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The SportsGrad Podcast
Ever thought "I'd love to work in sport!" but have no idea where to start?
You're in the right place.
Join Reuben Williams (ex-Cricket Australia) each week to learn about jobs in the sports industry and how the people in those jobs forged a career they love.
If you're trying to find your place in the industry, need some inspiration on what to do to get started, or just want to keep your finger on the pulse... you're going to love this catalogue of interviews.
For more help to take the next step…
Episodes
The SportsGrad Podcast#348: From Law Firm to Formula 1 - How to Go In House in Sport with Chris Grant
Meet Chris Grant, Principal Legal Counsel at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation - the government agency behind two of Australia's biggest motorsport events…
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The Method: How To Get Head Hunted in Sport
Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program So you want to work in sport. You are not alone, and that is…
The SportsGrad Podcast#347: Sport Marketing & Communications - How to work in AFL, NBA and Seven Sport with Anthony Alsop
Want a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program Meet Anthony Alsop, Senior Marketing and Communications Executive and former General Manager of…
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The Method: The part of LinkedIn nobody tells you about
Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program So you want to work in sport. You are not alone, and that is…
The SportsGrad Podcast#346: Working in Football Partnerships – From Collingwood FC to Williamstown FC with Luke Attard
Meet Luke Attard, the ex-Collingwood FC professional and now Head of Commercial & Partnerships at Williamstown Football Club. Luke started his career in sport…
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The Method: The Metric that actually gets you hired
Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program So you want to work in sport. You are not alone, and that is…
The SportsGrad Podcast#345: Sports journalism, A-League bids, and building a media agency - Matt Windley on creating a career in sport
Want a job in sport? Start here Meet Matt Windley, the Chief Executive Officer at Bruce Media. In this episode, we follow Matt’s diverse journey from sports…
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The Method: How to post on LinkedIn so the right people in sport notice you
Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program So you want to work in sport. You are not alone, and that is…
The SportsGrad Podcast#344: How the Hidden Job Market took this Grad to the Cricket Australia Commercial team in an Ashes summer with Tia Schwalger
Want a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program Meet Tia Schwalger, the Partnerships Coordinator at Cricket Australia. In this episode, we…
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The Method: The Hidden Rules of competitive networking events
Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program So you want to work in sport. You are not alone, and that is…
The SportsGrad Podcast#343: From New Zealand to Designing for the Australian Open with Caitlin Hildyard
Want a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program Meet Caitlin Hildyard, the Lead Experience Designer at Tennis Australia. In this episode, we…
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The Method: "Can I become Industry-Wanted before I’m Industry-Ready?"
Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program So you want to work in sport. You are not alone, and that is…
The SportsGrad Podcast#342: How Tuna is helping people land their dream jobs in sport
Want a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program Meet Tunahan Guner, the Programs Manager at Football NSW. In this episode, we follow Tuna’s…
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The Method: Why "I Worked Really Hard" Is Killing Your Chances
Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program So you want to work in sport. You are not alone, and that is…
The SportsGrad Podcast#341: Meet the new host of the SportsGrad Podcast!
Want a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program Meet Nathan Perrone, the new host of The SportsGrad Podcast! In this episode, we follow Nathan’s…
The SportsGrad Podcast#340: The SportsGrad Story with Reuben Williams
Meet Reuben Williams, you probably know him pretty well as the Founder of SportsGrad, but you haven't heard the roller-coaster 8 year journey that it took him…
The SportsGrad Podcast#339: How to get cut through and land your first job in sport with Josh Marton, GM of Public Affairs and Marketing in Golf
Meet Josh Marton, the General Manager of Public Affairs at the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia. In this episode, we follow Josh’s journey from starting in…
The SportsGrad Podcast#338: From the AFL, to Cricket NT CEO at 29, to Executive General Manager at Cricket Australia with Joel Morrison
Meet Joel Morrison, the Executive General Manager of Events and General Operations at Cricket Australia. In this episode, we follow Joel’s journey and his…
The SportsGrad Podcast#337: How Dante beat 99% of Grads to land his dream job at Cricket Australia
Meet Dante McDonald, the Customer Experience Operations Coordinator at Cricket Australia. In this episode, we follow Dante’s journey with SportsGrad and how he…
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#336: The brutal truth about changing careers into sport (nobody tells you this)
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
The SportsGrad Podcast#335: How to land a job at the VIS with Director of People & Community, Daniel Simons
Coming up on the show today is Dan Simons, the Director of People and Community at the Victorian Institute of Sport. In this episode, we dissect the Victorian…
The SportsGrad Podcast#334: Adam Collins from The Final Word on early political career, transition to sports journalism, origins of TFW and much more
Meet Australian Cricket Journalist, Author, and Broadcaster, Adam Collins. Adam is one of Australia’s biggest cricket journalists, covering the game all around…
The SportsGrad Podcast#333: Managing Partnerships for the Nike Melbourne Marathon at IMG with Clayton Henderson
Coming up on the show today is the SportsGrad Podcast’s first ever 3-time guest, Clayton Henderson, Partnerships Manager at IMG who worked on the 2025…
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#332: How to land a job in sport before the end of 2025
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
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#331: Are you 'Industry-Ready' or 'Industry-Wanted'?
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
The SportsGrad Podcast#330: How Maddison Nutting became the Corporate Sales Executive at the Brisbane Lions
Meet Maddison Nutting, the Corporate Sales Executive at the Brisbane Lions. Maddison’s role involves crafting high-value membership experiences, managing…
The SportsGrad Podcast#329: How Jarra Davis became a Fox Footy presenter
Meet Jarra Davis, the 22 year old content creator blowing up on socials at the moment after he won the ‘Kayo Call Up’ competition that landed him an 8 week…
The SportsGrad Podcast#328: How Cheets from TYPEMedia became a full-time content creator
Meet Uchitha Wijesekara (AKA Cheets), Founder and Content Creator behind TypeMedia. TypeMedia boasts over 100k followers across Instagram and TikTok…
The SportsGrad Podcast#327: How Andy Gowers became President of the Hawthorn Football Club
Coming up on the show today is President of the Hawthorn Football Club, Andy Gowers. Andy is an AFL premiership player who played 140 games across Hawthorn and…
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#326: How to overcome the fear & doubt blocking your full potential
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
The SportsGrad Podcast#325: How to build a career in sports media from scratch with Brody Burrows
Going from a family farm to filming Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena in just 48 hours might sound surreal, but for Brody Burrows, that’s the reality of life…
The SportsGrad Podcast#324: How to turn a Law and Communications degree into a marketing role at the AFL with Veronica Steer (Sydney SportsGrad Meetup)
Transitioning from a law and communications degree into a marketing role is a huge leap, however for Veronica Steer, she made it happen. In this episode taken…
The SportsGrad Podcast#323: SportsGrad Melbourne Meetup Panel, Featuring Bianca Litchfield from Collingwood FC, Brant Hubber from the AFL, and Pruthvi Shivaram from Gemba
“I’m still learning to fully understand the sports industry” That was Pruthvi Shivaram at this past Thursday’s Meetup in Melbourne, where we hosted a panel…
The SportsGrad Podcast#322: SportsGrad Adelaide Meetup Speaker Panel, Featuring Brad Humphrey from the SANFL, Peter Giannes from Volleyball SA, and Christian Rodriguez from Football Australia
“I’ll give you a job tomorrow cause I need people now”. That was SANFL Head of Game Development Brad Humphrey at our recent Adelaide SportsGrad Meetup, where…
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#321: How to land a job in sport from just one networking event (even if you’re changing careers)
Click here to meet people in sport at a SportsGrad Meetup Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams…
The SportsGrad Podcast#320: How to make a career change into Motorsport from real-estate at 30 years old | Motorsport Australia Development Manager, Charlie Barlow
Pivoting careers at 30 can be seen by a lot of people as daunting, but for Charlie Barlow, she made a change into motorsport work. Charlie is the Development…
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#319: The impact of 60+ therapy sessions (Sporting Max interview)
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
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#318: Level 12 intensity
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
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#317: Critical advice for people job hunting for 3+ months (and avoid 3 more months of job hunting)
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
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#316: The hidden cost of inaction - Why waiting is killing your dreams of a career in sport
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
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#315: How to get a job in sport - the advice I gave at Deakin University
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
The SportsGrad Podcast#314: How Kiri Madhani pivoted into Commercial Partnerships at DAZN
How do you pivot your career to the commercial side of sport so you can grow the game you love? Kiri Madhani breaks down how she transitioned from game…
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#313: What’s really standing in the way of you and a dream career in sport
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
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How to join cohort #2 of the SportsGrad Method
To join the next cohort, start by registering for this webinar on April 14: https://lu.ma/g4wjow28 Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad…
The SportsGrad Podcast#312: How Vimal Kumar Became a Cricket Writer, Built 600k+ on YouTube & Travelled the World
How do you go from being a cricket fan to travelling the world with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Adam Gilchrist? Vimal Kumar did just that. In this…
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#311: Nobody cares what you can do - Do this instead.
Want a job in sport? Click here. Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker…
The SportsGrad Podcast#310: How to get a job in the Premier League | Dane Hinchy’s Journey to Brighton FC
Breaking into the Premier League is no easy feat, but that’s exactly what, Dane Hinchy, did. After starting his own Football eCommerce business in Australia…
The SportsGrad Podcast#309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia | Reuben Williams, Founder of SportsGrad
It’s about time I reintroduced myself! Today I’m going to share with you my journey in sport. Before diving headfirst into SportsGrad I experienced the…
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#308: How to land a job in sport in 2025
Landing a job in sport shouldn't feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Dive into this ep to hear how Reuben breaks it down very simply to give you a framework…
The SportsGrad Podcast#307: How to break into Sports Journalism and the new-age role of a Digital Producer with Jessica Robinson from CODE Sports
Meet Jessica Robinson, Digital Production Specialist at Code Sports. With a knack for storytelling, Jess blends digital media, journalism, and creative…
The SportsGrad Podcast#306: Dandenong Stingrays FC, Strength and Conditioning Lead | Billie Lewis
Meet Billie Lewis, the Strength and Conditioning Lead at the Dandenong Stingrays. Billie’s role involves managing the physical development of young athletes to…
The SportsGrad Podcast#305: AFL, Game Development Officer | Adrian Cordi
Meet Adrian Cordi, a Game Development Officer for the AFL in NSW. If you are looking for a way to break into the sports industry, this job is one of the best…
The SportsGrad Podcast#304: How to get hired by Cricket Australia | EGM of People & Culture, Allison Robison
Meet Allison Robison, the Executive General Manager of People and Culture at Cricket Australia. Allison leads recruitment and culture for one of the nation's…
The SportsGrad Podcast#303: Gemba, Marketing Strategy Consultant | Sam Waring
Meet Sam Waring, a Strategy Consultant at Gemba. Sam assists brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Netflix with with their sponsorship strategy across sports…
The SportsGrad Podcast#302: Paris 2024, Content Creator | Stella Barry
Meet Stella Barry, a Social Media Producer for both the Australian Open and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Stella’s work involves creating engaging social media…
The SportsGrad Podcast#301: Adidas, Management Graduate | Angus Yeates
Meet Angus Yeates, a Management Graduate at Adidas based in Melbourne. Angus’ traineeship has introduced him to multiple parts of Adidas' operations, including…
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#300: How to land a job in sport (without relying on luck)
Hello & welcome to episode #300!!! We made it fam. And to celebrate, I've packed it all in. Not gonna lie, it does pitch the SportsGrad platform to you pretty…
The SportsGrad Podcast#299: Journey to Paris 2024 with AOC Digital Engagement Manager, Jeff Dickinson-Fox
Meet Jeff Dickinson-Fox, the Digital Engagement Manager at the Australian Olympic Committee. Jeff has been working with the AOC in the years leading up to…
The SportsGrad Podcast#298: Nat Cook OAM OLY on how to prepare like an Olympian to work on Brisbane 2032
Has Paris got you dreaming of working at a future Olympic & Paralympic Games? Well if Brisbane 2032 is on your radar, Nat Cook (5x Olympian and Sydney 2000…
The SportsGrad Podcast#297: Reuben in Paris (what it was actually like to attend the 2024 Olympic Games)
Hello friends! I spent 17 days at the Paris Olympics, today I summarise it for you in an hour. In this ep I share the 3 key things that shaped my experience…