influence levers will give you the impression, appearance, control and confidence you need to blow away the panel and land your dream job in sport. *** If...

This week we raise the bat for episode 50! And what better guest to mark the milestone than Finn Bradshaw – Head of Digital at ICC in Dubai! Finn is an award-winning digital executive with a track record of transforming sports media in Australia at News Limited, Cricket Australia and Tennis Australia and now cricket across the globe as Head of Digital for the ICC in Dubai. In this episode, Finn ex...

To all the International students out there, this one is for you! One of the biggest problems we hear from International students is that they don’t have the same understanding of the context they’re working in as local students do. That’s why we are giving you 3 things you can start today to set you on your path to your dream job in sport in Australia! These simple steps will not only increase yo...

This week we are delighted to introduce you to Neel Shah – direct from Mumbai, India!  Neel is a sports marketing professional with over eighteen years of experience in the development and commercialisation of football (soccer) in North America, Europe and Asia.  Neel shares how an impromptu flight to New York and a cold call outside Grand Central Station led to his dream job at Major Le...

As the Australia Sports Tech Conference approaches this Friday, we want to make sure you are prepared to make the most of the day! 2020 is the year of the virtual conference - and it can throw up a challenge or opportunity depending on how you prepare. That's why today Reuben gives you the tips and strategies that simply must be heard if you are to ace your next virtual conference! You can catch o...

Could you imagine yourself working with the world’s leading high-performance technology every day?   That’s exactly the reality for Erin Kearney, Marketing Manager at VALD Performance!   Meet Erin; a Bachelor of Journalism and Communications Graduate at the University of Queensland who has now paved a career spanning over 7 years in Sports Technology.   Erin explores her highlights...

Like the idea of working in an array of global sports such as AFL, Basketball, Soccer, Rugby and Surfing?   How about working with Executives at NSOs down to Volunteers at grassroots clubs?   Plus plying your trade with the world’s leading innovative technology?   That’s exactly what can be on offer for you in a career in Sports Technology!   In this episode, we are joined by C...

The Australia Sports Technology Conference is coming up on the 20th of November, so we want to make sure you’re prepared to make the absolute most of your experience! Networking can be a daunting and nerve-racking experience at the best of times – let alone from behind a screen. In this episode, we prepare you with the tools to gain the genuine connections and industry knowledge you need to unlock...

This week we enter the world of Sports Technology with Justin Harman! Justin (Sports Tech World Series Operations Manager and Australian Sports Technologies Network Brand and Communications Manager) has been paving a career in the realm of all things start-ups, data, technology and its intersection with sport – for the last three years. In this episode, Justin gives us a behind-the-scenes insight...

Stressed out about university? Overwhelmed with exams and assignments? Anxious about your results? We’ve got you. Listen in as University of Notre Dame Alumni Ryan Walker gives you his top 4 tips to deal with University stress. We’ve been there and done that which is why we want to share with you the best time-management, distraction, procrastination and positive self-talk strategies that worked f...

Could you imagine yourself running up to 80 of Australia's biggest major stadium events a year across AFL, Cricket, Soccer and Concerts? That is the reality for Eray Saban – Stadium Event Manager at Marvel Stadium! In this episode, Eray gives us a comprehensive insight into the planning it takes to put on a U2 concert for 80,000 people, what goes on behind-the-scenes at the Big Bash T20 Grand Fina...

Tick off the calendar, make a list of goals and…. listen to The SportsGrad Podcast October Review! Yes, it’s already that time of the month! Welcome to your one-stop-October-shop as Reuben and Ryan share their key learnings, favourite tips and exclusive insights from our sensational guests this month! -      Bec Bruhn (PGA of Australia) -     ...

Want to know how you can sell sponsorship at your grassroots club? Look no further than this week’s guest, Mitch Woods – Commercial Growth Manager at the St Kilda Football Club! With a wealth of knowledge from working with sponsors for Richmond Cricket Club, Netball Australia, TLA and Noosa Australian Football Club, Mitch gives you his tried and tested tips to find sponsors for your club, realise...

What if we told you that in your first 4 years of work you would win 3 AFL premierships? That is precisely what Richmond FC Football Technology Officer, Kevin Wilson did. In this very special episode recorded immediately after the 2020 AFL Grand Final, Kev walks us through the feeling of working with the winning team on the biggest day of the AFL calendar. In this episode you will learn: How Kev e...