Sports Management Podcast

Dan Abrahams is a sport psychologist, known for his passion to de-mystify sport psychology and for creating simple to use performance techniques. He is the author of four best-selling sport psychology books and host his own podcast: The Sport Psych Show. We talk about the importance of sport psychology, and how it differs across different ages and sports. 

Brian Rzeppa is the author of the book "You're Hired – A Guide to Working in Sports". Brian holds a master's degree in Management and Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management. He has spent years working in sports communications, merchandising, operations and other roles in the professional sports world. His book puts a magnifying glass on the hiring process for manage...

Jon Dutton is the Chief Executive at Rugby League World Cup 2021 which will take place in England in October 2021. He is a Sports Management graduate with 25+ years of experience from the sports industry. He has previously worked for the PGA European Golf Tour, Manchester Football Association and Tour de France. We talk about leading in uncertain times, the RLWC2021 and more. 

Geoff Wilson has over 15 years of experience from the Sports Management industry. He runs his own consultancy firm, consulting on marketing, strategy and fan engagement. His work has taken him to 89 countries and he has worked with organizations such as FIFA, UEFA; FIBA and the Asian Football Confederation.

Michelle Carney is the CEO at Special Olympics GB. We talk about inclusivity, leadership and why she has the best job in sports.

Szymon Szemberg is the Managing Director at EHC - Alliance of European Hockey Clubs, with experiences from IIHF & CHL. We talk European club hockey, Champions Hockey League and much more. 

Swedish episode: Daniel Wesslund pratar om vad han och kollegorna på MAQS Advokatbyrå bistår med kring idrottsjuridiska frågor. Vi pratar om den nya spellagstiftningen, spelarkontrakt och mycket mer. 

Michelle is the commercial director for NFL UK, where she works with the commercial partnerships. She talks about her experiences from the Olympics, how it is to work for NFL in a country that founded soccer and what lies ahead for NFL UK. 

John Liljelund, the Secretary General at International Floorball Federation, talks about the development of floorball and the different measures IFF has taken to grow the sport. 

Anders talks about leadership, the decision to cancel the last season and when the Swedish hockey leagues can expect a live audience again

Dr. Makis Asimakopoulos discusses how he has been able to plan the mass event "Athens Marathon. The Authentic", in the middle of a global pandemic. 

Sports Management is a growing industry that has become an attractive field both for studies and professional careers.  In this podcast, you will hear Sports Management professionals from around the world, sharing their experiences and expertise from the field of Sports Management.