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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#236: Sports Marketing Consultant career journey (so far!) with Danny Bowerin
Meet Danny Bowerin, a Sports Marketing Consultant with 23+ years of experience. If you reckon you’d love to grow your favourite sport and make a positive…
The SportsGrad Podcast#235: How to be the Head of Legal at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with Emily Jackson
Meet Emily Jackson, the Head of Legal at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, or as we like to call it, the coolest legal job in Australia since the Olympics. EJ…
The SportsGrad Podcast#234: From Sport Management student to Global Event Manager with Cormac Rabl
Looking for a career that lets you travel the world while working in the thrilling world of sports? Look no further! Follow in the footsteps of Cormac Rabl and…
The SportsGrad Podcast#233: How to be the Chief Media Officer at Formula E with Aarti Dabas
Meet Aarti Dabas, the Chief Media Officer at Formula E. In this episode, we learn about her journey from journalist to Exec at the ICC and Formula E. She…
The SportsGrad Podcast#232: How to be the AFL Chief Photographer with Michael Willson
Meet Michael Willson, Chief Photographer at the AFL. Chances are you’re already familiar with his work, Michael’s captured some of THE most iconic AFL photos…
The SportsGrad Podcast#231: Journey to Commercial Partnerships Coordinator at Golf Australia with Clayton Henderson
Meet Clayton Henderson, the Commercial Partnerships Coordinator at Golf Australia. 8 months ago Clayton was career coached by Reuben on the pod. A few months…
The SportsGrad Podcast#230: Performance Analysis at Collingwood Super Netball with Bianca Litchfield
Meet Bianca Litchfield, Performance Analyst (AFLW & Netball) at the Collingwood Football Club, and a young inspiration for women in the sports industry. We…
The SportsGrad Podcast#229: How to sell sponsorship in the MLS with Jordan Iannuzzi
“Was I confident from the beginning, No! But you learn to get gritty and where to find those deals” Jordan Iannuzzi, Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships…
The SportsGrad Podcast#228: Journey to Chief Content Officer at SailGP with Melissa Lawton
Google: How do I work close to the action in the sports industry all over the world? A: Follow Melissa Lawton’s career journey. If you’ve ever wondered what…
The SportsGrad Podcast#227: How to be a Performance Analyst for Pro Tennis Players with Shane Liyanage
Do you dream of working with elite athletes? If you’re the analytical type, a career as a Performance Analyst could be just for you. To find out exactly how to…
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#226: What it's like to be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar (ft. Football Australia Chairman, Chris Nikou)
Want to know what it's actually like to be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar? This World Cup has caused more headlines than any other in history, but are they all…
The SportsGrad Podcast#225: T20 World Cup tournament time jobs with Jack Lloyd & Harrison Orchard
When a tournament rolls around, it's all hands on deck to deliver the show. No matter what your day job is. Today we shed light on four tournament-time jobs…
The SportsGrad Podcast#224: Member & Fan Services jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! Are you the ultimate people person? Then a job in member & fan services could be for you! Better still... These roles are the perfect stepping…
The SportsGrad Podcast#223: How to turn your passion into your profession with Tom Scollay
Everyone ought to have a coach like Tom Scollay. Meet @scolls5, the cricket coach behind @cricketmentoring taking social media by storm, and helping young…
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#222: What it's like to be an Executive Director at FIBA
Hello friends! Ever wondered what life is like at the top? Must be nice, right? Well to get a proper overview we asked Executive Director of FIBA Oceania…
The SportsGrad Podcast#221: Networking in sport Q&A with Armaan Ahluwalia (Brooklyn Nets)
Networking not your thing? Don’t worry, we’ve called on our man in sponsorship at the Brooklyn Nets to help you get through. Armaan Ahluwalia is probably the…
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#220: NRL Game Day Manager: what you need to know
Hello friends! Want the ultimate game day experience? Look no further than a Game Day Manager role! For Lauren from the Newcastle Knights in the NRL, it's…
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#219: How to make connections in sport
Hey guys it’s that time again to share a drink with people who work in sport! SportsGrad Meetups are coming to Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this November. These…
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#218: Participation jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! What if you could spend your career growing the game of your favourite sport? Here's why jobs in participation are so important: - Provides…
The SportsGrad Podcast#217: How to be the CEO of the ICC T20 World Cup with Michelle Enright
Hello friends! Ever wondered what it’s like being the CEO of one of the biggest tournaments in the world? Michelle Enright, CEO of the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup…
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#216: Performance analytics jobs: What you need to know
Hello friends! Do you love a number crunch? And fancy watching sport from the boundary line like Vincent? Then a career in performance analytics could be for…
The SportsGrad Podcast#215: How to be a recruiter in the AFL with Kall Burns (Gold Coast Suns FC)
Think you can spot athletic potential when you see it? Perhaps a career in recruitment is for you? Meet Kall Burns, the longest-standing staff member of the…
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#214: Customer Support jobs in sport: what you need to know
Hello friends! Need a stepping stone into the sport? Look no further than Customer Support jobs! From communicating with fans to helping out club admins, these…
The SportsGrad Podcast#213: How The Grade Cricketer became a global success with Ian Higgins
@thegradecricketer boasts a 250k+ YouTube following, 130k+ Twitter account, 2x best-seller books, a chart-topping podcast, TV show, sold-out international live…
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#212: Event Management jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! Do you dream of being right in the middle of the biggest sporting events? Perhaps that's assisting at things like the World Cup Qualifiers in…
The SportsGrad Podcast#211: How to be a Partnerships Coordinator at the AFL with Brant Hubber
Meet Brant Hubber, the 21-year-old who landed a dream job in sport management at the AFL! Brant’s Experience: - Casual Work at the Australian Open - Community…
The SportsGrad Podcast#210: How to be an AFL Commentator with Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor is the voice of footy. His experience: 20+ years as lead commentator for the Seven Network and Triple M 140 AFL games for Richmond and Collingwood…
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#209: Social media jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! Want to make a career out of scrolling on Instagram and TikTok? We’re talking being right in the thick of the action and the main communication…
The SportsGrad Podcast#208: How to make a career change into the sports industry with Kerry Gassner
Dreading work today? Dreaming about a career in the sports industry? We’ve got the perfect person to show you just how to make that industry swap. Meet Kerry…
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#207: Strength & Conditioning jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! Picture this - your office is the MCG, your clients are elite athletes, and you're surrounded by 70,000 screaming fans. For strength &…
The SportsGrad Podcast#206: Journey to CEO of Champion Data with Libby Owens
Love sport, stats, or want to be a CEO? You have to listen to Libby. If you watch Australian sport, chances are you've seen a number provided by Champion Data…
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#205: Marketing jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! 5 things your job in sports marketing could ask you to do: Place a ‘finals’ campaign on a billboard Workshop ways to increase participation…
The SportsGrad Podcast#204: Dom Tyson (Clutch & Co Golf) - How to build a sports apparel brand
Hello friends! Keen to start your own sports apparel business? We sat down with ex-AFL star Dom Tyson to discuss how he did it with Clutch & Co Golf. Clutch &…
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#203: Team Operations jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! Can you see yourself working in Team Operations like Reuben? Assisting the world's best athletes might not be exactly what you expect! To see if…
The SportsGrad Podcast#202: Blair Crouch (Melbourne Stars) - How to be a General Manager in the W/BBL
Hello friends! Remember Jerry Krause? General Manager of the Chicago Bulls in the Michael Jordan doco? Well if you reckon you'd like the job of a wheeling and…
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#201: Commercial Partnerships jobs: what you need to know
Hello friends! Do you think you’d enjoy Ryan’s dream job in Commercial Partnerships at Cricket Australia? To get the what, the why and the how in 8 minutes…
The SportsGrad Podcast#200 - How to get a job in sport without getting lucky (revisited)
Over the past 199 episodes our guests have worked dream jobs at the Super Bowl, the Olympics, the NBA and more. What most people don't know? They use the same…
The SportsGrad Podcast#199: Sam Joseph (VALD) - How to launch your career in Health Tech
Hello friends! Hey sport science geeks, Ever considered a career in Health Tech? VALD Performance are the leading provider of human measurement technology and…
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#198: 5 content creator tools to learn to work in social media
Hello friends! Want to become a gun social media producer? 🤳 YouTube tutorials are your best friend. But to make sure you learn the right tools, today we share…
The SportsGrad Podcast#197: How to get a social media job in Formula 1 with Sophie Reis from Australian Grand Prix Corp.
Hello friends! It’s lights out and away we pod!!! Today we sit down with Sophie Reis, Social Media Coordinator for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. Life…
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#196: 8 steps to setup your LinkedIn profile like a pro
Hello friends! Just getting started on LinkedIn? Or has it been forever since you gave your profile a touch up? Follow these simple 8 steps and your profile…
The SportsGrad Podcast#195: Dr. Jason Chan (Melbourne Storm) - How to be a team doctor in the NRL
Hello friends! Calling all future-sport Medicos!! This is how you become a Doctor in elite sport. Introducing Dr. Jason Chan from the Melbourne Storm, the doc…
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#194: 5 things I wish I knew when I started my career
Hello friends! We all hope we know everything when we start our careers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way! Today Ryan goes through the 5 things…
The SportsGrad Podcast#193: Suzie Rhydderch (Sydney Swans) - How to be a psychologist in the AFL
Hello friends! So what DOES a psychologist do in an elite sport setting? And how do they contribute to player recruitment and development? Meet Suzie, she’s a…
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#192: 4 reasons why you have to attend a SportsGrad job fair
Hello friends! Problem: I don’t know how to find the jobs that I want Solution: A SportsGrad Job Fair. Tune in to hear 4 reasons why a job fair is exactly what…
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#191: What it's like to attend a SportsGrad Meetup
Hello friends! 4 states, 50 organisations, 350+ guests. Today we’ve sat down to recap our recent industry meetups! Tune in as we go through who we met, what we…
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#190: 5 ways to grow your network easily with SportsGrad
Hello friends! Not sure how to reach out to someone? Don't know WHO to reach out to or WHAT to say when you see them? Meeting new people to help your career…
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#189: Reuben & Ryan's favourite episodes in the last year
Hello friends! From the Super Bowl, to the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, A-League Champions & even job interview advice from Hamish McLachlan, the past year…
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#188: 4 things to do after you've been to a networking event
Hello friends! Fact: The most important part of attending a networking event is the follow-up. But the good news is the hard part is done! Now, all that's left…
The SportsGrad Podcast#187: Kelly Ryan (Netball Australia) - Breaking down doors to become a CEO
Hello friends! Kelly Ryan is one of the very few female CEOs in Australian sport. This week we learnt about her journey to the top and what it takes to be a…
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#186: 5 things NOT to do when you network in person
Hello friends! So, what are the no no’s of networking in person? Well, there’s a few, and part three of our ‘How to network’ series is here to tell you what to…
The SportsGrad Podcast#185: Sam Hickson (Football Australia) - Living the dream with the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Hello friends! Picture this: you’re running on the pitch with the Socceroos after they’ve just won a penalty shoot-out to make the FIFA World Cup. For most of…
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#184: How to network in person without being awkward
Hello friends! 'Hey siri: How do I network without being awkward af?' Part two of our 'How to network' series is all about what to do to get the most out of an…
The SportsGrad Podcast#183: Clayton Henderson - Reuben coaches a grad on his career direction, resume and cover letter
Hello friends! Do you need a bit of hands-on help with your career? If you’re not sure what to do next, your mindset isn’t quite right, or your applications…
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#182: How to prepare to get the most out of a networking event
Hello friends! Feel like a nervous wreck at the thought of networking? Don't worry, we've got the perfect antidote: Introducing our four-part podcast series on…
The SportsGrad Podcast181: How to get a Commercial Partnerships job in football with Nathan Perrone (Western United FC)
Meet Nathan, in the last 18 months he’s gone from working at his local gym, to the VFL, to the AFL and now, just 3 months into the job, he’s helped Western…
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#180: The most important decision you'll make in your career
The successful people in the sports industry all have one thing in common. They've made countless decisions throughout their careers, but none is more…
The SportsGrad Podcast#179: Will Taylor (ICC T20 World Cup) - How the ICC are building communities of cricket fans
Hello friends ! Do you ever wonder how an international competition goes about increasing fan engagement? Introducing ‘SQUADS’, an initiative by the ICC T20…
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#178 - Skills you should and should NOT add to your LinkedIn profile
Hello friends! What would you think of your LinkedIn profile if you were low-key stalking yourself? Would you be impressed? Would you hit yourself up? Nailing…
The SportsGrad Podcast#177: Natalie Cook OAM - How to prepare like an Olympian to work at Brisbane 2032
Hello friends! Do you dream of working at a home Olympic & Paralympic Games? Pfft, Of course you do! Lucky for you Natalie Cook (5x Olympian and Sydney 2000…